Dubai Attracts Crypto Firms as MiCA Deadline Prompts European Exodus

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European cryptocurrency companies are increasingly relocating to Dubai as the EU's MiCA regulatory deadline approaches. The UAE city is drawing firms with its faster licensing processes and a dedicated crypto regulator. Dubai-based lawyer Irina Heaver notes that European founders are particularly attracted to the region's broader market access beyond Europe. The shift reflects growing concern among crypto businesses about the compliance burden and timeline pressures imposed by MiCA regulations.

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