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Robinhood wins DFSA approval to launch crypto, stocks and ETFs from Dubai

  • —DFSA license covers 10 asset classes, including stocks, crypto, ETFs and investment tokens
  • —DIFC will serve as Robinhood's regional headquarters for MENA
  • —Full product suite is planned for launch in 2027
  • —Robinhood MENA will be led by Salah Kaddoura
Why it matters: A major brokerage is entering the Middle East with crypto and tokenized products, intensifying competition for retail investors in the region.
Source: CoinGape