Legal expert Masayuki Tani has noted that the United Arab Emirates is expanding the scope of its financial regulations. The updated rules will apply not only to financial institutions but also to "technology facilitators," explicitly covering DeFi frontends. This move broadens the scope of enforcement beyond traditional financial entities. The implementation of these stricter regulations is scheduled to begin on September 16, 2026. Crypto entrepreneurs and developers operating in the region are strongly advised to review the upcoming changes to ensure compliance by the effective date.