2026-01-12 23:26:15

Privacy coins facing regulatory headwinds in the Middle East. Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR) have been restricted in the UAE, marking another milestone in the region's evolving stance on cryptocurrency assets. Dubai's move signals the growing pressure from authorities to regulate privacy-focused digital assets more rigorously, citing concerns around compliance and transaction transparency. This development aligns with broader regulatory trends globally, where jurisdictions are tightening oversight of privacy-enhanced cryptocurrencies. The restriction may impact trading activity and liquidity for these assets in the region, prompting traders and investors to reassess their portfolio strategies. Market participants should monitor how this policy cascades to other markets and whether similar restrictions emerge elsewhere.

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RugPullAlarm

· 01-13 15:11

On-chain data clearly shows that the actions in the UAE have long been reflected in the flow of large address holdings. The restrictions on ZEC and XMR basically mean that regulatory authorities have found the concentration of funds in these two cryptocurrencies to be too suspicious, and the warning lights for potential exit scams have been on for a while.

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NestedFox

· 01-13 06:53

The UAE's move is really aggressive; privacy coins have been directly targeted... Regulation is getting faster and faster.

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WhaleStalker

· 01-12 23:51

Another coin ban... This time, privacy coins are being targeted in the Middle East. Luckily, I didn't go all-in on ZEC.

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InfraVibes

· 01-12 23:51

ZEC and XMR have been cut again... This wave in the Middle East is really fierce. The compliance and transparency rhetoric sounds like it's paving the way for CEX. I think this wind is going to blow worldwide.

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ETHReserveBank

· 01-12 23:46

The recent ban in the Middle East is really harsh; privacy coins are completely out of luck.

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SmartContractRebel

· 01-12 23:44

Another ban on coins, privacy coins are really being targeted this time... ZEC and XMR are directly cooled off in the UAE. I knew that regulation would eventually extend to privacy coins.

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