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DMCC has signed a strategic partnership with Crypto.com aimed at accelerating the adoption of tokenisation across the global commodities market and laying the foundations for next-generation trade infrastructure.
Announced under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the collaboration will explore how blockchain technology can modernise commodities trading by reducing settlement friction, enhancing price transparency and expanding market access across key sectors including precious metals, diamonds, energy and agri-commodities.
As part of the agreement, DMCC and Crypto.com will assess the feasibility of listing tokenised commodities on the Crypto.com Exchange, subject to regulatory approvals and compliance with listing requirements. The partnership will also examine custody frameworks, liquidity facilitation models and the potential use of digital-asset payments across DMCC’s digital platforms and selected member use cases.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman and CEO, DMCC said: “The rapid ascent of tokenisation is a structural opportunity to modernise how commodities are financed, traded and settled, bringing greater transparency and widening access to global markets. For a sector that still relies on legacy systems and slow settlement cycles, the ability to move real assets on-chain is a practical step toward a more efficient trading environment. By partnering with Crypto.com, we will explore high-value applications ranging from the secure issuance and management of tokenised commodities to new models for custody, liquidity and digital asset payments, reinforcing the foundations for the next evolution of global trade. This work positions Dubai firmly at the centre of that transition.”
The collaboration also includes a strong focus on ecosystem development and education. Crypto.com will work with the DMCC Crypto Centre to deliver educational and technical initiatives designed to support responsible innovation and institutional adoption across Dubai’s growing Web3 sector. Planned initiatives include workshops, hackathons and capability-building programmes for businesses exploring tokenised asset models.
Eric Anziani, president and chief operating officer, Crypto.com, said: “Tokenised real-world assets represent one of the most significant advancements in the digital economy. Working with DMCC – a global leader in trade facilitation and an established hub for innovation – provides an exceptional platform to explore these opportunities responsibly and at scale. Together, we aim to advance infrastructure that supports the next chapter of tokenisation, global trade and digital financial services.”
Mohammed Al Hakim, president and general manager MEA of Crypto.com, said: “It is an honour to be working with DMCC to enhance Dubai’s digital asset ecosystem and introduce innovative ways blockchain technology can integrate and interact with traditional financial infrastructure. DMCC is the key institution in the development and enhancement of Dubai’s business sector and we are proud to help this community thrive.”
The agreement builds on DMCC’s broader digital asset strategy, including its recent partnership with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), aimed at developing compliant, globally scalable infrastructure for tokenised commodities. Together, these initiatives strengthen Dubai’s position as a global hub for regulated digital assets and real-world asset tokenisation.
Home to more than 26,000 companies across energy, precious metals, diamonds, agri-commodities and technology, DMCC continues to play a central role in global trade flows. Its technology ecosystem alone comprises over 3,400 firms, creating a powerful platform for cross-sector innovation and real-world blockchain applications.
