DMCC has announced a partnership with Crypto.com to advance tokenisation in the commodities market and develop trade infrastructure.
The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to examine how blockchain technology can reduce settlement friction, improve price transparency and broaden market access across commodities segments including precious metals, diamonds, energy and agri-markets.
The parties will evaluate whether tokenised commodities could be listed on the Crypto.com Exchange, subject to obtaining regulatory approvals and meeting listing requirements.
Dubai’s DMCC signs blockchain partnership with Crypto.com for trade infrastructure
The partnership will also explore custody models, liquidity-facilitation mechanisms and the facilitation of digital-asset payments across DMCC’s platforms and member use cases.
“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,” Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO, DMCC said in a statement.
Crypto.com will work with the DMCC Crypto Centre on educational and technical programmes aimed at building understanding and innovation across Dubai’s Web3 ecosystem.
Initiatives under consideration include workshops, hackathons and capability-building modules for businesses exploring tokenised asset models.
“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,” Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer, Crypto.com added.
Crypto.com joins forces with DMCC to modernise global commodities trade
“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,” Mohammed Al Hakim, President and General Manager MEA of Crypto.com further explained.
The agreement builds on DMCC’s partnership with VARA, signed earlier this year, to advance infrastructure for tokenised commodities. The initiative marked a step in the evolution of Dubai’s digital asset ecosystem.
Together, these initiatives support the creation of a framework for integrating real-world assets into the digital economy.
The partnership reinforces DMCC’s position at the centre of commodities trade and the tokenised economy. The business district is home to over 26,000 companies across energy, precious metals, diamonds, agri-commodities and technology.
Its technology ecosystem comprises more than 3,400 firms, creating pathways for applications of blockchain across trade systems.
