The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has announced a strategic partnership with global digital asset exchange Crypto.com, aimed at accelerating the use of tokenization in global commodities markets and building next-generation digital trade infrastructure.

As part of a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two entities will explore how blockchain technology can be used to streamline trade settlements, improve price transparency, and expand market accessibility across key sectors—including precious metals, diamonds, energy, and agricultural products.

A key focus of the collaboration is the potential listing of tokenized commodities on Crypto.com’s platform. This would be subject to regulatory approvals and compliance with stringent listing requirements. The partnership also intends to explore digital asset custody solutions, liquidity mechanisms, and the facilitation of digital payments through DMCC’s platforms and its member ecosystem.

A Step Toward Smarter, Transparent Trade

Commenting on the partnership, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC, emphasized the transformative potential of tokenization:

“The rapid growth in tokenization adoption presents a structural opportunity to modernize the way commodities are financed, traded, and settled. In a sector still largely reliant on traditional systems and slow settlement cycles, moving real-world assets onto blockchain is a practical step toward a more efficient trading environment.”

He added that the partnership with Crypto.com will pave the way for secure issuance and management of tokenized commodities, new custody and liquidity models, and the use of digital asset payments—all laying the groundwork for the future of global trade and further cementing Dubai’s role at the heart of this transformation.

Empowering Innovation Through Education and Collaboration

As part of the initiative, Crypto.com will work closely with the DMCC Crypto Centre to launch a series of educational and technical programs. These will aim to raise institutional awareness and foster responsible innovation within Dubai’s expanding Web3 ecosystem. Planned initiatives include workshops, hackathons, and corporate capacity-building programs for companies exploring tokenized asset models.

Crypto.com: Real-World Asset Tokenization is the Future

Eric Anziani, President and COO of Crypto.com, highlighted the significance of the collaboration:

“Tokenization of real-world assets is one of the most significant advancements in the digital economy. Working alongside DMCC—an internationally recognized hub for trade and innovation—offers an exceptional opportunity to responsibly explore these developments at scale.”

Echoing this, Mohammed Al Hakim, Crypto.com’s General Manager for the Middle East and Africa, stated that the partnership is pivotal for strengthening Dubai’s digital asset ecosystem and integrating blockchain technology with traditional financial infrastructure.

Strengthening Dubai’s Position in the Global Digital Economy

This new partnership builds on DMCC’s earlier collaboration with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), signed earlier this year to support global infrastructure for tokenized commodities. Together, these initiatives contribute to building a secure, scalable, and globally compliant framework for integrating real-world assets into the digital economy.