DMCC, the leading international business district driving global trade through Dubai, has partnered with Crypto.com to advance commodities tokenization and develop next-generation trade infrastructure.
Under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding, the two organizations will examine how blockchain technology can reduce settlement friction, improve price transparency and broaden market access across major commodities segments from precious metals and diamonds to energy and agri-markets.
The parties will also evaluate whether tokenized commodities could be listed on the Crypto.com Exchange (subject to obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals and meeting the stringent listing requirements), alongside exploring custody models, liquidity-facilitation mechanisms and the potential facilitation of digital-asset payments across DMCC’s digital platforms and selected member use cases.
As part of the wider engagement, Crypto.com will work with the DMCC Crypto Centre on a series of educational and technical programs aimed at building institutional understanding and responsible innovation across Dubai’s rapidly expanding Web3 ecosystem. Initiatives under consideration include workshops, hackathons and capability-building modules for businesses exploring tokenized asset models.
The agreement builds on DMCC’s partnership with VARA, signed earlier this year, to advance global infrastructure for tokenized commodities and which marked a pivotal step in the evolution of Dubai’s digital asset ecosystem. Together, these initiatives support the creation of a secure, compliant and globally scalable framework for integrating real-world assets into the digital economy.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem Executive Chairman and CEO -DMCC
“The rapid ascent of tokenization is a structural opportunity to modernize 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.”
Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer, Crypto.com, noted that, “Tokenized 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 tokenization, global trade and digital financial services.”
The partnership strengthens DMCC’s leadership in global commodities trade and the tokenized economy. With over 26,000 companies and a 3,400-strong tech ecosystem, DMCC enables real-world blockchain applications across trade and innovation.
