DMCC has announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com to expand the use of tokenisation across global commodities markets. Moreover, the collaboration aims to support next-generation trade infrastructure by applying blockchain technology to real-world assets.
Under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding, the parties will examine how blockchain can reduce settlement friction, improve price transparency, and broaden market access. Therefore, the scope covers commodities ranging from precious metals and diamonds to energy and agricultural markets.
Exploring tokenised commodities and digital payments
The partnership will assess whether tokenised commodities could be listed on the Crypto.com Exchange, subject to regulatory approvals and listing requirements. Additionally, the discussions will cover custody frameworks, liquidity facilitation, and the use of digital asset payments across selected digital platforms and member use cases.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of 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.”
Ecosystem development and market positioning
As part of the wider engagement, Crypto.com will work with the DMCC Crypto Centre on education and capability-building initiatives. Consequently, proposed activities include workshops, hackathons, and technical programmes aimed at supporting responsible innovation across Dubai’s Web3 ecosystem.
Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer of 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 earlier initiatives to advance infrastructure for tokenised commodities. As a result, it supports the creation of a secure and scalable framework for integrating real-world assets into the digital economy.
The partnership further reinforces DMCC’s role in global commodities trade. Therefore, with more than 26,000 member companies and a large technology ecosystem, the district continues to support practical blockchain applications across real-world trade systems.
