The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com, a leading global cryptocurrency platform, to advance the tokenization of real-world assets and build next-generation infrastructure for global commodities trade.

Under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two organizations will explore how blockchain technology can streamline settlement processes, enhance price transparency, and expand market access across key commodities sectors — including precious metals, diamonds, energy, and agriculture.

The collaboration will also assess the potential for tokenized commodities to be listed on the Crypto.com Exchange, subject to regulatory approvals, while exploring new models for custody, liquidity, and digital-asset payments across DMCC’s digital platforms.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC, said, “Tokenization represents a major opportunity to modernize how commodities are financed, traded, and settled — driving transparency and efficiency in global trade. By partnering with Crypto.com, we are setting the stage for secure, scalable applications in tokenized commodities and digital asset payments, placing Dubai at the center of this transformation.”

As part of the collaboration, Crypto.com will work with the DMCC Crypto Center to launch educational and technical programs that promote responsible innovation within Dubai’s expanding Web3 ecosystem. Planned initiatives include workshops, hackathons, and capability-building sessions for businesses exploring tokenized asset models.

Eric Anziani, President and COO of Crypto.com, said, “Tokenized real-world assets are among the most significant developments in the digital economy. Partnering with DMCC — a global trade leader — allows us to explore these opportunities responsibly and at scale.”

Mohammed Al Hakim, President and General Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Crypto.com, added, “This partnership will further enhance Dubai’s digital asset ecosystem and strengthen the integration between blockchain technology and traditional financial infrastructure.”

The agreement follows DMCC’s earlier partnership with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), aimed at advancing the framework for tokenized commodities and expanding Dubai’s role as a hub for digital assets.

Home to over 26,000 companies across sectors including energy, precious metals, diamonds, agri-commodities, and technology, DMCC continues to solidify its position as a global leader in trade and innovation. Its growing technology ecosystem—comprising more than 3,400 firms—is creating new pathways for practical blockchain applications across real-world trade systems.