DMCC, Crypto.com Expand Commodities Tokenization and Digital Trade
DMCC has entered a strategic partnership with Crypto.com to accelerate tokenization within global commodities markets. Through this collaboration, both parties aim to support next-generation digital trade infrastructure. Moreover, the initiative seeks to modernize how commodities are financed, traded, and settled. As a result, it addresses long-standing inefficiencies tied to legacy systems.
“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,” said Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman and CEO, DMCC.
Blockchain integration and market evaluation
Under the newly signed agreement, the partners will examine how blockchain technology can reduce settlement friction. In addition, they will assess ways to improve price transparency and expand access across commodities such as precious metals, diamonds, energy, and agri-markets. Furthermore, the collaboration will evaluate whether tokenized commodities could be listed on the Crypto.com Exchange. However, this step remains subject to regulatory approvals and strict listing requirements.
At the same time, the partners will explore custody models, liquidity facilitation, and digital-asset payment mechanisms. Consequently, these efforts could support broader adoption across digital platforms and selected member use cases. “By partnering with Crypto.com, we will explore high-value applications ranging from the secure issuance and management of tokenized 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 center of that transition,” added Bin Sulayem.
Education, infrastructure, and ecosystem growth
As part of the wider engagement, Crypto.com will collaborate with the DMCC Crypto Center on educational and technical programs. These initiatives will aim to strengthen institutional understanding and encourage responsible innovation. For instance, proposed activities include workshops, hackathons, and capability-building modules for businesses exploring tokenized asset models.
“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,” said Eric Anziani, president and chief operating officer, Crypto.com.
The agreement builds on earlier initiatives to develop secure and compliant frameworks for digital assets. Therefore, it supports the integration of real-world assets into the digital economy at scale. “It is an honor 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,” said Mohammed Al Hakim, president and general manager MEA of Crypto.com.
Together, these efforts reinforce Dubai’s role at the intersection of global commodities trade and the emerging tokenized economy.
