EmCoin and Crypto.com Partner to Expand Digital Asset Access in the UAE

Highlights:

• UAE’s EmCoin and Crypto.com signed an MoU to explore digital asset expansion.
• The partnership includes the integration of Crypto.com’s liquidity and infrastructure.
• The collaboration targets tokenization of EmCoin’s real-world assets in the UAE.

EmCoin and Crypto.com have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the trading of digital assets in the UAE. The agreement is aimed at incorporating the liquidity infrastructure of Crypto.com into EmCoin’s SCA-regulated platform. According to the press release, the partnership is expected to offer UAE users enhanced access to digital assets. Both companies plan to introduce enhanced trade execution and access to additional tokens.

The integration is dependent on regulatory approval. However, the purpose is to enable EmCoin users to trade with tighter spreads and more efficiency. Crypto.com plans to introduce its institutional offerings to scale EmCoin operations. This move will allow both companies to provide a more seamless and secure crypto trading experience.

Crypto.com is already licensed by the regulators in the UAE and thus has robust technological backing. In May 2025, the firm partnered with the Dubai Department of Finance, enabling the UAE residents to pay government fees using cryptocurrencies.

Partnership Alert: https://t.co/vCNztATkNg to explore new ways of enabling EmCoin users in the UAE to seamlessly access and trade digital assets.

EmCoin is the UAE’s first virtual asset trading platform licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and we’re… pic.twitter.com/rIAP3nSnyK

— Crypto.com (@cryptocom) January 15, 2026

Real-World Asset Tokenization Also Under Consideration

Aside from trading, the two companies will dive into real-world assets tokenization. Crypto.com can contribute to this initiative with its technology and strategic partners. The Cronos EVM chain is one such partner. Moreover, the tokenization efforts will be based on the strictest regulatory requirements of the UAE.

One of the roles emphasized in the MoU is the development of transparent, accessible tools for digital asset users. Crypto.com and EmCoin plan to introduce new services to make asset interaction easier. These services aim to boost confidence, especially in regulated digital finance settings. Furthermore, they align with the broader objectives of facilitating the management, movement, and storage of digital assets.

EmCoin, backed by Emirates Coin Investment LLC, boasts the distinction of being the first platform to be licensed by the SCA in the UAE. Its leadership views the MoU as an opportunity to build scale without compromising the high standard of user safety. Moreover, the partnership is part of Crypto.com’s international approach of growing secure and regulated access to assets.

Strengthening UAE’s Position in Regulated Crypto Finance

The UAE has established itself as a hub of regulated crypto innovation. This trend is projected to continue following the partnership of EmCoin and Crypto.com. The partnership shows how the region is supporting secure, scalable blockchain infrastructure. Both firms seek to boost adoption across the MENA region by capitalizing on the strengths of each other.

Yasin Arafat, the COO of EmCoin, noted that the objective is to make digital holdings easier to manage and trade. He said that the collaboration with Crypto.com serves to scale trading processes while maintaining robust user protection. Crypto.com President Eric Anziani further emphasized the aim to advance EmCoin’s platform with deep liquidity and leading crypto products.

The regional president of Crypto.com, Alain Yacine, further noted that collaborating with firms such as EmCoin will contribute to the creation of a secure crypto ecosystem. He also added that the companies would prioritize usability, simplicity, and security.

The move comes as Crypto.com has continued to expand in the UAE. In early 2025, the platform was granted a limited license by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This license allowed it to offer futures, swaps, and CFDs under local laws.

Our latest regulatory milestone – @cryptocom has received its license from @varadubai to offer derivatives in the #UAE.

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— Crypto.com (@cryptocom) March 14, 2025