DMCC and Crypto.com Partner to Tokenize Commodities in Dubai

Published at 2025-12-16 11:46:22

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), a major global trade hub, has entered a strategic partnership with Crypto.com to develop blockchain-based infrastructure for tokenizing real-world assets in commodity markets. Announced on December 16, 2025, the deal signals a coordinated push to apply distributed-ledger technology to longstanding commodity trading workflows and post-trade processes.

Tokenization can enable fractional ownership, faster settlement and improved traceability — features market participants hope will boost liquidity and lower operational frictions. For Dubai, the collaboration supports broader ambitions to become a regional digital-asset and commodity innovation center; regulatory clarity and industry adoption will be key to turning the pilot infrastructure into live trading and custody services.

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