Crypto.com and Sirius Unite to Advance UAE’s Digital Asset Future

Crypto.com has entered a strategic collaboration with Sirius International Holding, the digital subsidiary of Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company, in a move intended to fast-track blockchain innovation and expand the UAE’s digital finance landscape. The partnership centers on integrating ADI Chain, a blockchain developed by the ADI Foundation, to support large-scale tokenization, sovereign-grade digital infrastructure, and a regulated environment for emerging digital asset initiatives.

The initial phase of the agreement focuses on the technical integration of ADI Chain, which was launched by the ADI Foundation—a nonprofit organization established by Sirius. This integration is expected to serve as the backbone for a new generation of digital asset activity in the UAE, backed by high-performance blockchain architecture and aligned with regional compliance frameworks. Both organizations view this as a foundational step toward building a digital asset economy equipped to meet institutional and governmental standards.

Crypto.com is also set to assess potential listings of digital assets originating from the Sirius ecosystem. These may include real-world asset tokens and a stablecoin backed by the UAE Dirham. Any listings would move forward only after undergoing Crypto.com’s internal due diligence process and receiving the necessary regulatory clearances. The companies noted that this cautious approach underscores a broader commitment to regulatory adherence and market integrity.

Beyond infrastructure development, the collaboration aims to explore practical, real-world use cases. One of the key evaluations will involve Crypto.com Pay and its potential integration across Sirius International Holding’s diverse portfolio of more than 20 subsidiaries. These businesses operate in areas such as healthcare, climate solutions, and digital services. If implemented, this could signal significant progress for cryptocurrency-based payment systems as they begin entering traditional industry sectors at scale.

Institutional access to digital assets is likewise part of the partnership’s scope. The organizations intend to examine opportunities through the Crypto.com Exchange, which is described as the world’s leading USD-supporting exchange by spot trading volume. This platform could provide institutions across the UAE and surrounding regions with secure, regulated entry points into digital assets, reinforcing the country’s growing role as a global digital finance hub.

Leadership from both entities expressed alignment on the strategic importance of the collaboration. Crypto.com executives conveyed that broadening everyday use cases for cryptocurrencies remains central to the company’s vision and highlighted the UAE’s active role in fostering blockchain growth. Sirius International Holding’s chief executive emphasized that combining the company’s sovereign-grade infrastructure with Crypto.com’s global reach could help shape the next era of digital finance both regionally and internationally.

The ADI Foundation, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, is pursuing an ambitious long-term mission to bring one billion people into the digital economy by 2030. It currently reports engagement with more than 400 million individuals across over 20 countries. Its work spans blockchain infrastructure development, government partnerships, and digital economy initiatives aimed at supporting sovereign technological adoption. The planned Dirham-backed stablecoin is one of several major projects expected to emerge from its broader effort to build compliant, scalable digital ecosystems.

Through this new collaboration, Crypto.com and Sirius International Holding aim to deepen the UAE’s position as a global center for regulated digital assets, while enabling real-world applications that could significantly expand the reach and utility of blockchain technology across industries.