Emirates Coin Investment LLC (EmCoin) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Crypto.com to integrate liquidity infrastructure across its regulatory-compliant trading platform.
This partnership marks another expansion milestone for Crypto.com in the United Arab Emirates, a region where over 30% of the population owns cryptocurrency.
EmCoin became the UAE's first virtual asset platform licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority in June 2025.
The collaboration will explore the tokenization of real-world assets using blockchain technology, including the Cronos EVM chain, subject to regulatory approval.
Key Developments
EmCoin and Crypto.com have announced plans to enhance trade execution capabilities for UAE users through the integration of institutional-grade infrastructure.
The partnership aims to provide access to a wider cryptocurrency selection at tighter spreads by leveraging Crypto.com's global liquidity pools.
Users are expected to benefit from improved execution speeds and pricing efficiency while maintaining compliance with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) regulatory frameworks.
Yasin Arafat, chief operations officer of EmCoin, stated that the platform focuses on making digital asset holdings easier to access and manage without compromising security protections.
Eric Anziani, president and chief operating officer of Crypto.com, commented that the company's products and liquidity could significantly advance the EmCoin user experience.
Significance of the Partnership
This collaboration reinforces the UAE's emergence as a regulated digital finance hub with comprehensive oversight across multiple authorities.
Crypto.com has expanded aggressively in the UAE, forging partnerships with Dubai's government for service fee payments, e& money for treasury integration, and LuLu Financial for multi-market capabilities.
EmCoin's SCA license empowers it to offer regulated services that combine cryptocurrency trading, portfolio management, and traditional financial products within a single application.
The platform is actively working with SCA regulators to establish frameworks for initial coin offerings (ICOs) within the UAE.
No specific timeline has been disclosed for the launch of enhanced trading features or tokenization pilots under the terms of the partnership agreement.
Both companies have confirmed that all planned integrations will undergo thorough regulatory review before implementation to ensure full compliance with UAE financial guidelines.