EmCoin and Crypto.com to Advance Digital Asset Trading Capability for UAE Users

January 15, 2026 -  Emirates Coin Investment LLC (“EmCoin”), the UAE’s first virtual asset trading platform licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com to explore new ways of enabling EmCoin users to seamlessly access and trade digital assets. 

As part of the partnership and subject to regulatory approvals, the two companies will collaborate on potential integrations that leverage Crypto.com’s global liquidity and infrastructure to expand EmCoin’s customer experience, including enhancing their trade execution offering and enabling access to a wider selection of cryptocurrencies at tighter spreads. The initiative aims to simplify how EmCoin users interact and trade digital assets in compliance with the relevant regulatory frameworks while Crypto.com continues its commitment to partnering with regulated and trusted brands through this collaboration with the first SCA-regulated virtual asset platform.

In addition, Crypto.com will explore supporting the tokenization of EmCoin’s real-world assets (RWAs) via the application of its technologies and those of their strategic partners, such as Cronos EVM chain, in line with regulatory requirements.

Both companies are prioritizing security, regulatory alignment, and user confidence at every stage of the experience.

The collaboration reflects the UAE’s continued emergence as a global hub for regulated digital finance and innovation. By combining EmCoin’s expertise and multi-asset insight with Crypto.com’s global scale and technology, the partnership seeks to support the responsible adoption of digital assets with a focus on real-world usability, transparency, and trust.
“Our focus is on making digital asset holdings easier to access, manage, and move— without compromising on security and user protection,” said Yasin Arafat, Chief Operations Officer of EmCoin. “Partnering with Crypto.com brings together our expertise, multi-asset insight, and enhanced liquidity to support large trade volumes.”

“We’re looking forward to seeing how our industry-leading products and deep liquidity can advance the EmCoin user experience,” said Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com. “Making it easier for people to interact with digital assets in a regulated and safe environment is at the core of everything we do and we’re committed to playing our role in reaching a billion cryptocurrency users worldwide.” 

“Collaborating with ground-breaking innovators, like EmCoin, is key to advancing digital asset adoption in the region,” said Alain Yacine, President of Middle East and Latin America of Crypto.com. “Together we’re able to focus our joint expertise on introducing capabilities and  services that make engaging in the digital assets space a simpler and more straightforward process.” 

About EmCoin

Emirates Coin Investment (EmCoin) is the UAE’s first multi-asset investment platform licensed by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) to provide fully regulated virtual asset services. The platform brings together regulated virtual assets, FX pairs, equities, ETFs, and commodities within a single secure and compliant application, setting new standards for transparency, governance, and innovation in the region’s investment ecosystem.

About Crypto.com

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com is trusted by millions of users worldwide and is the industry leader in regulatory compliance, security and privacy. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation.

Learn more at https://crypto.com.