Dubai Finance and Cryptocom Partner to Enable Crypto Payments for Governmental Services
By: unlock-bc|2025/05/13 15:15:06
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In a move towards digital financial transformation, Dubai’s Department of Finance (DOF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com, a leading global cryptocurrency platform, to enable the payment of government service fees using cryptocurrencies. Under this partnership, Dubai Finance and Crypto.com will collaborate to integrate cryptocurrency payment solutions into government service portals. Residents and businesses will soon be able to pay for public services using stable digital currencies, which will be securely converted into Emirati dirhams through Crypto.com’s platform.The initiative directly supports the Dubai Cashless Strategy, which aims to shift over 90% of all public and private sector financial transactions to digital payment methods by 2026. This move not only modernises government services but also strengthens Dubai’s position as a global leader in financial innovation.His Excellency Abdulla Al Basti emphasised that the adoption of secure cryptocurrency solutions aligns with Dubai’s proactive approach to future-proofing its economy. “Dubai continues to exceed expectations by deploying advanced financial technologies that support our cashless strategy and foster innovation across sectors,” he said.Echoing this sentiment, His Excellency Abdulrahman Al Saleh highlighted the strategic importance of the partnership. “This MoU accelerates our efforts to establish Dubai as a global hub for digital payments, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. We remain committed to collaborating with leading fintech players to develop innovative solutions for Dubai’s evolving digital economy.”Eric Anziani, President and COO of Crypto.com, praised Dubai’s visionary leadership in digital finance. “This partnership marks the first comprehensive, government-wide implementation of cryptocurrency payments. We’re proud to bring our expertise to support Dubai’s ambition of becoming a global benchmark for digital financial services,” he said.Once technical integrations are complete, individuals and businesses will be able to use Crypto.com wallets to pay for government services. These payments will be seamlessly converted into dirhams and transferred to DOF accounts, ensuring a secure and efficient payment experience.The post Dubai Finance and Cryptocom Partner to Enable Crypto Payments for Governmental Services appeared first on UNLOCK Blockchain.
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