Dubai to Accept Crypto for Government Services in Partnership With Crypto.com

The government of Dubai will soon allow residents and businesses to pay for government services using cryptocurrency. The move, made possible through a new partnership with global crypto platform Crypto.com, aims to embed digital assets in public finance at scale.

New Payment Model Backed by Dubai Institutions

The Dubai Department of Finance (DOF) formalized the agreement during the Dubai FinTech Summit. Key government figures, including Secretary General of the Executive Council Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti and Director General of DOF Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh, oversaw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com.

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The partnership aims to implement the Dubai Cashless Strategy by offering a channel for paying government fees with cryptocurrency wallets. The technical infrastructure will allow Crypto.com to convert digital assets into dirhams and transfer the funds to DOF, ensuring compliance and security.

Commenting about the move, Eric Anziani, the President and COO of Crypto.com, said: "The Government of Dubai has been a true global visionary with its plans for a cashless society. We are proud to be selected to support Dubai’s Department of Finance as part of this initiative, which sees Crypto.com enable the delivery of the first comprehensive and holistic Government-wide implementation of payment digitisation."

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The agreement supports the Emirate’s ambition to lead in financial innovation and digital transformation. The shift aligns with the broader goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, a long-term plan to boost the city’s position as a global economic and innovation hub.

Officials view the initiative as a gateway to more inclusive and efficient services. Amna Mohammed Lootah, Director of Digital Payment Systems Regulation, highlighted that the goal is for over 90% of all public and private sector transactions to be cashless by 2026.

Crypto.com Steps into Public Sector Role

Once the system goes live, Dubai’s residents and businesses will be able to pay for public services directly through their crypto wallets. The crypto-to-dirham conversion will be handled by Crypto.com behind the scenes, offering a seamless user experience.

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Last week, Crypto.com became the first exchange partner on the Lynq network, embracing real-time settlement and yield-on-transfer capabilities.

According to the exchange, the collaboration enables it to improve how capital flows through crypto markets by reducing risk and improving efficiency for institutional clients. The collaboration brings Crypto.com into a consortium that includes financial and crypto firms like B2C2, Galaxy, Wintermute, and U.S. Bank.