The UAE is doubling down on digital asset infrastructure. Sirius International Holding, the technology investment arm of International Holding Company (IHC), has entered a strategic partnership with Crypto.com to accelerate blockchain adoption, real-world asset tokenization, and digital asset utility across the region.
As part of the collaboration, Crypto.com will explore integrating ADI Chain, a high-performance blockchain developed by the ADI Foundation, the Abu Dhabi–based nonprofit founded by Sirius. The integration is designed to support sovereign-grade digital infrastructure and unlock scalable tokenization for institutional and government-aligned use cases in the UAE.
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Infrastructure First, Utility Second
Rather than focusing on speculative products, the partnership centers on building the rails for regulated digital finance. Both companies will assess:
Integration of ADI Chain within Crypto.com’s ecosystem
Potential listings of compliant digital assets, including tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins tied to Sirius’ portfolio
Institutional opportunities through Crypto.com Exchange, the world’s leading USD-supporting exchange by spot volume
Use of Crypto.com Pay across Sirius-backed portfolio companies
Any asset listings will remain subject to Crypto.com’s internal review and relevant regulatory approvals.
A Strategic Fit for the UAE’s Digital Finance Vision
The collaboration arrives as the UAE continues to position itself as a global hub for compliant crypto innovation. By pairing Sirius’ sovereign-grade blockchain infrastructure with Crypto.com’s global reach and regulatory experience, the partnership aims to make blockchain utility accessible at both institutional and consumer levels.
Leadership from both organizations emphasized the alignment between regulatory clarity, scalable infrastructure, and real-world use cases—highlighting the role of ADI Chain in supporting future initiatives such as a dirham-backed stablecoin.
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From Regional Rollout to Global Model
With Sirius operating a network of global subsidiaries and Crypto.com serving millions of users worldwide, the partnership is designed to scale beyond the UAE. The goal is to create a repeatable model for secure, institutional-grade blockchain deployment in markets ready for regulated adoption.
Integration discussions are now underway, marking another step in the UAE’s transition from crypto experimentation to production-ready digital finance infrastructure.
