Sirius International Holding, known for its leadership in technology investments and as the digital arm of International Holding Company (IHC), has entered into a strategic partnership with Crypto.com. This collaboration is set to enhance the status of the UAE as a leader in the field of digital assets, focusing on promoting blockchain adoption, developing tokenization infrastructure, and increasing the utility of real-world assets.
In the initial phase of the partnership, Crypto.com plans to integrate the ADI Chain, a next-generation blockchain developed by the ADI Foundation, an Abu Dhabi-based nonprofit affiliated with Sirius International Holding. This integration is expected to bolster the growth of sovereign-grade digital infrastructure within the UAE and create new opportunities for tokenization at both regional and global levels. The two organizations will also explore the possibility of listing digital assets that are linked to Sirius’ ecosystem, including tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins. These listings will adhere to Crypto.com’s strict evaluation processes and the necessary regulatory approvals.
The partnership also encompasses the evaluation of Crypto.com Pay for use across Sirius’ portfolio companies. In addition, both entities will look into institutional opportunities through Crypto.com Exchange, recognized as the leading USD-supporting cryptocurrency exchange globally by spot market volume.
Eric Anziani, President and COO of Crypto.com, highlighted the importance of increasing the everyday utility of cryptocurrencies and expressed enthusiasm about the UAE’s commitment to blockchain advancement. He noted the impressive portfolio of companies under Sirius International Holding, which aligns with Crypto.com’s vision for the future.
Alain Yacine, President of Middle East and Latin America for Crypto.com, remarked on the UAE’s role as a driver of crypto innovation with a broad global impact. He emphasized that blockchain technology is revolutionizing the financial landscape, and he is proud to collaborate with Sirius International Holding to broaden digital asset utility in the region.
Ajay Bhatia, CEO of Sirius International Holding and Principal Council Member at the ADI Foundation, stated that this partnership represents a pivotal moment for the UAE as it embarks on a new era of digital finance. By combining Sirius’ robust infrastructure and the ADI Chain with one of the world’s most reputable exchanges, they aim to establish frameworks for global-scale tokenization specifically anchored by an upcoming Dirham-backed stablecoin. Bhatia characterized this collaboration as a foundational step toward a new regional and international digital asset economy.
Through leveraging the strengths of both organizations, this partnership is poised to extend its impact beyond the UAE, positioning Sirius International Holding and Crypto.com to export advanced digital asset capabilities to markets ready for secure, institutional-grade adoption.
Sirius International Holding, a subsidiary of IHC headquartered in Abu Dhabi, is at the forefront of technological advancements aimed at fostering sustainability and digital transformation. The company comprises over 20 subsidiaries worldwide that actively engage in evolving health, climate, and digital ecosystems.
Founded in 2016, Crypto.com has garnered the trust of millions of users globally and has established itself as a leader in regulatory compliance, security, and privacy within the cryptocurrency space. The company’s mission is to ensure that cryptocurrency reaches every wallet, promoting widespread adoption through continual innovation.
The ADI Foundation, also based in Abu Dhabi and founded by Sirius International Holding, is dedicated to empowering emerging market governments and institutions with the blockchain infrastructure needed to unlock sovereign digital economies. With a goal of integrating 1 billion people into the digital economy by 2030, the foundation boasts a strong foundation of outreach to over 400 million individuals and is actively forming strategic partnerships in more than 20 countries. Positioned in a rapidly evolving tech-finance hub, the ADI Foundation aims to transform visionary policies into practical systems that benefit people, businesses, and governments alike.
