Dubai Partners with Crypto.com to Enable Crypto Payments for Government Services

In Brief:

Dubai will allow individuals and businesses to pay government fees via Crypto.com, with automatic conversion to dirhams.

The move supports Dubai’s goal of reaching 90% cashless transactions by 2026 and is projected to add $2.1 billion in economic growth.

Dubai has officially partnered with Crypto.com to introduce cryptocurrency payments for government services, marking a major leap in its digital finance strategy. Under the agreement, users will be able to settle fees using Crypto.com’s wallet, with payments instantly converted to dirhams and deposited into the Dubai Treasury account.

This initiative is part of Dubai’s broader “cashless strategy,” which targets a 90% cashless transaction rate across both public and private sectors by 2026. According to Dubai Treasury officials, the partnership is expected to stimulate fintech growth and contribute around 80 billion dirhams (approximately $2.1 billion) to the economy.

While the specific cryptocurrencies to be accepted have yet to be confirmed, officials indicated a preference for stablecoins—suggesting that regulatory clarity and low volatility will guide the initial rollout. The move cements Dubai’s position as one of the most forward-thinking cities globally in terms of digital payment integration and crypto adoption.

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