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Emirates explores crypto payments partnership with Crypto.com

Emirates explores crypto payments partnership with Crypto.com
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Adnan Kazim Deputy President & Chief Commercial Officer | Emirates Airlines

Emirates Airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com to explore the integration of Crypto.com Pay as a payment option for its customers. The agreement was formalized in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, and Michael Doersam, Emirates’ Chief Financial & Group Services Officer. The MoU was signed by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, and Mohammed Al Hakim, President of Crypto.com's UAE operations.

Adnan Kazim stated: “Partnering with Crypto.com to integrate cryptocurrency into our digital payments system reflects Emirates’ commitment to meeting evolving customer preferences, in addition to tapping into younger, tech-savvy customer segments who prefer digital currencies. This strategic move is in line with Dubai’s vision to be at the forefront of financial innovation while at the same time providing our customers with greater flexibility and choice in how they transact with Emirates.”

Eric Anziani, President and COO of Crypto.com, commented: “We’re delighted to complete the signing of this important MoU with Emirates Airline. As we continue to expand the everyday use case for crypto, integration with exceptional partners such as Emirates will bring real momentum to the digital asset industry and enable both companies to offer genuine innovative finance solutions for our customers. We look forward to working together as we continue to build our crypto offering in the GCC.”

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Beyond exploring Crypto.com Pay integration, both companies plan to leverage promotional marketing campaigns aimed at raising awareness and encouraging adoption of this new payment solution.

This partnership aligns with Dubai's ambition to become a global hub for cryptocurrency by fostering innovation through a supportive ecosystem and regulatory framework that ensures investor protection and financial stability. Several companies in Dubai have already started accepting cryptocurrency for transactions across various sectors.

Crypto.com was founded in 2016 and serves over 100 million customers globally. It is recognized as an industry leader in regulatory compliance, security, and privacy.

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