Crypto.com Partners to Bring Crypto Payments to UAE Fuel Stations

Crypto.com’s New Partnership:- The adoption of crypto payments for real-world utilities is growing fast particularly in MENA region.

Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority is also making significant progress in granting and making regulatory approvals to the web3 entities.

In yet another landmark development, Crypto.com has announced a major partnership with Emarat, the UAE government–owned petroleum company.

The exchange, which received regulatory approval to operate in Dubai last year, will now enable customers to pay with cryptocurrency at Emarat’s fuel stations nationwide.

Crypto.com described the deal as an “innovative partnership” that brings digital‑asset utility to one of the region’s largest retail networks.

Interestingly, before announcing the partnership, crypto.com teased the collaboration with a mysterious post.  With a picture of gas station, it posted “there will be signs”.

There will be signs pic.twitter.com/X55S3RFmJh

— Crypto.com (@cryptocom) May 8, 2025

Crypto Payments for Fuel Stations Across UAE – See How

Emarat, officially known as Emirates General Petroleum Corporation, is a prominent state-owned energy company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Since its establishment in 1980 by the UAE government, it has become leading distributor of petroleum products across the nation.

With its crypto.com partnership, customers will be able to pay for fuel and other services using cryptocurrencies, including XRP, through the Crypto.com platform.

According to the press release, crypto payments will initially roll out at 10 Emarat service stations. Based on the success and consumers’ reception, it plans to expand across the company’s network of over 155 stations.  

Thus, at Emarat’s Crypto.com‑enabled service stations, payments will be processed via Crypto.com Pay. This means that you can pay with any of the cryptocurrencies supported by that checkout solution.

As of today, Crypto.com Pay allows customers to settle purchases using these cryptos on the Crypto.com App:

1. Major coins: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP (XRP), Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC)

2. Stablecoins: USD Coin (USDC), Tether (USDT), Dai (DAI), PayPal USD (PYUSD)

3. DeFi & altcoins: Cronos (CRO), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), Polygon (MATIC), Cardano (ADA),

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Crypto.com To Unveil a Fuel Station Too

Besides the Partnership, both the entities have also announced Project Landmark. Under this, the crypto exchange will establish a fuel station under its name – Crypto.com Emarat Service Station. Crypto.com shared the digital rendering of this in a X post.

This collaboration marks the first integration of digital asset services at fuel stations in the region,

This will provide greater convenience and flexibility for consumers. It also reflects the UAE’s progressive stance on cryptocurrency adoption and aligns with the country’s vision of becoming a global hub for digital innovation.

Thus, the comprehensive network of service stations and fuel depots of Emarat are now set to receive payment in crypto.  

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