Bitcoin.com Establishes MENA Base in Dubai through DMCC Crypto Centre
The move strengthens Dubai's position as a leading global hub for blockchain and Web3 innovation.
The DMCC Crypto Centre, located in Uptown Tower, is home to more than 650 companies across the blockchain and digital asset value chain. It offers a comprehensive ecosystem that includes infrastructure support, mentoring, access to capital, and strategic partnerships — making it the region's largest concentration of crypto firms.
With this expansion, Bitcoin.com aims to contribute to the emirate's fast-growing digital economy while leveraging its global expertise to support local and regional growth in the crypto space. The company has introduced millions to digital assets through its news platform and educational tools.
Belal Jassoma, Director of Ecosystems at DMCC, said the partnership underscores Dubai's global appeal for Web3 companies and the Crypto Centre's role as a launchpad for blockchain innovation.
Corbin Fraser, CEO of Bitcoin.com, praised Dubai's progressive regulatory environment and DMCC's robust infrastructure as key factors behind the decision. 'Dubai is one of the most welcoming environments in the world for Web3 companies,'
he said.
Dubai's emergence as a digital asset hub is underpinned by its forward-looking regulatory framework, including the establishment of the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) — the world's first independent regulator for virtual assets.
The DMCC now hosts over 25,000 businesses, including more than 3,200 tech companies. With over 800 firms across its technology-focused centres — including the Crypto, Gaming and AI hubs — DMCC continues to cement its role as a magnet for digital innovation.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
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