Digital lifestyles penetrate various aspects of life, including the way we travel. As technology develops, various sectors began to explore the potential of digital assets as a more flexible payment method. The aviation industry did not want to be left behind, including Emirates, who are now preparing to receive Bitcoin and crypto currency as a payment option.
Emirates Handed Crypto.com, Ready to Present Crypto Payments
Emirates, a prominent airline from Dubai, has just been sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with crypto.com to integrate crypto payments into their system on Wednesday (09/07). This cooperation allows customers to pay digital assets such as Bitcoin, and the launch of the new system is scheduled next year.
Adnan Kazim, Vice President and Commercial Director of Emirates, stated that this step was part of the efforts of the modernization of the airline payment system to meet the needs of customers that continued to grow.
“The partnership with crypto.com to integrate crypto into a digital payment system reflects the commitment of Emirates in meeting customer preferences that continue to grow, while reaching young customer segments who are technology literate and prefer digital currencies,” explained Kazim.
Meanwhile, Eric Anziani, President and COO Crypto.com, welcomed the signing positively Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). He called the partnership with Emirates as a strategy of expanding Adoption of crypto in everyday life.
“As we continue to expand the use of crypto in daily life, integration with extraordinary partners such as Emirates will bring real momentum to the digital asset industry and enable both companies to offer real innovative financial solutions,” Anziani added.
Dubai transforms into a center of crypto innovation
Dubai has proven itself as a city that is friendly to crypto. Besides the aviation sector, such as collaboration Emirates with crypto.com, this city also encourages other initiatives such as tokenisasi propertywhich opens opportunities to use digital assets in transactions real estate.
Dubai and Crypto.com Open the Krypto Adoption Road in the Property Sector
In addition, Dubai is preparing for construction Crypto Towerwhich is expected to be the main symbol of crypto innovation in the region. This step strengthens Dubai’s position as a financial center that accommodates the global digital asset ecosystem.
A clearer regulation is also one of the important factors. Recognition of stablecoin USDC Published by Circle shows that Dubai is committed to creating an environment that is friendly to innovation and digital assets.
With these progressive steps, Dubai further strengthened his reputation as an ideal place for the crypto industry. Its commitment to support proper regulations and facilitate technology integration ensures a bright future for crypto ecosystems in this city. [dp]