Crypto.com Cuts Deal to Power Gas Stations with Crypto Payments Across UAE

Crypto.com just fueled up its Middle East expansion—now you can pay for petrol with Bitcoin while your Lambo guzzles premium unleaded. The UAE’s regulatory sandbox (read: oil-rich playground for fintech experiments) greenlit the move, letting drivers swap dirhams for Dogecoin at the pump.

No more fumbling with cash or cards—just scan and pump. Because nothing says ’Web3 adoption’ like settling your gas bill in a volatile asset that dropped 20% last Tuesday. The FSA-approved rollout targets high-traffic stations first, with whispers of a loyalty token program (because of course there is).

Another day, another real-world crypto use case—this time with literal fuel for both cars and bullish price charts. Just don’t try explaining gas fees to the guy topping up his Nissan Sunny.

Crypto.com and Emarat will launch the Crypto.com service station

Through Project Landmark, the first project providing naming rights for fuel stations in the world by Emarat, Crypto.com and Emarat will unveil the Crypto.com Emarat Service Station at Emarat’s Al Ameen Station in Al Wasl Road, a signature service station branded by Crypto.com and supported by the Crypto.com integration.

Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Chief Retail Officer & Senior Vice President—Marketing at Emarat, said:

“At Emarat, we are constantly exploring new frontiers in innovation and customer experience. This partnership with Crypto.com introduces a new era of convenience and possibility for our customers, while strengthening our position as a future-focused brand. Together, we’re bridging the gap between energy retail and emerging financial ecosystems.”

Crypto.com users and Emarat customers will be able to enjoy additional benefits of the partnership, having exclusive offers and a mutual promotional program to uplift customers’ experience.

More and more retail entities across the UAE are partnering with regulated crypto service providers to offer stablecoin payments, better integration with UAE banking sector, and better investment opportunities.

Recently UAE MGX sovereign wealth fund invested $2 billion in Binance using a stablecoin, while Trump’s Tower project will allow purchases to be made in crypto.

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