Dubai Goes Full Crypto—Now Pay Taxes in Bitcoin via Crypto.com
Oil money meets digital money as Dubai’s government greenlights crypto payments for public services. No more dirhams—just scan and pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, or CRO through Crypto.com’s platform.
The Sandbox Gets Serious
This isn’t just another ’crypto-friendly’ PR stunt. Dubai’s Department of Finance actually integrated with a licensed exchange—cutting through the red tape that usually strangles such initiatives. Visa fees? Bypassed. Bank delays? Gone. (Though good luck explaining your gas fee deductions to the tax office.)
Cynical Finance Bonus
: Finally, a use case for crypto that doesn’t involve aping into memecoins during a bull run—unless Dubai starts accepting payments in Doge.
Dubai Dives Into Crypto Waters
During a recent Dubai fintech Summit, the government of Dubai signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com. This agreement was inked on May 12, 2025. It should be noted that Dubai has emerged as the first government to adopt a system of this kind.
The latest collaboration is in line with the Dubai Cashless Strategy. Through this, the region seeks to switch to cashless transactions for 90% of transactions in the public and private sectors by 2026. Consumers will soon be able to pay fees using Crypto.com wallets. After converting it to Emirati dirhams, these wallets will securely send cryptocurrency to Department of Finance (DOF) accounts. Amna Mohammed Lootah, director of digital payment systems regulation, elaborated on the latest partnership and said,
Which Cryptocurrency Will Make The Cut?
The DOF did not reveal which cryptocurrency it will begin to accept. But it did state that “stable cryptocurrencies” may be used to make the payments. This may mean stablecoins could be accepted.
Dubai’s latest MOVE is certainly a game-changer. The region’s increased interest in the industry could also boost the value and popularity of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. In addition, Dubai is leading the cryptocurrency race and is ahead of several others.
