botim money, botim’s financial services arm serving millions of users in the UAE and beyond and Binance, the world’s largest blockchain ecosystem and crypto asset exchange, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore bringing digital asset access to customers. The MoU aligns with botim’s expansion from a communications-led platform to offer a unified and inclusive fintech-first experience for UAE users, enabling them to pay, transfer, and invest within the same ecosystem. The signing took place last week at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, marking a milestone in the growing integration of cryptocurrency into everyday finance in the region.

Under the MoU, both companies are exploring solutions that combine Binance’s digital asset expertise with botim’s fintech capabilities for the UAE market. The discussions focus on identifying practical ways to create safe and compliant access to digital assets.

The MoU reflects increasing interest in digital assets globally and across the Middle East, where regulatory frameworks support responsible financial innovation. Both companies aim to study how such services could fit within the UAE’s established regulatory landscape and how they may contribute to broader digital financial participation.

botim money supports the underserved and unbanked who have historically had limited access to traditional financial systems. As part of this MoU, the two parties will explore ways to provide communities with simplified and secure access to digital assets through safe, regulated channels.

Catherine Chen, Head of VIP & Institutional at Binance, commented, “Crypto is no longer a niche asset class and it is increasingly becoming integrated into everyday financial services. Our collaboration with botim money to make digital assets accessible to botim’s tech-savvy customers exemplifies this shift. The UAE is taking exciting steps to connect traditional finance with digital assets, and we are pleased to keep supporting the local community and ecosystem.”

Sacha Haider, Chief Strategy Officer of Astra Tech | botim, commented, “Our international and national P2P rails support large and growing transaction flows every day, showing how deeply integrated botim money has become in people’s financial lives. Unlocking crypto capabilities with Binance allows us to build on this foundation and offer customers new ways to engage with the digital economy. Our focus remains on giving people simple and secure tools to manage and grow their money.”

The MoU signing during Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai highlights the significance of the event as a global gathering point for blockchain and crypto innovation, further solidifying the region as a key player in the future of finance.