Crypto.com Secures World’s First Global AI Governance Certification

Key Takeaways

• Crypto.com is the first digital asset platform to achieve the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the global gold standard for AI Management Systems (AIMS).
• The certification validates that the platform’s AI—used for everything from fraud detection to trading—is governed by strict standards for transparency, fairness, and risk mitigation.
• This milestone future-proofs the platform against emerging global regulations (like the EU AI Act) and strengthens its appeal to institutional partners seeking auditable and responsible AI governance

In a milestone that bridges the frontier of decentralized finance with the rigor of international standards, Crypto.com has officially become the first digital asset platform to achieve the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification.

This achievement marks a turning point for the industry. While crypto platforms have long raced to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) for fraud detection, personalized trading, and autonomous agents, Crypto.com is the first to prove that its AI infrastructure meets the highest global benchmarks for ethics, transparency, and accountability.

What is ISO/IEC 42001:2023?

Published by the ISO and IEC in late 2023, this is the world’s first dedicated international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). Unlike general security certifications, ISO 42001 is a surgical framework designed specifically to tackle the “Black Box” risks of AI:

• Algorithmic Bias: Proactively identifying and neutralizing unfair patterns in automated decision-making.
• Transparency & Explainability: Ensuring AI-driven outcomes aren’t just accurate, but auditable.
• Data Ethics: Enforcing strict governance over the massive datasets used to train financial models.

Building a “Compliance Fortress”

For Crypto.com, this isn’t just a new badge—it’s the final piece of a comprehensive security puzzle. The platform already holds the “Triple Crown” of compliance:

1. ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security)
2. ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy Management)
3. SOC 2 Type 2 (Service Operational Excellence)

By adding AI Governance to this list, the platform is signaling to both retail users and institutional giants that its tech stack is not only secure from hacks but ethically sound in its execution.

A First-Mover Advantage in the “Agentic” Era

The timing is no coincidence. Earlier this month, Crypto.com launched ai.com, a decentralized network of autonomous AI agents capable of managing tasks, payments, and complex financial workflows.

“Security and privacy continue to be a core focus for us as we scale our AI-driven infrastructure,” said Jason Lau, Chief Information Security Officer at Crypto.com. “This certification is a testament to our leadership in responsible AI, ensuring every system we deploy is aligned with emerging global regulations.”

CEO Kris Marszalek echoed the vision, noting that as AI becomes the primary interface for finance, trust is the only sustainable currency. “This is an important step as we continue to leverage AI tools to create a trusted environment for our global users.”

Why the Market Should Care

The crypto-AI convergence is the dominant narrative of 2026. However, with the EU AI Act and similar U.S. frameworks now in full effect, many platforms are struggling to keep up with mandatory disclosure laws.

• For Retailers: It means the AI managing your portfolio or preventing “flash crashes” is audited for fairness.
• For Institutions: It lowers the barrier to entry, offering a “regulatory-ready” partner that speaks the language of global enterprise.

The Bottom Line

Crypto.com’s first-mover status in AI governance sets a new industry “table stake.” In an era where a single biased algorithm can destroy a brand overnight, Crypto.com has chosen to lead with a philosophy of Innovation with Integrity. As the industry moves toward a future of billions of autonomous agents transacting on-chain, this certification serves as the blueprint for how to build a world where AI is a trusted ally, not a hidden risk.