Crypto.com has received ISO IEC 42001 2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System, becoming the first digital asset platform to secure the global standard for structured AI governance and risk management. The certification was announced on February 16, 2026 and marks a notable step as crypto platforms expand the use of artificial intelligence across trading infrastructure, compliance monitoring and customer services.
ISO IEC 42001 2023 is an international framework designed specifically for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems. It requires organizations to formalize oversight of AI development and deployment, focusing on accountability, transparency, ethical design and ongoing risk mitigation. For digital asset platforms operating in a fast evolving regulatory environment, structured AI governance is becoming increasingly relevant as machine learning tools influence trading surveillance, fraud detection and operational decision making.
Crypto.com stated that the certification strengthens its broader security architecture, which already includes standards such as ISO IEC 27001 for information security management, ISO IEC 27701 for privacy information management, ISO 22301 for business continuity, PCI DSS compliance and SOC 2 Type 2 assurance. The addition of ISO 42001 expands this framework into artificial intelligence oversight, signaling that AI risk controls are being treated with the same discipline as cybersecurity and data protection.
The introduction of ISO 42001 comes at a time when regulators across major markets are intensifying scrutiny of automated decision systems. Governments in Europe, Asia and North America are increasingly focused on how AI models are trained, how bias is managed and how automated systems impact consumers. For digital asset exchanges and fintech platforms, algorithmic tools often support onboarding verification, transaction monitoring, price analytics and internal threat detection. Formal governance standards may therefore become a differentiating factor in institutional partnerships and cross border operations.
According to Crypto.com’s leadership, the certification reflects an effort to align internal AI development with evolving global expectations. The company indicated that its Artificial Intelligence Management System includes processes for identifying AI related risks, documenting controls, conducting internal audits and ensuring continuous improvement. The framework also emphasizes transparency and accountability in AI deployment across its ecosystem of products, which includes exchange services, payment cards and digital asset custody.
Market observers note that institutional investors are placing greater emphasis on operational transparency when selecting digital asset platforms. As stablecoin adoption grows and tokenized financial products become more integrated with traditional finance, governance standards are increasingly evaluated alongside liquidity and security metrics. AI governance, once considered a technical matter, is now part of broader enterprise risk assessments.
The certification may also influence competitive dynamics within the exchange sector. Platforms that demonstrate measurable compliance with internationally recognized AI standards could gain advantages when engaging with banking partners, regulators and enterprise clients. With artificial intelligence becoming embedded in trading analytics and compliance monitoring, documented oversight mechanisms are likely to play a growing role in long term platform credibility.
