Crypto.com Expands Licensing, Partners with Particle Network for Web3 Onboarding

Crypto.com has been actively expanding its licensing and infrastructure across Asia, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and the European Union (EU). This strategic move aims to bolster the institutional onboarding capacity of the Cronos Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain that is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).

In a significant development, Cronos Labs has partnered with Particle Network to integrate modular authentication for Web3 onboarding within the Crypto.com wallet environment. This collaboration is designed to streamline the onboarding process for new Web3 applications, making it more accessible and user-friendly.

Cronos (CRO) has experienced a volatile period, with its price fluctuating between $0.094 and $0.096. Over the past two weeks, it has dropped from recent highs near $0.11. Despite this volatility, CRO has shown structural stability, remaining above its macro support zone between $0.085 and $0.090, which has held since late 2023.

Technically, CRO is in a consolidation pattern, forming a potential descending triangle. This pattern could either result in a breakdown toward $0.080 or a bounce if buying pressure returns near the lower trendline. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is neutral near 45, with low trading volume indicating cautious sentiment. To regain upward momentum, CRO would need to reclaim the $0.10 resistance zone, a psychological and technical level tied to historical sell-offs.

From a fundamental perspective, Crypto.com continues to expand its influence through licensing, partnerships, and infrastructure investment. The Cronos Chain has maintained relatively healthy developer activity, with recent ecosystem grants for GameFi and DeFi protocols emphasizing cross-chain interoperability and user onboarding via the Crypto.com app ecosystem.

Crypto.com has also integrated native staking rewards into their centralized exchange wallet UI, allowing users to delegate CRO to validators directly through their accounts. This move is aimed at boosting the adoption of the Cronos chain. Additionally, Cronos Labs' partnership with Particle Network is expected to enhance the onboarding process for new Web3 applications, making it more seamless and efficient.

One of the key narratives for 2025 is Cronos positioning itself as a gateway chain for regulated DeFi (RegFi). This is supported by Crypto.com’s compliance-first approach, with their UAE-regulated exchange and Singapore MAS licensing continuing to be assets in onboarding institutional capital and building legitimacy in volatile regulatory conditions.