Quick Breakdown
- Crypto.com integrates with Stripe to allow businesses to accept crypto payments via Crypto.com Pay.
- Stripe converts crypto payments into local currency for seamless deposits to merchant accounts.
- Crypto.com will also use Stripe to enable credit and debit card purchases of cryptocurrency.
Crypto.com has teamed up with Stripe to enable millions of businesses to accept cryptocurrency payments through Crypto.com Pay. Merchants can now receive payments in cryptocurrencies or stablecoins directly from customers’ Crypto.com balances.
We are excited to be partnering with @stripe to help businesses more easily accept #crypto payments.
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— Crypto.com (@cryptocom) January 6, 2026
Crypto payments for businesses
Stripe converts the payments into the merchant’s local currency, depositing it into bank accounts like standard transactions, removing the friction traditionally associated with crypto payments.
The integration allows businesses to seamlessly incorporate digital assets into everyday commerce, making crypto a practical option for both customers and merchants. This is the first instance of a cryptocurrency platform being integrated with Stripe for direct crypto payments, reflecting the growing adoption of digital assets in mainstream commerce.
Expanded consumer payment options
Crypto.com will also leverage Stripe to facilitate credit and debit card purchases of cryptocurrencies in the U.S., including Crypto.com-branded cards. This expansion simplifies onboarding for new users and increases access to digital assets by combining familiar payment methods with crypto transactions.
The partnership underscores Crypto.com’s commitment to making cryptocurrencies more usable and accessible. Customers can now pay with their preferred digital assets without the need for complex conversions or additional steps. Businesses benefit from an easy integration that ensures secure, compliant, and efficient crypto transactions, while Stripe handles the conversion and deposit process.
Executives from both companies emphasized that the collaboration is designed to lower barriers to crypto adoption, allowing digital assets to be used alongside traditional payment methods. By connecting Stripe’s extensive merchant network with Crypto.com’s payment solutions, the partnership is set to accelerate the mainstream use of cryptocurrencies.
Meanwhile, Crypto.com provided an update on the operations and regulatory framework of its Visa Card in the United Kingdom. The card, issued by ForisGFS UK Limited, is an electronic money product authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (Firm Reference Number 988571).
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