Crypto.com has grown to become one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, serving millions of users globally. Starting in January 2026, through an extended integration with Stripe, Crypto.com will enable its users to spend their crypto holdings directly at online merchants powered by Stripe—without first converting to fiat currency.
This integration advances Crypto.com’s mission of putting “cryptocurrency in every wallet,” and it responds to growing consumer demand for crypto payment options.
“Our partnership with Stripe is a game-changer for the crypto industry,” said Joe Anzures, executive vice president of payments and general manager of Americas at Crypto.com. “By tapping into Stripe’s vast merchant network, we’re bridging the gap between crypto holdings and real-world spending—making digital currencies more accessible and useful in everyday life.”
The integration will appear as a new payment option on the checkout pages of participating Stripe merchants that use Stripe’s Optimized Checkout Suite, which includes prebuilt payment UIs, such as the Payment Element and Stripe Checkout. Crypto.com users can then select this option, scan a QR code, confirm payment in the Crypto.com app, and complete the purchase using their crypto balance. The process is designed to be as simple and intuitive as using a digital wallet.
For merchants, accepting crypto payments through this integration is seamless and low-risk, helping them attract a new segment of customers and drive conversion. Merchants can also simplify reconciliation with Stripe’s fiat settlement capability, which deposits funds directly into their merchant balance alongside other payment types.
This collaboration between Crypto.com and Stripe represents a step forward in mainstreaming cryptocurrency use. “Our goal has always been to accelerate the world’s transition to cryptocurrency,” said Anzures. “With Stripe’s technology and trust in the payments space, we’re able to offer our users unprecedented access to spend their crypto in the real world, furthering adoption and utility of digital currencies.”
The integration will initially launch in the US, with plans to expand quickly to other countries.
Our partnership with Stripe is a game-changer for the crypto industry. By tapping into Stripe’s vast merchant network, we’re bridging the gap between crypto holdings and real-world spending—making digital currencies more accessible and useful in everyday life.
