Xsolla, an international video game commerce platform, and Crypto.com, a global cryptocurrency company, announced a new partnership on August 8th, 2023. The integration of Crypto.com’s checkout solution into Xsolla’s Pay Station platform is a major advancement for the gaming industry, providing developers and gamers with a secure and user-friendly way to accept cryptocurrency payments. Crypto.com has also invested in a new domain name to build its presence and networks across the gaming industry.
Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com, stated: “By partnering with a global gaming leader like Xsolla and leveraging our respective assets and expertise, we are helping make that potential a reality – giving developers, publishers, and players a seamless way to engage and create value in the crypto economy.”
The integration of the payment provider into Xsolla’s Pay Station, which facilitates purchases in games across 200+ countries and regions, is expected to open up new opportunities for developers and players, allowing them to reach a larger audience. Chris Hewish, CEO of Xsolla, commented: “The integration of cryptocurrencies as a form of payment offers game developers and players an innovative payment solution that aligns with the global shift towards digital currencies. Our collaboration with Crypto.com marks a pivotal moment for the gaming industry, paving the way for a more inclusive and secure gaming ecosystem.”
Patrick Yoon, General Manager of Crypto.com Korea, added: “We are tremendously excited to take this first step with Xsolla as part of a broader collaboration initiative in Korea and on a global level. We look forward to continuing to work with Xsolla in developing and advancing payment ecosystems and digital asset adoption.”
Xsolla has powerful tools and services specifically designed for the gaming industry, and has helped thousands of developers and publishers to fund, market, launch and monetize games across multiple platforms since its inception in 2005. Crypto.com, founded in 2016, is a leader in terms of regulatory compliance, privacy, and security, with a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency and empower the next generation.
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Global Director of Public Relations at Xsolla, Derrick Stembridge, can be contacted at [email protected] or 919-971-7855.