Stripe is expanding into digital assets by partnering with Crypto.com to make payments in cryptocurrency as smooth as traditional card transactions. The collaboration was announced on January 6, 2026, and enables organizations to accept cryptocurrency payments through Crypto.com Pay while receiving instant settlement in the merchant’s home currency. The program seeks to streamline crypto checkout by addressing price volatility and operational complexity for merchants.
Merchants can charge products in a chosen currency, and customers can pay with digital assets such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, with automatic conversion and deposits to the merchant’s bank account that mimic Stripe’s standard payment flow. Crypto.com said, “Increasing everyday accessibility to and utility of cryptocurrencies for consumers and merchants are central to our vision,” and added, “We are excited to partner with Stripe, a recognized leader in digital payments, to collectively catalyze a new era for crypto-enabled commerce.” From a strategic standpoint, the alliance aligns with Stripe’s broader crypto strategy, including stablecoin payments for subscriptions and expanding institutional adoption. Analysts at JP Morgan Global Research project the stablecoin market could reach 500-750 billion in the coming years, and Crypto.com had 1.2 million active traders on its platform as of 2024, underscoring growing institutional presence.
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