Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, and global cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com have announced a partnership for the integration of Crypto.com’s checkout solution into Xsolla’s Pay Station platform.
This transformative integration of Crypto.com Pay “represents a significant advancement in the gaming industry and creates new possibilities for game developers and players, enabling them to accept cryptocurrency payments and streamline transactions in a user-friendly and secure manner for a universally enhanced experience.”
This update broadens the horizon “for digital payment methods, offering players more diverse and preferred transaction options in digital and metaverse environments.”
This collaboration also marks “a significant step for Crypto.com in building its presence and network across the gaming industry.”
Eric Anziani, President and Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com, said:
“There is significant potential in the convergence of gaming and Web3. 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.”
Xsolla’s Pay Station, which “facilitates in-game purchases across 200+ regions and countries using a variety of compliant payment providers, is enhancing its service with the integration of Crypto.com Pay.” This forthcoming development promises “to expand the reach of developers and publishers, enabling them to engage a more diverse player base and tap into new, dynamic markets and revenue streams.”
Chris Hewish, CEO of Xsolla, said:
“We are thrilled about this partnership with Crypto.com and the significant integration of Crypto.com Pay into our Pay Station platform. The gaming industry is rapidly evolving, and we must adapt to meet those changes. 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., said:
“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.”
As noted in the update, Xsolla is “a global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the industry.”
Since its founding in 2005, Xsolla has “helped thousands of game developers and publishers of all sizes fund, market, launch, and monetize their games globally and across multiple platforms.”
