The Green Sheet Online Edition
May 25, 2026 • 26:05:02
Expand iGaming payments with crypto
Paysafe introduced Pay with Crypto, a new payment option designed to allow U.S. iGaming operators and daily fantasy sports brands to accept stablecoin and cryptocurrency deposits from players where permitted.
Developed in partnership with MoonPay, Pay with Crypto enables players to use stablecoins such as USD Coin (USDC) and other major cryptocurrencies to fund gaming accounts. The solution is designed to simplify crypto payments while allowing operators to continue receiving settlement in either fiat currency or stablecoins.
Paysafe said the launch reflects growing consumer interest in cryptocurrency as a payment method rather than solely an investment asset. The company cited research estimating that more than 70 million American adults own cryptocurrency, while Paysafe research found that 83 percent of U.S. players have interest in crypto payments.
Players using the new option select Pay with Crypto within the operator's cashier, choose their preferred digital asset, and connect either a crypto or custodial wallet to complete the transaction.
MoonPay Commerce Checkout technology also supports QR-code-based payments through mobile devices. Once verified, deposits are converted into U.S. dollars to fund player accounts.
The platform also offers flexibility for operators, Paysafe pointed out. Businesses can settle payments almost instantly in stablecoins through a crypto wallet or receive settlement in U.S. dollars or other major fiat currencies through MoonPay's Virtual Accounts infrastructure powered by Iron.
According to Paysafe, operators can add Pay with Crypto through a single integration with the Paysafe Gateway, the company's payment platform developed specifically for iGaming. The gateway already supports card payments, the Skrill digital wallet, PaysafeCash eCash, Pay by Bank capabilities and more than 30 local payment methods.
Zak Cutler, president of global gaming at Paysafe, said the growing popularity of stablecoins is accelerating cryptocurrency's role in payments within the U.S. gaming market.
MoonPay Founder and CEO Ivan Soto-Wright emphasized the growing push to make digital assets usable in everyday commerce. He said consumers increasingly want to spend cryptocurrency directly rather than converting it before making purchases.
The launch continues Paysafe's broader effort to diversify payment options for gaming operators as consumer payment preferences evolve. To learn more, see www.paysafe.com. 
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