Partnership Between KuCoin Pay and AEON for Web3 Payment Solutions Enacted
KuCoin Pay, a leading cryptocurrency payment solution, and AEON, a Web3 payment protocol, have joined forces to bring Web3 payments from niche adoption to mainstream utility. The strategic partnership aims to simplify crypto spending and expand the everyday use of digital assets, particularly in Asia.
The collaboration will integrate AEON’s Web3 mobile payment framework into KuCoin Pay’s platform, enabling payments with cryptocurrencies at over 20 million merchants, with a focus on Southeast Asia and further expansion. This partnership is designed to make crypto payments as straightforward as scanning a QR code, accelerating crypto utility in real-world commerce and encouraging broader digital asset adoption across Asia's mobile payments landscape.
Key aspects of this strategic partnership include the integration of AEON Pay into KuCoin Pay for enhanced mobile crypto payment capabilities, simplifying the payment process by offering compliant, fiat-settled transactions, and promoting broader acceptance and utility of digital assets in everyday purchases.
The joint offering allows consumers to execute low-cost, high-speed transactions whether shopping online or in-store. The integration of KuCoin Pay's global network with AEON's tools is intended to create a seamless and efficient payment experience. The partnership seeks to overcome key limitations that have historically hindered mainstream adoption of blockchain payments.
The alliance supports major cryptocurrencies such as USDT, USDC, ETH, TON, and BNB. It also offers additional features like subscription-based billing, tipping for content creators, and pre-authorized payments, in addition to immediate transactions. AEON's infrastructure includes Swap Pay for cross-chain functionality, Web3 Mobile Payment for brick-and-mortar retail, and Online Web3 Payment for e-commerce transactions.
KuCoin Pay, which already supports over 50 cryptocurrencies and operates on a global scale, and AEON, launched in 2024 and processing over $2.5 million in monthly transactions with a user base exceeding 30,000, believe this partnership is a step toward shaping the infrastructure that supports the next wave of financial innovation as digital assets evolve from speculative tools into functional currencies.
The initiative aims to bridge the gap between decentralized finance and everyday commerce in Asia, a region with significant growth in mobile and digital financial services. The partnership lays the groundwork for broader integration of crypto payments into retail and online experiences, contributing to the growing demand for practical crypto applications.
