KuCoin Pay, the crypto payment arm of global exchange KuCoin, has announced a strategic partnership with AEON, a Web3 mobile payment infrastructure provider, to accelerate the adoption of digital asset payments in both physical and digital commerce.
Seamless Crypto Payments Across Retail and Online Platforms
Launched in January 2025, KuCoin Pay aims to bridge traditional finance and decentralized ecosystems by enabling real-world use of cryptocurrencies. Through this partnership with AEON, KuCoin Pay users can now make seamless payments using a variety of digital assets including:
- Tether (USDT)
- USD Coin (USDC)
- Ethereum (ETH)
- Toncoin (TON)
- Binance Coin (BNB)
The integration allows for crypto payments at physical retail outlets and digital merchants, unlocking access to a wide ecosystem of vendors. It also supports automated recurring transactions such as subscription-based services and scheduled payments an important step toward everyday Web3 payment functionality.
AEON Expands Web3 Payment Reach
The partnership with KuCoin comes as AEON continues its expansion in the Web3 payment sector. In an earlier deal, AEON teamed up with Stellar (XLM) to integrate Stellar-native assets like XLM and USDC (Stellar-based) into its AEON Pay mobile solution.
This latest collaboration with KuCoin further solidifies AEON’s position as a key player in the crypto payment infrastructure space, offering chain-agnostic tools for merchant and consumer adoption.
Crypto Payments Gain Momentum
KuCoin Pay’s move aligns with a broader industry trend as crypto exchanges and fintech platforms increasingly forge partnerships to make crypto spending more practical and accessible.
Recent examples include:
- Kraken x Mastercard (April 2025) – enabling crypto payments across 150M+ merchants in the UK and Europe via Kraken Pay
- Bitget Wallet x Paydify (May 2025) – bringing stablecoin payments (USDT, USDC) to over 10,000 merchants worldwide
These developments reflect the growing push to transform digital assets into usable currencies, reducing friction between fiat and crypto economies.
Final Thoughts
The partnership between KuCoin Pay and AEON marks another significant step toward mainstream adoption of Web3 payment solutions. By offering crypto payment options at physical and online stores, the two companies are helping to normalize digital assets as a means of real-world transaction, while also expanding the reach of recurring and programmable payment models.
As more users seek practical use cases for their crypto holdings, integrations like these will be essential in building trust, utility, and adoption across the global financial ecosystem.
