KuCoin Pay announced Tuesday that it has partnered with AEON, a Web3 payment protocol, to broaden cryptocurrency payment capabilities in retail and online markets.
The integration is intended to support KuCoin Pay’s growing presence in Web3 mobile transactions and reflects an effort to extend crypto payment use to everyday spending, both online and in stores. The partnership enables users to pay using several major digital assets, including USDT, USDC, ETH, TON and BNB.
Expansion Targets Asia and Emerging Markets
According to the companies, the collaboration leverages AEON’s chain-agnostic infrastructure and KuCoin’s existing global user base to increase accessibility to crypto payments in high-growth regions, particularly in parts of Asia where demand for mobile payments is expanding rapidly.
The update allows users to pay in real-world settings, such as e-commerce platforms and brick-and-mortar retail outlets. It also adds support for recurring and pre-authorised transactions, marking a step toward more flexible and scalable crypto payment options.
KuCoin Pay said the move aligns with its effort to simplify how digital currencies are spent and to localise usage in markets where digital financial services are gaining traction.
Next Steps Include Merchant Integration, Payment Tools
As part of the agreement, both firms plan to expand their merchant network and develop new integration points to support adoption. AEON’s suite of tools—such as Web3 mobile and online payment interfaces—will be embedded into KuCoin Pay’s infrastructure to streamline user experiences and reduce barriers to entry.
While no specific geographic rollout details were disclosed, a company spokesperson said the partnership is expected to advance real-world crypto use and improve interoperability between platforms.
AEON and KuCoin Pay also highlighted plans to enhance security and transaction efficiency through the continued development of Web3-native features.
The companies did not release financial details of the partnership.
Background
KuCoin Pay is a payment arm of cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, offering digital asset payment services to consumers and merchants. AEON focuses on Web3 payment systems designed to work across blockchains and platforms.
This partnership comes amid growing interest in decentralised finance (DeFi) and digital payment alternatives as the adoption of cryptocurrency expands beyond investment and into consumer-facing transactions.
With this integration, KuCoin Pay joins a list of digital asset firms moving to embed crypto more directly into everyday commerce.
