TL;DR
- KuCoin integrated the AEON protocol into its mobile payment service, enabling crypto transactions in both physical stores and online.
- The solution allows payments with BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC via QR codes at over 20 million merchants across Southeast Asia and 10,000 global brands.
- AEON and KuCoin Pay operate on blockchains like TON, BNB Chain, and Neo, removing intermediaries and accelerating Web3 payment adoption.
KuCoin has strengthened the capabilities of its mobile cryptocurrency payment service through an integration with AEON, a protocol specialized in Web3 transactions.
This partnership allows users to pay for goods and services, both online and in physical stores, using assets like BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC through a mobile payment solution optimized for QR code scanning.
20 Million Merchants and Over 10,000 Brands
The initial rollout of this new feature focuses on high-growth Asian markets, though both companies have confirmed plans for gradual expansion into other regions. At present, the solution already enables payments at over 20 million merchants in Southeast Asia and around 10,000 international brands. These figures position the initiative as one of the largest crypto retail payment networks in the region.
The collaboration has a bidirectional structure. AEON added KuCoin Pay as one of its Web3 payment options, while KuCoin Pay natively integrated AEON’s technology to enhance its mobile payment capabilities. This system allows users to carry out fast, secure transactions without relying on traditional intermediaries, operating across multiple blockchains. Supported networks include TON, BNB Chain, Neo, and Conflux, ensuring flexibility and seamless operation in various environments.
KuCoin Pay: A Key Tool for Mainstream Crypto Payments
Beyond facilitating everyday payments, the initiative aims to normalize the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment in traditional retail environments. Launched in early 2025, KuCoin Pay supports over 50 cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, allowing users to pay for global products and services without converting their assets to fiat currency.
Meanwhile, AEON continues developing solutions designed to automate and simplify Web3 payments, integrating artificial intelligence to manage recurring transactions, remittances, and subscriptions. This model anticipates the near-future arrival of scenarios where autonomous agents can execute payments without manual intervention.
Both companies agree that the adoption of mobile crypto payment systems will only succeed if the user experience matches traditional options in speed, security, and cost.
