Mesh, a leading crypto payments platform, has announced a major integration with Apple Pay, allowing partnered merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments with settlement in stablecoins, eliminating the need to build custom crypto infrastructure.
The announcement was made during a live demo at Token2049 by Co-Founder and CEO Bam Azizi, showcasing how customers can now pay with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), or Solana (SOL) while merchants receive settlement in USDC, USDT, or PYUSD.
Bringing Crypto to Apple Pay at Checkout
Through Mesh’s SmartFunding technology, the platform seamlessly converts user crypto into stablecoins during checkout. Customers use Apple Pay like they would for fiat—tapping their phones, verifying with Face ID, and completing transactions instantly, both online and in-store.
“As soon as crypto payments are as seamless as fiat, nothing is left to stop the mass migration of global commerce onto blockchain rails,” said Azizi.
Mesh’s implementation leverages Apple Pay’s NFC capabilities, making in-person crypto payments just as fast and intuitive as traditional card swipes or mobile payments.
Backed by Heavyweights and Expanding Rapidly
The integration follows Mesh’s recent $82 million Series B round, led by Paradigm and joined by investors like Consensys and Yolo Investments. The company already supports over 300 integrations, including Coinbase, MetaMask, Binance, and Phantom, reinforcing its role as a foundational infrastructure player in crypto commerce.
Stablecoins Take Center Stage in Payment Innovation
Mesh’s Apple Pay rollout comes as stablecoins are increasingly positioned as the bridge between traditional payments and decentralized finance. Settlement in assets like USDC and PYUSD offers price stability for merchants, while giving consumers the option to pay with crypto holdings.
The trend is part of a broader push across the payments sector:
- Stripe is developing a USD-backed stablecoin for emerging markets.
- Jack Dorsey and David Marcus are advocating for Bitcoin integration in mainstream apps.
- Triple-A recently announced support for PayPal’s stablecoin, highlighting growing merchant interest.
Even PayPal has stepped in with its own stablecoin offering and incentive programs for holders, cementing stablecoins’ role in the future of payments.
Mesh’s Move Signals a Shift Toward UX-First Crypto Payments
By abstracting away the complexity of crypto from both consumers and merchants, Mesh may have delivered the missing piece of the mainstream crypto payments puzzle: a clean, familiar, and flexible checkout experience that works with the tools people already use.
The integration is expected to go live later in Q2, and could mark a turning point in real-world adoption of crypto for everyday payments.
