{"id":70338,"date":"2026-03-28T15:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T15:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/binance-pay-reaches-21m-merchants-signaling-mainstream-shift-in-crypto-payments-exchanges-bitcoin-news\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T15:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T15:46:00","slug":"binance-pay-reaches-21m-merchants-signaling-mainstream-shift-in-crypto-payments-exchanges-bitcoin-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/binance-pay-reaches-21m-merchants-signaling-mainstream-shift-in-crypto-payments-exchanges-bitcoin-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Binance Pay Reaches 21M+ Merchants Signaling Mainstream Shift in Crypto Payments \u2013 Exchanges Bitcoin News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Binance Drives Global <span>Crypto<\/span> Payments as More Than 21M Merchants Join<\/h2>\n<p>Digital payment adoption is accelerating across global commerce as crypto-based systems expand their reach. Binance CEO Richard Teng posted on X this week that more than 21 million merchants now accept Binance payments, signaling increased real-world usage. The executive wrote:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201c21M+ merchants already accept Binance payments. <span>Crypto<\/span> is becoming the global standard for commerce.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Binance Pay enables transfers without <span>gas<\/span> fees, allowing users to send funds directly while selecting preferred assets or adjusting payment order during checkout. \u201cMore than 400 <span>cryptocurrencies<\/span> are supported for peer-to-peer transactions, including USDC, <span>USDT<\/span>, <span>BNB<\/span>, <span>BTC<\/span>, and <span>ETH<\/span>,\u201d the <span>crypto<\/span> firm detailed on its website. The system also supports <span>ADA<\/span>, <span>ATOM<\/span>, AVA, <span>BCH<\/span>, BUSD, <span>DASH<\/span>, DOGE, DOT, <span>EOS<\/span>, <span>ETC<\/span>, HBAR, LINK, <span>LTC<\/span>, MANA, MATIC, <span>NEO<\/span>, OM, ONE, QTUM, <span>TRX<\/span>, TUSD, <span>XLM<\/span>, <span>XMR<\/span>, <span>XRP<\/span>, ZEC, and ZIL.<\/p>\n<p>Merchant-facing functionality differs from peer transfers, with more than 100 <span>cryptocurrencies<\/span> available for retail payments across online and offline businesses. Users can spend digital assets at participating merchants while accessing a system that supports flexible payment configurations, including the ability to prioritize specific <span>cryptocurrencies<\/span> for individual transactions without altering default settings.<\/p>\n<p>The March update reflects a sharp expansion from Binance\u2019s November 2025 disclosure, when the company reported just over 20 million merchants on the network. The latest figure of more than 21 million indicates continued growth in merchant adoption within a few months, alongside broader increases in user participation and transaction activity across the platform. Moreover, <span>stablecoin<\/span> usage has emerged as a dominant force within the platform\u2019s transaction activity, accounting for more than 98% of business-to-consumer payments in 2025.<\/p>\n<h2>Marketplace Integration and Borderless Utility Expand <span>Crypto<\/span> Payments<\/h2>\n<p>Additional capabilities of Binance Pay extend into a built-in marketplace that aggregates shopping, travel, gaming, and crypto-related services within one interface. The system also evaluates combined balances across wallets to complete transactions when a single asset is insufficient, streamlining payment execution. Refunds are issued in the <span>cryptocurrency<\/span> accepted by the merchant, maintaining consistency in settlement while reinforcing usability across diverse commercial scenarios.<\/p>\n<p>Availability spans verified users globally, positioning the payment system as a borderless tool designed to integrate digital assets into everyday economic activity. The expansion in merchant adoption reflects broader efforts to embed <span>cryptocurrency<\/span> into routine financial interactions, from peer transfers to consumer purchases.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<b> \ud83e\udded<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Why does merchant adoption of Binance Pay matter for investors?<\/b><br \/>It signals rising real-world utility that could drive long-term <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/a-quick-introduction-to-crypto\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">crypto<\/a> demand and transaction <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/what-is-trading-volume\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">volume<\/a> growth.<\/li>\n<li><b>How does Binance Pay reduce friction in transactions?<\/b><br \/>It enables gas-free transfers and flexible asset selection during payments.<\/li>\n<li><b>What risks should investors consider with <span>crypto<\/span> payments?<\/b><br \/>Irreversible transactions and reliance on platform security remain key considerations.<\/li>\n<li><b>What does multi-asset support mean for adoption?<\/b><br \/>It broadens usability by allowing payments across hundreds of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/a-quick-introduction-to-crypto\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cryptocurrencies<\/a> globally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/binance-pay-reaches-21m-merchants-signaling-mainstream-shift-in-crypto-payments\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News ) Binance Drives Global Crypto Payments as More Than 21M Merchants Join Digital payment adoption is accelerating across global commerce as crypto-based systems expand their reach. Binance CEO Richard Teng posted on X this week that more than 21 million merchants now accept Binance payments, signaling increased real-world usage. 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