PPRO and Coinbase announce strategic collaboration to bring stablecoin payments to merchants

London, 27 May 2026 – PPRO and Coinbase today announced a strategic collaboration to bring a complete stablecoin payments suite to merchants and PSPs in the U.S. market. The partnership allows merchants to seamlessly accept stablecoin payments without having to manage crypto complexity directly.

As one of the first movers into stablecoins, PPRO is unlocking access to 150 million stablecoin holders globally for eligible merchants. 

The partnership reflects the ongoing shift in the global payments landscape, as consumer and business preferences continue to evolve beyond traditional rails. In high-growth verticals such as gaming and emerging markets with high domestic currency volatility, a growing number of people are opting for stablecoins as a fast, borderless way to pay.

By integrating stablecoins alongside other locally preferred payment methods, PPRO reinforces its mission of providing merchants with access to all the payment methods customers want, wherever they are. Stablecoins enable merchants to reach a wider, more diverse audience while benefiting from 24/7 settlement, streamlined treasury operations, and more efficient cross-border fund flows.

Motie Bring, CEO at PPRO, said: “Stablecoins enable fast, transparent, and cost-effective transactions. Our partnership with Coinbase brings these benefits to merchants in the U.S., with plans to scale into additional regions, unlocking a fast-growing customer base and placing PPRO at the forefront of next-generation payments.”

Alec Lovett, Head of Infrastructure Products at Coinbase, said: “Payments are moving to stablecoins, and the companies that move early will define the next era of commerce. Coinbase and PPRO are embedding stablecoin payments directly into the infrastructure merchants already rely on, delivering faster settlement, lower costs, and better customer experiences globally.”

This partnership brings the following benefits to merchants and PSPs:

• Customer acquisition: Reach a growing, currently underserved customer base.
• Global reach without complexity: Settle funds worldwide in near real time, independent of traditional banking rails and operating hours. 
• Lower costs: Save on transaction and currency exchange fees associated with traditional rails.
• Streamlined operations: Enable stablecoin payments via existing integrations without dedicated crypto infrastructure.
• Treasury efficiency: Boost liquidity with faster settlements and easy access to funds.

Stablecoins provide a flexible, inclusive alternative to traditional payment rails. With transactions growing 72% YoY from 2024–25, but merchant adoption still low, PPRO positions itself as an early adopter in this segment.

About PPRO

PPRO is a leading local payments platform that helps payment service providers (PSPs) and merchants grow their businesses by letting their customers pay locally. With a single connection, PPRO activates, accepts, and manages local payments, giving businesses access to consumers in some of the world’s largest ecommerce markets. Trusted for its expertise, technology, and support by world-leading brands such as Citi, PayPal, and Stripe, PPRO allows businesses to build once and connect to a global network of local payment options. PPRO helps businesses navigate the complexities of international ecommerce, enhance their customer experience, and streamline access to local payments.

About CoinbaseCrypto creates economic freedom by ensuring that people can participate fairly in the economy, and Coinbase is on a mission to increase economic freedom for more than 1 billion people. We’re updating the century-old financial system by providing a trusted platform that makes it easy for people and institutions to engage with crypto assets, including trading, staking, safekeeping, spending, and fast, low cost global transfers. We also provide critical infrastructure for onchain activity and support builders who share our vision that onchain is the new online. And together with the crypto community, we advocate for responsible rules to make the benefits of crypto available around the world.