Paysafe Launches Pay With Crypto for US iGaming and DFS Operators

Global payments platform Paysafe announced the launch of a new cryptocurrency payment option called Pay with Crypto on May 14, 2026, targeting iGaming operators and daily fantasy sports platforms in the United States. The product would allow players to fund their accounts using cryptocurrency through Paysafe’s existing payment infrastructure, giving operators a regulated pathway to offer crypto deposits without integrating standalone crypto payment rails directly.

Paysafe is one of the largest payment processors in the legal gambling industry, already deeply embedded with major US sportsbooks and casinos through its eCash, Skrill, and Neteller products. The expansion into cryptocurrency payments represents a significant evolution of its US iGaming product suite. The company did not specify which cryptocurrencies would initially be supported at launch.

Why This Matters for the US Market

Crypto payments remain a gray area in US gambling regulation, with some states permitting cryptocurrency deposits at licensed sportsbooks and others explicitly prohibiting them. New Jersey and Pennsylvania, which host the two largest online casino markets in the country, have historically been cautious about cryptocurrency gambling deposits. The Paysafe integration may offer a more regulatory-friendly pathway than direct crypto wallet connections, as payments processed through a licensed payment provider may be treated differently by state regulators than native crypto transactions.

For DFS platforms specifically, the regulatory environment is somewhat less restrictive, and the ability to accept crypto could appeal to a younger, crypto-native user base that increasingly prefers digital asset transactions over traditional banking. Platforms using the DFS promo codes currently available may see an additional conversion advantage if crypto is offered at signup.

Industry Context

The move comes as the broader gambling industry pays increasing attention to crypto-adjacent products. Coinbase’s prediction markets have grown quickly since launch, and Polymarket continues to attract crypto-native users to event contract trading. Paysafe’s Pay with Crypto bridges the gap between the regulated iGaming ecosystem and the crypto payments world, potentially opening access to players who prefer to keep their financial activity off traditional banking rails. Operators interested in the product would need to assess compliance implications under their specific state licensing conditions.