Mesh Plans Apple Pay Integration for Crypto Payments, Settling in Stablecoins

Crypto payments startup Mesh has announced the upcoming launch of an Apple Pay integration that will allow consumers to pay with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Solana, while merchants receive settlement in stablecoins such as USDC, USDT, or PYUSD. Using Mesh’s proprietary SmartFunding technology, the system instantly converts crypto to stablecoins at checkout, enabling both in-store and online retailers to accept digital assets without needing to build or maintain their own crypto infrastructure. The feature, unveiled live at Token2049 in Dubai, aims to make crypto payments as seamless as traditional fiat transactions by leveraging Apple Pay’s NFC and authentication capabilities. Mesh's CEO, Bam Azizi, emphasized that solving the 'last-mile' problem—aligning consumer and merchant preferences—removes a major barrier to mass crypto adoption. The development follows Mesh’s recent $82 million Series B funding round and builds on its extensive network of over 300 integrations with platforms like Coinbase and Binance. This move reflects a broader trend of payments companies expanding into stablecoin and blockchain-based solutions.