Stripe has partnered with Crypto.com to provide merchants the option to accept cryptocurrency payments. This move aims to expand payment choices for online businesses and tap into the growing demand for digital currencies.

John Egan, Stripe's former head of crypto, is set to join Polygon Labs as chief product officer, focusing on enhancing payments within the Polygon ecosystem. Egan's move comes as Stripe intensifies its crypto initiatives, including acquisitions and the development of its own blockchain. He believes Polygon's leadership in stablecoin micropayments presents significant opportunities for user engagement and technology development.