2026-01-07 13:02:09

A major payment infrastructure initiative just announced a $150 million accelerator program dedicated to advancing crypto-powered solutions. The focus areas? Crypto card technology, cross-border remittances, and retail payment integration.

This accelerator will offer comprehensive support to participating projects, including wallet payment infrastructure integration and access to established distribution networks spanning multiple regions globally.

If you're building in the payment space, applications are actively being accepted. This represents a significant opportunity for projects looking to scale their payment solutions in the Web3 ecosystem.

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NFTragedy

· 11h ago

Wow, $150 million invested in the payments sector? This time, it's not another pie in the sky, right?

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SybilSlayer

· 01-08 22:18

1.5 billion dollars poured in. Can this time truly establish crypto payments, or is it just another wave of cutting leeks? 2. Cross-border remittance indeed has potential, but how will it pass regulatory scrutiny, everyone? 3. Wallet integration with distribution network... sounds good, but it all depends on who can really access the resources. 4. Yet another "significant opportunity." I'm tired of hearing this phrase, haha. 5. I believe in crypto cards, but there are still too few people actually using them. 6. Curious if it's all just VC arbitrage projects, with few truly serving users. 7. 150 million sounds like a lot, but after distributing to so many projects, how much is left for those who really get things done? 8. Not to criticize, but the payment sector is so competitive now. Can this money be used to create some new innovations? 9. Applying doesn't guarantee you'll get it; these accelerators are often just pre-determined schemes. 10. What I want to see most is retail integration—projects that truly connect offline are the ultimate goal.

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HypotheticalLiquidator

· 01-07 13:32

1.5 billion dollars pouring in sounds pretty exciting, but I need to ask about this risk control threshold—can the health factors of the participating projects stay stable? Regarding decentralized payments, I'm worried it might become the next domino. Once the lending rate gets out of control, the feeling of chain liquidations is still fresh in my mind. Cross-border remittances sound tempting, but what about systemic risks? If market sentiment reverses, how low would the liquidation prices of these projects have to go... Dispersing across multiple regions indeed reduces risk, but if volatility suddenly spikes, who will buy the de-leveraging bloodbath? I just want to know the overall health of this 1.5 billion track—hopefully it’s not just another prelude to a new round of harvesting profits.

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TestnetFreeloader

· 01-07 13:30

150 million USD poured in, can it really make on-chain payments happen? It seems like it still depends on the project's execution capability.

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GateUser-e87b21ee

· 01-07 13:12

1.5 billion to develop payments... Is this the real push to popularize crypto cards? 2. Someone is finally investing in cross-border transfers, but will it actually be implemented? That’s the real question. 3. Application open? Feels like just another game for the investors. 4. Wallet integration + global network, sounds good but what about in practice... 5. Payment space is undergoing another round of reshuffling. Can small projects survive? 6. Investing 150 million but still ending in failure... Is this a repeat of history? 7. Those who seize the opportunity are making big profits, but the risks are also really high. 8. Another wave of funding is coming; you have to catch this train.

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BearWhisperGod