Rotterdam, Netherlands – Knaken and payment giant Worldpay have recently joined forces to bring innovation to cryptocurrency use in the Netherlands. Together, they open the door to global crypto payments for Dutch consumers. This collaboration enables both businesses and individuals to easily make payments across the globe with all cryptocurrencies offered by Knaken. As part of the agreement, Knaken will be tapping into Worldpay’s card-to-crypto services, making it easier for people to purchase cryptocurrencies with their preferred payment methods.
Crypto payments for everyone, worldwide
With this collaboration, Dutch consumers can now use their cryptocurrencies across the world via Knaken. Whether paying in a local store or online, Worldpay and Knaken make crypto transactions more accessible than ever. Businesses benefit from faster, more efficient payments when accepting cryptocurrencies, while Knaken’s platform empowers consumers to use their cryptocurrencies as a legitimate means of payment.
“This partnership is a milestone for crypto payments. It allows our users to make safe and efficient payments anywhere in the world,” says Ronald Jonkers, CEO of Knaken.
Why this partnership is special
Knaken offers users worldwide the ability to pay with over 150 different cryptocurrencies, while Worldpay ensures a high level of security and compliance with fiat payment standards. This makes payments simple, fast, and above all, secure, regardless of the user’s location.
“At Worldpay, we want to empower consumers to be able to pay for things in the ways they prefer, which is why we were early leaders in enabling card-to-crypto purchases. As people increasingly use cryptocurrencies, we’re excited to work with a platform like Knaken which is unlocking this ability for Dutch consumers,” said Che Cabreros, Head of Crypto & Web3 at Worldpay.
Benefits for individuals and businesses
• Individuals can make payments worldwide with their cryptocurrencies via Knaken
• Businesses gain access to new customers and revenue streams by accepting crypto payments
• Security and compliance with international standards are central
The crypto market is growing, and Knaken and Worldpay provide a highly safe and compliant platform that can accelerate crypto adoption.
“We are ready to take businesses and consumers worldwide into the future of payments, enabling seamless and secure transactions with digital assets, anytime, anywhere,” adds Erik Hollander, CCO of Knaken.
Knaken Cryptohandel B.V. is registered with De Nederlandsche Bank N.V. (DNB) as a provider of crypto services. DNB supervises Knaken Cryptohandel B.V.'s compliance with the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Prevention) Act and the Sanctions Act 1977. Knaken Cryptohandel B.V. is not subject to prudential supervision by DNB or conduct supervision by the AFM. This means that there is no supervision of financial requirements or business risks and there is no specific financial consumer protection.
Investing in crypto-related products involves significant risks.