SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Twitch, the Amazon-owned livestreaming platform, recently announced a partnership with $ZAP, a Web3 payment processor, to expand its payment infrastructure with crypto-based settlement.
The integration will allow Twitch to process crypto payments alongside traditional methods, giving creators access to faster payouts and reducing friction for cross-border transactions. For viewers, the move adds more flexibility in how they can support streamers.
The partnership comes as competition in streaming intensifies. Pump.fun has introduced livestreaming tied to memecoins, while Kick has partnered with Bonk.fun to align with Solana’s crypto community. Twitch’s agreement with $ZAP signals a different approach: modernizing its payments infrastructure to keep pace with shifting industry trends.
Industry analysts see the deal as a strategic step. This partnership signals that Twitch is modernizing its payments system to stay ahead of industry trends.
With $ZAP handling the technical and compliance layers, Twitch can integrate crypto settlement while maintaining the ease of use its platform is known for.
About $ZAP
$ZAP is a Web3 payment processor built for the next generation of digital platforms. Focused on enabling creator economies, $ZAP offers seamless integration of crypto payments with instant settlement and global reach.