Coinbase, the most reliable platform for crypto trading, and PPRO, a leader in payments in Poland, have announced a strategic partnership to introduce BLIK as a payment method.
This integration represents a significant step for the Polish market, offering users the ability to purchase crypto directly using the Polish złoty (PLN) for the first time on the platform.
BLIK: Poland’s Preferred Payment System Now on Coinbase
BLIK is currently the most popular mobile payment method in Poland, with as many as 20 million active users. Its widespread adoption makes it an essential tool for anyone wishing to make online purchases or money transfers in a simple and secure manner.
The arrival of BLIK on Coinbase now allows Polish users to purchase crypto with just a few taps on their smartphone, making the buying process even more immediate and accessible.
Record Growth of Crypto Adoption in Poland
According to a recent study by Chainalysis, Poland has recorded an impressive 51% growth rate in crypto adoption.
This boom has been fueled by both strong grassroots adoption and increased use of remittances. The new integration of BLIK on Coinbase fits perfectly into this context, offering a solution that meets the needs of a population increasingly interested in digital currencies.
Coinbase Focuses on Europe: Facilitating Access to Crypto
The introduction of BLIK represents the latest piece in Coinbase’s strategy to simplify the buying and selling of crypto in Europe.
As highlighted by Come Prost-Boucle, EU Growth Lead at Coinbase, “the implementation of BLIK in the Coinbase app is the next step in Coinbase’s ongoing efforts to enhance onramping services across Europe. Coinbase’s mission is to increase economic freedom for over a billion people. Improving onramping is crucial to building a better payments future for users.”
PPRO: Technology and Support for Global E-commerce
PPRO stands out as a leading platform in local payments, supporting payment service providers and merchants in expanding their businesses.
Thanks to a single connection, PPRO enables, accepts, and manages local payments, opening the doors to the world’s major e-commerce markets. Prominent companies like Citi, PayPal, and Stripe rely on PPRO for its technological expertise and support, elements that simplify access to a global network of local payment options.
A Strategic Partnership for the Polish Market
The collaboration between Coinbase and PPRO was also enthusiastically received by Motie Bring, CEO of PPRO: “We are proud to partner with Coinbase to bring BLIK payments to their users.”
By facilitating the integration of BLIK into their platform, we help Coinbase capitalize on the 51% growth in crypto adoption recorded in the region, thus offering greater choice and flexibility to Polish consumers.”
Coinbase: A Mission for Global Economic Freedom
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) aims to increase economic freedom for over a billion people by updating the traditional financial system with a reliable platform that allows individuals and institutions to easily interact with crypto assets.
In addition to trading, Coinbase offers staking, custody, spending, and fast, free global transfers. The company also provides critical infrastructure for onchain activities and supports those who share the vision that onchain is the new online.
Together with the crypto community, Coinbase promotes responsible regulations to make the benefits of crypto accessible globally.
PPRO: Simplifying Local Payments for International Commerce
PPRO enables payment service providers and merchants to grow by offering customers the ability to pay with local methods. With a single integration, businesses can access consumers in the world’s leading e-commerce markets, enhancing the customer experience and simplifying the management of international payments.
Coinbase: a More Accessible Future for Crypto in Poland
The integration of BLIK on Coinbase marks a crucial moment for the Polish crypto ecosystem. Thanks to this partnership, millions of users can now easily access the world of digital currencies, leveraging a payment method that is already familiar and widely used.
In a context of accelerated growth in crypto adoption, this development promises to make the market even more dynamic and inclusive, solidifying Poland’s position as one of the most active European countries in the crypto sector.
Coinbase and PPRO thus demonstrate how innovation in payments can be the key to bringing more people closer to the world of crypto, offering simple, secure solutions that are perfectly integrated into local consumption habits.
