We are joining the Startup Lounge, where founders, operators, and investors connect around high-impact ideas in gaming, fintech, payments, and blockchain.
Why we are attending
Build connections with operators, platforms, and partners across Europe
Share what works in fast, low-cost payment flows for gaming and digital commerce
Explore collaborations on cross-border payouts, stablecoin settlement, and multi-chain routing
How to find us
We will be at the Startup Lounge throughout the event.
If you want to compare notes on payment speed, cost, or scale, drop by the Startup Lounge or message Chris Gottlob using the SiGMA Match app to set a time. Short working sessions on use cases, integration options, or potential partnerships are very welcome.
What this means for your business
Learn how AIO lowers transaction costs and speeds up settlements
See how flexible routing and stablecoin support can improve liquidity
Discuss custom flows for pay-ins & payouts, marketplaces, and global stores
Looking ahead
Rome is the right place to expand our network and open new conversations. We are excited to meet new partners, reconnect with old friends, and see where the next ideas lead.
See you at the Startup Lounge at SiGMA Central Europe!
Players don’t want to wait hours or worse, days, for their winnings. The modern player expects instant payouts, real-time deposits, and zero downtime.
For operators, meeting that expectation isn’t just good service, it’s a competitive differentiator. According to SOFTSWISS’ 2025 Gaming Payments Report, 60% of players now choose platforms that offer instant crypto payouts over those relying on traditional methods.
That shift is why blockchain payment systems are now at the heart of the gaming industry’s next growth phase.
1. The Payout Problem: Legacy Systems Can’t Keep Up
Traditional gaming payment rails like bank transfers, credit cards, and e-wallets, come with built-in friction:
2-5 day settlement delays
2-3% transaction fees
Chargeback and fraud risk
Operational bottlenecks for high-volume payouts
When thousands of players are cashing out at once, these systems create a poor experience and strain liquidity.
The result? Player churn, higher costs, and trust erosion, the exact situations operators can’t afford in a competitive global market.
2. Blockchain: The Engine Behind Instant Payouts
Blockchain eliminates the waiting game.
Through decentralized transaction validation, funds move directly from operator to player in seconds, not days.
Key Advantages:
⚡ Instant Settlement: Near real-time deposits and withdrawals
💰 Low Fees: Transaction costs drop from 2-3% to as low as 0.3%
🌍 Global Reach: Works seamlessly across regions and currencies
📊 Transparency: Every transaction traceable, no hidden fees, no delays
In short: it’s faster, cheaper, and scales better than any legacy PSP.
The AIO platform was built for this environment: processing large transaction volumes with speed, stability, and minimal gas fees through batch transfer optimization.
3. How Instant Payouts Drive Player Loyalty
In gaming, user trust equals retention.
Nothing strengthens trust like seeing winnings hit a wallet instantly.
Operators offering instant crypto payouts see:
20-30% higher repeat play rates
25% longer player lifetime value (LTV)
40% reduction in support tickets related to withdrawal delays
Blockchain transforms the payout process from a friction point into a marketing advantage which operators can actively promote.
Example:
A global gaming platform running on AIO API routes payouts in under 90 seconds, while competitors take 48 hours.
The result: higher retention and daily engagement.
4. Real-World Impact: From Malta to Manila
The gaming capitals of the world, Malta, Curacao, and the Philippines, have rapidly become blockchain payment hubs.
Malta: Dozens of operators now integrate crypto rails for cross-border payments to affiliates and players.
Curacao: The shift to digital-only payment structures has cut payout overheads by up to 60%.
Asia (Philippines & Japan): Mobile-first gaming markets demand instant settlement, making blockchain the new standard.
With AIO’s global integration model, operators can transact across all these regions through a single dashboard.
5. Efficiency at Scale: Batch Transfers & Smart Routing
When handling hundreds of pay-ins per minute, every millisecond matters.
AIO’s batch transfer architecture groups multiple transactions into one, reducing gas fees by up to 90%.
Combined with smart routing logic, it ensures each transaction follows the fastest, lowest-cost path on-chain.
This makes blockchain not only faster but more cost-effective than traditional banking systems, especially for platforms managing millions in daily volume.
6. More Than Payouts: End-to-End Flow Optimization
Blockchain isn’t just improving withdrawals, it’s transforming the entire gaming payment lifecycle:
Deposits: Instant top-ups from global players via stablecoins (USDT, USDC, EUROC)
Bonuses: Automated smart contract-based bonus distribution
In the rapidly evolving gaming industry, where player trust and transaction speed are everything, crypto payments have gone from niche to necessity.
By 2025, blockchain-powered transactions are no longer just a novelty for early adopters, they’ve become a core infrastructure for gaming operators competing on payout speed, regulatory compliance, and user experience.
The global gaming market, valued at over $95 billion in 2024, is projected to surpass $130 billion by 2028, driven largely by crypto integration and digital payment innovations.
Here’s how the convergence of blockchain, stablecoins, and smart compliance frameworks is reshaping the future of gaming payments and why platforms like AIO are setting a new standard for speed, transparency, and trust.
The Rise of Crypto in Gaming
Historically, gaming transactions have been dominated by traditional payment rails like bank transfers, cards, and e-wallets, each burdened by slow settlement times, chargeback risks, and high fees.
Crypto payments solved all three:
Instant deposits and withdrawals
No chargebacks
Global accessibility without banking intermediaries
In 2025, more than 60% of global gaming platforms offer crypto as a payment option, according to data from H2GC.
Players no longer see crypto as experimental. They see it as faster, safer, and more private.
Key Trends Defining 2025
A. Stablecoins Become the New Default
Volatility was once the biggest barrier to crypto adoption in gaming. That’s why 2025 marks the year stablecoins (like USDT, USDC, and EUROC) dominate deposit and withdrawal flows.
They offer the benefits of blockchain (speed, transparency) without exposure to price swings which are ideal for operators managing liquidity and for players looking for predictable value.
AIO integrates stablecoin support across EVM and TRON chains among others, allowing operators to handle settlements at fees as low as 0.3-0.5% compared to the 2-3% charged by legacy PSPs.
B. Quick Top-ups and Instant Withdrawals as Differentiators
Players expect real-time payouts, and blockchain finally makes that possible.
Crypto payments clear instantly, even on weekends or holidays, a game-changer in a 24/7 industry.
According to SOFTSWISS 2025 data, crypto payout speed is now one of the top 3 drivers of player loyalty.
AIO’s batch processing system lets operators approve, verify, and execute multiple pay-ins (top-ups) in a single transaction, reducing gas fees by up to 90%.
C. Compliance Gets Smarter, Not Stricter
Regulation is no longer a deterrent; it’s a competitive advantage.
Jurisdictions like Malta, Curaçao, and Estonia now issue licenses that explicitly support crypto payment operators, provided they integrate KYC, AML, and data protection frameworks.
That is why the platforms of choice are compliance-first with protocols embedded natively, giving gaming operators regulatory confidence while scaling globally.
D. Tokenized Rewards and Loyalty
Beyond payments, blockchain is now powering player engagement systems.
Operators are introducing on-chain loyalty tokens that reward users for gameplay, deposits, or referrals which are tradable or redeemable across partner sites.
This builds community stickiness and extends lifetime player value, blending DeFi incentives with traditional gaming economics.
E. Affiliate Payments Made Easy
The gaming affiliate ecosystem is massive and notoriously complex when it comes to payouts.
Blockchain simplifies that by enabling programmable, multi-party payments: one transaction can automatically route affiliate commissions globally, with full traceability.
AIO’s API allows operators to automate affiliate settlements directly from the dashboard: transparent, auditable, and gas-optimized.
Regional Adoption Hotspots
Europe
Malta and Estonia remain blockchain licensing leaders.
Operators use stablecoin gateways to manage fiat conversion risks.
Asia
Strong adoption in Philippines, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, where players are highly mobile-first.
Crypto adoption accelerated by inflation and limited card infrastructure.
Stablecoin payments are increasingly used in Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico for deposits and withdrawals.
Middle East
Emerging markets like the UAE and Bahrain are opening to regulated crypto gaming under fintech sandboxes.
The Economics of Blockchain Payments
Metric
Traditional PSPs
AIO
Settlement Speed
1-3 days
Seconds
Transaction Fees
2-3%
0.3-0.5%
Chargeback Risk
High
None
Payout Scalability
Manual, multi-step
Automated, batch-based
Compliance Coverage
Fragmented
GDPR + PCI-DSS + KYC + AML
Gas Fees
Standard
Up to 90% savings (batch transfer)
For operators processing millions in monthly volume, the difference is transformative not just in margins, but in player experience.
The Next Frontier: Interoperability and AI in Gaming Payments
2025 also marks the start of multi-chain interoperability in gaming as operators want flexibility to transact across multiple blockchains seamlessly.
AI is also entering payment optimization, analyzing player transaction behavior to detect anomalies, predict payout volume, and even adjust gas batch timing for optimal cost-efficiency.
AIO’s system architecture already integrates smart routing logic, enabling operators to process thousands of payments in real time without human intervention.
Why AIO Is Becoming the Backbone of Gaming Payments
The AIO platform is purpose-built for high-volume, compliance-heavy sectors like gaming.
Here’s what sets it apart:
Speed: Near-instant deposit and payout processing
Savings: Up to 80% lower platform fees and 90% lower gas costs
Support: 24/7 live developer support, not ticket queues
AIO is already processing hundreds of millions in gaming payments, proving that blockchain infrastructure can outperform legacy PSPs in speed, transparency, and trust.
The Executive Takeaway
For gaming executives, the future is clear:
The next wave of growth won’t come from marketing gimmicks, it will come from faster, cheaper, and compliant transactions that keep players engaged and regulators satisfied.
The gaming platforms winning in 2025 are those who can move money without friction, anywhere, anytime, and blockchain is making that possible.
Discover how the All-In-One solution helps gaming operators move money faster, safer, and cheaper.
Is your platform ready for millions of players who use crypto? Go all in with AIO!
