Paybis concluded its participation at SiGMA Eurasia 2026 in Dubai with a clear message to the iGaming industry: we offer a reliable, turnkey product that can help with crypto settlements. Paybis BDM team noted that,
Conversations are easier than before, as everyone is doing settlements in crypto, so the key conversations were focused on Paybis’ solution.
As an exhibitor at the summit, Paybis engaged with iGaming providers, operators, and PSPs to discuss the practical realities of crypto settlements in gaming. Paybis also hosted a private side event, “IGathering” for selected partners. The culmination of the three-day event was the recognition of Paybis as “Best Crypto Payment Provider 2026” at the AIBC Eurasia Awards 2026 for innovation across blockchain and crypto infrastructure.
Crypto Settlements Are Standard. All Eyes Are On How We Integrate Them
According to Paybis Co-founder and CBDO Konstantins Vasilenko, one of the most noticeable shifts compared to previous years is that conversations are now more direct and solution-orientated. Vasilenko said,
Most operators are already using crypto for settlements. Everyone is settling in crypto. The differentiator is how it’s structured: is it efficient, compliant, and resilient enough to support serious scale?
Rather than talking about the benefits of crypto settlement, which everyone already acknowledged, Paybis found itself evaluating existing infrastructures. Industry leaders engaged in conversations about how fast and easy it is to onboard the new clients and how stable the infrastructure is. In a market increasingly saturated with payment and crypto providers, differentiation has shifted from feature lists to operational consistency.
Reliability and Trust in a Crowded Market
With more crypto infrastructure providers entering the gaming space, operators are prioritising reliability, regulatory clarity, and stability over experimentation. Paybis’ positioning reflects that maturity. With over a decade in crypto infrastructure and established banking integrations, the company combines card acquiring, crypto pay-ins and payouts, OTC services, and fiat-crypto conversion within a single framework.
For high-risk verticals such as iGaming, access to crypto-friendly banking and cost-efficient settlement rails remains a structural challenge, one that Paybis aims to address through integrated infrastructure rather than standalone tools.
Demand for Broader Capabilities
While reliability is now expected, operators are also seeking innovation in product capability. At SiGMA Eurasia, discussions centred around:
- Supporting in-game crypto payments for purchases, subscriptions, and reward systems
- Enabling in-game wallets that can integrate virtually any token within days
- Combining fiat and stablecoin rails without fragmenting operations
- Reducing dependency on multiple counterparties
Gaming platforms increasingly want systems that allow rapid expansion into new markets, new payment methods, and new token integrations without lengthy technical cycles.
IGathering: Focused Industry Dialogue
Beyond the exhibition floor, Paybis hosted a curated side event in Dubai, creating space for deeper conversations around settlement models, liquidity management, and operational bottlenecks in high-risk payments. The format reflected the tone of the summit itself: less introductory, more strategic.
About Paybis
Paybis provides iGaming businesses with crypto and fiat settlement infrastructure to run deposits, payouts, and treasury operations with predictable settlement and built-in compliance. Paybis is a crypto-friendly payments and banking platform built for businesses operating at scale.
With one integration, companies can expand their payment reach, manage fiat and crypto flows, and keep settlement predictable across global markets. Founded in 2014, Paybis supports businesses in 180+ countries and works with 250+ global partners, processing over $2B annually with a 90%+ transaction success rate and a 75% approval rate.