✅ SiGMA Dubai gave us three busy days in constant motion: nonstop meetings, new faces, and reunions with industry friends.

Once again 0xProcessing was named Best Crypto Payment Solution for the second time in a row. Being acknowledged by SiGMA for the second consecutive year is truly meaningful to us. It reinforces that our approach resonates and that the work we’re doing is making a real impact.

Throughout the conference, our team shared our vision in collaboration with the outstanding artist SPICH. Together, we transformed our booth into a point of attraction for influencers and industry leaders alike.

A huge thank you to everyone we connected with. We continue forward as your trusted partner in crypto payments ❤️

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the amazing clients and partners who make what we do so meaningful.

We wouldn’t be where we are today without your trust. You’re a big part of our journey and your success inspires us every day.

Thank you for building the future with us. Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️

Crypto and iGaming: Where the Industry Is Heading

The intersection of crypto and iGaming is becoming mainstream.

Key trends:

➡️ Crypto adoption: 48% of online casino users now prefer crypto payments for deposits and withdrawals due to speed and privacy.
➡️ Revenue impact: iGaming operators accepting crypto report 15–25% higher player retention.
➡️ Regulatory clarity: 2025 saw 32% more jurisdictions implement crypto-friendly gaming regulations, easing compliance.
➡️ Stablecoins rising: Over 70% of crypto payouts in iGaming are now stablecoins, reducing volatility for both operators and players.

Where it’s headed:

✅ Integrated wallets & token ecosystems
Players will hold, spend, and stake in-platform currencies seamlessly.
✅ On-chain loyalty and rewards
Tokenized reward programs will allow instant redemptions and tradable loyalty points.
✅ AI & analytics on-chain
Personalized gameplay, promotions, and fraud detection will leverage blockchain transparency.

Crypto is becoming a core driver of growth, retention, and efficiency in iGaming.

In iGaming, trust isn’t built by promises. It’s built by outcomes:

🔼 Players are up to 2× more likely to return after a fast, hassle-free payout
🔼 Long withdrawal times are one of the top 3 reasons for churn, ahead of game variety
🔼 Bonuses increase first-time deposits, but have limited impact on long-term retention
🔼 Instant or near-instant payouts significantly improve perceived fairness and platform credibility

Why instant payouts win psychologically:

✅ Immediate reward > delayed reward
The human brain discounts future value. A bonus locked behind conditions feels uncertain. Money received instantly feels real.
✅ Reduced anxiety
Waiting for withdrawals creates doubt. Fast payouts remove friction and cognitive stress.
✅ Proof over promises
Bonuses are marketing claims. Instant payouts are lived experiences that reinforce trust.

UX matters more than incentives:
players remember how a platform made them feel.
Operators winning long term optimize for trust, not temptation.

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies pegged to fiat currencies (like USD, EUR) or other assets, combining crypto speed with stable value. That’s why businesses increasingly use them for payments.

When a business sends or receives a stablecoin payment, that transaction can move through:
✅ Multiple blockchains (Ethereum, Tron, Polygon, etc.)
✅ Different liquidity pools with varying depth
✅ Networks with different fees, congestion levels, and confirmation times

In 2025, 87.8% of all crypto payouts were in stablecoins—a clear sign businesses prefer them for efficiency and predictability.

With our VRCS, incoming crypto can be converted to stablecoins instantly, locking in value and removing volatility risk.

Modern payments are simple: stable, fast, and predictable.

Recessions don’t kill businesses randomly. They reveal which models were fragile and which were built for uncertainty.

Here’s what the data consistently shows about companies that survive downturns and often grow during them.

1️⃣ Build on recurring demand, not one-time wins

Companies with recurring or repeat revenue are up to 3× more likely to survive recessions than those dependent on one-off sales.

Think subscriptions, long-term contracts, replenishment cycles, or service retainers.

2️⃣ Optimize cash flow, not just profit

During downturns, liquidity matters more than margins.

Businesses with 3–6 months of operating runway have significantly higher survival rates. Faster invoicing and shorter payment cycles reduce failure risk by over 20%.

3️⃣ Diversify revenue, but focus operations

Companies relying on a single customer, market, or channel are the most vulnerable in downturns.
Businesses with 2–4 strong revenue streams outperform those with 5+ scattered initiatives.

4️⃣ Make pricing flexible, not fragile

During recessions businesses should offering tiered pricing or modular services retain up to 30% more customers.

Value-based pricing outperforms cost-plus pricing as customers become more selective.

5️⃣ Invest in efficiency before growth

High-growth, high-burn models suffer most during contractions.

Historical data from multiple recessions shows that companies entering downturns with lean cost structures recover faster, and that improvements in operational efficiency often deliver 2–4× higher return on investment than new customer acquisition during contractions.

Recession-proof businesses don’t predict the downturn. They are designed for uncertainty.

When the market slows down, resilience becomes the real competitive advantage.