Avalanche (AVAX) Partners with Shopify for Blockchain Payments

Avalanche $AVAX has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Shopify, enabling merchants to accept crypto payments via the Avalanche network. The integration uses Avalanche’s Subnet infrastructure to allow lightning-fast, low-fee transactions for both native AVAX and stablecoins like USDC. This move brings blockchain tech directly to mainstream e-commerce, with over 1.5 million Shopify businesses now having the option to offer crypto checkout. AVAX jumped 9.8% on the news, trading above $47 for the first time in two months. Shopify’s adoption of Avalanche signals a shift toward real-world utility of Layer 1 blockchains. The partnership also includes NFT-based loyalty programs, allowing merchants to offer digital collectibles for customer rewards. Ava Labs CEO Emin Gün Sirer called it “a defining moment for real-world adoption of Web3.” As blockchain transitions from speculation to application, Avalanche appears well-positioned to capture a sizable share of the payment processing and loyalty markets.