Crypto payments are getting easier for businesses—even if you don’t have your own blockchain setup. According to CoinGate, the service processed 782,403 transactions in the first half of 2026, up 21.4% from the same period in 2025. USDC took the top spot as the most popular payment asset, accounting for 22.1% of all transactions.

How to Start Accepting Crypto Payments

You can add a new payment option using a ready-made checkout page or a website plugin—no need to build your own infrastructure from scratch.

What CoinGate’s Data Shows

The jump in transactions during the first half of 2026 and USDC’s strong share highlight growing demand for crypto payments from both buyers and sellers. For businesses, these numbers are a clear signal: the crypto payment market is expanding fast.

Providers and Supported Assets

CoinGate is one of the leading options for accepting digital assets. Their data shows 782,403 transactions went through the platform in H1 2026, with USDC making up 22.1% of all payments.