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Reworld Media : first media group to introduce a cryptocurrency payment option in France
Reworld Media : first media group to introduce a cryptocurrency payment option in
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n Press release - 07/07/2025, 8am\n \n \n \n Reworld Media, the first media group to introduce a cryptocurrency payment option in France\n \n \n \n Reworld Media (ALREW) today announces the introduction of an option to pay in cryptocurrency on its digital platforms. Customers will soon be able to pay for their purchases of media content and services in cryptocurrency using the Lyzi tech solution.\n \n \n In keeping with its innovation mindset and pioneering role in the media market, the Group is addressing a fast-growing community of active crypto consumers while enhancing the customer payment experience.\n \n \n \n Innovation driven by technological developments in payment methods and new Web3 use cases\n \n \n \n Against a backdrop of exponential growth in cryptocurrencies, with 13% of consumers having used or held crypto assets in France in 20241, Reworld Media is blazing the trail among the 36 million2consumers addressed by its media, representing two-thirds of the French population.\n \n \n \n The Group is surfing the Web3 wave and leveraging blockchain technology by offering customers an innovative new payment experience. The content and services marketed by its 80+ media brands (via paywalls, Kiosquemag.com, SVOD platforms, etc.) will soon be available for payment with digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum through a tech solution developed by Lyzi.\n \n \n \n \"Introducing a cryptocurrency payment solution is a strategic move for our media, a development totally in keeping with Reworld Media's mission to support consumers in the digitisation of their consumption habits and methods.\n \n \n The Group is actively contributing to the ramp-up of blockchain payments, while innovation and technology remain firmly anchored in its business model.\" Germain Perinet, Director of BtoC Operations\n 1Banque de France, ACPR - 2024\n 2ACPM - OneNext Global 2025 S1 Brand 30J\n Introduction of a benchmark cryptocurrency payment solution\n \n \n \n Founded in 2022, Lyzi is a French fintech specialising in cryptocurrency payment. Its solution is used today at over 600,000 points of sale in France and by a wide range of service companies. Significant partners include Printemps luxury department store chain and Binance international cryptocurrency exchange.\n \n \n Lyzi is a seamless, secure and compliant solution (KYC/AML-screened i...