REAL Jet, a company under REAL SLX, has launched Crypto.com Pay, enabling customers to use cryptocurrency for booking private charter flights. This makes REAL Jet the first private aviation company to accept Crypto.com Pay, allowing transactions to be processed securely and in compliance with regulatory standards. The service is available to eligible US residents for bookings priced and settled in US Dollars.
The partnership between REAL Jet and Crypto.com, established in February 2026, aims to enhance VIP experiences across various sectors. Kenny Dichter, Founder and Chairman of REAL SLX, stated, "Crypto.com Pay is the next leap forward. Crypto.com has more than 100 million users, and they're building for the next 100 million."
Joe Anzures, Chief Business Officer at Crypto.com, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, noting, "Partnering with REAL Jet is a milestone for Crypto.com and our Crypto.com Pay feature, which was designed for ease of use and seamless integration."
This collaboration coincides with Crypto.com's expansion across asset classes, highlighted by a recent $400 million (US$400 million) strategic investment from Citadel Securities, valuing the company at $20 billion (US$20 billion). This investment underscores the growing mainstream adoption and institutional interest in digital assets globally.
Founded in 2016, Crypto.com is a leader in regulatory compliance, security, and privacy, with a vision of "Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet." Meanwhile, REAL Jet, created by the founders of Marquis Jet and Wheels Up, offers global access to premium aircraft with flexible booking options
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