[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, January 9th, 2026]

Morph, an Ethereum-based payment settlement layer, has announced the launch of its Payment Accelerator, a $150 million program aimed at assisting payment enterprises in enabling on-chain real-world transaction activity.

The rise of stablecoins has shown their increased use as a settlement method for global commerce and international transfers, with Morph noting over $27.6 trillion in stablecoin transaction volume processed in 2024 as proof of growing demand for swifter settlements, reduced costs, and programmable payment flows. In light of this growth, Morph highlights that much of the existing payment infrastructure remains disjointed, relying on lengthy processes that hinder reconciliation and limit working capital.

The Payment Accelerator is structured across various funding tracks designed to align support with the developmental phase of participating companies. Entities can benefit from substantial grant funding, performance-based incentives, and liquidity support that increase with their development milestones and operational requirements. This program targets high-impact areas where large-scale on-chain payment adoption is already taking shape, such as crypto cards, cross-border remittance, and merchant payment gateways.

“Payments represent the largest and most immediate opportunity for on-chain adoption,” said Colin Goltra, CEO of Morph. Translation: “Payments represent the largest and most immediate opportunity for on-chain adoption.”

The Accelerator aims to provide essential infrastructure, incentives, and ecosystem entry for serious operators to transfer real funds onto blockchain at scale. Morph anticipates that companies involved in this initiative will become enduring builders and leaders within its ecosystem.

To qualify, teams should have immediate production readiness, a working MVP or live product, and a solid role within the program’s focus sectors. Preference will be granted to platforms showing existing operational scale, evidenced by significant monthly volumes processed or established transaction capacities, in addition to teams with verified pilot projects.

Infrastructure providers interested in the accelerator must prove robust production-grade integrations, defined security practices, and a delivery strategy that directly contributes to payment settlements on Morph. All participants need to comply with regulations for real-user transactions, including adherence to KYC and AML standards and relevant jurisdictional operational constraints.

Participants will gain access to functioning settlement infrastructure and collaborative go-to-market support. Payment platforms utilizing Morph can also connect with Bitget and Bitget Wallet, granting access to a combined ecosystem of over 120 million users.

Applications are currently being accepted, with pilot partners already engaged across the targeted sectors. Further announcements regarding partners and program updates are anticipated in the upcoming months.

For more information and to apply, visit here.

About Morph

Morph is an Ethereum-based, payments-first settlement layer and the on-chain home of BGB, dedicated to creating the base for global consumer finance on-chain. Morph facilitates real-world financial activities across payments, savings, identity, and rewards, permitting scalable, on-chain settlement for both consumer and business use cases. Governed by the Morph Foundation, the network connects over 120 million users through the Bitget and Bitget Wallet ecosystems.