Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix Accepting Cryptocurrencies for Purchases Throughout Race Weekend

Integration of Crypto.com Pay to Enable Attendees to Seamlessly Pay with Crypto

May 1, 2025 – Crypto.com today announced the integration of Crypto.com Pay, the platform’s payment solution, for the upcoming Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. This marks the first time cryptocurrencies will be accepted for food and beverage purchases at participating merchants.

With Crypto.com Pay, merchants and customers have a better, faster and cheaper crypto payment solution. Crypto.com Pay allows merchants to receive cryptocurrencies from Crypto.com users with zero transaction fees, and Crypto.com users can use their favorite cryptocurrencies to seamlessly make purchases.

Through this integration, fans attending the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix will be able to pay with crypto through the Crypto.com App at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix at select onsite food and beverage vendors throughout race weekend. 

“Further enabling digital payment capabilities is central to supporting our vision of crypto in every wallet,” said Joe Anzures, General Manager, Americas and Executive Vice President of Payments of Crypto.com. “High profile global events that convene tech-savvy and digitally native consumers are incredibly impactful in furthering cryptocurrency utility, and we are excited to provide attendees of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix the ability to pay with their crypto.”

“We pride ourselves on delivering innovation that enhances ease and convenience for our fans,” said Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix Jason Green. “As an inaugural partner, it’s rewarding to see the natural evolution of our collaboration with Crypto.com. Integrations like Crypto.com Pay not only reflect our shared commitment to innovation but also meaningfully enhance the overall fan experience at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix.”

Crypto.com has been the official title partner of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix since its inaugural race in 2022. As the official title partner, the Crypto.com brand is prominently featured throughout race weekend from Friday May 2, 2025 to Sunday May 4, 2025 at Miami International Autodrome, with logos across the grid and start / finish lines, on the podium and winners’ trophies, as well as the Crypto.com Terrace hospitality area and the Crypto.com Fan Zone.

“We’ve built a brand that sets the highest standards for our industry,” said Steven Kalifowitz, Chief Marketing Officer of Crypto.com. “Deepening our partnerships with phenomenal brands like the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, while helping expand access for guests to utilize crypto, is just a natural next step for us.”

For tickets and more information on the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, visit f1miamigp.com. 

About Crypto.com

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com is trusted by more than 140 million customers worldwide and is the industry leader in regulatory compliance, security and privacy. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation.

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About FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX

The FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX, established in 2022 on the FIA Formula 1 World Championship calendar, is the premier culmination of world-class racing, fan experience, entertainment and hospitality, located in Miami Gardens, Florida. The event is hosted by South Florida Motorsports (SFM), who was awarded Promoter of the Year by Formula 1 in 2025. The race was also recognized as Best New Event of 2022 by Sports Business Journal and was recently awarded the prestigious FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation rating for its overall sustainability and environmental management efforts. Now entering its fourth year, the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX is held at the Miami International Autodrome, a 19-turn, 3.36-mile track within the complex of Hard Rock Stadium, the home of the legendary Miami Dolphins NFL team.

In its third edition, the race boasted more than 275,000 attendees and a record-breaking average audience of 3.1 million viewers on ABC – a mark previously held by the inaugural FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX – making it the largest live US television audience on record for a Formula 1 race. The event has generated more than $1 billion in economic impact to South Florida over its three years. SFM and Formula 1 have also worked closely to engage with and support the local Miami Gardens community, providing thousands of tickets annually for residents, creating a STEM education program through MIA in Schools, offering event internships for local students and featuring several community-owned restaurants on Campus during race weekend each year.
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