dtcpay Collaborates with iStudio to Enable Web3 Payments

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dtcpay Collaborates with iStudio to Enable Web3 Payments

Bringing retailers to the forefront of digital payments, dtcpay’s partnership with iStudio is set to provide better payment flexibility and reliability than ever before.

31 Jul 2025 • 4 mins Read

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Press Release
iStudio Brings Stablecoin Payment to Enhance Shopping Experience
Stablecoin Payment Benefits Through Seamless Integration of dtcpay’s POS Solution
Pushing the Adoption of Digital Assets in the Real World
Bridging the Gap Between Traditional and Future Retail Payments
About dtcpay
About iStudio Singapore

dtcpay’s stablecoin acceptance service has garnered the trust of iStudio, further highlighting its reliability and efficiency.

Press Release

Singapore, [31 July 2025] — dtcpay a regulated digital payment solutions provider licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), is excited to announce a partnership with iStudio, Singapore’s largest Apple Premium Partner.

Through this collaboration, dtcpay’s stablecoin and fiat-ready Point-of-Sale (POS) systems, along with WeChat Pay, have now been deployed across all 22 iStudio retail outlets island-wide, enabling customers to make seamless purchases using both fiat currencies and stablecoins such as USDT and USDC, further enhancing the shopping experience of its customers.

iStudio Brings Stablecoin Payment to Enhance Shopping Experience

iStudio’s decision to partner with dtcpay marks a strategic milestone in Singapore’s retail and Web3 ecosystems. A household brand known for its premium Apple lifestyle offerings, iStudio is now embracing cutting-edge Web3 technology by integrating blockchain-enabled payment options at the point of sale.

This move signals a clear step forward in the evolution of consumer payment preferences, especially among digitally savvy customers who wish to use stablecoins in their daily purchases. This further positions iStudio as a forward-thinking brand that understands the growing demand for payment flexibility, stablecoin usability, and seamless customer experience.

We’re thrilled to partner with dtcpay to bring stablecoin and fiat payment solutions to all 22 iStudio outlets across Singapore. This marks an exciting step forward as we embrace innovation to enhance our customers’ retail experience. We look forward to offering even more flexible, secure, and seamless payment options that align with the evolving needs of today’s digitally savvy shoppers.

Jeremy Lin

Head of Marketing of iStudio

Stablecoin Payment Benefits Through Seamless Integration of dtcpay’s POS Solution

The implementation of dtcpay’s POS system, along with the ability to pay through WeChat Pay, across all 22 iStudio outlets reflects not just a technology adoption but a shift in retail experience and operational efficiency.

Here’s how the dtcpay POS system empowers and enhances the iStudio retail experience to further provide a seamless customer experience:

Instant acceptance of multiple stablecoins and fiat currencies:

dtcpay’s secure and reliable POS solution empowers iStudio to seamlessly accept both traditional fiat and stablecoins payment—enhancing customer flexibility at checkout.
Real-time conversion and settlement:

Ensure that transactions are smooth and compliant for more secure transactions.
Payment through WeChat Pay: dtcpay allows WeChat Pay on the dtcpay POS device as an alternative payment option, empowering merchants and customers with more payment flexibility.

For customers, this translates into a modern, seamless retail experience—fast, secure, and tailored to their preferred payment method. Whether paying in fiat or stablecoins, dtcpay’s industry-leading POS device ensures every transaction is processed efficiently and securely.

This marks another step toward bridging digital assets with everyday retail. With stablecoin payments now available at iStudio, shoppers can enjoy the convenience of using USDT or USDC—without worrying about volatility—right at checkout.

Andy Sze Toh

Commercial Director, dtcpay

Pushing the Adoption of Digital Assets in the Real World

dtcpay continues to be an industry leader for the integration of stablecoin payments into real-world applications. Strategic partnerships with major brands such as Capella Hotel Group and Metro to enable and integrate stablecoin payments demonstrate the versatility and practicality of dtcpay’s payment solution for everyday transactions.

Joining the list of forward-thinking brands, iStudio’s adoption of dtcpay’s innovative network and stablecoin acceptance solution is a testament to the potential of digital assets to transform industries, offering both merchants and consumers with faster, more secure, and more efficient way to make payments.

Bridging the Gap Between Traditional and Future Retail Payments

The partnership between iStudio and dtcpay represents a significant step to bridge the gap between traditional and future retail payments. iStudio’s adoption of stablecoin solutions shows a commitment to enhancing the shopping experience while setting a new benchmark for innovation in the retail sector.

With consumers becoming more digitally savvy and shifting their preferences toward digital-first solutions, iStudio’s ability to provide stablecoin payment acceptance will solidify its position as a trailblazer in the industry. Together with dtcpay, this collaboration showcases what is possible when innovation meets tradition, and the future of retail is ready and powered by digital assets.

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Media Contacts

marketing@dtcpay.com
dtcpay

About dtcpay

dtcpay is a regulated Major Payment Institution (MPI) licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to conduct Digital Payment Token (DPT) services and other payment services under the Payment Services Act (PSA). As a leading provider of digital payment solutions, dtcpay integrates Digital Payment Token (DPT) acceptance into traditional financial systems, empowering individuals and businesses to embrace the future of payments.

Learn more at dtcpay.com.

About iStudio Singapore

iStudio is Singapore’s biggest Apple Premium Partner (22 stores islandwide), bringing a boutique Apple Experience closer to you. iStudio opened its inaugural boutique at Terminal 3 of Singapore Changi Airport in 2007; being one of the first Apple Premium Resellers located in a Duty Free Departure/Transit Hall. iStudio is proudly Singapore’s first and only Apple Premium Reseller to offer tax-free purchases for patrons departing from the Singapore Changi Airport, also available on iShopChangi. n 2016, they launched their eCommerce, istudiosg.com, reaching out to larger audiences in Singapore and beyond, offering a wide variety of exclusive online promotions only at iStudio.

Learn more at istudiosg.com.

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