Cannes becomes the crypto capital of the summer with Lyzi

This summer, forget cards and cash: the French Riviera is going crypto. Cannes, pearl of the Côte d'Azur, is establishing itself as a European pioneer in digital payments. Thanks to the support of local authorities and an ambitious strategy, the city is deploying cryptocurrency payments in a majority of its businesses. Private beaches, luxury hotels, restaurants, art galleries or gyms... all these places now accept your cryptos. The result: an innovative, smooth and fast payment experience.

An exclusive crypto rewards campaign

In the run-up to ETHCC, from June 28 to July 6, 2025, Binance Pay and Lyzi are launching an unprecedented operation to celebrate the rise of crypto in Cannes. Concretely,

• Spend the equivalent of €20 or more on crypto in a participating business in Cannes or its surroundings.
• Receive 5 EURI, a stablecoin backed by the euro, issued by Banking Circle and compliant with European regulations (MICA), directly into your Binance wallet.
• Attention: Offer limited to the first 1,999 users. Do not delay!

Where to pay with crypto in Cannes (and elsewhere on the Riviera)?

Whether you find yourself synonymous with local or coming for EthCC 2025, you will be able to use Binance Pay at a wide selection of partner institutions. Do you want to stay at the hotel? Or another desire for the beach, restaurant, shopping? It is now possible in Cannes. Discover now Right here where to pay in cryptos thanks to Lyzi.

How do I pay in crypto with Binance Pay?

Here's how you can easily pay for your purchases with Binance Pay:

1. Open the Binance app, go to the Binance Pay section.
2. Scan the merchant's QR Code.
3. Please enter the amount in euros.
4. Choose your crypto from the 100+ available in your wallet.
5. Validate and pay: instant and secure.

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This summer, experience the French Riviera in crypto

The adoption of crypto payments in Cannes is much more than a technological innovation: it is a concrete example of public-private collaboration in the service of a more inclusive digital ecosystem.

With more than 70 merchants onboarded in the city of Cannes, Lyzi confirms the deployment of cryptocurrency payments on the French Riviera. Lyzi and Binance Pay want to make sure that crypto payments can be used every day.

As David Princay, CEO of Binance France, points out:

“The adoption of crypto payments in a world-renowned destination like the French Riviera shows that digital assets are now a part of everyday life.”

Whether you're enjoying an ice cream on La Croisette, booking a yacht, or shopping at an art gallery, enjoy the freedom, fluidity, and benefits of crypto payments in Cannes.

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