Cannes becomes the crypto capital of the summer with Lyzi

This summer, forget cards and cash: the French Riviera is going crypto. Cannes , the 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 rolling out cryptocurrency payments in a majority of its businesses. Private beaches, luxury hotels, restaurants, art galleries, and gyms... all these places now accept your crypto. The result: an innovative, seamless, and fast payment experience.

An exclusive crypto rewards campaign

As ETHCC approaches, from June 28 to July 6, 2025, Binance Pay and Lyzi are launching a unique initiative to celebrate the rise of crypto in Cannes. Specifically,

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

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

Whether you're a local or visiting for EthCC 2025, you can use Binance Pay at a wide selection of partner establishments. Looking to stay in a hotel? Or perhaps you're in the mood for a beach, restaurant, or shopping? It's now possible in Cannes. Discover where to pay with crypto using Lyzi right here .

How to pay in crypto with Binance Pay?

Here's how to 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. 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 serving a more inclusive digital ecosystem.

With more than 70 merchants onboarded in the city of Cannes, Lyzi confirms the rollout of cryptocurrency payments on the French Riviera. Lyzi and Binance Pay aim to ensure that crypto payments become a part of everyday life.

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 part of everyday life.”

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

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