A Third of ProxyScrape’s Customers Pay with Crypto

Cryptocurrencies might not be fully mainstream yet, but they’ve long been a go-to payment method in the proxy services industry.

No surprises here – speed, privacy, and global accessibility make crypto an obvious choice for businesses selling digital services and operating internationally, especially in this day and age. 

ProxyScrape stands out as a perfect example of this – they’ve been successfully accepting cryptocurrency payments since 2020 and consistently meeting customer needs. 

Let’s explore their success story in detail.

Key takeaways:

• 33% of all ProxyScrape transactions are made using cryptocurrency
• Top coins accepted: USDT (36.1%), Litecoin (27.6%), and Bitcoin (16.5%)
• CoinGate’s instant fiat conversion and weekly payouts simplify financial operations

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About ProxyScrape

ProxyScrape is a global provider of proxy infrastructure for users who need access to web data at scale. 

Their services are used in a wide range of industries and applications including SEO monitoring, price intelligence, ad verification, and general data aggregation. 

Notably, they support both datacenter and residential proxies, which allows users to choose the right type of proxy for their specific use case.

Serving a wide spectrum of data-reliant businesses, ProxyScrape has built its reputation on scale, reliability, and user-focused flexibility. 

Why Cryptocurrency Payments Made Sense

ProxyScrape found that traditional systems couldn’t always meet the needs of their customers, which often encompasses seamless, borderless payments. Accepting cryptocurrency payments helped fill that gap.

“Cryptocurrency enables us to accept payments from users around the world without the limitations of traditional financial systems. Many of our customers value privacy and convenience, and crypto helps us meet both of those needs. It also simplifies transactions in regions where access to traditional payment options can be limited or costly,” shared Thibeau Maerevoet, the Founder of ProxyScrape.

Indeed, cryptocurrency payments are getting more popular than ever. 

According to our data report, crypto transaction volume in 2024 increased by 29.6%, with 1.68 million crypto payments processed through CoinGate alone, and has been increasing dramatically for four years straight.

The Ease of Crypto Payments Integration 

For many, the decision to integrate a new payment solution can feel daunting. But for ProxyScrape, implementing CoinGate was anything but, as Thibeau explains:

“Integrating CoinGate was a very smooth process. The API worked well with our existing checkout flow, and it took less than a day to complete the integration. The documentation was clear, and the process did not require any major changes on our end.”

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If you’re interested in the flexibility of processing crypto payments through API, you might want your developer to check out our API documentation.

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Crypto Adoption Removes Frictions

A growing portion of ProxyScrape’s user base chooses crypto not just out of convenience, but because it aligns with their business models and values. As Thibeau highlighted:

“Many of our users actively choose to pay with cryptocurrency. Some of them run crypto-based businesses themselves, and prefer to avoid the friction of fiat conversions. We believe our customers choose crypto because it offers speed, privacy, and global accessibility.”

Over the past few years, the most popular cryptocurrencies among ProxyScrape users have been USDT (36.1%), Litecoin (27.6%), and Bitcoin (16.5%).

No Marketing, Just Visibility

Simplicity and visibility drive adoption. By integrating crypto into the checkout experience, ProxyScrape makes sure customers always know the option is available, according to Thibeau:

“We display cryptocurrency as a payment option directly in our checkout flow. We don’t currently run dedicated marketing campaigns around crypto acceptance, but the option is always visible and available for those who prefer it.”

Crypto Payment Gateways for Easier Financial Planning

For ProxyScrape, tools provided by a crypto payment gateway enhanced the reliability and predictability of financial operations, Thibeau said:

“The instant fiat conversion and weekly payouts (to a bank account) are especially useful for us. They allow us to accept a wide range of cryptocurrencies without taking on currency fluctuation risks, and the payout schedule fits well with our financial planning.”

In fact, it’s a myth that crypto volatility can hurt businesses that accept crypto payments. We wrote an article entirely debunking this misconception. 

Favorite CoinGate Features for ProxyScrape

While ProxyScrape had accepted crypto from the start, switching to CoinGate brought new efficiencies. Features like instant conversion and scheduled payouts to a bank account made all the difference.

“CoinGate made it easier and more efficient. The addition of instant fiat conversions and scheduled payouts improved both our internal processes and the customer experience,” said Thibeau.

ProxyScrape currently uses CoinGate primarily for accepting and converting crypto payments into fiat. The payout functionality has proven particularly valuable.

“We use CoinGate’s payout functionality to withdraw earnings from crypto-paid orders directly to a bank account. Apart from that, we haven’t explored other services yet, but we’re satisfied with the core features we use,” Thibeau explained.

If you’d like to learn more about CoinGate’s crypto payouts, check out our full blog post covering all the details.

What Are the Results?

With nearly one-third of all payments made in crypto, it’s clear that digital assets have become a significant part of ProxyScrape’s operations.

“Accepting cryptocurrency has helped us reach more users globally and simplified payment processing. Around 33% of our total transactions are made using cryptocurrency, showing that a significant portion of our user base prefers this method,” shared Thibeau.

In a broader context, ProxyScrape’s case stands out. With 33% of all transactions made in cryptocurrency, it’s a remarkably high share, especially when compared to data from our other case studies. This may suggest that proxy service users are particularly inclined toward crypto.

For instance, our case study on MoreMins, a mobile virtual network operator, revealed that 10% of transactions in 2024 were completed using crypto. Meanwhile, a report on Eldorado.gg, a gaming marketplace, showed that crypto accounted for 3% of total sales in 2023—a figure already seen as significant at the time.

Considering ProxyScrape hasn’t actively promoted crypto payments, the numbers speak for themselves. It’s a clear signal to others in the proxy industry: cryptocurrency is a payment method that’s not to be discarded.

In fact, many businesses in the proxy industry have successfully adopted crypto payments. Here’s an extensive list of proxy services that accept cryptocurrency through CoinGate.

You can find even more examples in CoinGate’s merchant directory under the “proxy” category.

The Future of Crypto in the Proxy Market

As crypto becomes more normalized across B2B services, Thibeau sees the trend continuing, especially in sectors where privacy and accessibility are non-negotiable.

“We believe cryptocurrency will remain a stable and valuable option for users in our industry. We’ve seen increasing interest from service providers like us to support crypto payments. It’s likely to stay relevant, especially in areas where user privacy and accessibility are priorities.”

Indeed it is the best time, considering that there might be one billion people using crypto by 2026.

Final Thoughts: Is It Worth It?

For businesses weighing whether to accept crypto, ProxyScrape’s experience offers clear guidance: with the right precautions, it’s a strategic advantage. Thibeau explains:

“Yes, we believe it’s worth it. Accepting crypto opens the door to new markets and user groups that prefer decentralized payment methods. That said, businesses should consider proper fraud prevention and compliance, especially in industries where anonymity might attract abuse. With the right precautions, it can be a strong asset.”

If you’re inspired by ProxyScrape’s success and considering cryptocurrency payments for your own business, let us know. 

Signing up is quick and straightforward, and we offer a range of tools to make crypto payments seamless, including instant fiat conversions, scheduled payouts, and support for the most demanded cryptocurrencies in the market.

Explore how other businesses have benefited from integrating CoinGate:

• NordVPN: Received crypto payments from customers in 176 countries.
• MoreMins: 10% of all incoming transactions are now in crypto.
• Ghost Galerie: Attracted tech-savvy art investors from all over the world.
• IPRoyal: Boosted sales by catering to crypto-savvy customers.
• Surfshark: Enhanced service accessibility for privacy-conscious and unbanked users.
• Cherry Servers: Simplified global service provision through universal crypto payments.

Ready to accept crypto payments? Create your CoinGate account today and join the growing number of businesses embracing the future of payments.