ZBD has raised $40 million in a Series C round to accelerate the rollout of bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and blockchain-based payment infrastructure for the global video game industry.
The funding round was led by Blockstream Capital, with $36 million of the total amount already committed to the company.
ZBD is headquartered in New Jersey and focuses on enabling bitcoin payments, rewards, and payouts inside video games.
The company’s software allows developers to integrate blockchain payment rails without requiring players to leave the game environment.
ZBD said the new capital will be used to broaden its payments suite and scale integrations with more gaming platforms.
The firm aims to support direct financial relationships between players and developers through native in-game transactions.
ZBD’s tools also enable microtransactions and small-value payouts that are difficult to process using traditional payment systems.
In 2025, ZBD reported supporting 55 live games across multiple platforms.