FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – 21/11/2025 – (SeaPRwire) – In a move that signals how quickly digital finance is reshaping the alternative lending sector, Alternative Funding Group (AltFunding.com) has formally opened its doors to cryptocurrency payment options for U.S. businesses. The initiative, supported by a new partnership with Crypto.com Business Solutions, positions the company among the earliest merchant cash advance providers to integrate crypto transactions into day-to-day funding operations. The shift reflects broader market demand as more small and mid-sized businesses adopt digital assets not only for investment but for real-world liquidity and operational flexibility.
Through the new integration, business owners can now make payments, renewals, and payoffs using leading cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and stablecoins such as USDC and USDT. According to the company, these payment rails offer significantly faster settlement times, reduced processing fees, and a direct on-ramp for entrepreneurs already active in the crypto economy. AltFunding.com also confirmed that it is exploring a broader suite of blockchain-based financing tools, including crypto-backed working-capital advances and collateralized digital-asset lines of credit.
“At our core, we’re focused on anticipating where financial infrastructure is headed,” said Anthony Carbone, Co-Founder of Alternative Funding Group. He noted that many business owners are already managing portfolios of digital assets, and the ability to use them with the same ease as cash represents a logical next step in fintech evolution.
CEO Anthony Marquez added that rapid advances in technology and AI require lenders to innovate aggressively to remain competitive. “In this industry, the companies that fail to evolve won’t stay relevant,” he said.
Since launch, AltFunding.com has supplied more than $250 million in working capital to small and mid-sized U.S. companies—an achievement that underscores its positioning as one of the nation’s most trusted non-bank direct lenders. The company reports that it is on track to double its annual originations in 2026, driven by sustained demand for fast, flexible capital and the continued expansion of fintech-enabled funding models.
Carbone emphasized that the company’s growth trajectory reflects a market-wide need for speed, transparency, and reliability in business lending. For many of its clients—including operators in medical, transportation, e-commerce, restaurant, and construction sectors—the introduction of crypto payments is expected to streamline repayment cycles and eliminate delays commonly associated with traditional banking systems. Transactions now settle within minutes rather than days, and all crypto funds are securely processed through Crypto.com’s conversion platform to mitigate volatility risk.
According to the company, the majority of its clients are entrepreneurs who already display early-adopter tendencies when it comes to technology and digital finance. The new capability gives them an alternative way to remain liquid without needing to sell their crypto holdings.
In parallel with the launch, Alternative Funding Group is developing a multi-phase blockchain roadmap designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and underwriting accuracy. Planned initiatives include crypto-collateralized financing solutions, blockchain-based verification systems for real-time repayment tracking, and hybrid credit models that incorporate both traditional financial data and blockchain asset validation.
Marquez stated that these innovations are intended not to replace existing systems but to enhance them. “Blockchain can elevate transparency and speed, but the foundation of our business remains human underwriting—experienced analysts who understand how real companies operate,” he said.
Alternative Funding Group views fintech as an ongoing cycle of reinvention rather than a simple digitization of legacy banking practices. By combining automation, AI-supported pricing, and crypto-enabled flexibility, the company aims to redefine how modern lenders deliver capital to the businesses that need it most.
About Alternative Funding Group
Alternative Funding Group (AltFunding.com) is a U.S. direct lender specializing in fast, flexible, and tailored working-capital solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. With more than $250 million funded nationwide, the company leverages AI, automation, and emerging blockchain capabilities to deliver next-generation business financing. Industries served include medical, restaurant, trucking, construction, e-commerce, and professional services. Business owners can apply and receive funding in as little as 24 hours. The company now accepts cryptocurrency payments and is actively developing blockchain-enabled lending solutions to support the future of digital finance.