As stablecoins become more embedded in the global financial ecosystem, one iGaming startup is setting its sights firmly on Africa. ZOOT, led by former Facebook Games executive Sean Ryan, is gearing up to introduce its stablecoin-integrated gaming platform to mobile-first markets across the continent.
ZOOT, which currently operates in the US market through sweepstakes-style games, recently raised six million dollars in a seed funding round led by CoinFund. The round also included participation from Griffin Gaming Partners, both heavyweights in the intersection of crypto and gaming.
The company believes the future of online gambling lies in transparent, instant-reward systems that cut out payment friction — and stablecoins may be the missing piece.
“We’re bringing video game design principles to iGaming to create experiences that are not only entertaining, but also transparent and instantly rewarding,” said Sean Ryan, ZOOT CEO and co-founder. “With stablecoins eliminating traditional payment friction, we can serve players globally with zero fees and instant payouts.”
Africa sits at the top of ZOOT’s international roadmap. With high mobile penetration, a youthful population, and increasing crypto literacy, the region offers the right conditions for blockchain-powered entertainment to thrive.
ZOOT’s upcoming platform will reimagine traditional titles like Plinko through a blockchain-enabled lens, merging flashy visuals with real-time crypto payments. The aim is to create a seamless and scalable experience for players in regions often underserved by legacy gaming infrastructure.
“We are now seeing explosive growth in stablecoin adoption, and real-money gaming is a trillion-dollar market waiting to be transformed by crypto rails,” added David Pakman, Managing Partner at CoinFund.
Founded by Sean Ryan and John Cahill, a veteran of Sega, Yahoo Games, and Shockwave, ZOOT plans to roll out its stablecoin-powered gaming solutions in Southeast Asia and Latin America in addition to its African push.
The move signals a broader shift: stablecoins are no longer theoretical tools for the future. For companies like ZOOT, they are the foundation of a more inclusive, borderless gaming economy.
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