Alex and Kristen Foxen have announced partnerships with Solana, the crypto platform, ahead of WSOP Paradise, according to PokerNews.
Alex Foxen wrote on X that he was partnering with Solana "as they team up with WSOP to make buying into tournaments with crypto a smoother process, starting at WSOP Bahamas." Kristen Foxen wrote that "Solana is teaming up with WSOP to make buying into WSOP Bahamas with crypto easier than ever!"
Under the partnership, players can buy in with crypto using Solana Pay, which the report says lets them avoid lines and fees. Fellow Solana ambassador Jamie Gold is quoted as saying, "The less time that we waste, the more value that we have in our life." Alex Foxen also noted in his post that the partnership offers a way to move large amounts of cash across international borders.
Alex Foxen sits third in the Player of the Year race with 3,381 points, behind Naoya Kihara (3,388) and Shaun Deeb (3,410). He won the $100,000 Triton Main Event at WSOP Paradise in 2024 for $3.9 million.
WSOP Paradise runs Dec.