StandardPay Partners With MediaKey

BARCELONA, Spain – StandardPay, payment solution provider for European adult merchants, has formed a partnership with MediaKey, a licensed Microsoft Windows Media DRM Service and Solution Provider.

Both companies have fully integrated their respective applications, allowing webmasters to sell DRM-protected content and accept secure payments from global markets.

“We are very pleased to count StandardPay among our world-leading billing partners,” MediaKey CEO Leon Standly said. “We strive to offer competitive and innovative solutions and the integration with StandardPay will greatly benefit current and future European clients. Last time I checked it was pretty difficult to obtain a high-risk merchant account, but StandardPay goes the extra mile and will help you to obtain a complete online multi currency payment solution including your own Internet Merchant Account.”

MediaKey DRM-solution is a safeguard technology against piracy of digital content. Using Rights Manager, content owners can deliver music, videos and other digital media over the Internet in a protected format. The system makes it easy for consumers to legitimately obtain digital media licenses while at the same time protecting the rights of content owners.

“Piracy and illegal file sharing is most definitely a globally growing problem,” Standly told XBIZ. “As broadband connections continue to penetrate global markets, so does file sharing. The use of peer-to-peer networks is more popular than ever. Whereas Internet analysts tend to disagree about specific numbers, there seems to be consensus that more than 50 percent of the global IP-traffic originates from file sharing. Whereas I would like to believe, that there are many legitimate reasons for using P2P to collaborate across borders, experience tells me the majority of this traffic is related to piracy.”

Citing a previous XBIZ article on gay producer TitanMedia’s estimated $30 million in losses to piracy, according to Standly, “piracy probably constitutes the single biggest threat to the adult industry today.”

But there are several concerns for U.S. webmasters interested in accessing global markets, says Standly.

“U.S. webmasters are reluctant to enter the Euro markets for many more reasons. Unlike the U.S., Europe has language, legal, currency and culture barriers – just to name a few – that need to be addressed if you want to be successful,” Standly explained.

MediaKey supports a variety of billing models like rental, download-to-own and pay-per-view billing, which allows content owners to choose the models that best fit their needs.

“One of the important benefits is that our partnership with StandardPay will speed up U.S. webmasters’ time to market. If you believe content is king, MediaKey will protect their digital assets and StandardPay's billing and merchant solutions will ensure they get paid on time,” said Standly. “Our liaison and combined services are specifically designed to help webmasters make money and secure their revenue streams.”

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

TrustyFans Introduces New Blog

Creator directory TrustyFans has introduced an official blog to its site, titled "From Hidden to Hype."

JustFor.fans' Dominic Ford Featured in Wired Magazine

JustFor.fans Founder and CEO Dominic Ford is featured in a new article in Wired Magazine, titled "The Internet Revolutionized Porn. Age Verification Could Upend Everything."

Dr. Charlotte Gaydos Joins ProDx Health Advisory Board

Dr. Charlotte Gaydos has joined the Advisory Board of ProDx Health.

Aylo Fined $5 Million as FTC, Utah Settle Safety Practices Complaint

The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Utah on Wednesday settled a complaint against Aylo, requiring the company to pay a $5 million penalty and implement measures to prevent illegal content from appearing on its sites.

New AI Companion Platform 'Pornstar.love' Launches

Pornstar.love, a new AI companion platform, has officially launched.

Pineapple Support, Stripchat to Host 'Navigating Thoughts of Suicide' Support Group

Pineapple Support and Stripchat are hosting a free online support group to help performers deal with suicidal ideation.

Plaiir Names Cade Maddox as Lead of Creator Relations

Networking platform Plaiir has appointed Cade Maddox as its new lead of creator relations.

Go.cam Launches 'One-Line Integration' Verification Solution

Go.cam has introduced a one-line code integration for age verification.

XBIZ Amsterdam to Debut 'Behind the Lens' Screening Series

XBIZ is pleased to announce the debut of “Behind the Lens,” a new screening series presenting discussions with noted directors, taking place at the upcoming annual European conference, XBIZ Amsterdam.

'White Rabbit' Party Headed for XBIZ Amsterdam

XBIZ is pleased to announce the White Rabbit Party, an XBIZ Amsterdam special event set to take place Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Show More