StreamPayments, a payment service provider and consultancy firm, has become a corporate sponsor for the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP). This sponsorship was announced on July 20, 2026, in Los Angeles.
StreamPayments' Role and Commitment
StreamPayments offers payment services and consultancy, with its team navigating payment environments since 2019. The company provides merchant accounts, payment orchestration, and risk and compliance operations. Its services aim to help online businesses accept payments, reduce friction, and scale globally. StreamPayments works with EU, UK, and international acquiring banks. The company's payment gateway includes 3D secure, recurring billing, and fraud tools. StreamPayments also offers end-to-end risk management, fraud prevention, and compliance support. The company's website states that merchants worldwide use its PCI DSS Level 1 payment infrastructure for high-volume operations.
Biliana Sidova, founder and CEO of StreamPayments, stated that the company is aware of both the opportunities and potential for harm on the internet. Sidova emphasized the company's responsibility to contribute to internet safety and accountability, particularly for children. She added that protecting children online is fundamental to a safer internet for everyone, and supporting ASACP's work aligns with the values of her team and the business community they serve.
ASACP's Mission and Industry Support
ASACP is a nonprofit organization that has worked to promote online child safety for 30 years. The organization relies on support from companies, organizations, and individuals committed to protecting children from online harm. ASACP Executive Director Tim Henning noted that the dedication of industry leaders to safeguarding youth while respecting adult choices is making a positive difference. Henning expressed ASACP's appreciation for support from stakeholders like StreamPayments and their efforts to build a better world. He also stated that safeguarding youth online involves blocking mature content, as well as educating and empowering industries that work with such material. Henning encouraged others to support ASACP's work.
ASACP's sponsors and members are described as being among the industry's most respected companies. They serve as examples of how corporate responsibility, ethical operation, and proactive measures contribute to protecting minors and other online viewers from accidental exposure to age-restricted materials. Tim Henning has previously stated that ASACP's sponsors exemplify corporate responsibility and ethical business practices, and that simple technical measures can help protect minors and sensitive users from accidental exposure to age-restricted materials online. He also noted that sponsors' dedication to age assurance helps safeguard youth's innocence, and that together, a positive impact is being made.
Previous and Current ASACP Sponsors
StreamPayments joins a list of companies that have supported ASACP. In February 2026, ASACP named BongaCams, NextGen Payment, and Gamma Entertainment as its featured sponsors. BongaCams has been a Title Sponsor since 2016. A BongaCams spokesperson stated that the company prioritizes protecting children online, taking steps to ensure children do not become paid performers. The spokesperson also mentioned BongaCams' collaboration with ASACP to prevent child exploitation and its policy of contacting authorities if such activity is suspected. The spokesperson highlighted ASACP's anonymous reporting service for suspicious content.
In September 2021, Streamate upgraded its membership status to become an ASACP Title Sponsor. Streamate offers live streaming and adult-themed photographs and video recordings. The company stated that technology is central to its operations and that it focuses on building products through engineering and adding value to customers.
Key Facts
- StreamPayments became a corporate sponsor for ASACP on July 20, 2026.
- StreamPayments is a payment service provider and consultancy firm.
- ASACP is a nonprofit organization focused on online child safety for 30 years.
- Biliana Sidova is the founder and CEO of StreamPayments.
- Tim Henning is the Executive Director of ASACP.
- StreamPayments offers merchant accounts, payment orchestration, and risk and compliance operations.
