Meta explores stablecoin payments across major apps
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp could support crypto
This move may boost Web3 adoption in social media
Meta Eyes Crypto Integration
Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, is reportedly looking to roll out stablecoin payments across its core platforms—Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This marks a renewed push by Meta into the world of digital assets after earlier projects like Diem faced regulatory hurdles.
The plan would allow users to send and receive stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies pegged to traditional currencies like the US dollar, directly within Meta’s social apps. This could open the door for peer-to-peer payments, tipping content creators, and even shopping—all powered by blockchain.
A New Phase for Social Finance
With billions of users worldwide, Meta’s entry into stablecoin payments could be a game-changer. Stablecoins offer a more user-friendly and less volatile entry point into crypto. If Meta executes this right, it could normalize digital currency use among the mainstream public.
This development also signals a larger trend—Web2 giants adopting Web3 features. By weaving crypto transactions into social media, Meta could redefine how people interact financially online, blending social networking with decentralized finance.
JUST IN: Mark Zuckerberg's Meta looking to launch stablecoin payments on its platforms like facebook, instagram, and Whatsapp.
— Bitcoin Archive (@BTC_Archive) May 9, 2025
Challenges and Considerations
Still, questions remain. Regulatory scrutiny around stablecoins is intensifying globally. Meta’s past failures, including the abandoned Libra/Diem project, remind us that regulatory approval is a major hurdle.
However, the renewed approach suggests Meta may be aiming for compliance by using existing stablecoins like USDC or USDT, rather than launching its own. If successful, this could finally bring crypto payments to the masses—on platforms people already use daily.
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