💳 Stablecoins are becoming part of everyday payments: Polygon Labs + DeCard
Although the global supply of stablecoins exceeds $300 billion, their use in real transactions is still minimal — less than 1% of global cash flows.
The partnership between @0xPolygon Labs and DeCard aims to change this by making USDT and USDC convenient for everyday purchases.
📌 Key facts
- 🗓 Integration of Polygon with DeCard (formerly Diners Club Singapore) announced on October 29, 2025
- Customers can instantly top up DeCard and Luminaries accounts with Polygon-based stablecoins
- Payments are available at 150 million merchants worldwide
- Polygon supports assets worth about $3 billion
- Micro-USDC transactions cost less than $0.001
"Transactions with stablecoins should be as easy as any other form of payment," — Joan Han, COO DeCard
"This is a step towards the mass adoption of stablecoins in everyday life," — Mark Buaron, CEO Polygon Labs
📈 What this means for the market
- Stablecoins are transitioning from DeFi and trading to everyday payments
- Polygon is becoming a key network for Web3 payments due to its speed and low fees
- Growth in use cases is expected in cross-border and retail transactions
