#StablecoinPayments Acceptance of payments in stablecoins

As of the second quarter of 2025, stablecoins are being integrated into various payment systems worldwide. Major platforms such as PayPal (with PYUSD), Stripe, and Shopify have begun supporting stablecoin-based transactions. Money transfer services and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms are also using stablecoins to provide faster and cheaper transfers.

The growing appeal lies in their price stability, instant settlements, and lower transaction costs compared to traditional payment systems or volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. With more layer 2 networks (such as Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism) reducing gas fees, the use of stablecoins is rapidly increasing.

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🔮 Outlook for 2025

Experts predict further expansion of stablecoin usage in both developed and emerging markets. Regulatory changes in the US (such as the potential passage of the Stablecoin Act), as well as clearer guidance from the EU and Asia, are likely to contribute to institutional adoption.