#StablecoinPayments ments First: What are stablecoins?
Stablecoins and the most famous of them: USDT (Tether), USDC, and DAI.
Their uses:
1. Shops and restaurants:
Some shops in developed countries and some developing countries (such as the UAE and Singapore) have started to accept stablecoins as a direct payment method.
These shops rely on electronic wallets or POS (Point of Sale) devices.
The advantage: instant transfer, low fees, and no need for intermediaries.
2. Websites and digital stores:
E-commerce companies Shopify and WooCommerce have started to offer payment gateways that accept stablecoins.
They are used to purchase products, subscriptions, and donations.
And to reach customers in countries suffering from inflation and banking instability.
3. Companies and institutions:
Companies use stablecoins to settle international payments. Meta and Visa have started trials to integrate USDC into their operations.
4. Banks and financial institutions:
Some banks have started collaborating with blockchain companies to develop solutions based on stablecoins.
JPMorgan Bank launched its digital currency, JPM Coin, to transfer funds between accounts.
Central banks are studying the issuance of national currencies (CBDC) inspired by stablecoins.
Developments in this field:
Countries have started to regulate their use, and others have begun to develop them with their own systems.
Bank cards: Some companies provide Visa and MasterCard cards that operate with stablecoin balances.