Stablecoin payments climb 45% to $482B as Visa, Mastercard and Stripe bridge crypto and cash

Stablecoin payments surged 45% to $482 billion as Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe bridge crypto and cash. The rise highlights a shift toward digital transactions, potentially reshaping financial systems and market dynamics. This growth signals increasing mainstream adoption of stablecoins for everyday payments, with major payment networks integrating crypto rails.