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Stablecoin supply stalls, but payments jump 45% as Visa, Mastercard and Stripe connect crypto to cash

CoinDesk·October 18, 2026·1 min read
Stablecoin supply stalls, but payments jump 45% as Visa, Mastercard and Stripe connect crypto to cash

Stablecoin payments hit $482 billion this year, up 45%, as Visa, Mastercard and Stripe connect crypto to cash. Allium data shows card spending surging and global payment firms adding crypto rails, signaling a shift toward digital transactions that could reshape financial systems and market dynamics.

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