Stablecoin & Crypto Payment Infrastructure
USDC + USDT market cap exceeded $200B. Stablecoin regulation clarifying globally.
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Overview
Infrastructure for stablecoin-based payments, cross-border transfers, and crypto-native financial operations. Stablecoin market cap exceeded $200B. EU MiCA regulation and US stablecoin legislation are providing regulatory clarity. Businesses are adopting stablecoin rails for instant settlement, lower fees, and global reach. The last mile of traditional payment infrastructure is being disrupted.
What's Driving This Growth?
- ▸Stablecoin market cap exceeded $200B, proving institutional adoption and trust
- ▸EU MiCA regulation and US stablecoin bills providing regulatory clarity for businesses
- ▸Wire transfer fees ($25-50/transaction) and 3-5 day settlement creating clear disruption opportunity
- ▸Remote-first companies paying contractors in 20+ countries need faster, cheaper rails
Market Signals
- ✓Circle (USDC issuer) filed for IPO, signaling market maturity and mainstream acceptance
- ✓Stripe integrated USDC payments for merchant settlements in 2025
- ✓Visa and Mastercard both launched stablecoin settlement pilots with major banks
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