80% of Customers Now Choose Stablecoins for Daily Commerce
80% of Customers Now Choose Stablecoins for Daily Commerce
🔑 8 out of 10
Stablecoin adoption reaches mainstream milestone
A new survey shows 8 out of 10 customers now prefer stablecoins for everyday purchases, marking a significant shift in digital commerce behavior.
Key developments:
- Digital commerce powered by crypto payments is growing at 45% annually, three times faster than traditional e-commerce
- The stablecoin payment market doubled from $0.55B to $1.15B between 2024-2025
- USDT accounts for 89% of transactions, with stablecoins representing 92% of total payments
Industry momentum:
At Fintech Week Amsterdam, discussions centered on stablecoin commerce evolution and its relationship with CBDCs. Watch the full presentation
The data suggests users value stablecoins for reduced foreign exchange friction, eliminated card declines, and borderless checkout capabilities. Adoption is particularly strong in regions with limited banking access across Asia, South America, and Africa.
With the global crypto user base projected to reach 1.5B by 2030, the infrastructure supporting real-world spending continues to mature.
🚨 Breaking: @trondao’s Southeast Asian users on Uquid exploded by 52.67% in January 2026 compared to January 2025! This massive growth signals accelerating crypto adoption in the region, driven by low-fee, fast transactions for everyday shopping. SEA is embracing Web3 payments
Bottom line: Market downturns tend to separate narrative from function. Uquid’s 2025 data suggests continued consolidation and practical adoption into 2026. Shop the dip — with crypto. 👉 shop.uquid.com & uquid.com
1/ Diving into the rankings: Thailand leads with a stunning 78.5% user growth, followed by the Philippines (59,6%), Indonesia (41,2%). Thailand’s surge aligns with its push to become a crypto hub, boosting spendings via digital assets, starting with habits of daily shopping on
Emerging markets remain a primary growth engine. In regions experiencing inflation or currency pressure (LATAM, Africa, SEA), crypto shopping activity tends to rise when fiat weakens. 🔁 Repeat purchase rates exceed 70% in several of these markets. Early 2026 momentum persists:
3/ TRON and Uquid’s partnership is fueling this: Integrating USDT on TRON for 178M+ products, TRON captured 48% of Uquid’s crypto shopping volume in 2025. Low costs and speed make it ideal for global commerce, turning crypto into real-world currency! Start shopping now with TRON
📱 Orders via Uquid Shop iOS App Increased 54% Since February In just WEEKS, iOS orders surged over 50% vs. previous months. It’s proof that crypto shopping in 2026 is becoming faster, cheaper, and more reliable than traditional e-commerce. Start now: uquid.link/uquid-app-store
Bitcoin spending behavior during dips is particularly telling. Across H1 2025 pullbacks, Bitcoin orders on Uquid increased +60–87% versus baseline periods: • +68% during the March dip • +62% in early June Supporting indicators: 🛒 Average Order Value: +14% 🔁 Repeat shoppers:
As crypto markets correct in 2026 ( $BTC pullbacks, widespread liquidations), one segment continues to show resilience: real-world utility. Data from Uquid indicates that crypto shopping does not necessarily decline with prices — in many cases, it strengthens. Key signals from
Uquid Tickets Launches Corporate Event Management with Stablecoin Payments
Uquid has introduced a business-focused event management solution through its Uquid Tickets platform, built on stablecoin payment infrastructure. **Key Features for Corporate Clients:** - Bulk ticket purchasing for employee events - Real-time attendance and registration tracking - Payment processing via corporate stablecoin accounts - Streamlined budgeting and reporting tools The platform addresses common pain points companies face when coordinating tickets, payments, and registrations for conferences, workshops, and corporate gatherings. By consolidating these functions into a single workflow, businesses can manage event logistics more efficiently. The corporate solution builds on Uquid Tickets' consumer platform, which launched earlier this month with support for 100+ cryptocurrencies and integration with payment providers like Binance Pay, KuCoin Pay, and Gate Pay. Businesses interested in the platform can explore options at [business.uquid.com](http://business.uquid.com) and [tickets.uquid.com](http://tickets.uquid.com).
🎙️ AMA on AI Agents and Automated Commerce
**AMA Discussion on AI-Powered Commerce** Uquid is hosting an AMA focused on AI agents and automated commerce on March 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC. **Key Details:** - Topics include agentic AI and event ticketing solutions - Featuring participants from [PundiAI](https://twitter.com/PundiAI), [Coral Finance](https://twitter.com/Coral_Finance), and [Cluster Protocol](https://twitter.com/ClusterProtocol) - Discussion will explore how AI is changing automated commerce in crypto This follows a previous AMA in February 2026 between Uquid and PundiAI on AI's role in crypto shopping. *Set a reminder to join the discussion on March 20.*
Uquid Launches Stablecoin-Powered Event Ticketing Platform
Uquid has launched **Uquid Tickets**, a new platform for purchasing event tickets using cryptocurrency. The service allows users to buy tickets for sports events, concerts, and festivals. **Key features include:** - Payment support for over 100 cryptocurrencies - Integration with 6 FastPay solutions (Binance Pay, Bybit Pay, Kucoin Pay) - AI agent support for automated ticket purchases - Verified ticket guarantee The platform aims to connect digital asset holders with real-world entertainment experiences without traditional banking requirements. [Visit Uquid Tickets](http://tickets.uquid.com) | [Read press release](https://shop.uquid.com/blog/uquid-launches-uquid-tickets-a-stablecoin-powered-event-ticketing-platform-r3ZbcMBa_KPwNgyYkgvmQ)
🌙 Uquid Partners with KuCoin Pay for Eid al-Fitr Shopping Promotion
**Uquid and KuCoin Pay launch Eid al-Fitr promotion** Web3 shopping platform Uquid has partnered with KuCoin Pay to offer discounts during the Eid al-Fitr celebration period. **Promotion details:** - 1% discount (maximum $5) when using KuCoin Pay - Promo code: EAFKUCOIN26 - Valid through March 23, 2026 - Available at [shop.uquid.com](http://shop.uquid.com) and [uquid.com](http://uquid.com) **Additional incentive:** Three shoppers will receive $10 Uquid Gift Cards through a random drawing of submitted orders. The collaboration enables crypto payments for shopping during the Islamic holiday period.
🎤 UQUID CEO to Present Stablecoin Payment Solutions at Berlin Fintech Summit
UQUID CEO Tran Hung will speak at MPE 2026, a major European payments and fintech conference in Berlin. The presentation will focus on: - Stablecoin payment infrastructure - Digital commerce innovations - Future of global finance systems UQUID processes hundreds of thousands of monthly transactions and has previously presented at Taipei Blockchain Week on Web3 payment adoption. The company operates a Web3 shopping platform integrating crypto payments with e-commerce.