80% of Customers Now Choose Stablecoins for Daily Commerce
80% of Customers Now Choose Stablecoins for Daily Commerce
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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 Simplifies Crypto Shopping
**Uquid has integrated Polygon Trails to streamline digital asset payments across its shopping platform.** - Users can now check out with any digital asset in their wallet without manually bridging or swapping tokens - Background routing completes automatically in under 15 seconds - The integration removes secondary token approval steps that previously slowed transactions - Works across EVM networks for gift cards, physical items, mobile top-ups, and event tickets The platform accepts 100+ tokens across 18+ blockchains, allowing customers to pay with assets they already hold rather than converting to specific payment tokens first.
Uquid Business Launches Corporate Expense Management Platform for Global Teams
Uquid Business has introduced a comprehensive expense management solution designed for distributed enterprises handling corporate travel and team events. **Key Features:** - Worldwide flight and hotel booking capabilities - Departmental spending wallets for budget allocation - Real-time expense approval system - Unified platform replacing fragmented expense reports The platform aims to simplify expense tracking for companies managing global teams, particularly during peak travel seasons when conferences and corporate events increase. Businesses can access the platform through a demo booking system at [business.uquid.com](http://business.uquid.com).
Uquid Tickets Processes World Cup Sales with 65% in USDT on Tron
Uquid Tickets completed its first World Cup ticketing sale, processing 65% of crypto payments in USDT on Tron's network. The platform saw website traffic increase 450% during the event. The ticketing platform handled sales for matches including USA vs Turkey at SoFi Stadium, offering borderless checkout without traditional banking requirements. **Key metrics:** - 65% of crypto payments settled in USDT on Tron - 450% surge in website traffic - International buyers used stablecoins for cross-border purchases More details: [tickets.uquid.com](http://tickets.uquid.com)
Uquid Integrates Polygon's Open Money Stack for Cross-Chain Payments
Uquid has integrated Polygon's Open Money Stack (OMS) to enable one-click cross-chain transactions on its platform. **Key features of the integration:** - **Universal payments** - Users can pay with any token from any supported blockchain - **One-click transactions** - Simplified checkout process using Polygon Trails - **Automated processes** - Eliminates manual token swaps and chain switching - **Unified liquidity** - Access to liquidity across multiple networks - **Better performance** - Improved conversion rates and user retention The integration aims to make cryptocurrency more practical for everyday purchases by removing technical barriers. Users can access the service at [uquid.com](http://uquid.com), [shop.uquid.com](http://shop.uquid.com), and [tickets.uquid.com](http://tickets.uquid.com).
Uquid Launches Free World Cup 2026 Ticket Giveaway via Score Prediction Challenge
Uquid has launched a **free challenge** where users can win FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets by predicting exact match scores. **How it works:** - Predict the exact score before kickoff - Correct predictions enter a winner draw - One winner selected per match - 100% free to participate The initiative builds on strong momentum from Uquid's ticketing platform, which saw a **137% increase in World Cup ticket searches** and **124% rise in mobile traffic** during the tournament's opening week. The platform recorded **71% growth in new users**, indicating demand for digital-first ticketing. Participate at [shop.uquid.com/worldcup](http://shop.uquid.com/worldcup)