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
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Uquid Tickets Uses Blockchain Speed for Instant Event Ticket Purchases

**Uquid Tickets** has launched a blockchain-based ticketing platform that aims to address speed issues in traditional ticket purchasing systems. **Key features:** - Uses stablecoin payment rails for faster transactions - Multi-chain support to reduce payment friction - Designed to minimize foreign exchange complications - Targets high-demand events like Champions League matches The platform positions itself as an alternative to conventional ticketing systems, which can result in users losing access to popular events during high-traffic purchasing periods. By leveraging blockchain infrastructure, the service attempts to streamline the checkout process. More information available at [tickets.uquid.com](http://tickets.uquid.com)
Uquid Enables Crypto Payments for Grok AI Despite No Official Support

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