WalletConnect Partners with dtcpay to Enable Stablecoin Payments Across Asia

💳 Stablecoins hit checkout

By WalletConnect
Oct 23, 2025, 3:32 PM
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WalletConnect has partnered with dtcpay to bring stablecoin payments to mainstream retail across Asia.​

Key features:

  • Pay with USDC, USDT, and WUSD using 500+ supported wallets
  • Works at retail stores, restaurants, and everyday commerce locations
  • Integrated into point-of-sale terminals for seamless checkout

Major milestone: dtcpay becomes the first Major Payment Institution (MPI) partner in Asia to integrate WalletConnect, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption.​

Market impact: Stablecoins represent 72% of payments on WalletConnect.​ This partnership enables billions in stablecoin transactions to flow through physical businesses and institutions.​

The integration transforms onchain payments from experimental technology to essential infrastructure, making crypto spending as simple as traditional card payments.​

Expansion to other regions planned soon.​

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