WalletConnect

WalletConnect Pay has activated its cashback rewards program, offering users 2% back in WCT tokens on all purchases. **Key Details:** - All WalletConnect Pay transactions now earn 2% WCT rewards - Works for both online and in-store purchases - Already tested at major crypto events including Breakpoint and DevConnect - Available at participating merchants like 94 Degrees cafe in Lisbon The program turns everyday purchases into earning opportunities for WalletConnect users.

WalletConnect reported processing $26.5 billion in stablecoin volume throughout February 2026. The infrastructure provider positions this figure as evidence of its network's capacity to handle growing demand for stablecoin and crypto payment transactions. The volume was processed through WalletConnect's wallet connectivity layer. This represents a slight decrease from the $27.7 billion in stablecoin volume reported in November 2025, indicating relatively stable transaction flow through the platform over recent months.

**WalletConnect Pay** addresses a key friction point in crypto commerce: while customers increasingly want to pay with USDC at checkout, merchants face tedious and complicated integration processes. **The Solution:** - Streamlines crypto payment acceptance for merchants - Eliminates complexity in processing USDC transactions - Provides straightforward checkout integration This builds on WalletConnect's recent infrastructure expansion, including: - Partnership with Ingenico for in-store payments - $WCT rewards program (up to 2% cashback) - Support for 600+ wallets across 70k+ apps

**WalletConnect is hosting WalletCon in Cannes on March 31, 2026.** The free conference will feature: - Keynotes and fireside chats with payments industry leaders and the WalletConnect team - Technical deep-dive sessions - Networking opportunities on the French Riviera **Registration is now open** at [luma.com/walletcon_cannes](https://luma.com/walletcon_cannes). Tickets are free but availability may be limited. The event brings together web3 developers, payments professionals, and wallet infrastructure builders for a day of learning and connection in the south of France.

WalletCon has revealed its lineup of partners for the upcoming Denver event, bringing together key players across the wallet and blockchain infrastructure space. **Partner Lineup Includes:** - Major wallet providers: [Ledger](https://twitter.com/Ledger), [Ambire](https://twitter.com/ambire) - Blockchain networks: [TON](https://twitter.com/ton_blockchain), [Gnosis](https://twitter.com/gnosis_), [Rootstock](https://twitter.com/RootstockColl) - Infrastructure projects: [Solayer Labs](https://twitter.com/solayer_labs), [Canton Network](https://twitter.com/CantonNetwork), [Turnkey](https://twitter.com/turnkeyhq), [Rhinestone](https://twitter.com/rhinestonewtf), [Humn](https://twitter.com/humntech) The conference focuses on onchain user experience, gathering wallets, dApps, infrastructure providers, and Layer 2 solutions. The event schedule is set to be announced next week. [Free tickets available](https://lu.ma/walletcondenver)

Ingenico CEO Floris de Kort spoke with FinTech Magazine about integrating WalletConnect Pay into their payment systems. **Key Points:** - Ingenico operates 40 million POS devices and over 2,500 apps globally - The integration enables stablecoin acceptance through existing payment infrastructure - De Kort notes growing interest in stablecoin payments among partners **What This Means:** Consumers will soon be able to use WalletConnect Pay for everyday purchases at coffee shops, retail stores like Zara, and hotels using Ingenico's widespread terminal network. The integration brings crypto payments to mainstream retail environments without requiring merchants to overhaul their existing systems.

WalletConnect continues to operate as an open network, focusing on reducing ecosystem fragmentation and preserving user choice. The platform serves as a connectivity layer that enables wallets and merchants to reach users across different platforms without forcing them to switch services. **Key benefits:** - Reduces fragmentation across the web3 ecosystem - Maintains user freedom to choose preferred wallets - Simplifies integration for merchants and wallet providers The open network approach allows different services to interoperate seamlessly, making it easier for users to interact with various applications using their existing wallet setup.

**Ingenico has integrated WalletConnect Pay** into its payment terminals globally, enabling stablecoin transactions across retail, hospitality, and transport sectors. **Key features:** - Supports five major stablecoins including USDC, EURC, and USDT - Works on Ethereum mainnet and select EVM chains - Compatible with any WalletConnect mobile wallet - Offers competitive fees and fast settlement times Arnaud Dubreuil, Ingenico's Director of Innovation, emphasized the benefits for merchants at NRF 26, highlighting the speed and cost advantages of the system. The integration represents a significant step in bringing cryptocurrency payments to mainstream commerce, allowing customers to pay with digital assets at physical point-of-sale terminals worldwide. [Full details](https://walletconnect.com/blog/ingenico-launcheswith-walletconnect-pay)

**WalletConnect Pay** launched its universal onchain checkout solution at Binance Blockchain Week 2025. The new payment system promises to work with: - Any wallet - Any digital asset - Any location WalletConnect positions this as **the new standard** for onchain payments, offering a streamlined experience that aims to simplify crypto transactions across different platforms and wallets. The company is showcasing the technology at their booth during the conference, allowing attendees to test the payment solution firsthand.

**WalletConnect Pay** is positioning itself as a true crypto payment solution, arguing that cards settling through Visa or Mastercard aren't genuine crypto payments. The platform offers: - Direct blockchain settlement without traditional payment rails - Simple scan-and-pay functionality - No additional KYC requirements for each card - Elimination of pre-checkout asset shuffling This approach bypasses the complexity and fees associated with conventional crypto cards that rely on existing financial infrastructure. [Learn more about WalletConnect Pay](https://payments.walletconnect.com/)