Meta Eyes Stablecoin Payments for 3.35 Billion Users as Stripe Expands to 101 Countries
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Meta Platforms is in preliminary discussions with multiple crypto firms to introduce stablecoins to its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, which serve 3.35 billion users. This initiative comes three years after the company abandoned its Libra, later Diem, crypto project due to regulatory pressure.
The current plan focuses on leveraging existing stablecoins, such as USDC, to facilitate cross-border payments and manage payouts, particularly for content creators and digital freelancers. Meta has hired Ginger Baker, a vice president of product with crypto experience, to lead the project, with a focus on small-dollar payouts.
The company is in a 'learning mode' and has not yet selected a specific stablecoin provider, but is reportedly in talks with firms such as Circle and Tether. The discussions coincide with other major firms, including Stripe—which recently launched stablecoin accounts in 101 countries—Visa, Mastercard, and Fidelity, also exploring stablecoin adoption.
Meta's renewed interest in stablecoins comes amid a rapidly expanding stablecoin market, which reached a capitalization of $242 billion in 2025. The initiative aims to reduce international payment costs and offer low-fee, instant transfers, especially for small-dollar transactions and creator payouts.
🇺🇸 META WITH FACEBOOK, WHATSAPP,
INSTAGRAM IS PLANNING TO ENABLE
CRYPTO STABLECOIN PAYMENTS FOR
THEIR 3.35 BILLION USERS.
THIS WILL BE MASSIVE FOR ADOPTION 🔥 https://t.co/GIlzh5LE4E
