Stablecoin payment volumes hit a record in Q3 as merchants shift to USDT and USDC

Merchant-side stablecoin settlement grew across every major network, led by Tron and Solana.

By Editorial Desk · Published 2026-09-30 · Updated 2026-10-01 · 5 min read

Overview

Stablecoin settlement is reshaping how merchants and users move value online. This section summarises the key facts and what changed.

Why it matters

For merchants, lower settlement times and global reach are the main draws. For users, self-custody and transparent fees matter most.

What to watch next

Regulatory clarity, stablecoin adoption and wallet UX improvements will define the next 12 months of crypto payments.

Further reading: how we rate providers and our best crypto payment gateways ranking.

Sources

Example Research Report, Sep 2026

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