Analysis: Crypto Payments Expected to Become the Fastest-Growing Online Payment Method, Digital Wallets Already Account for Over Half of Global Online Transaction Volume

According to the "Global Payments Report 2026" released by Global Payments, a global payment technology and software company, digital wallets now account for more than half of global online transaction volume and one-third of offline transactions. While digital wallets can flexibly integrate different payment methods, including cryptocurrencies, only 10% of merchants worldwide directly accept crypto payments. In 2025, cryptocurrencies accounted for just 0.19% of global e-commerce transaction volume, approximately $15 billion.

The report predicts that direct cryptocurrency payments will become the fastest-growing online payment method, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16% from 2025 to 2030. This means that by 2030, the value of e-commerce transactions made directly with cryptocurrencies could account for 0.28% of global e-commerce transaction volume, reaching nearly $31 billion. (Caixin)