Dragonfly Partner: Stablecoin Cards Will Become a Key Theme in the Crypto Industry in 2026

Odaily News Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi stated that stablecoin-powered payment cards are rapidly gaining popularity and are expected to become one of the core themes in the crypto industry in 2026. He pointed out that stablecoin cards retain the traditional payment experience while introducing the advantages of fast settlement and low costs brought by blockchain, enabling cryptocurrency technology to integrate more deeply into the global payment system.

This viewpoint was released as stablecoin payment startup Rain completed a $250 million funding round, with a valuation nearing $2 billion. Data shows that Rain's number of active cards grew approximately 30-fold in 2025, and its annualized payment volume expanded nearly 40 times, making it one of the fastest-growing fintech companies. Rain supports stablecoins such as USDT and USDC and covers multiple blockchain networks including Ethereum, Solana, Tron, and Stellar.

Furthermore, Bloomberg Intelligence predicts that by 2030, the stablecoin payment volume will grow to $56.6 trillion at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 81%. On the regulatory front, the United States has passed the GENIUS Act, and the UK and Canada also plan to advance stablecoin regulatory frameworks around 2026. Regarding institutional adoption, Western Union plans to launch a stablecoin settlement system on Solana in the first half of 2026, accompanied by stablecoin cards, with a focus on emerging markets. (Cointelegraph)