Bitcoin’s recent breakout above $100,000 is just one piece of a much bigger story: crypto is edging closer to the mainstream, and some of the biggest names in tech want in.
Among them is Meta, which is reportedly laying the groundwork to enable stablecoin payments across its platforms.
Sources suggest Meta is exploring partnerships that would allow creators to receive cross-border payouts in stablecoins, slashing costs and expanding reach. Early talks have involved firms like Circle, as Meta looks to build on its vast user base with financial tools that go far beyond social media.
The move hints at a larger trend. Stablecoins, long seen as niche instruments, are now attracting giants like Visa, Stripe, PayPal, and Fidelity—all seeking to offer faster, cheaper digital settlement options. With regulators in the U.S. signaling support for crypto clarity, the environment is becoming ripe for large-scale adoption. Forecasts from Citi and Standard Chartered suggest the stablecoin market could balloon to as much as $3.7 trillion by the end of the decade.
Meanwhile, Meta’s past failure with the Diem project appears to be a footnote rather than a dead end. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reengaged with the crypto space, appearing at fintech events and signaling openness to new payment models.
Political winds are shifting too. Former PayPal executive and Trump advisor David Sacks recently predicted a crypto bull era fueled by conservative support and growing distrust in the dollar.
As competition heats up—with USDT still dominating but new challengers entering—Meta’s influence could tip the scales. If crypto tools are introduced across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, stablecoin adoption could leap from the fringes to everyday use.
In a bold move to blend legacy sectors with digital asset strategy, Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey is spearheading a merger between his Bitcoin-native firm Nakamoto and healthcare provider KindlyMD.
Coinbase is heading to the S&P 500, a landmark step that reflects both the company’s financial evolution and Wall Street’s growing comfort with the crypto sector.
A new wave of companies is joining the Global Dollar Network (GDN), a stablecoin initiative anchored by Paxos and backed by firms like Robinhood, Galaxy, and Kraken.
Just as DeGods NFTs began regaining momentum on Ethereum and Solana, the project’s founder, Rohun Vora—better known as “Frank”—announced he’s stepping away from day-to-day leadership.