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Stablecoin Payments Show Up at Checkout Despite Crypto Markets Slump

Despite a broad crypto market downturn, stablecoin‑linked cards are gaining traction at U.S. checkout counters. Monthly payment flows through these cards have surpassed $1.5 billion, and annualized spend now tops $18 billion. The growth is driven by card networks embedding stablecoins as a settlement source, allowing merchants to accept digital assets without holding them. This shift signals a move from speculative crypto use toward mainstream retail payments.