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

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi stated that stablecoin-driven payment cards are rapidly gaining popularity and are expected to become one of the core themes of the crypto industry by 2026. He pointed out that stablecoin cards retain the traditional payment experience while introducing the fast settlement and low-cost advantages brought by blockchain technology, making crypto more deeply integrated into the global payment system.

At the time of this statement, stablecoin payment startup Rain completed a $250 million funding round, with a valuation close to $2 billion. Data shows that Rain’s active card count in 2025 increased by approximately 30 times, 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.

Additionally, Bloomberg Intelligence predicts that by 2030, the scale of stablecoin payments will grow to $56.6 trillion at a compound annual growth rate of about 81%. On the regulatory front, the US has passed the GENIUS Act, and the UK and Canada also plan to advance stablecoin regulatory frameworks around 2026. In terms of institutional applications, Western Union plans to launch a stablecoin settlement system on Solana in the first half of 2026, along with supporting stablecoin cards, focusing on emerging markets. (Cointelegraph)