WalletConnect launches POS stablecoin payment service

MarsBitNews · 2026-01-19T05:39:27+00:00

WalletConnect partners with Ingenico to launch stablecoin payment functionality in January 2026, with the first merchants to be enabled in Europe. The service adds applications through existing POS systems, allowing users to select a chain in their wallet for on-chain payments, marking a significant step in bringing on-chain assets to offline consumption.

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2026-01-19 05:39:27

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Mars Finance News, January 19 — WalletConnect CEO Jess Houlgrave announced a partnership with Ingenico to launch stablecoin payment functionality on POS terminals. The initial rollout will enable WalletConnect Pay to be available on Ingenico terminals for acquirers and payment service providers starting from January 2026. The first merchants are expected to be gradually enabled in Europe during the first and second quarters of 2026. As PSPs progressively activate this service within their merchant systems, further expansion will also be promoted. This approach bypasses traditional banking and credit card networks through “on-chain direct payments.” The service integrates as an additional “tag/application” on existing POS systems: after scanning a QR code, users can select a blockchain (such as SOL, ETH) in wallets like MetaMask and complete a signature, enabling on-chain payments. Some see this as a significant breakthrough for on-chain assets entering offline consumption scenarios, but the current process still relies heavily on users proactively informing cashiers and completing multiple manual steps.

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