Dragonfly Predicts Explosive Growth for Stablecoin Cards by 2026
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 10 2026- Market Transformation: Dragonfly Capital predicts that stablecoin cards will experience explosive growth by 2026, which is expected to bridge traditional finance with digital asset infrastructure, enabling users to seamlessly make payments using cryptocurrency technology.
- Global Transaction Volume: In 2024, global stablecoin transaction volume exceeded $11 trillion, with card issuance across major platforms growing 300% year-over-year, indicating strong user acquisition potential in regions like Southeast Asia and Latin America.
- Technological Infrastructure: Payment processors such as Stripe and PayPal are beginning to support cryptocurrency transactions, while merchants are gradually upgrading terminals to handle digital asset conversions, despite facing technical challenges like transaction finality times and network congestion.
- Financial Inclusion: Stablecoin cards have the potential to provide financial services to approximately 1.7 billion unbanked adults worldwide, enabling them to immediately use digital dollars through mobile integration, which could enhance humanitarian organizations' efforts in aid distribution without identification documents.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
