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EconomyStablecoin cards are booming, but who profits when you swipe?

A customer can pay for lunch with a stablecoin card without the restaurant knowing what USDC is. The customer’s digital-dollar balance funds the purchase, while the merchant receives regular dollars through its usual payment provider, allowing several companies to charge fees for connecting the transaction.

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CCryptoSlate★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 15:00Original

Stablecoin cards are booming, but who profits when you swipe?
Stablecoin cards are booming, but who profits when you swipe?Economy