Meta Eyes Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments in 2025

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/09 17:15:02
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Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, is making bold moves signaling an ambitious return to the crypto space, specifically in the stablecoin sector, three years after abandoning its controversial Libra/Diem project. However, with the regulatory situation for stablecoins in the US still uncertain, what opportunities and challenges lie ahead for Meta’s next strategy? According to Fortune, Meta is in preliminary discussions with several cryptocurrency companies to explore stablecoin applications. Meta is focusing on cross-border payments for content creators to reduce costs. Meta first garnered attention in the crypto space in 2019 with its Libra project, later renamed Diem, a stablecoin designed to facilitate global payments. However, the initiative was halted in 2022 due to regulatory pressure and opposition from authorities. After three years of silence, Meta is returning with a fresh approach, emphasizing using stablecoins for cross-border payments to content creators on its platforms. Fortune reports that Meta’s goal is to lower transaction costs, often high with traditional payment methods like SWIFT. The company’s collaboration with crypto firms suggests that Meta may be considering integrating existing stablecoins rather than developing a new one, as it did previously. The appointment of Ginger Baker, a former Plaid executive, as Vice President of Product since January 2025, further solidifies Meta’s determination to reposition itself in the cryptocurrency market. Meta’s new approach could enable the company to quickly tap into the growing stablecoin sector. However, significant uncertainties remain due to the regulatory framework surrounding stablecoins in the US. Although the OCC recently confirmed that US banks can provide crypto custody services to clients, the stablecoin sector, in particular, still faces numerous challenges. In a post on X, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that the GENIUS Act stablecoin bill in the US still requires revisions, particularly criticizing the prohibition on yield as unreasonable. “Frankly, the bill still needs some work (like fixing the prohibition on yield and interest which makes no sense). But this is all part of the process,” Armstrong said. The bill failed to pass in the Senate, with a vote of 48-49, as Democratic Senators accused President Trump of having a conflict of interest related to cryptocurrency. Senate Democrats added a symbolic amendment to the GENIUS Act to push for its passage despite strong opposition. This reflects the caution of US regulators toward stablecoins. Based on these developments, Meta’s next strategy may focus on partnering with established stablecoin providers to avoid the regulatory hurdles it faced with the failed Diem project. Such integrations could allow the company to swiftly roll out cross-border payment services without the legal problems of issuing a new stablecoin. Additionally, Meta is likely to accelerate the integration of stablecoins into platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp, where millions of content creators are active. Using stablecoins for payments could reduce transaction fees to only cents per transaction, attract more creators, and increase their reliance on Meta’s ecosystem. Meta’s re-entry into the stablecoin arena demonstrates its long-term vision to integrate cryptocurrency into its ecosystem. However, the uncertain regulatory situation in the US and beyond will be critical to its success. Disclaimer In adherence to the Trust Project guidelines, BeInCrypto is committed to unbiased, transparent reporting. This news article aims to provide accurate, timely information. However, readers are advised to verify facts independently and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content. Please note that our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers have been updated. Source: https://beincrypto.com/meta-eyes-stablecoin-comeback-creator-payments/

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