WalletConnect Expands Into Crypto Payments With WalletConnect Pay Launch in 2026

TLDR:

• WalletConnect achieved 119% year-over-year growth in 2025 with over $400 billion in network volume processed.
• The platform currently supports 700+ wallets globally and serves 55.5 million active users across the ecosystem.
• Stablecoin transaction volume now exceeds Visa and Mastercard combined, surpassing trillions annually worldwide.
• WalletConnect Pay will enable merchants to accept crypto from any wallet supporting multiple blockchains and assets.

WalletConnect has revealed plans to expand into the payments sector in 2026. The connectivity infrastructure provider achieved 119% year-over-year growth in 2025. 

The company enabled over $400 billion in network volume and supported 55.5 million active users. The expansion marks a strategic shift to bring crypto payments into everyday commerce. 

WalletConnect aims to bridge the gap between digital assets and real-world transactions through its new payment solution.

Building Infrastructure for Mainstream Crypto Adoption

The company will support payment solution providers and point-of-sale systems through its new initiative. WalletConnect Pay aims to enable crypto payments across e-commerce checkouts, cards, and fintech applications. 

Banks and financial institutions will also gain access to crypto payment capabilities. The platform currently supports over 700 wallets globally, providing extensive reach across the ecosystem.

Stablecoin transaction volume has surpassed traditional card networks according to industry data. Annual volumes exceed trillions of dollars, outpacing Visa and Mastercard combined. 

However, everyday crypto utility remains limited for most consumers. Users cannot reliably purchase coffee, groceries, or retail goods with digital currencies like USDC.

WalletConnect plans to address this utility gap through strategic partnerships. The company will work alongside existing payment and financial infrastructure rather than replacing current services. 

This collaborative approach leverages established networks while introducing crypto payment functionality. The integration allows merchants to accept payments from any supported wallet or blockchain.

Neutral Network Connecting Global Crypto Economy

The company positions itself as the crypto-native equivalent of major card networks. WalletConnect creates an open, neutral network connecting millions of users and thousands of wallets. 

The infrastructure supports transactions across hundreds of blockchain networks. Users can transact with stablecoins, including USDC, USDT, PYUSD, and DAI.

The platform also accommodates major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Additional supported networks include Sui and Polygon among others. 

This multi-chain approach enables seamless interoperability across the onchain economy. WalletConnect abstracts technical complexity similar to how card networks simplify traditional payments.

The company maintains existing partnerships with major fintech platforms including Stripe and Coinbase Commerce. Integration with SumSub and MoonPay extends the company’s market presence. 

WalletConnect previously collaborated with dtcpay in Singapore to enable point-of-sale crypto payments across Asia-Pacific. The core WalletConnect offering will continue operating alongside the new payment product launch. 

The company’s 2026 roadmap focuses on delivering comprehensive crypto payment solutions to the global market.