Svmuu News: Haseeb Qureshi, Managing Partner at Dragonfly, stated that stablecoin-powered payment cards are rapidly gaining traction and are expected to be one of the key themes in the crypto industry in 2026.He noted that while stablecoin cards retain the traditional payment experience, they also introduce the benefits of blockchain—such as fast settlement and low costs—enabling crypto technology to integrate more deeply into the global payment system. This statement comes as stablecoin payment startup Rain has secured $250 million in funding, valuing the company at nearly $2 billion.Data shows that Rain’s active card count grew approximately 30-fold in 2025, while its annualized payment volume expanded nearly 40-fold, making it one of the fastest-growing fintech companies. Rain supports stablecoins such as USDT and USDC and spans multiple blockchain networks, includingEthereum, Solana, Tron, and Stellar.Additionally, Bloomberg Intelligence forecasts that the stablecoin payment market will grow to $56.6 trillion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 81%.On the regulatory front, the U.S. has passed the GENIUS Act, while the U.K. and Canada also plan to advance stablecoin regulatory frameworks around 2026. In terms of institutional adoption, Western Union plans to launch a stablecoin settlement system on Solana in the first half of 2026, accompanied by stablecoin cards, with a focus on emerging markets. (Cointelegraph)