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Crypto payments surge with PayPal’s merchant rollout, Visa’s $4.5 bn stablecoin volume and a fast‑track SEC registration for foreign firms in the Philippines.
The crypto‑payments ecosystem jumped forward this week as PayPal opened its “Pay with Crypto” gateway to U.S. merchants, while Visa reported a $4.5 billion annualized stablecoin settlement run‑rate and the Philippine SEC announced a 20‑30‑minute online registration path for foreign investors [1][2].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| PayPal fee | 0.99 % on crypto transactions |
| Visa stablecoin volume | $4.5 bn annualized run‑rate |
| Philippines SEC registration | 20‑30 min online set‑up |
| Ethereum price | +25 % month‑over‑month (Mar 2026) |
PayPal’s new feature lets merchants accept more than 100 cryptocurrencies, converting the proceeds instantly into its PYUSD stablecoin to eliminate price‑risk [2]. The 0.99 % fee undercuts typical cross‑border card fees, a claim that could make crypto a cost‑effective alternative for small‑to‑mid‑size retailers.
Visa’s stablecoin settlement figures, adjusted to exclude high‑frequency trading, show a $4.5 billion annualized run‑rate, indicating that stablecoins are moving beyond speculation into genuine payment flows [2]. The company’s rollout of crypto‑linked cards means merchants can keep existing POS systems while offering crypto payments behind the scenes.
During Philippine Blockchain Week 2026, SEC Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo said foreign investors can register a corporation online in 20‑30 minutes, a step toward a more digitised business environment [1]. While crypto firms will still need licences, the streamlined registration could lower entry barriers for overseas exchanges seeking a regulated foothold, as highlighted by BlockShoals’ legal head Marie Antonette Quiogue [1].
Ethereum’s price surged almost 25 % in March 2026, outpacing the S&P 500 and reflecting growing confidence in its DeFi and smart‑contract capabilities [3]. The rally coincides with a market‑size forecast that sees Ethereum’s ecosystem grow from $50 bn in 2025 to over $58 bn in 2026, driven by stablecoin settlement volumes of $160 bn on the chain [3]. This price momentum reinforces the token’s role as a settlement layer for businesses using stablecoins.
The convergence of corporate adoption, regulatory facilitation and token‑price strength suggests crypto payments are moving from niche experiments toward mainstream business tools, though the pace will depend on how quickly firms can navigate emerging compliance frameworks.
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The goal is to make purchasing crypto easier by allowing users to utilize familiar local payment habits, such as mobile wallets or instant-payment systems, rather than relying on international rails.
The partnership provides merchants with the infrastructure to accept stablecoin payments, offering a fast and flexible way to transact using on-chain money while managing conversion and settlement.
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