Crypto is infiltrating the global financial payment system #5PC 💠 Don’t let the current bleak landscape mislead you—crypto is making significant strides that most people overlook: + The CFTC has approved perpetual futures contracts, paving the way for Hyperliquid and TradeXYZ to enter the U.S. market. + Onepay, a fintech company backed by Walmart, has just integrated USDC deposits and withdrawals into its accounts. ➡️ This milestone makes stablecoins commonplace for everyday users. You can now use stablecoins to pay at Walmart supermarkets, earn cashback rewards, or simply withdraw them to your personal wallet. + Visa reports that stablecoin settlement volumes have surpassed $25 billion annually, a tenfold increase compared to the same period last year. + EtherFi has processed over $1 billion in stablecoin payments, making crypto usage more convenient than ever. ➡️ With neobanks, you can self-custody your assets, earn flexible yields on stablecoins, borrow and collateralize coins for spending without selling, and operate 24/7 with no waiting periods. 💠 Slash, a neobank designed for businesses, has integrated Bridge’s (a Stripe subsidiary) custody and stablecoin conversion services, achieving $500 million in net revenue after two years of growth. 💠 The payments landscape is gradually coming together—for example, Stripe is building out a full suite of components, from Tempo and Open Standard to Privy and Bridge. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice.