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Integration of Stablecoins and POS Terminals Drives Offline Crypto Payment Adoption, Retail Sector May Become Next Growth Focus

On April 29, with the expansion of stablecoin applications and the gradual clarification of regulatory frameworks, crypto Point of Sale (POS) terminals are accelerating their entry into offline retail scenarios. Industries such as hotels, dining, luxury goods, and cross-border retail are beginning to test the integration of digital asset payments into physical stores. Reports indicate that the recent collaboration between WalletConnect and Ingenico is seen as an important case for physical retail crypto payments. This solution allows consumers to pay with crypto assets while merchants do not need to hold digital assets directly, thereby reducing operational complexity. The article points out that stablecoins are becoming a key factor in facilitating offline payments. Compared to the highly volatile crypto assets, stablecoins are more suitable for retail payment scenarios, as they can reduce settlement price fluctuations and provide merchants with an experience closer to traditional fiat payments. Additionally, clearer regulations are also promoting industry development. The EU's MiCA legislation has proposed unified requirements for the transparency, disclosure, and regulation of crypto assets; the UK's FCA plans to open applications for a new crypto regulatory framework from September 2026 to February 2027. The report suggests that the core value of crypto POS is not in 'blockchain technology itself,' but in reducing the complexity of in-store cash register operations. Current mainstream solutions typically complete transactions via QR code payments, allowing merchant staff to complete the payment process like traditional card machines without needing to understand on-chain mechanisms. Analysts believe that the future development focus of offline crypto payments will concentrate on 'simplification, stablecoin adoption, and compliance,' rather than speculative attributes. As mobile wallets, stablecoins, and merchant settlement systems become further integrated, crypto payments may gradually become one of the standard payment options in physical retail.

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