2026-01-03 09:26:08

The payment ecosystem for stablecoins is accelerating its implementation. Last week, the overseas version of an online travel platform announced the integration of a blockchain payment channel, allowing users to directly complete hotel bookings and flight purchases using mainstream stablecoins like USDT — some users have already tested and confirmed its feasibility. Almost simultaneously, the well-known broker Interactive Brokers also announced a major update: retail investors can now directly deposit into their stock accounts using USDT or USDC, breaking the previous restriction of needing to use fiat currency. When everyday financial activities such as booking hotels, purchasing flights, and depositing into brokerage accounts support stablecoin payments, we see Web3 assets gradually moving from exchanges to real payment and settlement scenarios. This indicates that the application boundaries of stablecoins are much broader than previously imagined.

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OvertimeSquid

· 01-06 07:56

Stablecoins are really about to take off, and this time it's not just hype. Internet finance players should have embraced on-chain settlement a long time ago. Wait, this move by Interactive Brokers is brilliant. Wait, is this real? Can USDT be directly used to top up stock accounts? Now the liquidity of on-chain assets finally has an outlet. To be honest, investors care most about transaction costs and speed. Stablecoin payments are just the beginning; the potential is still huge. It feels like we're not far from true on-chain finance. From exchanges to payment scenarios, this is the path Web3 should take.

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GasFeeBeggar

· 01-04 10:23

Someone has finally started paying with stablecoins, but I will still wait and see how practical it really becomes.

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ThreeHornBlasts

· 01-03 09:55

Now stablecoins are really starting to be useful, no longer just a digital game in exchanges.

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CryptoFortuneTeller

· 01-03 09:55

This wave of stablecoins has really taken off, finally more than just numbers on exchanges.

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MEVHunter_9000

· 01-03 09:49

Are stablecoins really about to take off? Let's first see if they can solve the issues of slippage and interaction fees.

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GamefiEscapeArtist

· 01-03 09:46

Stablecoins are really about to take off... but guys, be careful, don't get caught in the next turf war again.

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SolidityNewbie

· 01-03 09:43

Finally, the day has come. Stablecoin payments are really about to take off. --- IB is already on board? Then traditional finance has compromised. --- Wait a minute, you can use USDT for airline tickets and hotels now? Is this for real? --- Landing in payment scenarios is the true application. The exchange's approach is just superficial. --- NG, this time multi-chain isn't the key. The important thing is that major institutions have recognized it. --- Just IB alone says a lot. Will other brokerages follow suit? --- Stablecoins are really breaking out of the circle. I believe it. --- The issue is gas fees and confirmation speed. How are travel platforms handling this? --- From exchanges to payment scenarios, this turn is quite decisive. --- Isn't it a bit unnecessary? Why insist on using stablecoins? Isn't fiat currency better? --- Finally, it's stablecoins' turn. Other currencies are crying. --- Empowering scenarios, isn't that what it's all about? Real-world implementation is what makes Web3.

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DAOdreamer

· 01-03 09:40

Stablecoins finally have practical use cases, no longer just toy coins in exchanges. Wait, did Interactive Brokers really open up? Now retail investors can directly trade stocks with USDT? Another signal that "Web3 is changing the world," but I care more about how much cheaper the fees can be. Expanding payment scenarios is a good thing, but I'm worried it will ultimately revert to centralized systems again. Using stablecoins to settle for flights and hotels... how many real users are there actually, or is it just another story?

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BlockchainBrokenPromise

· 01-03 09:38

Finally, someone is booking hotels with stablecoins. This is really different now. Wait, can retail investors directly deposit USDT into stock accounts? When did this catch up domestically? How long have we been talking about the implementation of payment scenarios? Now we're finally seeing some real progress. The true use case for stablecoins is here. What’s the big deal about exchanges? Is the fiat currency track about to be disrupted? Booking flights with USDT—wow, how widespread does this need to become? No, this IB move is a bit ruthless. Traditional finance is really about to get moving. The current question is, who will still use fiat currency? Making payments easy is simple, but regulation is the real trap. Are stablecoins about to take off again and again? I don’t buy it.

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