Visa survey finds nearly half of APAC consumers likely to use stablecoins
Image: The Daily HodlVisa released findings from its 2026 Consumer 360 study of 14,250 people across 14 Asia-Pacific markets. 46% of respondents said they are likely to use stablecoins within five years, compared to 16% who used them in the prior 12 months. 66% of respondents are aware of stablecoins, but only 6% have an accurate understanding of how they work. 49% see potential for stablecoins in cross-border transfers within five years.
Key points
- Visa's 2026 Consumer 360 study surveyed 14,250 people across 14 Asia-Pacific markets.
- 46% of APAC respondents said they are likely to use stablecoins within five years.
- Only 16% of respondents reported using stablecoins in the 12 months before the survey.
- 66% of respondents are aware of stablecoins, but just 6% understand how they work accurately.
Why it matters
The survey shows growing consumer interest in stablecoins for payments and cross-border transfers in Asia-Pacific, a key crypto adoption market. Low understanding and fraud concerns among non-users highlight gaps for stablecoin providers to address.
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Visa Survey Shows Nearly Half of APAC Consumers Eyeing Stablecoins for Everyday Use by 2031
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Crypto Briefing
- Confirmed by The Daily Hodl
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