Visa Surveys Stablecoin Adoption Intentions in Asia-Pacific
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On October 9, 2026, Visa released a survey of Asia-Pacific consumers on stablecoins. The survey covered 14 markets and 14,250 consumers aged 18 to 65. The results showed that 46% of respondents said they were likely to use stablecoins in the next five years, while only 16% had actually used them in the past 12 months. Among respondents, 66% had heard of stablecoins, but only 6% accurately understood how they work; 49% believed stablecoins were likely to become a common method for cross-border remittances in the next five years. The report also said that the Visa Stablecoin Platform was available to a select group of beta customers for issuing, transferring, and managing stablecoins. A report on October 10 added that concerns about fraud and scams were the most frequently mentioned barriers among non-users; Visa is expanding its stablecoin settlement network and seeking to support more tokens and blockchains.
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- CoinDeskVisa survey: Nearly half of Asia-Pacific consumers willing to use stablecoins by 2031
A Visa survey shows that 46% of Asia-Pacific consumers may use stablecoins in the next five years, up from 16% who have used them in the past 12 months. Only 6% of respondents accurately understand how stablecoins work, while concerns about fraud and scams were the most frequently cited barriers among non-users; 49% believe stablecoins may become a common way to transfer funds across borders in the next five years. Visa is expanding its stablecoin settlement network and seeking to support more tokens and blockchains.
- Fintech News SingaporeVisa survey: 46% of Asia-Pacific consumers may use stablecoins by 2031
Visa released a survey of stablecoin use among Asia-Pacific consumers: 46% of respondents said they may use stablecoins over the next five years, but only 16% had actually used them in the past 12 months. The Visa Consumer 360 survey covered 14 markets and 14,250 consumers aged 18 to 65; 66% had heard of stablecoins, but only 6% accurately understood how they work. 49% believe stablecoins may become a common way to make cross-border remittances over the next five years, and the Visa Stablecoin Platform is now available to a select group of beta customers for issuing, transferring and managing stablecoins.