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We’re back at NFC - Next Event - Non Fungible Leaders, Jan 21, La Samaritaine Paris as a sponsor for the 4th year in a row. On January 21st, we’ll be in Paris at La Samaritaine to discuss how stablecoins and crypto payments are moving from experimentation to real payment infrastructure for e-commerce, retail and fintech. Across the brands we work with, this shift is already happening, faster settlement, lower friction and more efficient cross-border payments. Thanks to Jen Nahmias and John Karp for the continued trust. See you at NFL, Jan 21. Book a meeting with us: https://lnkd.in/dPvByXyT #Stablecoins #CryptoCommerce #CryptoPayments #NonFungibleLeaders #AbsoluteLabs

A growing share of high-intent traffic isn’t reflected in standard analytics or CRM views, leaving untapped potential on the table. Crypto-savvy visitors behave differently from traditional shoppers. They browse anonymously, expect relevance from the first touchpoint, and respond strongly to exclusivity and personalized value. Yet most ecommerce funnels still treat them as unknown traffic. Our latest article introduces the wallet-native funnel, a new framework that helps ecommerce teams recognize, segment, and convert these visitors from their very first session. Inside the article: ✔ Why a wallet-native approach unlocks higher conversion and AOV ✔ The 6-step framework to turn crypto-savvy visitors into loyal buyers ✔ How ecommerce, luxury, travel, and retail brands are already applying it ✔ The role of consented wallet data in driving +11% incremental GMV 👉 Read Part 4 of our series: Building a Wallet-Native Funnel: A Framework for Ecommerce Growth 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ewytPGZ3 Curious how a wallet-native funnel could accelerate your ecommerce performance? Let’s talk: https://lnkd.in/e4nmY3Gj #CryptoCommerce #Ecommerce #CryptoIntelligence #CRM #Conversion #AbsoluteLabs

Stablecoins are emerging as one of the most important building blocks of modern payments, offering instant settlement, transparency and global reach. Our analysis with Crypto.com Research, Ingenico & Salesforce highlights how stablecoins are evolving into a core payment instrument for consumers, merchants and fintech platforms. Key signals of the stablecoin economy: 🏦 More than 250 billion dollars in circulation, up 60 percent year over year Stablecoins are becoming a primary source of digital liquidity across global markets. 🌍 More than 2.3 trillion dollars in monthly processing volume in 2025 Usage is scaling quickly as businesses adopt stable value digital dollars for payments and settlement. Stablecoins offer predictable value : 💰 Pegged 1:1 to fiat currencies for predictable value This structure provides the price stability required for everyday transactions. 🔎 Transparent and traceable blockchain native tokens Stablecoins are redeemable on demand and offer full visibility across the payment flow. ⚡ Instant and programmable settlement, available 24 hours a day Network fees cost only a few cents, creating new efficiencies for merchants and payment providers. Stablecoins are becoming a major force in digital money, enabling faster payments, programmable commerce and global financial connectivity. Companies integrating stablecoin rails today gain a meaningful advantage as this infrastructure continues to expand. 📘 Access the full H1 2025 report: https://lnkd.in/gvqbaAFV

🚀 Black Friday 2025 just sent the clearest signal yet: stablecoins are becoming a real force at checkout. Retailers saw record online traffic, but the surprise story was how fast crypto payments, especially stablecoins, are scaling into mainstream commerce. Crypto-native consumers are typically well-capitalized in stablecoins on exchanges or self-custody wallets. When presented with a direct payment path during Black Friday, these shoppers demonstrated higher conversion rates than those funneled through traditional cards. The absence of card declines, 3-D Secure interruptions or FX uncertainty translated into smoother checkout sessions during peak traffic periods. 🔍 In our new breakdown, discover: • Why stablecoin transactions spiked across electronics, fashion, travel and gaming • How major retailers used crypto rails to reduce costs during peak traffic • The 3 biggest drivers behind this year’s surge • What every retailer should put in place before Black Friday 2026 With 78 billion dollars in online sales forecasted, improvements in conversion or payment performance carry immediate financial weight. In high-volume periods, even small lifts matter. 👉 Full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/edvZNz_9

Stablecoins are quickly becoming the global payment rails powering the next generation of payment solutions. Our latest analysis with Crypto.com Research, Salesforce & Ingenico shows that stablecoins have moved far beyond early experimentation. They now underpin real world payment flows, merchant settlements and programmable money use cases across fintech and enterprise platforms. Key adoption signals: 📊 600 billion dollars in weekly trading volume Stablecoins are already one of the most actively used digital assets for payments, liquidity and global transfers. 🌐 More than 2 trillion dollars in estimated market size by 2028 The category is scaling into a major financial infrastructure layer for global commerce. 🧠 Programmable money is widely spreading Smart contract enabled workflows and conditional payouts are unlocking automation for merchants, platforms and global payment providers. 🏛️ Regulatory clarity is accelerating adoption The GENIUS Act in the United States, SEC guidance and Europe’s MiCA framework are giving institutions the confidence to integrate stablecoins into mainstream payment operations. 🏦 Used by leading global platforms Stripe, Shopify, J.P. Morgan, Visa and PayPal are already deploying stablecoin based capabilities inside their products. Stablecoins are being deployed across all industries. They are quickly becoming an essential part of the financial stack. Retailers, fintechs and payment providers are adopting them to lower costs, accelerate settlement process and access to a rapidly expanding consumer base. We are excited to see the growing interest in stablecoins from leading fintechs and retailers, and how this momentum is enabling the deployment of relevant, scalable crypto solutions across their organizations. Get in touch with us to get a full ROI assessment for your organization: https://lnkd.in/gtYWqCnq 📘 Access the full H1 2025 report: https://lnkd.in/gvqbaAFV

Crypto shoppers are becoming high value customers and a top priority for luxury brands in Europe Our latest analysis with Crypto.com Research, Salesforce and Ingenico shows that crypto cardholders in Europe are rapidly shifting their spending toward premium and luxury retail, a strong signal that Crypto Commerce is already bringing value into mainstream high margin categories. Key spending signals from Europe: 👜 +58% YoY growth at Cartier Luxury jewelry and accessories are seeing some of the fastest crypto linked spending gains. 🧳 +45% YoY growth at Louis Vuitton High end fashion continues to attract crypto affluent shoppers seeking premium in store and online experiences. 👗 +20% YoY growth at Dior Crypto cardholders are demonstrating consistent purchasing power across top fashion houses. This trend confirms the shift we are seeing talking with our customers & Salesforce. Crypto native consumers are not just experimenting, they are spending more, spending upscale, and shaping the next trend in retail. Retailers who integrate crypto payments, loyalty, and wallet based engagement now will be best positioned to capture this high value segment. 📘 Access the full H1 2025 report: https://lnkd.in/gvqbaAFV