Gate News update, April 7, global payments platform Paysafe announced the launch of a "Pay with Crypto" crypto payment solution, mainly targeting the U.S. iGaming and daily fantasy sports markets, enabling users to fund their accounts using stablecoins and major cryptocurrencies. Data shows that about 70.4 million U.S. adults hold cryptocurrencies, and 83% of players are interested in crypto payments. Users can complete payments by connecting a crypto wallet or scanning a QR code, and the system will automatically complete the fiat conversion after the transaction is confirmed.

StakeStone announced that its Stone Wallet QR code payment feature is officially live, aiming to lower the barriers to crypto payments. It supports multiple mainstream payment standards across the Asia-Pacific region and uses a zero-fee model, serving retail users and people in communities underserved by financial services.

After integrating the Cardano blockchain with DFX.swiss, ADA tokens are now available as a payment option at 137 Spar supermarkets in Switzerland. Users can pay directly with ADA by scanning a QR code, and merchants will ultimately receive Swiss Francs.

PANews February 16 News, according to Bleepingcomputer, Trezor and Ledger users have been targeted by physical letter scams. Scammers impersonate official organizations, tricking users into scanning QR codes that lead to phishing websites, and deceive them into revealing their recovery seeds under the guise of "identity verification check" and "transaction check," resulting in cryptocurrency asset theft.

The Spanish Red Cross has launched a blockchain aid distribution system called RedChain, aimed at digitizing the aid process, replacing paper vouchers with ERC-20 tokens, facilitating payments via mobile wallets and QR codes, while protecting beneficiaries' privacy and ensuring transparent flow of funds.

January 22 News, WalletConnect has officially added support for the TRON network, enabling over 600 wallets to directly connect to more than 70,000 dApps within the TRON ecosystem. Users can access the TRON ecosystem by scanning a QR code, completing TRC-20 token transfers, USDT payments, DeFi operations, NFT trading, and GameFi interactions without additional configuration, maintaining a consistent cross-device experience. This integration primarily unlocks TRON's potential in the stablecoin payment sector. The USDT circulating on TRON has exceeded $81 billion, making it one of the largest stablecoin networks globally, widely used for cross-border remittances, merchant settlements, and peer-to-peer payments. With WalletConnect, users can directly perform USDT transfers and on-chain interactions using common wallets, significantly lowering the usage barrier and further enhancing the accessibility of the TRON USDT payment network.

Gate News Bot message, January 14th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, DASH (Dash) is trading at $59.36, up 29.79% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $67.48 and a low of $36.71. The 24-hour trading volume reached $1.026 billion. The current market capitalization is approximately $745 million, an increase of $171 million from yesterday. Dash is a digital currency that supports instant transactions and privacy protection, dedicated to providing borderless payment solutions. Users can make quick transactions through the DashPay wallet, with transaction speeds typically within 1 second, and each transaction costs less than $0.01. Dash also offers the Dash Platform, supporting decentralized applications, and enables merchants to integrate crypto payments. Users can pay by scanning QR codes or purchasing gift cards. Additionally, users can earn passive income by staking Dash on CrowdNode.

By 2026, the Pi Network community is demonstrating a development path different from traditional crypto projects. Recently, pioneer users and local merchants in multiple regions have begun experimenting with Pi for peer-to-peer barter exchanges, covering snacks, household items, and daily necessities. These transactions are completed directly through Pi wallets, without relying on fiat currency, showcasing the practical circulation potential of digital assets in grassroots economies. Overall, this phenomenon is not driven by price fluctuations or trading market sentiment, but rather by the accumulation of trust within the community. Unlike speculative models centered around trading platforms, Pi Network currently exhibits a more usage-oriented diffusion approach. Local merchants accept payments via QR codes, and users complete transfers using their wallets, forming a simple yet replicable transaction loop.

In 2026, Louisiana officially passed a new law introducing stricter regulations to address the frequent Bitcoin ATM scams, with a focus on protecting the elderly from cryptocurrency fraud. Previously, several elderly residents, under the influence of scammers, deposited large sums of money through Bitcoin ATMs, mistakenly believing this could avoid legal risks or "freeze accounts." According to the new law, all Bitcoin ATMs must prominently display anti-scam warnings on the operation interface, clearly stating that no government agency or bank will require payment in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. When users scan a QR code or enter a wallet address, the system will automatically trigger a risk alert, warning that the action may involve a scam.

Tether recently announced an investment in cross-border QR code payment service provider SQRIL, further promoting the practical implementation of stablecoins in the global payment system. The core goal of this investment is to integrate the settlement capabilities of stablecoins like USDT into daily mobile payment systems in emerging markets, covering high-frequency usage scenarios such as retail consumption and cross-border remittances. Specific financial terms have not been disclosed. According to disclosed information, the cooperation between the two parties will focus on regions such as Asia, Africa, and Latin America. These markets have high mobile payment penetration but low efficiency in traditional financial infrastructure, creating a strong demand for low-cost, real-time settlement solutions. SQRIL has already been operating in these regions, providing QR code-based mobile payment services, with a continuously growing user base and significant cross-border fund flows.