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Meta Planning To Re-Enter Stablecoin Space

Years after dismantling its Diem effort, Zuckerberg is looking to integrate stablecoins to reduce costs of payments on its platforms.
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May 9, 2025 • 1 min read

Meta is revisiting its stablecoin plans to reduce payout costs and improve payment efficiency post-Diem, seeking to align with a friendlier U.S. crypto policy.

What’s the Scoop?

  • Return to Stablecoins: Meta is reportedly revisiting stablecoin integrations for payments, aiming to lower payout costs compared to fiat.
  • Ripple Connection: The company has hired a former Ripple executive and started working with crypto infrastructure firms to reduce cross-regional payment fees.
  • Friendly Regulatory Landscape: Meta’s exploration aligns with a potentially more favorable U.S. regulatory stance towards crypto under the current administration.

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