Walmart and Amazon to Disrupt Payments with Their Own Stablecoins

A new chapter in crypto is unfolding: Walmart and Amazon are reportedly exploring the launch of their own stablecoins—USD-pegged digital tokens aimed at overhauling payment systems, reducing card fees, and streamlining global settlements.

Amazon (valued at $2.26 trillion) and Walmart ($757.31 billion) are considering this bold move to modernize international commerce. Walmart’s previous blockchain pilot in Canada led to improved freight payments; now, both companies aim to scale that success globally.

Why stablecoins now?

• Avoid costly credit card processing fees

• Enable real-time supply chain tracking

• Accelerate cross-border payments

• Enhance user experience with faster, cheaper transactions

Still, obstacles remain: price volatility, blockchain scalability for massive operations, and cybersecurity threats pose real challenges.

Meanwhile, the stablecoin market has crossed $250 billion, with a monthly growth rate of 4.5%. Bitcoin is holding steady at $104,991, with analysts forecasting a 5% rise in the next month.

Former President Trump’s endorsement—“Stablecoins are going to be the savior of the dollar”—has energized corporate interest and could be a turning point for mass adoption.

If successful, Walmart and Amazon’s stablecoins could redefine how the world transacts, signaling the beginning of a decentralized future led by retail giants.