Meta plans to return to launching a stablecoin via external partners in the second half of 2026

Meta will re-enter the stablecoin market in the second half of 2026.

However, this time, it integrates third-party payment solutions and launches a digital wallet instead of issuing its own token.

Main points of the article:

• Meta’s 3.2 billion user base gives every integration with Stable currency Instant access to global payments at scale.
• The transfer to third-party solutions reduces the regulatory exposure that led to the shutdown of the Libra project (which later became Diem), following the opposition of American and European regulators between 2019-2022.
• A Meta-powered digital wallet can accelerate the adoption of stablecoins in social commerce, rewards for content creators and cross-border transfers.

the details:

• According to ReportsStripe is a prime candidate for integration following its acquisition of Bridge, a stablecoin infrastructure company.
• Joined by Patrick Collison, CEO stripat the Board of Directors of Meta in April 2025, deepening the existing partnership between the two companies.
• Meta will not issue its own stablecoin, but will instead rely on existing third-party stablecoin platforms.

The bigger picture:

• When Meta Libra was launched in 2019, the stablecoin market cap was $1 billion, and it is currently worth more than $300 billion.
• The return of Meta comes at a time when the United States is moving forward with the legalization of stablecoins, with the advent of the GENIUS Act that signals a broader regulatory environment than the one that stops Libra.
• PayPal, Visa and Stripe will expand their stablecoin operations in 2025, making Meta’s move part of a broader push by major tech companies toward on-chain payments.