According to overseas cryptocurrency media CoinDesk, reported on February 24, the social network giant Meta is planning to restart its highly anticipated stablecoin project. Several insiders close to the matter revealed that this ambitious plan is expected to be officially implemented as early as the second half of 2026, provided that Meta can successfully complete technical integration with relevant third-party service providers, thereby enabling the introduction of a digital currency payment function pegged to the US dollar at a 1:1 ratio in its vast social ecosystem.

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Meta, the tech giant of the three major social platforms including Instagram, has surpassed 3 billion active users globally. Such a vast user base provides a unique foundation for its foray into the digital payment sector. According to a source who requested anonymity due to the undisclosed nature of the plans, Meta expects to initiate the technical integration of its stablecoin by the end of the second quarter of 2026. The source further added that Meta is actively seeking in-depth cooperation with professional third-party companies to build a stablecoin payment system, while simultaneously advancing the research and launch of a new generation of digital wallets. Another insider disclosed that Meta has sent Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to several potential partners. Among the many candidates, global payment processing giant Stripe is considered the most likely important partner for collaboration with Meta. Notably, Stripe completed a key strategic acquisition in 2024—taking in stablecoin infrastructure provider Bridge, which laid a solid foundation for its positioning in the digital asset sector. It is also worth mentioning that Stripe has a long-standing strategic partnership with Meta. Patrick Collison, co-founder and CEO of Stripe, officially joined Meta's board of directors in April 2025, undoubtedly adding more imaginative space for deep cooperation between the two companies.

In response to the above rumors, reporters contacted Meta, Stripe, and Bridge for comments, but as of the time of publication, none of these companies' official channels have provided any response. Nevertheless, this news has sparked widespread discussions in the industry about the integration of social media and digital payments. If this plan can be successfully implemented, Meta may once again lead tech giants into the new wave of cryptocurrency finance, bringing a brand new digital payment experience to billions of users.