Early Warning Services (EWS) the parent company of Zelle announced on Friday that it will integrate stablecoins into its payment system to enable cross-border transactions for funds entering or leaving the United States.
Launched in 2017, Zelle already provides near-instant domestic payments between users through integrations with major U.S. banks. EWS said in its statement:
We’re investing where consumer need, bank capability and global opportunity intersect.
Zelle is jointly owned by several major U.S. financial institutions, including Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, Capital One, and PNC.
The integration marks a significant step in mainstream blockchain adoption, aligning with a growing trend of traditional financial players incorporating blockchain-based payment rails to improve settlement times and global reach.
Stablecoin adoption surges past $300 billion
The total stablecoin market capitalization crossed $300 billion in October, according to DeFiLlama, reaching roughly $308 billion at the time of writing.
The sector’s growth accelerated after U.S. President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law in July 2025, providing a formal regulatory framework for stablecoins in the United States.
Originally designed as low-volatility assets for crypto traders, dollar-pegged stablecoins are increasingly used for cross-border commerce, remittances, and savings in countries facing high inflation.
Global demand fuels institutional integration
In Latin America, individuals and businesses are rapidly adopting stablecoins as a hedge against local currency instability and limited banking access.
Crypto is actually changing the lives of people. You see adoption in Argentina, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Mexico increasing rapidly.
Meanwhile, Tether co-founder Reeve Collins has projected that all fiat currencies will be tokenized as stablecoins by 2030, reflecting a broader belief that blockchain-based money will define the future of global finance.