**[WalletConnect Launches POS Stablecoin Payment Service]** BlockBeats News, January 19 – WalletConnect CEO Jess Houlgrave announced a partnership with Ingenico to launch a stablecoin payment feature on POS terminals. In the initial phase, WalletConnect Pay will be available on Ingenico terminals for acquirers and payment service providers starting January 2026. The first batch of merchants is expected to roll out the service across Europe in the first and second quarters of 2026. As PSPs gradually enable the service within their merchant networks, further expansion is planned. By utilizing an "on-chain direct payment" method, the service bypasses traditional banking and credit card networks. It integrates into existing POS systems as an additional "tag/application." After scanning a QR code, users can select a blockchain (e.g., SOL, ETH) in wallets like MetaMask and complete the signature process, enabling on-chain payments. This is seen by some as a significant breakthrough for bringing on-chain assets into offline consumption scenarios. However, the current process still heavily relies on users proactively informing cashiers and completing multiple manual steps.