WalletConnect has announced the launch of WalletConnect Pay, a new solution aimed at simplifying cryptocurrency payments for merchants. The company plans to pivot its focus to crypto payments in 2026, leveraging its extensive network of over 700 wallets and millions of users. CEO Jess Houlgrave emphasized the strategy to integrate with existing payment services, positioning WalletConnect as a crypto counterpart to traditional credit giants like Visa and Mastercard. In a significant move, WalletConnect has partnered with Ingenico, a French payment solutions provider, to enable merchants to accept USDC payments across Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) networks such as Polygon, Base, Arbitrum, and Ethereum. This initiative aims to capitalize on the growing stablecoin market and emerging regulatory frameworks. CMO Steven Dolcemaschio noted the need for improved design and branding to make crypto payments more trustworthy and user-friendly, highlighting the importance of infrastructure that operates seamlessly and invisibly.