Catenaa, Tuesday, July 14, 2026- Bitget Wallet has surpassed 100 million global users, marking a milestone in its evolution from a cryptocurrency trading wallet into a digital payments platform, with daily payment users now exceeding traders for the first time in the company’s history.
The company said the shift reflects growing adoption of cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins, for routine financial activities rather than speculative trading. More than half of Bitget Wallet’s user base is located in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and Latin America, where digital assets are increasingly being used for savings, cross-border transfers and everyday spending.
According to the company, more than 150,000 Bitget Wallet payment cards have been issued across over 50 markets and are accepted by more than 150 million merchants worldwide through Visa and Mastercard payment networks.
Card spending reached $31 million during the first half of 2026, representing a 191% increase from the second half of 2025. In emerging markets, spending rose 416% over the same period, indicating faster adoption of crypto-based payments in developing economies.
Bitget Wallet reported that cardholders completed an average of 10 purchases each month, with an average transaction value of $28, suggesting the cards are increasingly being used for everyday retail spending rather than occasional large purchases.
The company attributes much of the growth to demand for stablecoins in countries experiencing currency volatility and expensive remittance costs.
Markets including Nigeria and Argentina have become among Bitget Wallet’s fastest-growing regions as users seek dollar-denominated digital assets to preserve value and reduce the cost of international transfers. In Southeast Asia and South Asia, the company said integration with QR payment systems and local banking infrastructure has accelerated adoption.
Bitget Wallet’s payment infrastructure now supports more than 80 payment rails across over 100 currencies. The company said its settlement network has processed more than $177 billion in stablecoin transaction volume.
The latest figures highlight a broader transformation within the cryptocurrency industry, where digital wallets are increasingly functioning as financial accounts rather than purely trading platforms.
Stablecoins have emerged as one of blockchain’s fastest-growing payment instruments because they combine the speed of digital assets with relatively stable valuations linked to traditional currencies.
Industry observers say this trend is particularly visible in emerging markets, where inflation, currency depreciation and costly cross-border payment systems continue driving demand for blockchain-based financial services.
Founded in 2018, Bitget Wallet initially focused on cryptocurrency storage and trading before expanding into digital payments, self-custody and decentralized finance services. The platform currently supports more than one million digital tokens across over 130 blockchain networks and offers payment cards, QR code payments and local banking integrations. The company’s latest milestone reflects a wider industry trend in which stablecoins are increasingly being adopted for everyday commerce, remittances and financial inclusion rather than solely for cryptocurrency trading.
