# KBW2025 Highlights: Stable’s Role in Shaping the Next Era of Payments By [Stable](https://blog.stable.xyz) · 2025-10-01 kbw2025, events, web3, tether, stablecoins --- KBW 2025 marked an important milestone for Stable. We are grateful to the Korean community and the many global participants who engaged with us in Seoul and contributed to meaningful discussions highlighting the growing role of stablecoins in reshaping finance. During the week, we announced the launch of **Stable Pay**, unveiled a **strategic partnership with PayPal**, hosted conversations with industry leaders such as **Bo Hines**, and received broad global media coverage. Together, these moments reinforced our mission to build reliable global payment infrastructure and highlighted the transformative potential of stablecoins in reshaping finance. **In this recap, we outline the key highlights from KBW2025.** **The Stable Stage: Institutional Adoption and Payment Infrastructure** ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/d3bdc034f4a3e7d79b1a4779e4cbe7e30255e642dd95b708c0b0421988419a5d.jpg) One of the key highlights of KBW was our session featuring **Bo Hines**, CEO of USAT and Strategic Advisor for Digital Assets, alongside **Brian Mehler**, Stable’s Co-CEO. Together, they explored how stablecoins are redefining global payments and accelerating institutional adoption. Bo shared: _“Stablecoins are moving from ‘niche’ to core financial infrastructure.”_ He highlighted how regulatory clarity is shifting institutions from skepticism to adoption, while stablecoins are poised to underpin tokenization, global trade, and capital markets. Brian emphasized Stable’s role in this shift: _“Without a dedicated layer one for payments, we can’t reach scale. Stable is building the infrastructure to take stablecoins to the $1T mark.”_ His remarks reinforced Stable’s mission of creating payment rails that institutions and users can finally rely on. **Product Launch: Stable Pay** ------------------------------ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/fbc04ae37bcf86346486f472da073cd8713070911abf42eb29c29eff61156490.jpg) During KBW2025, we announced the launch of [**Stable Pay**](https://app.stable.xyz/), our solution for seamless stablecoin payments. Stable Pay reduces settlement costs, improves speed, and removes friction for both merchants and users. It represents a key step in delivering on our vision of practical, real-world adoption of stablecoins.   The **Stable Pay waitlist is now open**, and since the announcement, we’ve welcomed over **100k signups directly from our booths in Korea**, demonstrating strong demand for seamless, reliable stablecoin payments. Read more here:[](https://blog.stable.xyz/introducing-stable-pay-the-stablecoin-payment-wallet-on-stablechain?utm_source=chatgpt.com) [ Introducing Stable Pay, the Stablecoin Payment Wallet on Stablechain -------------------------------------------------------------------- Stable Pay is the first application on Stablechain, a non-custodial payment wallet designed to make stablecoin transfers instant, secure and predictable. As the product enters its final development phase, we are accepting early access applications. By joining the waitlist, you'll receive priority access at launch, along with exclusive product updates, early access to new features, and more. https://blog.stable.xyz ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/755e555d19665b61010790ca7b66e64f3e5b80601f778dae9241b47775e30432.jpg) ](https://blog.stable.xyz/introducing-stable-pay-the-stablecoin-payment-wallet-on-stablechain) **Strategic Partnership with PayPal** ------------------------------------- The week also saw a significant announcement of our partnership with **PayPal**. This collaboration extends the reach of stablecoins to millions of users and merchants globally, accelerating their path toward mainstream adoption. The partnership reflects a broader shift in the payments landscape: stablecoins are no longer viewed as peripheral but as essential to the future of money movement. By combining PayPal’s global scale with Stable’s dedicated infrastructure, we are enabling new channels for reliable, low-cost, and borderless digital payments. Read more in our full announcement here:[](https://blog.stable.xyz/paypal-invests-in-stable-to-advance-stablecoin-payments) [ PayPal Invests in Stable to Advance Stablecoin Payments ------------------------------------------------------- Digital payments are evolving, and stablecoins are taking center stage in that transformation. Today, we're excited to share that PayPal Ventures is backing Stable, supporting our mission to make global digital payments instant, reliable, and cost-efficient. This milestone brings together PayPal's longstanding leadership in digital payments with Stable's vision for the next chapter of stablecoin adoption. https://blog.stable.xyz ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1830afe4965c7025dc3c7e13b0d75630004e93bfdf104aa24a53b1d3762f60bf.jpg) ](https://blog.stable.xyz/paypal-invests-in-stable-to-advance-stablecoin-payments) **Media Coverage and Industry Recognition** ------------------------------------------- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/7bc19b1fc39e96f95892386034ec6de73f488137a0335bb2450b10d6e780f24d.jpg) Stable’s presence and announcements at KBW drew attention across international and local Korean outlets: * [Arirang TV](https://www.arirang.com/news/view?id=287470&lang=en) covered Brian’s comments on how stablecoins enhance the economy by reducing transaction barriers and fees, facilitating smoother cross-border transactions. * [Naver News](https://n.news.naver.com/article/016/0002533608?sid=101) reported on the significance of KBW bringing together leaders to advance stablecoin adoption, positioning Korea as a hub for innovation. * [Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bo-hines-says-tether-stablecoins-132335223.html)  covered Bo Hines’ comments on the institutionalization of stablecoins and their growing role in global markets. * [Cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitfinex-backed-stable-integrates-paypal-pyusd-stablecoin) covered Stable’s partnership with Paypal and its integration with PYUSD.  * [Coindesk](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/09/22/paypal-ventures-invests-in-stable-to-expand-pyusd-reach) highlighted Paypal Ventures’ investment in Stable to bring PYUSD to Stablechain, boosting speed, liquidity and cross-border payments This global coverage reflects both the growing momentum for stablecoins and Stable’s leadership in building trusted payment rails. **Looking Ahead** ----------------- From memorable conversations with the Korean blockchain community, to landmark announcements and meaningful stage moments, KBW2025 was an important step in our journey. Stable is committed to making stablecoins simple, reliable, and usable everywhere, powering the next generation of payments. Our vision is clear: **to build the infrastructure that enables stablecoins to serve as the backbone of modern finance.** **Get Started and Join the Community** -------------------------------------- Stable Pay: [http://app.stable.xyz](http://app.stable.xyz) Website: [https://stable.xyz](https://stable.xyz) X (formerly Twitter): [https://x.com/stable](https://x.com/stable) Discord: [https://discord.gg/stablexyz](https://discord.gg/stablexyz) Telegram: [https://t.me/stableannouncements](https://t.me/stableannouncements) Partnership Form: [https://forms.gle/LLPfKJbRiuqc7zeE8](https://forms.gle/LLPfKJbRiuqc7zeE8) --- *Originally published on [Stable](https://blog.stable.xyz/kbw2025-highlights-stables-role-in-shaping-the-next-era-of-payments)*