Bolt Launches ‘Bolt Connect’ and Stablecoin Payments Amid Market Expansion

Bolt, the checkout and payments platform, has unveiled Bolt Connect to streamline marketplace onboarding while introducing stablecoin payment capabilities. This dual announcement positions Bolt at the forefront of a payments industry transformation, as stablecoin market capitalization surges to $228 billion.

The timing coincides with explosive adoption of stablecoins across financial services. Major players like Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard have launched initiatives, while traditional banks including JPMorgan and Bank of America explore joint projects. USDT maintains dominance with a $155 billion market cap, while USDC grew 39% this year to $61 billion.

Bolt’s move follows its AI-powered Checkout 2.0 partnership with Palantir and the launch of its SuperApp crypto hub. The payments infrastructure shift comes amid renewed trading activity and regulatory clarity under the Trump administration.