Meta is moving forward with stablecoin payments across its apps, according to a report from CoinDesk. The company has issued requests for proposals to third-party providers and aims to launch the feature in the second half of 2026, including a new wallet for handling dollar-pegged tokens on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Stripe looks like the top contender for the initial rollout, following its purchase of stablecoin infrastructure firm Bridge and with its CEO Patrick Collison now on Meta’s board.

This effort follows Meta’s infamous attempt at building its own digital currency roughly seven years ago. The company unveiled the Libra project in 2019 before rebranding it Diem. Regulators and lawmakers opposed the…