Coins.ph Chief Executive Officer Wei Zhou has been named to the “2026 Stablecoins Influential List,” earning recognition for his role in advancing the use of stablecoins for cross-border payments and everyday financial services.
The annual list is published by Stablecon, a global conference and platform focused on the stablecoin and digital payments ecosystem.
Zhou was recognized under the Exchanges, On/Off Ramps, and Consumer Access category for helping bridge traditional financial services with blockchain-based payments.
According to Stablecon, honorees were selected through an independent evaluation process that considered their influence on stablecoin adoption, market impact, innovation, growth, and recognition within the industry.
Recognition highlights growing focus on stablecoin utility
Wei Zhou, Chief Executive Officer of Coins.ph
The recognition comes as stablecoins continue to gain attention worldwide, with financial institutions, payment providers, and regulators exploring their role in making cross-border transactions faster and more cost-efficient.
Under Zhou’s leadership, Coins.ph has increasingly focused on positioning stablecoins as a practical payment and remittance tool rather than solely as a cryptocurrency investment.
The company has expanded its stablecoin initiatives across Southeast Asia while supporting applications for remittances, merchant payments, and business transactions.
Bringing stablecoins into everyday payments
One of the platform’s recent initiatives was the introduction of QR Ph-compatible stablecoin payments, allowing Coins.ph users to pay participating merchants across the Philippines using supported stablecoins such as USDT and USDC.
The feature enables users to scan any QR Ph merchant code while the platform handles the necessary conversion behind the scenes, making digital assets more practical for everyday purchases.
Coins.ph has also strengthened its role in cross-border remittances by working with international money transfer operators and using stablecoins as part of the settlement process.
According to the company, combining blockchain-based settlement with its local network of banks, digital wallets, and cash-out partners allows remittances to reach recipients more quickly while reducing transaction costs.
Expanding awareness beyond crypto users
IMAGE CREDIT: Coins.ph
Beyond product development, Coins.ph has also conducted educational roadshows in several Philippine cities aimed at increasing public understanding of stablecoins and their potential use cases.
The initiatives are designed to introduce businesses and consumers to applications beyond cryptocurrency trading, including payments and international money transfers.
“Stablecoins represent the next major evolution in global financial infrastructure,” Zhou said.
“For years, we’ve focused on making stablecoins accessible, reliable, and practically free to move. Whether it is enabling someone to buy their morning coffee via QR Ph using USDT or acting as the trusted last-mile bridge for OFW families, we are committed to building a low-friction financial gateway.”
The company said it will continue expanding its fiat-to-crypto infrastructure, merchant payment capabilities, and cross-border payment services as stablecoin adoption continues to grow globally.
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Disclaimer: Digital assets, including stablecoins, are not legal tender in the Philippines and may carry risks. Consumers should transact only with virtual asset service providers registered with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and ensure that any investment or financial product complies with applicable regulations. Cryptocurrency prices and regulations may change over time, and users should carefully assess the risks before engaging in digital asset transactions.
