Meta Trials Stablecoin Payments as Supply Tops $300B, Secures 6GW AMD GPU Deal
Meta Platforms has begun testing stablecoin transactions as global stablecoin supply exceeds $300 billion, exploring digital wallet capabilities. It also signed a multi-billion-dollar multi-year agreement to deploy 6 gigawatts of custom AMD AI GPUs under a performance-based warrant structure granting Meta options on 160 million shares.
1. Stablecoin Payment Trial
Meta has initiated live tests of stablecoin-based payments within its platform ecosystem, leveraging digital wallets to facilitate peer-to-peer and merchant transactions. This pilot coincides with total stablecoin circulation surpassing $300 billion, indicating robust market adoption and positioning Meta to tap into blockchain payment flows.
2. AMD AI GPU Partnership
Meta agreed to procure 6 gigawatts of bespoke AI accelerators from AMD under a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar contract designed to power its personal superintelligence initiative. The deal includes performance-based warrants giving Meta the right to acquire up to 160 million AMD shares, reinforcing its long-term AI infrastructure commitment.