Oobit and Kaia Partner to Bring Stablecoin Payments to Asia's Everyday Checkouts

Oobit and Kaia have partnered to enable users to pay with USDT on Kaia and the $KAIA token across Asia, both online and in-store, through existing Visa terminals. The integration will cover wallets already active in Asia, including Klip and Kaia Wallet. Merchants will not need to change their payment systems, with Oobit handling the crypto-to-fiat conversion in the background.

Crypto payments app Oobit has joined forces with blockchain network Kaia to allow users to pay with USDT on Kaia and the $KAIA token across Asia, both online and in-store, through existing Visa terminals [1]. This strategic partnership marks a significant advancement in making crypto payments more accessible and user-friendly.

The integration will support wallets already active in Asia, including Klip and Kaia Wallet. Klip support is set to roll out within days, while Kaia Wallet integration is expected to follow in the next few weeks [1]. This seamless integration ensures that merchants can continue using their existing point-of-sale systems, with Oobit handling the crypto-to-fiat conversion in the background. According to Amram Adar, CEO of Oobit, "Crypto payments have to be as simple as tapping your card or phone, and now they are" [1].

The partnership comes at a time when stablecoins are gaining traction in Asian consumer platforms. For instance, USDT is now integrated into LINE’s messaging app for payments, peer-to-peer transfers, and DeFi access via mini-apps [1]. Oobit has identified South Korea, Vietnam, and Japan as priority markets, with more APAC rollouts planned [1]. Kaia, with its strong presence in the region, added 6 million new users in July 2025 and averaged 13.6 million weekly transactions [1].

This integration could also boost Kaia’s adoption, given the high crypto ownership rates in South Korea, where one in four adults aged 20–50 owns digital assets [1]. The partnership is part of a broader trend in the crypto industry, where networks like Kaia are adopting stablecoins to expand their user base and increase transaction volumes.

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[1] https://financefeeds.com/oobit-and-kaia-link-up-to-bring-stablecoin-payments-to-everyday-checkouts-in-asia/