Ethereum stablecoin market adds $17bn. Here’s what’s driving the growth

Ethereum is outpacing its rivals in the stablecoin market. In August, Ethereum’s stablecoin supply increased 13% by more than $17 billion, more than all other blockchains combined, according to data from Artemis. Tron, Ethereum’s main stablecoin rival, lost 1.3% of its supply in August after Binance rerouted a chunk of reserves to Ethereum, shifting on-chain liquidity. All told, the stablecoin market has ballooned to a record $287 billion, and has more room to grow, according to industry stakeholders li ...