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Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the diversified financial sector [5] Core Insights - Stablecoins are essentially privately issued digital shadow currencies backed by sufficient reserves, gradually penetrating into real economy payment scenarios, which warrants attention regarding their impact on currency circulation and the government bond market [1][12] - As of June 18, 2025, the total market size of USD stablecoins reached approximately $220 billion, accounting for about 1% of USD M2 [1][21] - The initial use case of stablecoins was as a medium for cryptocurrency trading, with around 80% of stablecoin transaction volume still attributed to crypto asset trading as of 2024 [2][30] - Stablecoins exhibit low-cost and high-efficiency characteristics, particularly in cross-border payments, contributing to over 70% of the $600 billion in cross-border flows in Q2 2024 [2][43] - The interaction between stablecoins and currency liquidity is generally neutral, with their issuance not significantly altering the factors determining fiat currency liquidity [62] Summary by Sections Nature of Stablecoins - Stablecoins are issued by private commercial entities and are considered credit money, as they represent a claim against the issuing institution [12] - They are backed by sufficient reserves, which limits their issuance scale to the reserve size, unlike traditional fiat money which can be created with leverage [12][21] - Stablecoins are based on blockchain technology, allowing for peer-to-peer transactions without central control [12] Initial Use Cases - The development of stablecoins like USDT was driven by the need for a stable medium of exchange in cryptocurrency trading, particularly to reduce the high friction costs associated with converting fiat to crypto [30][31] Payment Integration - Stablecoins are increasingly accepted in traditional payment scenarios, especially in cross-border transactions where they provide a more efficient alternative to fiat currencies [43][45] Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Outlook - CBDCs and stablecoins share similar technological foundations but differ in their issuers, with CBDCs being state-backed and stablecoins being privately issued [56] - The potential for CBDCs to penetrate the market is significant, especially in areas where stablecoins are currently utilized [58] Interaction with Currency Liquidity and Government Bonds - The issuance of stablecoins does not significantly impact fiat liquidity, as their effects are largely neutral unless considering the choice of reserve assets [62]