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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the stablecoin industry Core Insights - The stablecoin market is experiencing explosive growth, driven by increased trading frequency in the cryptocurrency market, advantages in payment and settlement, rising geopolitical risks, and a positive cycle of regulatory compliance and institutional adoption [1][18] - Stablecoins are evolving from mere trading tools in the crypto ecosystem to a new financial infrastructure, acting as a bridge between the crypto world and traditional finance [1][30] - The growth drivers for the stablecoin industry are shifting from cryptocurrency trading demand to cross-border payments, with Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization expected to become a new growth driver in the long term [1][18] Summary by Sections What are Stablecoins? - Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that maintain value stability by being pegged to assets like fiat currencies or commodities, solving the volatility issues of traditional cryptocurrencies while retaining the advantages of blockchain technology [7] Market Size - As of August 5, 2025, the global stablecoin market capitalization is nearly $270 billion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 100% from 2020 to 2025. The transaction volume is projected to reach $27.6 trillion in 2024, surpassing traditional payment giants Visa and Mastercard [18][22] Competitive Landscape - As of August 5, 2025, the stablecoin market is dominated by two major players: USDT with a market cap of approximately $164.7 billion (61% market share) and USDC with a market cap of $64.3 billion (24% market share) [22][23] Potential Impacts of Stablecoins - Stablecoins are expected to reshape global financial systems by lowering costs and increasing efficiency in cross-border payments, accelerating financial disintermediation, reinforcing the dominance of the US dollar, and promoting the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) [1][38] Global Regulatory Framework - A global regulatory framework for stablecoins is rapidly forming, transitioning from unregulated growth to structured development. Key regulations include the US GENIUS Act, Hong Kong's Stablecoin Ordinance, and the EU's MiCA regulation, all aiming to establish clear guidelines for stablecoin issuance and operation [2][43][44]