A version of this article appeared in our The Roundup newsletter on September 26. Sign up here. Hey all, Eric here! Stablecoins are about to go gangbusters. Having just crossed the $295 billion mark, the global stablecoin market is just months away from breaking through the $500 billion barrier. That’s according to Colin Butler, global head of financing at stablecoin investment firm Mega Matrix. Based on the market’s average 12% three-month growth, he told DL News it will hit $500 billion “sometime in ...

Regulatory easing and Wall Street's institutional embrace will continue to provide a favorable backdrop for cryptocurrency ETFs. While much of the space is concentrated on Bitcoin and Ethereum, stablecoins can also provide ample opportunities in crypto ETFs. Kathy Kriskey, Invesco's product strategist of commodities and alternatives, identified the passage of the GENIUS Act as a catalyst for greater adoption of cryptocurrencies. That includes stablecoins, in particular. Stablecoin Adoption Benefits Ethereum ...

RT Token Terminal @ TOKEN2049 🇸🇬 (@tokenterminal)Solana trades at ~3.43x ecosystem TVL.Ecosystem TVL: sum of funds deposited into the applications on the chain.Top applications by TVL: @circle, @kamino, @JupiterExchange, and @jito_sol.Top use cases: stablecoins, lending, trading, and (liquid) staking. https://t.co/wjJ4f3wAZS ...

Stablecoins are on track to become one of the most powerful forces in global finance, with Citibank predicting issuance could hit $4 trillion by 2030. In a new report, the bulge-bracket bank lifted its bull-case projection for stablecoin issuance from $3.7 trillion earlier this year. The revision follows what Citi called blockchain’s “ChatGPT moment,” with stablecoins driving mainstream adoption at an unexpected pace. Stablecoins are a vital addition to the finance toolkit, especially for digitally nati ...

By Phoebe Seers LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's biggest lenders are pushing ahead with plans to launch tokenised versions of customer deposits next year, a move that follows Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey's plea to prioritise the technology over stablecoins. Tokenisation typically refers to creating digital representations of assets such as deposits, stocks and bonds that are stored on a blockchain. Proponents say they can make transacting faster, cheaper and safer. Banks including HSBC, NatWest and ...

#KBW2025 : our co-founder @Momoxu7 joined “Stablecoins in L1 & L2.” Stablecoins are moving beyond payments into yield & treasury. As the consumer L1,Tabi already powers TikTok-ID tips and QR scan-to-pay.We’ll differentiate by pairing real merchant acceptance with competitive on/off-chain yields (RWA + on-chain), turning stables into both a spend primitive and a treasury asset across our ecosystem. ...

The stablecoin market is expanding faster than expected, with issuance volumes rising from about $200 billion at the start of 2025 to $280 billion as of Thursday, according to a report by Citi. The bank has lifted its 2030 forecast for stablecoin issuance to $1.9 trillion in its base case and $4 trillion in a bull case, up from $1.6 trillion and $3.7 trillion respectively. If stablecoins circulate at a velocity comparable to fiat currencies, they could support up to $100 trillion in annual transactions b ...

Core Insights - The stablecoin market is projected to grow significantly, with Citi forecasting issuance could reach $1.9 trillion by 2030, up from a previous estimate of $1.6 trillion, and potentially soar to $4 trillion in a bull case [2] - Stablecoins are increasingly utilized in various sectors, including crypto trading and e-commerce, with their market cap rising from $200 billion to $280 billion this year [3] - The growth of stablecoins may indicate a breakthrough in blockchain technology's adoption by large institutions, likening it to the early days of the dotcom boom [4] Market Projections - Citi's base case estimates stablecoin issuance at $1.9 trillion by 2030, supporting nearly $100 trillion in annual transactions, although this is small compared to the $5 to $10 trillion moved daily by leading banks [2][4] - The report highlights strong growth in 2025 and numerous project announcements from both crypto-native firms and traditional financial players [2] Adoption and Challenges - Despite the growth potential, many corporate firms remain cautious, showing curiosity rather than enthusiasm towards stablecoins, preferring "bank tokens" that offer safety and regulatory oversight [5] - Significant developments in the stablecoin space have occurred this year, with companies like PayPal expanding their offerings and retailers like Walmart and Amazon considering proprietary stablecoins [5]

When considering crypto assets, it’s easy to overlook the infrastructure needed to scale institutional adoption. I’m very vocal about my “picks and shovels” strategy. If you’re in the crypto market, you should own its supporting infrastructure and tap into the returns associated with crypto without caring much about coin price.The U.S. Senate’s digital asset market structure bill and the U.S. House’s clarity act are two upcoming pieces of regulation to watch; both create crypto regulation frameworks. Many i ...

Key Takeaways: A Kremlin advisor claims the US will “reset” its $37T debt by moving it into stablecoins, an idea experts say is neither legal nor technically feasible. Analysts say stablecoins may expand US financial reach, but they cannot erase current obligations without triggering default. The warning shows Russia’s deeper concern: America’s growing influence in crypto finance and the opening of a new front in the US-Russia “coin wars.” U.S. President Donald Trump’s campaign promise to pay Americ ...