Are Stablecoins Becoming the Backbone of Global Payments and Settlements?

TLDR: Stablecoins processed over $40 trillion in on-chain volume during 2025, shifting from trading to settlement. USDT and USDC control 88% of the market with $310 billion total capitalization reached by year-end 2025. Ten major banks launched stablecoins while Visa and Mastercard built distribution and payout infrastructure. Cost savings reach 58-94% in high-friction corridors with [...]

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