On-Chain Stablecoin Settlement Hits Quarterly Record, Beating Card Volume in Some Regions
Stablecoins are becoming a key rail for remittances and everyday micropayments, especially in high-inflation, low-bank-penetration regions. Low cost and instant settlement drive adoption.
Issuers are expanding to more fiat currencies and chains and obtaining local payment licenses. The share battle between centralized and decentralized stablecoins continues.
With a regulatory framework, stablecoins could become the highest-frequency settlement layer in the RWA ecosystem.
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