According to ChainCatcher, brokerage firm Bernstein released a report stating that stablecoins are becoming increasingly important in the global financial system. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain stable value, usually pegged to the U.S. dollar, although there are also some stablecoins pegged to other currencies and assets such as gold.
The report noted that after a supply decline in 2023, the circulation of stablecoins has now rebounded to a record $170 billion, and monthly payments on the chain have tripled in the past 12 months to $1.4 trillion in July. "Stablecoins provide international users with access to U.S. dollar savings, promoting the digital dollar beyond the United States," wrote the team led by analyst Gautam Chhugani.
The report also noted that these cryptocurrencies are achieving deeper integration with payment and fintech companies such as PayPal (PYPL), MercadoLibre (MELI), and Grab (GRAB).
