Stablecoins on the rise: 2025 looks set to be a turning point
Stablecoins are finally gaining popularity. According to Coinbase's Q2 report, 2025 could be a big year for this digital asset. They are becoming a popular choice in modern finance, especially for businesses and everyday users.
In brief
More organizations are looking into stablecoins for daily use. Among small and midsize companies familiar with digital assets, over 80% want to add stablecoins to their plans. They see stablecoins as a way to cut costs, speed up payments, and handle international transactions more easily.
Big companies are also more involved. The number of Fortune 500 firms planning to use or explore stablecoins has tripled from last year.
Similarly, nearly one in five top executives now sees blockchain and on-chain systems as important for their future plans. This is a 47% jump from the year before. It shows stablecoins are moving from early adopters into mainstream business.
Stablecoins are not just popular with big firms. Regular people are also using them more. Over 161 million people worldwide now hold some form of stablecoin. The total supply has grown by more than half in the past year.
Transaction data shows this growth clearly. In December 2024, stablecoin transactions hit a record of $719 billion. By April 2025, they were close at $717 billion. These numbers prove stablecoins are now a strong alternative to traditional payments. In 2024, the amount of money sent with stablecoins reached $27.6 trillion. That amount was higher than what Visa and Mastercard processed together that year.
The report says this growth is mainly due to the practical benefits of stablecoins. They offer quick, cheap cross-border transfers, lower payment costs, and faster payroll for global staff. This makes them appealing to international companies and supply chains.
More big companies and governments are paying attention to stablecoins. Some well-known tech companies—such as Apple, Airbnb, Google, and X—have said they are exploring ties with crypto firms. These talks suggest stablecoins might soon be in use on major worldwide platforms.
At the same time, U.S. crypto policies are changing. Lawmakers are working on new rules to better regulate stablecoins. The GENIUS Act, a bill that sets standards for stablecoins, is about to be voted on in the Senate. It could pass soon. Vice President J.D. Vance recently said the Trump administration doesn't see digital assets as a threat to the U.S. dollar.
Leaders from big companies back this idea strongly. Nine out of ten Fortune 500 bosses agree that clear, reliable rules are needed for crypto and blockchain. A report from Standard Chartered predicts the market could hit $2 trillion by 2028, thanks to new laws and support.