Stablecoins Projected to Transform Global Payments, Rivaling Visa and Mastercard by 2039
Will stablecoins replace Visa and Mastercard? $719 trillion forecast signals major shift in global payments by 2035
The Economic Times
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A report by Chainalysis forecasts that stablecoin transaction volumes could reach $719 trillion by 2035, driven by generational wealth transfer and increased integration into daily financial activities. As acceptance grows, stablecoins may rival traditional payment networks like Visa and Mastercard by 2039.
- 01Stablecoin transaction volumes could hit $719 trillion by 2035.
- 02Generational wealth transfer of $100 trillion from Baby Boomers to Millennials and Gen Z is expected to drive adoption.
- 03Stablecoins enable near-instant settlements and operate continuously, enhancing their appeal for payments.
- 04Current trends suggest stablecoin volumes could rival Visa and Mastercard by 2039.
- 05The most popular stablecoins include USDC and USDT, both pegged to the US dollar.
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According to a report by blockchain research firm Chainalysis, stablecoin transaction volumes are projected to reach $719 trillion by 2035, indicating a significant shift in global payment systems. This growth is expected to be fueled by the generational transfer of wealth, with $100 trillion anticipated to move from Baby Boomers to Millennials and Gen Z, who are more inclined to engage with cryptocurrencies. Currently, stablecoins like USDC (issued by Circle Internet Group) and USDT (issued by Tether) dominate the market, but only about 1% of blockchain transactions are currently used for payments. As stablecoins become more integrated into everyday financial activities, their usage is expected to increase, making them a more familiar option for daily transactions. By 2039, stablecoin transaction volumes could approach those of traditional payment networks like Visa and Mastercard, thanks to their advantages of near-instant settlement and continuous operation.
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If stablecoins become widely accepted, they could significantly alter how consumers and businesses conduct transactions, potentially lowering costs and increasing efficiency in payments.
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