The stablecoin market has reached a total market cap of $320.85 billion, according to DeFiLlama data, marking significant growth from $5 billion to $300 billion over five years. While Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC dominate with 99.93% of the market, new stablecoins are emerging as strong contenders.
In Europe, the EURC stablecoin is gaining momentum, supported by the EU's MiCA framework, and has reached a market cap of $430 million. Projections suggest EURC could grow to €1.1 trillion by 2030. Meanwhile, China is testing a CNY-backed stablecoin in Hong Kong, aiming to enhance RMB internationalization. Circle's CEO anticipates a yuan-backed stablecoin within 3-5 years.
Japan is also entering the stablecoin arena with plans for a JPY-backed stablecoin, targeting a $66 billion issuance to offer digital payment alternatives. These developments coincide with calls for international regulatory cooperation and recent U.S. legislative efforts, such as the GENIUS Act and the proposed CLARITY Act, highlighting a global shift in the stablecoin landscape.
EURC, CNY, JPY Stablecoins Gain Traction Amid Global Expansion
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