Stablecoins are primarily utilized for cryptocurrency trading and liquidity provision, according to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The analysis reveals that 49% of stablecoin supply supports trading liquidity on centralized exchanges, decentralized finance protocols, and broader crypto infrastructure. Meanwhile, 29% is used for wallet transfers or internal fund operations, 21% remains idle, and less than 1% is used for real-world payments. The report highlights that stablecoins, designed as crypto-native tools, face challenges in becoming mainstream payment methods due to limited cross-chain interoperability and connectivity with traditional financial systems. Despite announcements from payment processors like Mastercard and Visa to support related technologies by 2026, stablecoin payment use cases are still in early development stages, requiring solutions for interoperability, compliance, and identity verification.