PANews January 24, 2025 — According to a report by Coindesk, a new study by consulting firm McKinsey and blockchain data company Artemis Analytics shows that stablecoins transferred over $35 trillion on blockchains last year, but only about 1% of this activity represented real-world payments. The analysis estimates that only $380 billion in activity reflected actual payments, such as payments to suppliers, remittances, or salary payments. This accounts for approximately 0.02% of global payment volumes, while McKinsey estimates that global payment volumes exceed $200 trillion annually.
Report: Stablecoins Facilitated Over $35 Trillion in Transfers in 2025, with Only 1% Used for Real-World Payments
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A new report from McKinsey and Artemis Analytics, cited by PANews, shows that stablecoins moved over $35 trillion on blockchains in 2025, with just 1%—$380 billion—used for real-world assets (RWA) activities such as supplier payments, remittances, or salaries. This represents 0.02% of global payments, which McKinsey estimates at over $200 trillion annually. Inflation data and macroeconomic shifts may influence the future adoption of stablecoins for real-world use.
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