Odaily Planet Daily report: The total market capitalization of stablecoins has reached $322 billion, surpassing the foreign exchange reserves of over 95 countries. The amount of fiat currency held by users through non-traditional banking channels now exceeds the official foreign exchange reserves of 95 countries, including Poland, Thailand, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. Currently, only 14 countries/regions hold foreign exchange reserves exceeding the market capitalization of stablecoins. Stablecoins are widely used for cryptocurrency trading, DeFi settlements, and cross-border payments. According to a report by the Bank for International Settlements, cross-border stablecoin flows have grown significantly since 2022, particularly in regions with high inflation and volatile exchange rates. However, the BIS also warned that stablecoin transactions could trigger capital outflows, putting pressure on vulnerable domestic currencies to depreciate. (CoinDesk)
Stablecoin market cap surpasses $322 billion, exceeding foreign exchange reserves of over 95 countries.
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The stablecoin market cap reached $32.2 billion, exceeding the foreign exchange reserves of 95 countries, including major economies such as the UK, Canada, and the UAE. Only 14 countries/regions now hold more in foreign exchange reserves than the stablecoin market. Stablecoins are used for trading, DeFi, and cross-border payments. A recent BIS report on crypto exchange trends showed a sharp increase in stablecoin flows since 2022, particularly in high-inflation regions. However, the BIS warned of risks such as capital outflows and pressure on local currencies. An exchange hack could further destabilize markets.
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