According to CoinDesk, data from blockchain analytics firm Allium shows that stablecoin payment volume reached $482 billion in the first nine months of 2026, a 45% year-over-year increase, with the number of transactions rising 71% to over 1 billion; during the same period, the total circulating market cap of stablecoins was approximately $305 billion, growing just 0.4% year over year. Stablecoin-linked card spending reached $3.9 billion, a tenfold increase year over year, with payments under $50 accounting for 84% of new card transactions.
Stablecoin payment volume reaches $482B in 2026, up 45% YoY
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Stablecoin trading volume reached $482 billion in the first nine months of 2026, a 45% year-over-year increase, according to Allium. Transaction volume surpassed 1 billion, rising 71%. The total stablecoin market value remained near $305 billion, with just 0.4% growth. Stablecoin-linked card spending reached $3.9 billion, a tenfold increase, with 84% of new card transactions under $50.
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