Stablecoin News – On July 8, 2025, sources reported that the global stablecoin supply reached a historic $253.7 billion in June, with a 154% surge in trading volume in the first half of 2025, signaling mainstream adoption. The 47.9 billion increase in supply, marks 21 consecutive months of growth, with stablecoins like USDT (62.1% market share) and USDC driving $21.5 trillion in on-chain transactions. This reflects their role as a stable store of value in crypto trading and payments.
The U.S.’s GENIUS Act and EU’s MiCA regulation have bolstered trust, with 88% of stablecoin demand tied to crypto-native activity. Hong Kong’s upcoming licensing regime, further fuels adoption, with over 40 firms eyeing HKD-based stablecoins. On July 8 as reported a $260 billion supply, highlighting silent but steady growth. However, the Atlantic Council warned of financial stability risks from large-scale adoption, citing regulatory gaps and consumer complexity.
Despite the surge, only 6% of stablecoin use is for payments, limiting mainstream retail impact. Shenzhen’s scam warnings on July 8 underscore fraud risks, which could temper adoption. The volume spike signals stablecoins’ growing role in global finance, but broader use cases and regulatory clarity are needed to sustain momentum.
