Asia Accelerates Stablecoin Adoption as Institutional Use Surges



Stablecoin adoption across Asia is gaining strong momentum. Recent data shows that 56% of institutions globally are now using stablecoins, with Asia playing a leading role in this expansion. The total stablecoin supply has reached $312 billion, while on-chain activity in the Asia-Pacific region alone has recorded $2.4 trillion over the past 12 months.

U.S. dollar–pegged stablecoins dominate the market with approximately 97% market share. Among them, Tether leads with a market capitalization of around $183.7 billion, followed by USD Coin at $74.5 billion.

At the institutional level, 56% of Asian firms are actively using stablecoins, while an additional 40% are either piloting solutions or in the planning phase. The primary drivers behind this growth are expanding cross-border trade and increasing demand for efficient liquidity management. Businesses are leveraging stablecoin infrastructure for 24/7 instant settlement, lower-cost remittances, and improved efficiency in B2B payments. Monthly B2B transaction volume has already surpassed $6 billion.

Regulatory clarity has also played a critical role in accelerating adoption. Hong Kong will implement its stablecoin law starting August 2025. Singapore now mandates 100% reserve backing, while major banks in Japan are actively supporting pilot initiatives. Meanwhile, India has ranked first on the global adoption index for three consecutive years, recording $338 billion in crypto inflows — despite maintaining strict regulations and high tax rates.
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