Odaily Planet Daily reports that data shows the stablecoin market reached $310 billion on December 12, 2025, a year-over-year increase of approximately 70%. USDT and USDC together account for about 80% of market activity. Multiple studies indicate that institutional use of stablecoins is shifting from speculation to actual operational scenarios, mainly for cross-border settlements and corporate payments. Industry analysts predict that if large financial institutions adopt them more broadly, the stablecoin supply could reach $2 trillion by 2028. (Cointelegraph)
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