Stablecoin Supply Stalls in 2026 Despite Record Payment Activity

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Global stablecoin supply rose just 0.4% to USD 305 billion in the first nine months of 2026, according to blockchain analytics firm Allium. Payment volumes surged 45% to USD 482 billion, while transactions increased 71% to 1.04 billion. Circle said USDC's circulating supply was unchanged year over year at USD 73.9 billion. Standard Chartered estimates stablecoin velocity doubled during 2026.

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