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Stablecoin Market Hits $322B, Exceeding FX Reserves of 95 Nations
The stablecoin market reached $322 billion in total value, exceeding the foreign exchange reserves of 95 countries, including the UK, Canada, Mexico, and the UAE. Only 14 nations, led by China and Japan, hold larger reserves. USDT and USDC account for the bulk of that supply, with dollar-pegged tokens far outpacing euro, yen, and franc-denominated alternatives. The Bank for International Settlements reported that cross-border stablecoin flows have expanded since 2022, with pronounced activity concentrated in high-inflation and currency-volatile economies. BIS also flagged capital flight and currency depreciation as material risks, signaling growing multilateral scrutiny of the asset class.
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