Standard Chartered pushes $2T stablecoin forecast to 2030 as transaction volumes grow
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Standard Chartered raises its stablecoin market forecast to $2 trillion by 2030, citing rapid growth in transaction volumes across four distinct segments. USDC dominates payments while AI‑driven use cases expand, prompting competition over reserve‑yield optimization. The bank expects heightened demand to reshape liquidity strategies, driving broader adoption and influencing overall crypto market dynamics.
The bank identified four distinct stablecoin markets, with USDC leading payments and AI transactions as competition intensifies over reserve yields.