Asia dominates stablecoin payments, accounting for two-thirds of volume
Asia has emerged as a leader in stablecoin payments, accounting for two-thirds of the global volume. The region, particularly Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan, facilitates approximately $245 billion in annual transactions. This growth contrasts with the slower regulatory progress seen in Western countries regarding stablecoins.
- ▪Asia accounts for about 60% of global stablecoin payment volume.
- ▪The annual stablecoin payment volume in Asia is roughly $245 billion.
- ▪The total stablecoin transaction settlement exceeded $33 trillion in 2025.
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<img src="https://static.cryptobriefing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/18231156/a16z-report-9-charts-to-understand-stablecoins-asia-now-acco-1-800x420.jpeg" alt="Asia dominates stablecoin payments, accounting for two-thirds of volume" class="w-full aspect-[19/10] object-cover" /> Asia dominates stablecoin payments, accounting for two-thirds of volume Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan are driving roughly $245 billion in annual stablecoin payments, reshaping how cross-border commerce actually works. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 18, 2026 While Western regulators have spent the last few years debating what stablecoins even are, Asia quietly built a payments ecosystem around them.
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