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Stablecoin growth has stalled. The payments boom hasn't
Publication: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
Author: Omkar Godbole
Source published: 08/11/2026, 19:16:42 UTC
Briefing created: 08/11/2026, 19:29:11 UTC
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Briefings
A 2026 article reports that stablecoin supply growth has stalled while payment activity using these tokens surges, citing Circle's earnings as evidence of a divergence between dollar value and blockchain usage.
Key points
- Stablecoin supply has barely grown this year despite a surge in payments using the tokens.
- Circle's latest earnings offer another example of the divergence between dollars outstanding and activity on blockchain networks.
Context
This finding highlights a discrepancy in the crypto payments boom where token volume increases but supply remains flat, suggesting market adoption does not equate to increased stablecoin issuance.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single article from 2026; specific dates for the payment surge are not provided, and the exact magnitude of supply growth is not quantified.
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