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Stablecoins Settled 30 Trillion and Institutions Finally Understand Why

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Stablecoins settled $30T last year, surpassing Mastercard's annual volume. Unlike past cycles where institutions speculated and retreated, this time they're building production infrastructure. From Google's GCUL to JPMorgan's Onyx to BlackRock's onchain fund, institutional adoption is no longer a pilot but a commitment.

Banks Will Not Issue Stablecoins They Will Control the Rails Instead

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Banks are unlikely to issue stablecoins directly. Patents, regulations, and compliance costs make it unattractive. Instead, banks will position themselves as infrastructure providers, capturing stablecoin economics through custody, settlement, and creative fee structures while leaving issuance to players like Circle.