Stablecoin transaction volume exceeded Visa’s in the first quarter of 2025, nearly doubling the payments giant with over $6 trillion in transfers, according to Bitwise Asset Management. This milestone reflects a surge of more than 30% quarter-over-quarter, underscoring stablecoins’ rapid adoption for global payments, DeFi, remittances, and business settlements. Driven by leading digital assets like USDC and USDT, stablecoins have become an essential component of the digital financial system, marking a pivotal moment as blockchain-based payments increasingly rival traditional networks like Visa
