Stablecoins Cross $300 Billion Milestone, Signaling Growing Role in Global Finance
Stablecoin market capitalization has surpassed $300 billion for the first time, led by Tether and USDC, with Ethena’s yield-bearing USDe as the third-largest player. The milestone highlights both crypto’s growing liquidi...
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