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a16z: Stablecoins are evolving from trading tools into core financial infrastructure, with Q1 trading volume reaching $4.5 trillion
Odaily Planet Daily reports that a16z released the latest research indicating that stablecoins are gradually evolving from their initial roles as transaction settlement tools and store of value into global financial infrastructure. Data shows that after the U.S. “GENIUS Act” promoted clearer regulation, the growth of the stablecoin market further accelerated, with adjusted transaction volume reaching approximately $4.5 trillion in the first quarter of 2026. The report indicates that consumer-to-business (C2B) stablecoin transactions increased by 128% year-over-year, totaling 284.6 million transactions, and the monthly collateral deposits for stablecoin card projects rose from near zero at the end of 2024 to over $300 million in early 2026, reflecting rapid expansion of stablecoin payment scenarios. Meanwhile, the circulation speed of stablecoins has increased from 2.6 times at the beginning of 2024 to 6 times, indicating a shift from “being held” to “being used frequently.” a16z believes that the focus of stablecoin applications is shifting from cross-border payments to local payment infrastructure, especially in markets like Asia and Brazil.