Stablecoin transfers quadruple to $891B as US banks expand adoption: Report
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Stablecoin remittances cost 84% less than traditional transfers, report finds
Borderless.xyz data shows major savings on cross-border business payments, with stablecoin transfers also settling faster than traditional international bank wires.
Stablecoins can drain from banks and nations at lightning speed
Highly liquid and settling 24/7, stablecoins can leave banks and countries at lightning speed. But whether stablecoins are a risk — or an opportunity — depends on your perspective.