The report (Stablecoin Utility Report 2026) released by BVNK in collaboration with Coinbase and Artemis shows that the current scale of stablecoins, approximately $300 billion, is accelerating the shift from trading tools to "daily currency." The survey covered 4,658 respondents across 15 countries, revealing that 54% of crypto users held stablecoins in the past year, and 56% plan to increase their holdings in the coming year. Respondents allocated about one-third of their savings to crypto assets and stablecoins on average. Meanwhile, approximately 35% of annual income for freelancers and merchants is settled in stablecoins, with nearly three-quarters indicating that their ability to work cross-border has improved as a result. The report points out that the use of stablecoins in payment, compensation, and savings scenarios is significantly growing, reflecting their role shifting from speculative assets to core financial tools. (The Block)
