A survey found corporate use of stablecoins is likely to expand sharply within 12 months, with 88 percent of respondent companies saying they are likely or very likely to use them. About 42 percent said they already use stablecoins for cross-border payments, while 2 percent rely only on traditional payment networks. Firms using stablecoins reported average cost savings of 35 percent, rising to 47 percent for companies with monthly payments above $100 million. Respondents cited regulatory clarity as the biggest barrier.

Algorand plans to introduce quantum-resistant cryptography across its blockchain by the end of 2027. The Algorand Foundation unveiled a migration roadmap covering user accounts, wallets, institutional custody systems and core network infrastructure. It plans Falcon-based post-quantum accounts and hybrid accounts combining existing cryptography with quantum-resistant signatures, alongside changes to multisignature wallets and validator-related randomness. Chief Technology Officer Bruno Martins said the first milestone begins in 2026, with broad deployment targeted by end-2027.