Crypto
Stablecoins could spark a payments revolution, key outlook for 2026
Stablecoins are expected to become a core part of the global financial system by 2026, with growing use as a payment method in decentralised finance and traditional finance, a report said. Experts also forecast integration into global payment networks and a larger share of cross-border transactions. Regulatory change could bring regulated dollar-based stablecoins into mainstream systems, though uncertainty may split markets. Adoption is also expected to accelerate in emerging markets, while tokenised deposits could challenge stablecoins.
