$USDC Explosive growth and market dominance**

- **Transaction volumes**: In 2023, stablecoins facilitated **$10.8 trillion** in transactions, with **$2.3 trillion** related to organic activities such as payments and remittances. By the beginning of 2025, stablecoins accounted for **15% of global retail cross-border transactions**, processing **$6.3 trillion** annually.

- **Market capitalization**: The stablecoin market grew to **$200 billion** by the end of 2024, with forecasts reaching **$300 billion** by the end of 2025. Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) dominate, holding **66%** and **28%** market share respectively.

- **Adoption**: Major retailers such as **Chipotle, Whole Foods, and GameStop** now accept stablecoins, while traditional banks (e.g., J.P. Morgan, HSBC) and payment giants (Visa, PayPal) are integrating them into their systems.