#BigTechStablecoin Big Tech bets on stablecoins in 2025

2025 marks an acceleration in the adoption of stablecoins by Big Tech and financial institutions:

Circle debuted on the stock market with an IPO of $1.1 billion, reaching a valuation of over $18 billion.

Visa will launch the VTAP platform to enable banks to issue and manage stablecoins.

PayPal has introduced the stablecoin PYUSD to facilitate international payments through Xoom.

Gemini, backed by the Winklevoss twins, has filed for an IPO, highlighting the growing interest of crypto companies in traditional markets.

These initiatives indicate an increasing integration of stablecoins into traditional financial services, with a particular focus on regulatory compliance and the efficiency of digital payments.