APAC Dominates Global Stablecoin Payment Volume at 51.2%

Asia-Pacific (APAC) has emerged as the largest market for global stablecoin payments, accounting for 51.2% of total volume according to a CoinDesk Research analysis. The media noted that stablecoin usage is expanding beyond trading into payment processing, corporate treasury management, and settlement systems, with increased institutional adoption in APAC.

USDT's share of APAC stablecoin payments has decreased from 98% at the start of 2025 to 91% by July 2026, indicating a gradual reduction in USDT dominance. Regulatory-compliant stablecoins like RLUSD require expanded distribution networks and custodial support to gain wider adoption, while also needing more real-world applications within regulated financial sectors.