Stablecoin Adoption in U.S. is Low: Chainalysis Reports

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Stablecoin adoption in the U.S. has slowed in 2024 compared to global markets, according to an October 17 report by blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.

The report highlights that while stablecoin use has surged internationally, U.S. markets have seen a decline in their share of stablecoin transactions, dropping from roughly 50% in 2023 to below 40% in 2024.

As per the report, this slowdown in adopting stablecoin in the U.S. is largely attributed to the lack of regulatory clarity.

Chainalysis noted that, in contrast to other regions, the U.S. has failed to make significant regulatory progress in the digital assets space, particularly stablecoins, contributing to a stagnation in adoption.

While the U.S. stablecoin market is experiencing a relative decline, global markets have witnessed increased adoption.

Stablecoin growth over the past month shows two particularly interesting things:

(1) USDC ($960M) circulating supply outpaced Tether ($793M) and

(2) PYUSD circulating supply on Solana is down 36% as users are reverting back to baseline behaviors since incentives for using it… pic.twitter.com/3GZUvQz6A5

More transactions are now taking place on non-U.S.-regulated exchanges, reflecting a growing demand for stablecoins in emerging markets.

This surge is driven by stablecoins’ ability to offer a stable store of value in regions with volatile currencies and limited access to U.S. dollars.

Populations in these areas use stablecoins to access U.S. dollar stability without needing traditional banking systems.

Chainalysis also emphasized that