In February 2025, stablecoins have demonstrated significant growth in the cryptocurrency market, with USDS experiencing a 63% increase, gaining $1.6 billion, while PayPal's PYUSD climbed 49%, nearing $1 billion. Tether's USDT has also made headlines, reaching $1.4 billion issued on the TON blockchain in just 10 months, marking it as the fastest-deployed stablecoin on any blockchain. The overall transaction volume of stablecoins has surpassed that of traditional payment giants Visa and Mastercard, settling over $12 trillion this year alone. Industry experts emphasize the importance of stablecoins in decentralized finance (DeFi), noting their role in liquidity and the need for efficient, composable solutions without centralized bridges. Events at the Ethereum Denver conference highlighted discussions around the future of stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization, and strategies for enhancing user engagement in the crypto space.