Monthly Stablecoin Volume Surpassed US ACH in February

In February, stablecoin transaction volume reached $7.2 trillion, surpassing the US Automated Clearing House (ACH) network's $6.8 trillion, marking a significant milestone for the relatively young asset class. Analyst Alex Obchakevich noted that stablecoins are becoming a foundational infrastructure for global payments, operating without the constraints of traditional banking systems. This growth is particularly notable as the ACH network handles approximately 93% of US salary payments. Data indicates consistent growth in stablecoin market volumes compared to other financial systems like Visa and PayPal, with March volume reaching $7.5 trillion, matching the ACH. Total stablecoin supply increased to $315 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a rise of $8 billion from the previous year, and accounted for 75% of total crypto trading volume. Institutional adoption, driven by a more favorable regulatory environment and legislation like the GENIUS Act, is a key catalyst, with predictions estimating a market cap of $2 trillion by 2028.

(Source：Cointelegraph)