Fortune 500 Executives Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption

Interest in stablecoins among executives at Fortune 500 companies has tripled over the past year. Nearly 30% of 100 corporate leaders surveyed indicated their company is either planning to adopt or is interested in stablecoins, a significant increase from 8% the previous year. This surge is primarily driven by the need for faster transaction speeds and lower transaction fees compared to traditional payment methods. Currently, about 7% of these companies already use or hold stablecoins.

Smaller businesses, particularly those with fewer than 500 employees, have also shown increased enthusiasm for stablecoins. Among 251 financial decision-makers at small and medium enterprises, 81% expressed interest in using stablecoins, up from 61% a year earlier. Additionally, 46% of these businesses expect to incorporate crypto into their operations within three years.

The growth in stablecoin interest is rooted in the belief that stablecoins can alleviate major financial challenges such as high transaction costs and cross-border payment inefficiencies. Use cases highlighted include instant remittances, reduced payment processing fees, more efficient payroll systems, inflation hedging, and bridging financial gaps for unbanked populations.

Stablecoin transaction volumes are also rising sharply, with monthly transfers reaching a peak of $719 billion in December 2024 and $717 billion in April 2025. In total, stablecoins transacted $27.6 trillion in 2024, surpassing the combined volume of Visa and Mastercard by 7.7%. The number of stablecoin holders exceeded 161 million in May, a figure larger than the combined populations of the world's ten largest cities and the users of major US mobile banking apps.

Interest in stablecoins extends beyond private companies. Major corporations and governments are exploring their use. Uber, for example, is in the pilot phase of using stablecoins to cut international money transfer costs. A recent survey showed that 90% of institutional players are evaluating stablecoins for their operations. Additionally, some governments, including Russia and Abu Dhabi, are considering or developing their own stablecoins to improve financial infrastructure.