The article argues that the stagnant growth of non-USD stablecoins stems from banking regulations, particularly Basel III, which create disincentives for banks to hold non-USD inventories. It highlights the need for decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions to address liquidity issues in non-USD corridors, as traditional banking methods are no longer viable.

Liquidity concerns are rising ahead of the Jackson Hole conference, with ETF outflows impacting BTC and ETH markets. Circle's new Gateway technology aims to make USDC chain-agnostic, enhancing transfer efficiency and reducing operational costs for exchanges and DeFi applications.

Visa is piloting the use of stablecoins for cross-border payments via its Visa Direct platform, aiming to enhance transaction speed and reduce costs for businesses. The initiative allows companies to pre-fund payments with stablecoins, significantly cutting down settlement times from days to minutes.

Ethereum's stablecoin supply has surged to a record $166 billion, reflecting increasing confidence in its role within decentralized finance (DeFi). USDT leads the market with $87.8 billion, followed by USDC at $48 billion, signaling heightened institutional adoption and liquidity.

Open Issuance is a new platform from Bridge that enables businesses to launch and manage their own stablecoins, providing control over product experience and economics without relying on external issuers. It supports customization and interoperability with other stablecoins, facilitating liquidity and reducing costs for businesses. Phantom, a crypto wallet, is the first to utilize this platform for its new stablecoin, CASH.