TechFlow News, April 9: According to a Cointelegraph report, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has released a report stating that stablecoin-adjusted transaction volume is projected to reach $71.9 trillion by 2035—up sharply from $2.8 trillion in 2025. If two major macro-level catalysts materialize simultaneously, this figure could double further to $15 trillion, surpassing the current annual global cross-border payment volume of approximately $10 trillion.
The two catalysts are: (1) the transfer of over $10 trillion in wealth from the Baby Boomer generation to younger generations who favor crypto assets; and (2) stablecoins fully replacing traditional payment rails as the default payment infrastructure. Rachael Lucas, an analyst at Australian crypto exchange BTC Markets, noted that strategic moves—including Stripe’s acquisition of Bridge and Mastercard’s partnership with BVNK—are concrete steps forward. Coupled with regulatory clarity provided by the GENIUS Act, institutional participation is expected to increase significantly.
