Asia-Pacific Region Captures 60% of Global Stablecoin Payments
New data from Mercuryo and McKinsey & Co. reveals that the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has become a dominant hub for stablecoin activity, accounting for approximately $245 billion of the $390 billion in annualized global stablecoin payments as of December 2025. Adoption is particularly high in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, with stablecoins increasingly utilized for cross-border remittances and international payments rather than just speculative trading. To capitalize on this growth, Mercuryo has partnered with Bitget Wallet to launch a fee-reduction campaign across eight APAC markets. The initiative aims to lower barriers for new users entering the 'digital dollar economy' by waiving Mercuryo and network fees on initial stablecoin on-ramp transactions through December 2026.
Topics: APAC market trends blockchain technology cross-border payments stablecoin adoption