While USDT and USDC continue to dominate global stablecoin flows and maintain their market leadership positions, newer entrants like Circle’s EURC and PayPal’s PYUSD are gaining traction rapidly as institutional rails expand. These newer stablecoins are finding success by targeting specific use cases and geographic markets that may be underserved by the dominant dollar-denominated stablecoins.
The growth of alternative stablecoins reflects the maturing stablecoin ecosystem where different tokens serve different purposes and markets. EURC, being euro-denominated, appeals to European businesses and users who want to avoid currency conversion costs and exposure, while PYUSD leverages PayPal’s existing user base and payment infrastructure to offer seamless integration with traditional payment systems.
The competitive landscape is being shaped by expanding institutional adoption and the development of new blockchain infrastructure specifically designed for stablecoin payments, such as Stripe and Paradigm’s newly launched Tempo blockchain. As businesses increasingly adopt stablecoins for routine financial activities, there’s growing demand for specialized stablecoin solutions that cater to specific currencies, regulatory requirements, and use cases, creating opportunities for newer entrants to carve out significant market share despite the dominance of USDT and USDC.
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Editor-in-Chief / Coin Push Dean is a crypto enthusiast based in Amsterdam, where he follows every twist and turn in the world of cryptocurrencies and Web3.