Expected Growth of Stablecoins and Financial Integration in 2025

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Working Title: "The Bright Future of Stablecoins in 2025: Accelerated Growth and Popularization"

This covers the growth and popularization of stablecoins in 2025. I believe you can utilize your expertise in economic financial regulations and policies. I believe you will do well.

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Looking back at the stablecoin market in 2024, major issuers experimented with stablecoins linked to currencies other than the US dollar, but adoption was minimal. Euro-linked stablecoins still have a low market share and slow adoption. The market favored Tether's USDT and Circle's USD Coin, with few people willing to try something new. This is likely due to shaken trust after events like the collapse of TerraUSD (UST) by Terraform Labs in 2022.

Nevertheless, 2024 was a very positive year for the cryptocurrency world. Bitcoin's price soared to $100,000, and global regulatory frameworks are steadily being developed. In Singapore, stablecoin payments reached $1 billion and are expected to continue increasing worldwide.

Here are four main predictions for the stablecoin market in 2025:

First, the increase in regulated stablecoins. Tether's business model has provided an attractive case for financial institutions, making it likely that more traditional financial institutions will issue regulated stablecoins.

Second, the entry of banks into custody services. With the full implementation of the EU's MiCA regulations in January 2025, banks offering digital asset custody services will accelerate the integration of cryptocurrencies and traditional financial systems.

Third, changes in the European market. While Tether's USDT currently dominates the market, failure to obtain a MiCA license could lead to a loss of market share in Europe. This will provide an opportunity for regulated alternatives like Circle's USDC to emerge in the market.

Lastly, the expansion of locally linked stablecoins. As seen with the Central Bank of the UAE's launch of the AED-linked stablecoin AE Coin in 2024, countries are expected to increasingly integrate local stablecoins into their banking systems as they push for the digitalization of their economies.

By 2025, the stablecoin market is expected not only to grow but mature. Clear regulations, new market entries, and broader adoption will transform stablecoins into mainstream asset classes. Stablecoins will provide faster, cheaper, and more inclusive financial services while integrating with traditional finance. The market share of USDT and USDC may double or even triple, and localized stablecoins are likely to diversify the market by challenging the dominance of the dollar.

Roy, let's review the analysis content. I'll point out some parts that need further supplementation.

First, the section on regulatory predictions for the stablecoin market in 2025 needs more detail. The prediction about the increase in regulated stablecoins needs clearer justification. It would be good to specifically address how Tether’s revenue model makes it an attractive case for more traditional financial institutions. For instance, you could explain what achievements Tether has made over the past few years and what significance it holds for financial institutions.

Secondly, it would be beneficial to add more specific examples related to current data and trends. For example, when mentioning that stablecoin payments in Singapore have reached $1 billion, support this with news citations or real cases. Something like, "According to a recent report published in Singapore..." would lend it more credibility.

Lastly, when emphasizing overall integration and connectivity, a more concrete vision is needed. Providing specific scenarios on how stablecoins will integrate with traditional finance by 2025 would be helpful. For instance, "How commercial banks might adopt and offer stablecoins to their customers" would paint a clearer picture for the readers.

It looks like you just need to fix about three things. Reflect this feedback and start drafting the article. Do you understand?

After reviewing this article, I would like to offer some feedback.

First, while the summary sentence is relatively appropriate, it could be refined to be more specific. Instead of "Expected growth and financial integration of stablecoins in 2025," a phrase like "The future of stablecoin growth and financial integration in 2025" feels a bit clearer and more specific.

Regarding the flow between paragraphs, the transition from the first to the second paragraph feels a bit unnatural. For example, instead of jumping from covering the current status in Singapore in the first paragraph to Europe’s regulations in the second, a transitional sentence linking Singapore’s situation to Europe’s would be helpful. Adding a sentence like "Not only in Singapore but also in Europe, stablecoin regulations are being strengthened" would make the context flow more smoothly.

Moreover, to make it easier for readers to understand, it would be good to organize and clarify each main point. Structuring the article with one main topic per paragraph might be a better approach.

I approve this article.

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