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Stablecoin Market Cap Hits Record $313 Billion Despite War Tensions, Crypto Winter
The global stablecoin market capitalization surged to a new all-time high of roughly $313 billion in the past 24 hours, reflecting heightened market activity despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and a broader crypto slowdown. Prior to this latest peak, the market cap had hovered around $311.8 billion as of December 2025. The sector added approximately $3.51 billion over the past two days, marking a 1.14% increase. Safe-haven demand rises amid Middle East tensions: This milestone comes as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate, fueling volatility across global markets. While the ... (full story)