$46 trillion in trading volume: Stablecoins have already pushed their way to the doorstep of Visa

2025-12-11 12:34:22

【Blockchain Rhythm】A top-tier venture capital firm’s latest annual report contains some explosive numbers.

The trading volume of stablecoins in 2024 will reach 46 trillion USD — this is 20 times PayPal’s volume and nearly three times Visa’s transaction volume. This comparison directly elevates stablecoins from “small toys in the crypto world” to “candidate for global payment infrastructure.”

The report also discusses the tokenization of traditional assets. US stocks, commodities, and various indices are being moved onto the blockchain through tokenization technology, reopening the imagination space for this track.

Even more interesting is the chemical reaction between AI and encryption technology. The report predicts that by 2026, decentralized payment systems will be rolled out, and AI Agents may directly perform autonomous transactions using on-chain assets — it sounds a bit sci-fi, but the technical path is already in place.

From data to trends, this report roughly outlines several main lines for Web3 in the next two years.

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MetaLord420

· 21h ago

4.6 trillion? I told you stablecoins will eventually cause a stir, and Visa should be getting worried. --- The AI Agent autonomous trading segment sounds like science fiction, but I think 2026 might still be too optimistic. --- On-chain assets should have been popularized long ago. Why does traditional finance always drag its feet? --- Really? 20 times PayPal? That number needs to be verified; it feels exaggerated. --- Decentralized payments + AI, this combination will ultimately be tightly controlled by regulators. --- This is what Web3 should really be about. Don’t just focus on trading coins. --- With such a large trading volume of stablecoins, why haven't we seen truly large-scale application scenarios? --- Some institutions have already quietly started laying out RWA. Looks like I need to follow suit. --- Visa and SWIFT should start to get genuinely nervous—not as a threat, but as a replacement. --- Sounds good, but what I care about is whether the stablecoin reserve is sufficient to cover risks.

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CryptoMotivator

· 12-12 19:36

4.6 trillion? Damn, that's a bit crazy, Visa has been rubbed on the ground and fricted Stablecoins have really taken off, evolving directly from toys to payment infrastructure, this change is happening just like that By 2026, AI will be conducting transactions on the chain by itself? Will we all be unemployed by then, haha I believe in asset on-chain, traditional finance should be panicking

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UncleWhale

· 12-11 13:04

4.6 trillion? Oh my, that number totally confused me. Visa must be panicking, right? Stablecoins are truly about to revolutionize everything, from small toys to payment infrastructure. This shift is happening pretty fast... AI Agents trading on-chain assets by themselves—sounds crazy, but it seems like it's really on the way? What will 2026 look like? Who knows...

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MEVictim

· 12-11 13:04

4.6 trillion? Wow, is this number real? It feels like a dream. --- Visa should be unable to sleep now; stablecoins have truly risen. --- Haha, PayPal is being squeezed to the ground—this must be what it feels like to be abandoned by the times. --- AI Agent autonomous trading? We still need to hype up a new concept before 2026. --- The on-chain traditional assets trend feels like the real disruptive innovation. --- With a transaction volume of 4.6 trillion, why am I still poor? Haha. --- Is the report genuine or just another hype? I'm a bit skeptical. --- Decentralized payments will eventually replace intermediary institutions—this time, it's not a dream. --- Can stablecoins kill the banking system? Seriously asking. --- Tokenization has indeed been underestimated; these next two years will be the main battlefield.

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LiquidationKing

· 12-11 13:03

460 trillion? Visa, go get some good sleep. Stablecoins are already knocking on the door. --- Traditional finance is still counting money, while on-chain assets have already started self-trading... See you in 2026. --- PayPal's 20x leverage is nothing, the key is that this is just the beginning. --- AI Agent autonomous trading? Isn't this the future we've been waiting for? --- The on-chain asset wave is really about to take off. Tokenization of US stocks is the main course. --- Stablecoins transforming from toys to infrastructure—just within a year? Crazy. --- Nah, if these numbers aren't real, I simply won't believe them. --- Visa should have been worried long ago. The wheel of decentralized payments has already rolled over. --- By 2026, AI will directly control on-chain assets. Isn't this science fiction? --- 460 trillion in transaction volume, even more intense than I imagined... This is truly a revolution.

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MetaverseMortgage

· 12-11 13:03

4.6 trillion is really intimidating. Is Visa afraid? This wave of stablecoins is really expanding. The payment war has just begun. AI Agent automated trading? Now on-chain assets are coming to life. Witness miracles in 2026. The tokenization of traditional assets feels like a major shift in the financial landscape. PayPal’s 20 times size... No wonder traditional finance can’t stay still. So, who will ultimately win: central bank digital currencies or stablecoins?

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fomo_fighter

· 12-11 13:03

46 trillion? Breaking through, stablecoins are really about to take the lead The true payment war has just begun, traditional finance should be panicking AI autonomous trading in 2026? I’m a bit curious but also worried about getting cut Visa is still sleeping, stablecoins are already knocking on the door Who will be overthrown in the on-chain asset tokenization space AI Agent autonomous settlement, isn’t this the endgame? So anyone still hoarding stablecoins now is either a genius or just lucky

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OnchainDetective

· 12-11 13:01

46 trillion? Come on, that number is exaggerated. Stablecoins are really about to take off. I'm a bit skeptical about AI Agent autonomous trading... the technical path is there, but real implementation is still a long way off. What does Visa think? They're probably also watching stablecoins.

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