Coinbase, a crypto exchange and research firm, argues that concerns over stablecoins undermining U.S. banks are overstated.
According to Coinbase, most stablecoin demand originates outside the United States, supporting international dollar usage rather than displacing local bank deposits.
Stablecoins are primarily used by international users seeking dollar exposure.
Roughly two-thirds of stablecoin transactions occur on blockchain or decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.
Author's summary: Coinbase defends stablecoins as a tool for financial inclusion.