A new report by Juniper Research predicts that international stablecoin payments between businesses will skyrocket to $5 trillion by 2035, marking a 373-fold increase from the estimated $13.4 billion this year. The research firm attributes this growth to the increasing use of stablecoins in cross-border business-to-business transactions, treasury operations, and supply chain settlements, where they offer advantages over traditional banking channels due to their programmability and 24/7 settlement finality.
As stablecoins address current inefficiencies in cross-border payments, they are expected to shift from speculative assets to a foundational layer of institutional payment infrastructure, with 85% of the total stablecoin transaction value in 2035 coming from B2B payments. The firm suggests that stablecoin issuers should focus on integrating with enterprises and treasury partnerships to capture the majority of this value, as stablecoins are poised to become a key component of global finance, potentially replacing traditional payment rails.