A new report by Juniper Research forecasts that international stablecoin payments among businesses will surge to $5 trillion by 2035, representing a significant 373-fold increase from the estimated $13.4 billion this year. The research firm notes that stablecoins are becoming increasingly integral to cross-border B2B transactions, treasury operations, and supply chain settlements due to their ability to offer programmability and 24/7 settlement finality, thus disrupting traditional correspondent banking channels. The growth of stablecoins in B2B payments is driven by their ability to address current inefficiencies in cross-border payments. By 2035, Juniper Research expects that 85% of the total stablecoin transaction value will come from B2B payments, with stablecoins transitioning from speculative assets to a fundamental component of institutional payment infrastructure.
The firm suggests that the advantages of stablecoins are most pronounced in cross-border B2B transactions, where they offer faster settlement finality compared to traditional banking rails. As such, stablecoin issuers are advised to focus on integrating with enterprises and forming treasury partnerships to capitalize on this emerging trend.