Stablecoins & CBDCs Report May

CoinDesk Data's Stablecoins & CBDCs Report provides readers with a comprehensive analysis of the latest developments surrounding stablecoins and CBDCs, featuring data-driven insights into market capitalization, trading volumes, peg deviations, regulatory changes, and more.

  • May 30, 2025
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Stablecoins & CBDCs Report May

CoinDesk Data's Stablecoins & CBDCs Report provides readers with a comprehensive analysis of the latest developments surrounding stablecoins and CBDCs, featuring data-driven insights into market capitalization, trading volumes, peg deviations, regulatory changes, and more.

  • May 30, 2025

Report Summary

CoinDesk Data's Stablecoins & CBDCs Report provides readers with a comprehensive analysis of the latest developments surrounding stablecoins and CBDCs, featuring data-driven insights into market capitalization, trading volumes, peg deviations, regulatory changes, and more. 

  • The stablecoin market reached a new all-time high in May, with total market capitalization growing 2.27% to $246B.
  • The market capitalization of Tether USD (USDT) rose 3.12% to $153B in May, becoming the first stablecoin to surpass the $150B milestone.
  • The market capitalization of USD1, backed by Trump's World Liberty Financial, reached $2.15B in May, making it the seventh largest stablecoin by market cap.

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