Binance CEO Richard Teng said stablecoin transactions are now processing more value each day than Visa.
He made the remarks during a keynote address at Binance Blockchain Week held in the UAE this December. Teng described stablecoins as the “killer app” of crypto. He said their growth is no longer theoretical but visible in real-world usage.
Binance CEO Richard Teng: Stablecoin Daily Transaction Volume Surpasses Visa
During his keynote speech at the Binance Blockchain Week in the UAE this December, Binance CEO Richard Teng highlighted stablecoins as the “killer app” of the crypto space. He noted that both the market… pic.twitter.com/Ywx31MkPpj
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Stablecoin Use Accelerates in 2025
According to Teng, both the market value and user base of stablecoins have expanded by 50% over the past year. He said the number of stablecoin holders has climbed to about 130 million globally.
That growth, he noted, is translating into transaction activity at a scale that now rivals, and exceeds, traditional payment networks. Visa processes billions of transactions annually and is widely seen as a benchmark for global payments volume.
Stablecoins are digital tokens that are pegged to assets such as the US dollar. They are commonly used for trading, remittances, and cross-border transfers.
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Tokenized Treasurys are now helping it grow them and this year doubled from $3.9B to $8.6B.
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Regulation Drives Institutional Confidence
Teng attributed much of the growth to clearer regulation across key markets. He pointed to progress in regions such as the EU, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.
The EU’s MiCA framework has already introduced new rules for stablecoin issuers. The UAE has also moved to position itself as a regulated crypto hub.
Payment firms and financial institutions have taken note. Visa itself has expanded stablecoin settlement pilots, while Mastercard has tested blockchain-based payment rails. PayPal launched its own dollar-backed stablecoin earlier this year.
Stablecoins Move Into Financial Infrastructure
Teng said stablecoins are increasingly becoming part of global financial infrastructure rather than remaining a niche crypto tool. Major issuers, such as Tether and Circle, continue to report rising circulation and transaction volumes.
USDT and USDC are now widely used for on-chain payments, decentralized finance, and international transfers. Binance Blockchain Week brought together regulators, builders, and institutional players as interest in crypto payments grows.
The comments come as crypto firms push to highlight real-world utility amid tighter scrutiny from policymakers and renewed focus on compliance. Stablecoins, once viewed mainly as trading instruments, are now being positioned as a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets.
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