A new report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) tackles a critical question: How can regulators and institutions accurately measure Stablecoin adoption and cross-border impact? With rising transaction volumes and multiple blockchains in play, understanding these flows is key to shaping policy and mitigating systemic risks.
1. Data Complexity – Stablecoin activity is fragmented across chains, wallets, and custodians, requiring multi-layer analytics to gauge real usage in Cross Border Payments and Digital Finance.
2. Regulatory Imperative – Accurate flow estimates help regulators design risk-based frameworks, monitor AML/CFT compliance, and anticipate macro-financial spillovers.
3. Market Relevance – For issuers and institutions, flow analysis informs liquidity strategies, pricing of OnChain FX, and opportunities for Programmable Finance in trade and treasury.