Traditional Banks Drive Stablecoin Surge in Crypto Markets
Traditional financial institutions are increasingly entering the stablecoin arena as competition intensifies and regulatory scrutiny grows in the United States. Ben Reynolds, BitGo’s stablecoin director, noted at Consensus 2025 in Toronto that banks fear losing relevance against digital currencies. BitGo’s new "stablecoin-as-a-service" offering has drawn strong interest from both domestic and international banks.
The trend underscores a broader institutional pivot toward crypto infrastructure. Banks recognize stablecoins not just as a defensive play but as a gateway to faster settlements and cross-border payments. Regulatory clarity remains the key hurdle—once resolved, adoption could accelerate sharply.