Citi Bets Big: $15 Trillion Stablecoin Settlement Boom by 2030
Wall Street’s sleeping giant just woke up—and it’s hungry for crypto’s juiciest opportunity.
Stablecoins aren’t just for degens anymore. Citi’s latest projection shows institutional money flooding into blockchain settlements, with a $15 trillion prize up for grabs. The kicker? They’re six years late to the party.
Why now? Because legacy finance finally realized their 1970s-era systems can’t compete with instant, borderless transactions. The report quietly admits what crypto natives knew in 2021: stablecoins aren’t a trend—they’re infrastructure.
Watch for banks to suddenly ‘discover’ blockchain efficiency… right after they finish lobbying against it. The irony? That $15 trillion market might already be conservative—if regulators don’t strangle it in the crib.
One question remains: will Citi lead the charge, or just collect fees while real innovators do the work?
Institutional Access Boosted by Regulatory Clarity
The GENIUS Act addresses long-standing regulatory uncertainty and reduces operational risks in stablecoin custody. It also follows the end of the, which had discouraged banks from entering crypto businesses.
Citi’s move aligns with the rapid growth of, such as.
Speaking to Reuters,, a Citi executive, stressed that the bank prioritizes,, and.
Citi Stablecoins and what the Genius Act made possible
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Global Payments and ETF Custody Expansion
Leveraging its existing international infrastructure, Citi plans to expand itslinking. The system will enableand immediate conversion betweenand.
In addition, Citi will enter, incorporating,, andto exceed industry security standards. All underlying assets will be verified before custody, with particular attention to minimizingfor volatile products like.
Blending Traditional Finance and Blockchain
Citi will not hold cryptocurrencies directly, instead focusing exclusively on. This differentiates the bank from fintech custodians and caters to stability-minded institutional clients.
The move targets aprojected to reach, putting Citi alongside peers likeand, which are also ramping up blockchain-related services.
Industry analysts see this as a pivotal step toward makinga practical tool forand.
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