2026-01-05 16:29:16

Stablecoin Market Weekly Briefing (First Week of January)

Over the past seven days, the stablecoin sub-sector continued to maintain a steady trend. The total market capitalization remained stable within the existing range, with no significant fluctuations. More notably, the compliance process of global stablecoins is accelerating. Regulatory authorities around the world are moving from policy frameworks to substantive operational stages, which means that core aspects such as issuance, circulation, and redemption of stablecoins will face more detailed regulatory requirements.

During this period, market participants generally focused on two directions: first, how existing stablecoin projects adapt to new compliance standards; second, the progress of new stablecoin products (especially fiat-backed and algorithmic hybrid types). In terms of trading volume and on-chain activity, leading stablecoins like USDT and USDC still dominate market liquidity, but innovative exploration of smaller tokens is gradually building a user base.

Overall, compliance is not a negative factor; rather, it lays a foundation for the long-term development of the entire sector.

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FOMOSapien

· 4h ago

Compliance is here. Big players are starting to squeeze out small-cap tokens, right? When will the situation of USDT and USDC monopolizing the market end?

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MysteriousZhang

· 01-06 14:21

Compliance sounds good in theory, but in reality, only a few top players can survive... Small coins trying to innovate again are just wishful thinking.

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FantasyGuardian

· 01-05 16:57

Compliance... to put it simply, it's about putting a leash on the wild growth, making it look restrained while actually paving the way. The big brothers like USDT are rock solid.

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SerRugResistant

· 01-05 16:57

Compliance is here. Can small coins still survive? It still feels like a situation where big players eat the meat and small players drink the soup.

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GasFeeSobber

· 01-05 16:55

As for compliance, to put it simply, it's like a big wave sorting out the sand—USDT and USDC are just lying there and winning. Small tokens need to adapt quickly, or they'll face self-destruction. I'm a bit hopeful about algorithmic stablecoins—let's see who can come up with some new tricks. Wait, will the "detailed regulations" from regulators directly stifle innovative projects... There hasn't been much movement in stablecoins this week; it's a bit boring.

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GasWhisperer

· 01-05 16:48

compliance wave incoming and honestly? the fee patterns during regulatory transitions are *chef's kiss*... mempool's gonna be wild when everyone scrambles to get their stablecoin positions sorted. usdt dominance won't budge tho, too much inertia.

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BitcoinDaddy

· 01-05 16:47

Compliance is here. Do small tokens have a chance? But it still depends on how regulators proceed. The two giants, USDT and USDC, are probably more stable.

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ZKProofEnthusiast

· 01-05 16:40

Regarding compliance, it seems strict but is actually clearing the field. Major cryptocurrencies have long been prepared; how can small projects survive?

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