2025-12-30 11:23:13

Stablecoin adoption is accelerating rapidly. Solana's co-founder recently projected that the stablecoin market could surge to $1 trillion by 2026, reflecting growing institutional and retail confidence in digital assets pegged to fiat currencies.

Meanwhile, market participants are closely watching Fed policy decisions. On Polymarket, traders are pricing in an 88% probability that the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady on January 28, signaling expectations for a dovish stance amid ongoing economic uncertainty. This sentiment could continue shaping crypto market movements in the near term.

In another noteworthy development, Russia's largest lender Sberbank is exploring crypto-backed loan products. The institution plans to offer ruble loans secured by digital assets, marking a significant milestone for traditional banking institutions entering the crypto ecosystem. Such moves could normalize digital asset collateral in mainstream finance.

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DefiVeteran

· 56m ago

Stablecoins are really about to take off, a trillion dollars is not a dream anymore 88% chance of no interest? Now the Federal Reserve is really scared Sberbank is doing digital asset collateralization, traditional finance is really bowing Wait, does this mean mainstream finance has given up? Is it still possible to get on the stablecoin train before 2026, everyone? Once the Federal Reserve loosens monetary policy, this wave will explode Traditional banks using digital assets as collateral... the era has really changed If Brother Sol's prediction comes true, we bunch of retail investors might be able to turn things around Fed holding interest rates steady is definitely good for the crypto market, waiting for a rebound

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MEVHunterZhang

· 10h ago

1 trillion USD? Is Solana's guy bragging again? Anyway, I don't believe it. Will the Fed really cut interest rates? An 88% probability sounds pretty impressive... What if they reverse course then? Russian banks are offering digital asset-backed loans. Traditional finance is finally taking it seriously. Stablecoins are really taking off this time, but it still depends on how regulations develop. Can we trust Polymarket's odds? It feels like retail investors are just gambling, with little reference value. Wait, if banks are entering the market, does that mean I should get in... or keep watching? If this push really reaches a trillion dollars, those who got in early will definitely take off.

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ZKProofster

· 10h ago

tbh $1T by 2026 feels like marketing speak... technically speaking, that's assuming massive adoption without accounting for regulatory headwinds, but sure, let's see if the math works out

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PumpingCroissant

· 10h ago

10 trillion stablecoins? Is this guy on Solana bragging again... But on the other hand, banks in Russia are starting to use digital asset collateralization, which is indeed quite interesting. 88% of people expect the Fed to stay on the sidelines... Alright, we’ll have to rely on the Federal Reserve again, this is really frustrating. When stablecoins take off, don’t forget the risks, everyone. Haven’t we learned enough from history? Mainstream finance embracing digital assets sounds impressive, but the reality of implementation is another story. Sberbank’s recent move is quite clever, but the policy environment in Russia... well, those who understand, understand.

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LayerHopper

· 10h ago

10 trillion USDC, this is way too optimistic... But it's really outrageous to see banks start to engage in digital asset collateralized loans, traditional finance is really starting to back down. --- Sberbank's move is truly aggressive, it feels like Russians are doing it without middlemen earning a spread. --- Wait, 88% probability of holding the interest rate? How does this contradict expectations of rate hikes? Or am I misunderstanding... --- A trillion stablecoins, just listen and don't take it too seriously. Who knows what 2026 will look like. --- What does it mean for traditional banks to use digital assets as collateral? The real breakthrough should be decentralized lending, everyone. --- I just want to know how much of this trillion is real demand and how much is just illusions created by tether printing... --- Can't hold the rate hike anymore. This is good news for the altcoin season, recent coins have been too dead.

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