Stablecoin volume reached $35 trillion in 2025 as illicit share stays below 0.5%

In 2025, the total volume of stablecoins surged to an impressive $35 trillion, reflecting a significant increase in their usage and adoption across various sectors of the economy. Notably, the proportion of stablecoin transactions associated with illicit activities remained remarkably low, consistently staying below 0.5%, which underscores the legitimacy and integrity of the stablecoin market as it continues to gain traction among investors and users alike. source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/02/18/stablecoin-illicit-flows-remain-under-1-of-usd35-trillion-volume-in-2025-trm-report-reveals