Polygon's Aishwary Gupta announces a stablecoin "super cycle" predicting over 100,000 issuers globally in five years, potentially reshaping the banking landscape.
This surge is set to impact banks' capital strategies, prompting innovations like deposit tokens to maintain liquidity and stability amidst evolving financial ecosystems.
Stablecoin Growth and Banking Industry Impact
Aishwary Gupta, Global Head of Payments and RWAs at Polygon, predicts a stablecoin “supercycle.” Over 100,000 stablecoin issuers could emerge globally, influencing capital management models and the banking industry.
"Stablecoins are entering a super cycle, with over 100,000 issuers expected in the next five years. Banks will need to restructure capital management and issue deposit tokens to keep liquidity on-chain." — Aishwary Gupta, Global Head of Payments and RWAs, Polygon
Gupta emphasizes that banks will restructure capital management. He suggests issuing "deposit tokens" to maintain liquidity and counteract the rise in on-chain financial activity.
Financial Costs and Market Adaptations
Growth in stablecoins is expected to raise banks' funding costs. This shift could affect traditional lending and banking practices due to increased financial competitiveness.
Gupta highlights examples of stablecoin use in Japan, demonstrating alignment with monetary policies, where JPYC is integrated into government bond purchases.
Opportunities and Challenges in Digital Finance
The potential increase of over 100,000 stablecoin issuers signals enormous liquidity inflow into digital finance. This suggests growing market dynamics for real-world assets and blockchain adoption.
The supercycle phase differs from previous stablecoin growth, presenting substantial challenges and opportunities for traditional and digital financial systems to innovate and adapt.