Business Crypto Payments Could Reach $5 Trillion in 10 Years

Imagine if businesses around the world could send money to each other as easily as sending an email. That's what stablecoins (cryptocurrencies that keep a steady value, usually $1) are starting to make possible.

A new study by Juniper Research predicts that companies will use stablecoins to send $5 trillion worth of payments across borders by 2035. That's a massive jump from today's $13.4 billion — growing by 37,000% in just 10 years!

Why are businesses interested in stablecoins? • They work 24/7 (unlike banks that close on weekends) • Payments arrive in minutes, not days • They're cheaper than traditional international wire transfers • They can be programmed to do things automatically

Right now, when a company in Japan wants to pay a supplier in Brazil, they use correspondent banking (a network of banks that work together to move money internationally). This process is slow and expensive. Stablecoins offer a faster, cheaper alternative.

The report found that by 2035, 85% of all stablecoin use will be for business-to-business (B2B) payments. This means stablecoins are evolving from something traders use to make money into a real tool that companies use for everyday business.

What this means for the future: Stablecoins aren't replacing the entire banking system — they're just being used where they work best. For international business payments, their advantages are clear, and more companies are starting to notice.

This is an AI-generated summary. Read the original article at: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/04/27/cross-border-b2b-stablecoin-payments-to-rise-by-over-37-000-to-usd5t-by-2035