In Q1 2025, stablecoin transactions surpassed Visa payments for the first time, marking a milestone in crypto adoption, according to Bitwise’s latest market review. Stablecoin AUM hit a record $237B, and tokenized real-world assets surged to $19B, driven by demand for U.S. Treasuries. DeFi also saw renewed investor interest, capturing 18% of total crypto venture funding, including two major deals totaling nearly $700M. Source: The Defiant
