A new report from BlackRock indicates a significant shift in the crypto landscape, with stablecoins emerging as foundational rails for the market. According to the BlackRock Investment Institute's 2026 Global Outlook, stablecoins are expanding beyond exchanges and integrating into mainstream payment systems, potentially facilitating cross-border transfers and daily use in emerging markets. Samara Cohen, BlackRock’s global head of market development, stated that stablecoins are "becoming the bridge between traditional finance and digital liquidity." The report highlights the increasing integration of stablecoins into global payments, citing Visa's launch of USDC settlement on Solana as an example of modernizing settlement layers.

A new report from BlackRock indicates a significant shift in the crypto landscape, with stablecoins emerging as foundational rails for the market. According to the BlackRock Investment Institute's 2026 Global Outlook, stablecoins are expanding beyond exchanges and integrating into mainstream payment systems, potentially facilitating cross-border transfers and daily use in emerging markets. Samara Cohen, BlackRock’s global head of market development, stated that stablecoins are "becoming the bridge between traditional finance and digital liquidity." The report highlights the increasing integration of stablecoins into global payments, citing Visa's launch of USDC settlement on Solana as an example of modernizing settlement layers.