Stablecoin issuers Circle and Tether are key beneficiaries of the rapid growth in neobanks across emerging markets, where stablecoins like USDC and USDT enable cheaper, faster payments. While neobanks struggle with profitability due to high customer acquisition and regulatory costs, Circle's USDC and Tether's USDT stablecoins have seen significant market cap growth, with USDC growing faster. Regulatory approvals for Circle and Tether could strengthen their market positions. Despite neobank losses, stablecoins' advantages in cost and speed suggest sustained demand even if some neobanks fail.
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