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China’s P2P stablecoin wallets surge 43x, Korea’s $450B crypto economy: Asia Express

Cointelegraph·October 8, 2026·1 min read
China’s P2P stablecoin wallets surge 43x, Korea’s $450B crypto economy: Asia Express

China's peer-to-peer stablecoin usage surged 43x despite ongoing bans, while South Korea's crypto economy reached $450B, making it the largest in East Asia. The figures highlight growing adoption in Asia despite regulatory hurdles, with stablecoins playing a key role in cross-border transactions and value transfer.

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