🚀 Stablecoins Become "Printing Machines": Issuers Earn $8.3 Billion Annually! 💸
CoinGecko Research's latest data shows that stablecoin issuers have become the biggest winners in the crypto market. In 2025, the total revenue in this sector reached $8.3 billion, accounting for 65.7% of the total revenue of the top ten crypto protocols!
Who are the biggest winners?
🥇 Tether (USDT) — the absolute king. Tether earned about $5.2 billion last year, accounting for as much as 41.9% of the total revenue of 168 crypto companies.
🥈 Circle (USDC) — firmly in second place, with an annual revenue of $2.37 billion.
📈 Why is this important?
Among the top ten most profitable crypto protocols, stablecoin issuers occupy the top four spots. While the total revenue of the entire crypto market is $12.7 billion, stablecoins contributed the vast majority of profits. This proves that stablecoins are not only trading tools but also a remarkably profitable financial empire.
Which one do you favor: the old giant USDT or the compliance pioneer USDC? Feel free to discuss in the comments! 👇
