Exclusive: Exploring the Future Sources of Crypto Revenue Beyond Trading in 2026

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Yahoo Finance

Updated: Dec 20 2025

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Source: Yahoo Finance

Evolution of Stablecoins: Stablecoins like USDT and USDC are transitioning from mere trading instruments to essential financial infrastructure, enabling transaction routing and settlement across various systems.
Impact on Banking: By 2026, regional banks may leverage stablecoins for cross-border transactions, significantly reducing costs and improving settlement speed, potentially disrupting traditional correspondent banking models.
Focus on Orchestration: The strategic emphasis is shifting towards the orchestration of transactions using stablecoin infrastructure, highlighting the importance of interoperability and coordination across fragmented financial systems.
Revenue Opportunities: Future revenue generation will likely come from managing how stablecoin transactions are routed and settled, rather than from issuing new stablecoins, as the ecosystem becomes more complex and interconnected.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.