Stablecoin transfers quadrupled to $891B in Q3 2026, moving more than $400 million an hour in adjusted transfer volume; 73% of screened stablecoin transfer volume occurred outside US banking hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays (Coinbase and The Block Research via Cryptonews.net, October 20, 2026). That resets operating assumptions for crypto banking.

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What just happened: stablecoin transfers hit $891B

The same report surfaces other numbers that reshape crypto banking for businesses: seven of the 10 largest US banks have tested stablecoins or tokenized deposits for settlement; 30% of mid-market companies conducting cross-border business are using or piloting stablecoins, up from 10% in 2024; B2B stablecoin payment…