Stablecoins Surge as Klarna Joins the Wave

[chainsniff]

2025 has been a breakout year for stablecoins—and Klarna is joining the trend.
Following moves by MetaMask, Visa, and Western Union, KlarnaUSD arrives amid a global market now topping $304B.
The GENIUS Act in the U.S. has accelerated regulatory clarity, fueling new issuances and adoption. With Klarna’s entry, traditional fintech players are increasingly positioning stablecoins as core infrastructure for future payments.

[Nahid Hossen]

Klarna stepping in shows how mainstream stablecoins are becoming.

[Abdul Khan]

This could attract more financial institutions to the ecosystem.