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stocks issues market commentary from stablecoin payment card
provider DeCard.
According to the April 2026 report on cryptocurrency adoption, Argentina’s economy is positioned the best for stablecoin
everyday use. With volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin losing
almost a third of their value in recent months, a new study by
stablecoin payment card provider DeCard examined where stable value digital currencies have the most
potential.
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Argentina records 33% year-over-year
inflation, and US-tied stablecoin currencies can be the most
attractive store of value here. -
One in ten (92.9%) of American adults are used to digital
payments, making the US one of the most
technologically prepared countries for stablecoin adoption. -
Singapore residents use cryptocurrencies the
most in the world, with one in four adult residents holding a
digital asset.
The study focused on 3 key areas that affect the practicality of
stablecoin adoption. The main categories included economic
instability, which signals that traditional financial systems are
not sustainable, financial limitations like access to financial
services, and existing crypto activity. Monetary instability is
reflected in the inflation rate and currency volatility compared to
the US dollar, while financial system friction includes factors such
as the rate of access to financial accounts.
Based on these elements, the report created the Stablecoin Need Score and Access Score, which were combined
into the Stablecoin Readiness Index, rating the world’s
economies on a range of 0-100.
Here’s a quick look at the most stablecoin-ready
countries:
Country
Stablecoin Need Score
Stablecoin Access Score
Stablecoin Readiness Index
Argentina
100
68.1
100.00
United States
22.1
100
98.66
Netherlands
36.2
93.7
98.43
Australia
37.3
93
98.22
Singapore
20.8
99
97.26
Turkey
89.7
66.8
94.85
Spain
35.9
89.7
94.71
United Kingdom
36.8
86.9
92.53
Germany
34.7
87.3
92.08
Hong Kong
20
91.6
90.28
You can find the full report findings with detailed calculations
by following this link.
Argentina
- Inflation rate: 33.1%
-
Currency volatility (compared to the US dollar): 16.1% - Crypto adoption rank: 20th
- Digital payment involvement: 72.2%
- Financial account ownership: 81.7%
- Stablecoin readiness index: 100/100
Argentina’s economy is in the best position to adopt stable
digital currencies, with many residents already looking for
alternative financial systems. Argentina experienced the strongest
year-to-year inflation rate in the study, at 33.1%, signalling the
instability of traditional financial markets. It is one of the
reasons why Argentina is in the top 20 for crypto adoption in the
world, and 1 in 7 residents are familiar with alternative types of
payment.
The US
The United States ranks second, with the most developed digital
systems and financial services. America has the highest crypto
access score on the list (100/100), 97.9% of adults here have
financial accounts, and 92% tried digital payments. The US residents
also feel the pressure of 2.4% inflation, which can be an additional
reason to switch from traditional banking methods.
The Netherlands
The Netherlands follows closely behind the US, with the same 2.4%
inflation rate. The Dutch are still establishing crypto networks in
the country, ranking 39th in the world for digital currency
adoption. At the same time, the stablecoin transactions here are
common, with $2.2 billion inflow and outflow in a year.
Australia
In fourth place is Australia, almost matching the Netherlands for
the stablecoin transaction levels. Almost $2B go in and out of the
country each year, and Australians rank just above the Dutch for
overall crypto adoption, with 38th spot. The country also has some
of the highest financial preparedness rates in the world, with 98.5%
of residents using digital payments, and 98% having access to
financial services and accounts.
Singapore
Singapore concludes the top 5 economies most prepared for stablecoin
adoption, with $2.7 billion in stable digital transactions already.
It also has one of the most stable and structured financial markets,
with 87.4% of residents receiving or sending digital payments, while
97.8% are actively engaged in a financial and savings system.
A representative from DeCard commented on the study:
“In countries where inflation is on the rise and
traditional markets don’t provide financial stability,
stablecoins are not about speculation. They offer a way to
preserve everyday purchasing power and access to international
markets. Rather than chasing outsized returns, the value lies in
financial stability—ensuring people don’t lose value
overnight.”
Source: https://thedecard.com
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