[Survey: About $2.62 trillion was settled through stablecoins in the first half of the year] Golden Finance reported that according to the latest survey of nearly 2,500 people in five emerging markets, stablecoins are no longer just used for cryptocurrency transactions, and their application scenarios are growing. Data shows that about $2.62 trillion was settled through stablecoins in the first half of 2024, with an annualized scale of $5.28 trillion. 57% of users reported an increase in the use of stablecoins in the past year, and 72% believed that this trend will continue. The survey also found that the most popular non-transaction use cases of stablecoins include currency exchange, goods payment, remittances, and payment or receipt of wages.