The post Stablecoins to take on lending, Huma Finance leads appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A new report by Visa explains that stablecoins are no longer just for payments and are taking a growing share of the credit markets. Summary Stablecoins are playing a growing role in the $40 trillion global credit market, says Visa DeFi platforms have issued $670 billion worth of stablecoin loans since 2020 Currently, there’s $14.8 billion in outstanding loans, with 427,000 loans issued in August alone Visa report highlighted Huma finance as one of the standout performers Stablecoins are no longer just for cross-border payments or crypto trading. On Thursday, October 16, credit card giant Visa published a report detailing the growing role of stablecoins in the on-chain credit market. The report outlines their expanding role in the $40 trillion global credit market. According to the report, on-chain lending with stablecoins has risen to more than $670 billion in total loans since 2020. That amounts to $51.7 billion in monthly activity, with more than 81,000 active borrowers. Moreover, the stablecoin loan market continues to grow, with DeFi platforms issuing 427,000 loans in August alone. Additionally, total outstanding loans amount to $14.8 billion, with $17.5 billion in total liquidity. Visa report highlights Huma Finance growth One of the players that Visa highlighted in its report is Huma Finance, an on-chain lending protocol. It enables short-term, receivables-backed lending using stablecoins, primarily for cross-border payments and working capital. These short-term loans, with an average duration of 1 to 5 days, are playing an increasing role in cross-border payments. Notably, Huma Finance reached $500 million in transaction volume, which includes loan originations and repayments. The network also has $98 million in actively deployed loans. Stablecoin use cases are growing in general. After the GENIUS Act created a stable regulatory framework for stablecoins, more companies are joining the industry, which is projected to reach $1… The post Stablecoins to take on lending, Huma Finance leads appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A new report by Visa explains that stablecoins are no longer just for payments and are taking a growing share of the credit markets. Summary Stablecoins are playing a growing role in the $40 trillion global credit market, says Visa DeFi platforms have issued $670 billion worth of stablecoin loans since 2020 Currently, there’s $14.8 billion in outstanding loans, with 427,000 loans issued in August alone Visa report highlighted Huma finance as one of the standout performers Stablecoins are no longer just for cross-border payments or crypto trading. On Thursday, October 16, credit card giant Visa published a report detailing the growing role of stablecoins in the on-chain credit market. The report outlines their expanding role in the $40 trillion global credit market. According to the report, on-chain lending with stablecoins has risen to more than $670 billion in total loans since 2020. That amounts to $51.7 billion in monthly activity, with more than 81,000 active borrowers. Moreover, the stablecoin loan market continues to grow, with DeFi platforms issuing 427,000 loans in August alone. Additionally, total outstanding loans amount to $14.8 billion, with $17.5 billion in total liquidity. Visa report highlights Huma Finance growth One of the players that Visa highlighted in its report is Huma Finance, an on-chain lending protocol. It enables short-term, receivables-backed lending using stablecoins, primarily for cross-border payments and working capital. These short-term loans, with an average duration of 1 to 5 days, are playing an increasing role in cross-border payments. Notably, Huma Finance reached $500 million in transaction volume, which includes loan originations and repayments. The network also has $98 million in actively deployed loans. Stablecoin use cases are growing in general. After the GENIUS Act created a stable regulatory framework for stablecoins, more companies are joining the industry, which is projected to reach $1…

                                                                               Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives and Senate met with cryptocurrency industry leaders in three separate roundtable events this week.                     Members of the US Congress met with key figures in the cryptocurrency industry to discuss issues and potential laws related to the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve and a market structure.On Tuesday, a group of lawmakers that included Alaska Representative Nick Begich and Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno met with Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor and others in a roundtable event regarding the BITCOIN Act, a bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The discussion was hosted by the advocacy organization Digital Chamber and its affiliates, the Digital Power Network and Bitcoin Treasury Council.“Legislators and the executives at yesterday’s roundtable agree, there is a need [for] a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve law to ensure its longevity for America’s financial future,” Hailey Miller, director of government affairs and public policy at Digital Power Network, told Cointelegraph. “Most attendees are looking for next steps, which may mean including the SBR within the broader policy frameworks already advancing.“Read more