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Ethereum processed a record $8 trillion in stablecoin transfers in Q4, reinforcing its role as the dominant blockchain for global payments. The world of defi reached a massive milestone with the start of the new year. Data shows that Ethereum powered $8 trillion in stablecoin transfers during the fourth quarter alone.  This figure is nearly double the volume seen in the second quarter of the year and proves that blockchain networks are no longer just for speculators.  Instead, they are becoming the main rails for moving value around the world. Ethereum Powers $8 Trillion in Stablecoin Transfers The surge to $8 trillion in volume shows a major change in the digital asset market.  According to Token Terminal, this milestone shows a rise in reliance on stablecoins for actual commerce.  While the second quarter saw $4 trillion in transfers, the end of the year brought a massive wave of activity. This growth happened alongside a 43% increase in stablecoin issuance on the network. Total stablecoins on Ethereum grew from $127 billion to $181 billion by the end of December.  $8 TRILLION. IN ONE QUARTER. Stablecoin transfer volume on Ethereum just surpassed $8T in Q4 a new all time high. This isn’t speculation.This is global payments happening on-chain. And this is before:•- SWIFT style integrations•- Full RWA tokenization•- Institutional… pic.twitter.com/4lkTLUnChu — BMNR Bullz (@BMNRBullz) January 5, 2026 Network activity also hit new peaks during this period and etherscan reported that daily transactions reached 2.23 million in late December. This is a 48% increase compared to the previous year.  Furthermore, monthly active addresses hit an all-time high of 10.4 million and these numbers indicate that more unique users are joining the network every day. Fusaka Upgrade Enhances How Ethereum Powers $8 Trillion in Transfers A major reason for this success is the constant…

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