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Asia is quietly building a counterweight to the dollar stablecoin empire, and the West isn’t ready

December 28, 2025

Asia is quietly building a counterweight to the dollar stablecoin empire, and the West isn’t readyBy 2025, Asia's comprehensive stablecoin infrastructure may outpace Western efforts and reshape global economic narratives. Anurag Arjun Dec. 27, 2025 at 10:30 pm UTC 4 min read Updated: Dec.

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Guest Contributor Anurag Arjun Founder • Avail The following is a guest post and opinion from Anurag Arjun, Founder of Avail. The global stablecoin narrative is about to shift fast.
What began as a US-dominated experiment in digital liquidity is morphing into a multipolar fight over who controls the rails of tomorrow’s monetary system.
And the most consequential moves are unfolding in Asia—quietly, deliberately, and at increasing speed. For a decade, dollar-backed tokens (such as USDT and USDC) have dominated the market.

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