Polygon predicts a significant surge in stablecoin usage over the next five years, potentially exceeding 100,000 issuers. This rapid adoption is leading banks to rethink their capital management strategies and explore new solutions like deposit tokens to remain competitive. The rise of these digital assets promises a major shift in global finance by enhancing monetary sovereignty and creating seamless interoperability. Expert Aishwary Gupta, Polygon’s Global Head of Payments and RWA, argues that stablecoins can empower governments to better control their economies through broader access while retaining traditional monetary levers. This view challenges the narrative that they pose a threat to central banks.