Global Stablecoin Market Cap Reaches $315.9B as USDC Nears $80B with 25% Share

Global stablecoin market capitalization reached $315.9 billion on March 14, up 0.93% over the past week, DefiLlama data show. USDC's market cap is approaching its historical peak of $80 billion, giving the stablecoin roughly 25% of the sector. Dubai analyst Rami AlHashimi linked the jump in USDC demand to capital outflows from the UAE, noting Dubai property prices fell about 27% this month and the DFM Real Estate Index dropped from around 16,800 points to approximately 11,516 points, a decline of about 31%. Demand for USDC at Dubai over-the-counter venues has become hard to meet, with some real estate sellers reportedly accepting cryptocurrency payments and offering 5%–10% discounts to buyers who pay in BTC.