<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>According to Nikkei Asia, credit rating agency Moody's is preparing to adopt its own methodology to conduct credit assessments on stablecoins, aiming to meet investor demand driven by the growing adoption of digital assets in Asia and other regions.</p><p>Fabian Astic, Managing Director and Global Head of Digital Economy at Moody's, said the move reflects a shift as digital financial technology approaches mainstream adoption. He declined to disclose the timing of the first rating.</p><p>In a recent interview with Nikkei Asia in Tokyo, Astic said that over the past few years there has been a gap between supply and demand for stablecoins. He noted that stablecoin issuers are ready to launch new digital assets, but investors remain cautious due to confusion over the risks associated with cryptocurrencies.</p><p>He added that Moody's is shifting from monitoring the sector to &#34;active participation.&#34; He leads a cross-functional digital economy team within Moody's that seeks to adapt its ratings and services to emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence. Astic said the total market capitalization of stablecoins expanded rapidly to approximately USD300 billion in 2025, about double that of a year earlier, and could grow to as much as USD4 trillion in the coming years. (da/u)</p></div><p>This article was automatically translated by AI, the Chinese version should be considered the authoritative version. AASTOCKS.com Limited does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness and accepts no liability for any damages or losses arising from the use of this translation.</p></div>

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<p>Moody's is set to develop its own methodology for credit assessments on stablecoins, responding to increased investor demand due to the rise of digital assets. Fabian Astic, Managing Director at Moody's, highlighted the growing gap between supply and demand for stablecoins and the cautious stance of investors regarding cryptocurrency risks. He noted that the stablecoin market capitalization could reach USD4 trillion in the coming years, reflecting a significant growth from USD300 billion in 2025. Moody's aims to transition from monitoring to active participation in the digital economy.</p>

- Moody's is developing its own methodology for credit assessments on stablecoins, responding to increasing investor demand for digital assets.  
- Fabian Astic highlighted a significant gap between the supply of stablecoins and investor caution due to perceived risks in cryptocurrencies.  
- The market capitalization of stablecoins has rapidly increased to around USD 300 billion in 2025, with potential growth reaching USD 4 trillion in future years.

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Moody's Preparing to Conduct Credit Assessments on Stablecoins