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title: "Stablecoin Supply Surpasses $280 Billion Amid Crypto Lending Debate"
type: "News"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286835527.md"
description: "The stablecoin supply has exceeded $280 billion, marking a significant development in the crypto lending sector. According to NS3.AI, the market is currently divided on whether to mitigate risk through more stringent structures or by refining pricing strategies. Himanshu Sahay of Arch Lending advocates for secured loans with qualified custody and transparent terms to minimize complexity. In contrast, Fira CEO Pierre Person suggests that risk should be determined at the market level and established at the point of origination."
datetime: "2026-05-19T01:07:36.000Z"
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# Stablecoin Supply Surpasses $280 Billion Amid Crypto Lending Debate

The stablecoin supply has exceeded $280 billion, marking a significant development in the crypto lending sector. According to NS3.AI, the market is currently divided on whether to mitigate risk through more stringent structures or by refining pricing strategies. Himanshu Sahay of Arch Lending advocates for secured loans with qualified custody and transparent terms to minimize complexity. In contrast, Fira CEO Pierre Person suggests that risk should be determined at the market level and established at the point of origination.

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