币界网报道：Asian banks are increasingly adopting stablecoins like USDT and USDC to counter deposit flight and transaction revenue losses, with major institutions in Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong exploring local-currency stablecoins. Fireblocks' Amy Zhang noted banks fear losing deposits if they don't engage with stablecoin issuers like Circle or Tether. Korean banks plan a won-pegged stablecoin by 2026, while Japanese banks test yen-backed versions for trade finance. Hong Kong's Bank of East Asia piloted a USD/HKD stablecoin network. Payment providers are driving adoption, with stablecoins now accounting for half of Fireblocks' $3T annual transaction volume. Visa data shows 30% higher weekend stablecoin usage, highlighting retail and gig economy demand. Meanwhile, Bakkt seeks to raise $1B to buy BTC, despite losing key clients and facing operational challenges. Bitcoin held above $107K ahead of a $40B options expiry, while Ethereum tests resistance at $2,500-$2,600 amid declining exchange reserves.