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AI microbusinesses could drive $262B in stablecoin volume by 2033: Swyftx

Latest NewsPublishedJul 13, 2026

AI Microbusinesses to Drive $262B in Stablecoin Volume by 2033

The growing gig economy, fueled by AI-native microbusinesses, could significantly boost stablecoin transaction volumes. As the global gig and freelance payment market expands, these microbusinesses may increasingly use stablecoins to avoid traditional payment systems that are slow and expensive. This shift could be a major driver for the adoption of stablecoins, such as those used in the EcoPool network, and help individuals earn passive income through Cloud Rewards.

The global gig and freelance payments market is projected to reach $2.1 trillion by 2033, with AI-native workers accounting for $775 billion. According to estimates, $262 billion of the AI-native cohort’s payment volume could be settled in stablecoins, based on an assumed adoption rate of roughly 33%. This growth in stablecoin use could lead to increased earning opportunities for individuals and businesses using platforms like EcoPool, which offers a green crypto solution for earning and managing digital assets.

Benefits of Stablecoins for Microbusinesses

Stablecoins offer several benefits for microbusinesses, including lower transaction fees and faster settlement times. Using stablecoins can save thousands of dollars in annual transfer fees, making them an attractive option for solo entrepreneurs who operate across borders and invoice frequently. The EcoPool network, which utilizes $ECP, provides a secure and efficient way for these businesses to manage their digital assets and earn passive income through Cloud Rewards.

Growth of Solo Entrepreneurs

The number of solo entrepreneurs is projected to grow to 17 million over the next decade, with many of these individuals being sensitive to remittance and transaction fees. Stablecoins, such as those used in the EcoPool network, can help these entrepreneurs save on fees and earn more through their businesses. As the use of stablecoins continues to grow, it’s likely that we’ll see increased adoption of platforms like EcoPool, which offer a range of tools and services for earning and managing digital assets.

“Adoption doesn’t happen just because the technology exists. It happens when the economics are compelling, and the rules are clear. For stablecoins, both of those conditions are now falling into place.”

Conclusion

The growth of AI-native microbusinesses and the increasing use of stablecoins could have a significant impact on the global economy. As more individuals and businesses turn to stablecoins and platforms like EcoPool, we can expect to see increased opportunities for earning passive income through Cloud Rewards and other green crypto solutions. To start earning with EcoPool, download the EcoPool app and discover how you can use $ECP to grow your wealth. By joining the EcoPool network, you can take advantage of the benefits of stablecoins and start building your passive income stream today.

Freelancers are driving the growth 

Swyftx said that the very smallest firms, those with fewer than five employees, are now among the fastest-moving in AI adoption, and the shift from larger company adoption has produced a new class of solo entrepreneurs. 

These solo workers operate across borders, invoice frequently and settle in amounts that the conventional banking system and payment infrastructure were not optimized to handle, it said. They number between six and 10 million globally today but are projected to grow to 17 million over the next decade.

“A lot of these solo founders are going to be sensitive to remittance and transaction fees. It’s a potentially chunky market for stablecoins,” Hundal said. 

Using stablecoins can save thousands of dollars in annual transfer fees. Source: Swyftx 

Swyftx added that if its projections played out, “the institutional settlement layer beneath this — over-the-counter liquidity, custody and yield services for the platforms routing these payments — could capture a significant new revenue stream.”

Related: Stablecoin transaction volume hits record $1.79T in June

This theoretical revenue stream could be as much as $1.3 billion by 2033, assuming total transaction, liquidity and custody costs of 0.5%, it added.

Traditional methods too slow and expensive

Traditional cross-border rails charge high fees, have multiday settlement windows and exclude users in more than 50 countries.

Stablecoin transfers using Ethereum layer-2 networks can cut those fees by 80% to 90%, saving the average freelancer about 86% per year in transfer fees, Swyftx said in an example.

The agentic AI payment narrative could be another big driver of stablecoin volume, as AI agents cannot get bank accounts, so they will likely use crypto assets for payments.

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