Stablecoins in Gaming: BGA Reports Growing Industry Role
Background: Stablecoins Reshape the Gaming Economy
Stablecoins in gaming are emerging as a major innovation, according to a recent report by the Blockchain Gaming Alliance (BGA). Once limited to payment processing or decentralized finance (DeFi) functions, stablecoins are now being adopted as the foundational financial infrastructure for the $350-billion global gaming industry, reports Cointelegraph.
The BGA claims that stablecoins such as USDt (USDT) and USDC (USDC) provide the economic stability that speculative crypto tokens cannot offer. These digital assets, pegged to fiat currencies, are enabling predictable, stable in-game economies. By minimizing price volatility, they facilitate faster payouts to game creators and allow for seamless asset exchanges across different gaming platforms.
Market Impact and Case Studies
The BGA report references games like Roblox and Fortnite as successful examples of how fixed-value, closed-loop currencies can drive engagement and sustained activity. Within these ecosystems, stable currencies lead to predictable returns for developers and creators. The report highlights that the top 10 Roblox creators earn an average of $38 million per year, a figure made possible by stable exchange rates that shield earnings from cryptocurrency market shocks.
Amber Cortez, head of business development at Sequence, stated in the report, “Stablecoins are transforming fragmented, speculative game economies into scalable, player-first systems.” The BGA suggests that by functioning as a “monetary operating system,” stablecoins could power the next phase of growth for gaming.
Challenges With Earlier Models
According to the report, the rising adoption of stablecoins comes in response to shortcomings of play-to-earn (P2E) models driven by speculative tokens. Games like Axie Infinity saw significant declines in user numbers after token value crashes, exposing how volatility can undermine both user engagement and ecosystem stability. The report asserts, “The success of gaming’s biggest economies rests on stable value. Stablecoins bring that principle into the open metaverse—turning virtual currencies into real-world financial rails.”
Already, new gaming-focused stablecoins are being announced. For example, in May, blockchain network Sui introduced Game Dollar, a programmable stablecoin specifically designed for the gaming sector.
Industry Investment and Looking Forward
Venture capital interest in the blockchain gaming industry remains substantial, though lower than previous years. According to data from DappRadar cited by the BGA, the third quarter of 2025 saw $129 million in investment, bringing the annual total to nearly $300 million. However, this figure represents a sharp decline from the approximately $1.8 billion invested in blockchain gaming during 2024.
Despite the decrease in funding, the BGA views the adoption of stablecoins as a positive step towards addressing economic volatility and sustainability issues within the gaming sector.
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