As stablecoin use case matures, analysts believe the next unlock, especially for institutions, could be privacy-focused transfers. The world’s second-largest stablecoin issuer unveiled USDCx, a USDC-backed stablecoin for the privacy-first blockchain platform Aleo. From Coinbase-backed Base to Stripe’s Tempo, the new chains and protocols are betting big on privacy features. USDCx on Aleo is a meaningful step toward confidential, compliant on-chain dollars.”But why now, and how big is the market that privacy-focused transfers are trying to support? Public vs private stablecoin growthAccording to the Aleo report, institutional stablecoin transfers totaled $1.22 trillion over the past 24 months.