BlackRock Highlights Stablecoins as Key Driver in Global Finance
BlackRock has identified stablecoins as one of five transformative forces shaping future financial returns, underscoring their growing institutional relevance. The GENIUS Act—now the first major U.S. crypto law—mandates 1:1 asset backing for stablecoin issuers, cementing their role in regulated markets.
Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC dominate the sector with a combined $273 billion market cap. BlackRock notes these assets could bolster demand for U.S. Treasuries without destabilizing yields, while reinforcing dollar hegemony in emerging economies.