BlackRock Declares Stablecoins as Core to Finance’s Future Under New US Regulations
BlackRock positions stablecoins at the center of modern finance, citing the GENIUS Act as a transformative regulatory framework. The legislation formally classifies these digital assets as payment instruments, prohibiting interest earnings and restricting issuance to federally supervised entities.
Market adoption has surged since 2020, with stablecoins now representing $250 billion—roughly 7% of total crypto market value. The firm highlights Tether and Circle as dominant players, while noting reserve requirements will prioritize short-term Treasuries and money market instruments.
This regulatory clarity could amplify the dollar's global reach through tokenized payment networks, though interest bans may limit appeal in developed markets with competitive deposit rates.
