đ Stablecoins To Become Mainstream GLOBAL PAYMENT Method
Circle, the issuer behind USDC, is betting big on stablecoins becoming the go-to money for the internet era. With rising interest from major financial players, Circleâs Chief Strategy Officer, Dante Disparte, believes this shift is inevitable.
âInstitutional adoption is coming, and stablecoins are here to stay,â Disparte says. However, he emphasizes the need for global regulatory harmony. The goal? Ensure that all issuersâwhether in the U.S. or abroadâadhere to robust financial crime compliance and conservative reserving.
A Push for Federal Regulation in the US: As Circle gears up to move its HQ to New York in 2025, the big question looms: Will the U.S. finally enact federal stablecoin rules? With Congress debating key legislation, Disparte warns that a lack of clear rules could undermine American dominance in digital finance and open doors for illicit activities.
MiCA: Europeâs Regulatory Head Start: While the U.S. deliberates, the EUâs MiCA regulations are already in effect, providing much-needed clarity to the market. Circle has positioned itself as a leader, becoming the first global stablecoin issuer to comply with MiCAâs stringent rules.
Competitive Race in Stablecoins: As the stablecoin space heats up, new players like PayPalâs PYUSD and Rippleâs RLUSD are making waves. Tetherâs USDT continues to dominate, holding a staggering $118B market cap.
Do you think this is the right move, or does centralization, control by major institutions and regulation defeat the original purpose of crypto? To me it looks like we're building ourselves a cage and the illusion of advancement, while all this will do is steal the last bastion of freedom which is cash.
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