Stablecoins' m-cap surges to a record $251 billion
If the US bill is signed into law, stablecoins would be required to be backed by liquid assets such as US dollars and short-term Treasury bills, and for issuers to publicly disclose the composition of their reserves on a monthly basis.
Synopsis Stablecoins' market capitalization reached a record $251.7 billion following the US Senate's approval of a bill to regulate the sector. This legislation, requiring stablecoins to be backed by liquid assets and issuers to disclose reserves monthly, aims to legitimize the growing crypto segment. Analysts anticipate further market expansion upon the bill's enactment. The total market capitalization of stablecoins surged to a record high on Wednesday, data showed, as the US Senate passed a bill to regulate the sector, a major step towards legitimising a once-niche but now fast-growing corner of the crypto market. According to CoinDesk data, the market capitalisation of stablecoins hit an all-time high of $251.7 billion, up 22% so far this year.
ADVERTISEMENT Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a constant value, usually via a 1:1 peg with the US dollar. They are commonly used by crypto traders to move funds between tokens. Their use has soared in recent years, and analysts expect the market to grow further once the US legislation has passed.
Proponents say stablecoins could be used to send payments instantly, while others worry they will lead to closer ties between the crypto world and traditional financial markets.
If the US bill is signed into law, stablecoins would be required to be backed by liquid assets such as US dollars and short-term Treasury bills, and for issuers to publicly disclose the composition of their reserves on a monthly basis.
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