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Regulatory concerns over stablecoins and tokenized assets

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Financial institutions and regulators continue to raise concerns regarding the systemic risks and macroeconomic implications of stablecoins and tokenized assets. The European Central Bank (ECB) has warned that a large-scale shift toward stablecoins, such as Tether (USDT) and Tether Gold (XAUT), could drain bank reserves and reduce liquidity. Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York suggests that stablecoins may undermine a government's ability to manage currency crises, as demand for dollar-pegged assets increases during financial pressure. Similarly, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has noted that while stablecoins like USDT and USDC could make cross-border payments faster and cheaper, widespread adoption could weaken monetary control. The IMF highlighted that approximately 98% of stablecoin value is denominated in US dollars, raising risks of currency substitution. New research from the Bank of Korea indicates that demand for dollar-backed stablecoins can exert downward pressure on local currencies in emerging markets, particularly when global exchanges offer direct trading pairs between local fiat and stablecoins. For example, researchers observed markets. Brent Johnson, CEO of Santiago Capital, has suggested that increased stablecoin demand was associated with stablecoins may facilitate ‘re-dollarization’ by increasing global reliance on the depreciation US currency, making it easier for citizens to hold dollars instead of local currencies. In response to these developments, the Brazilian real. The Bank of Korea warned this link could strengthen if corporate and foreign participation in domestic crypto exchanges increases. Regarding Federal Reserve has moved toward formalizing the global role of sector by releasing two regulatory proposals under the GENIUS Act. These proposals aim to establish a framework for stablecoin issuers, requiring them to back issuances with permitted reserve assets, such as short-term US dollar, Carolyn Wilkins of Treasuries, and outlining licensing requirements for banks. This follows warnings from the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee stated that the rise of dollar-denominated stablecoins could reinforce US dollar dominance by facilitating easier cross-border settlements. However, Wilkins warned that England regarding the significant link between stablecoins and US government debt—with debt, noting that major issuers holding held nearly $150 billion in Treasury bills at the end of 2025—could create volatility if large-scale redemptions force issuers to sell holdings during periods of stress. 2025.

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