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This Week Summary on Stablecoin News:
- Stablecoin market cap nears $250B, with record inflows across USDT, USDC, and FDUSD
- US stablecoin legislation gains traction, with bipartisan support expected in the Senate
- Circle IPO and global banking updates reflect stablecoins’ growing regulatory and institutional significance
Stablecoin Market Surges Past $249B
The stablecoin market saw its largest weekly increase in over three years, adding more than $3 billion in inflows. Tether (USDT) led the charge, reaching $112.5B, followed by Circle’s USDC at $32.8B and FDUSD crossing $3.6B. Analyst reports indicate this growth is largely driven by greater demand for on-chain dollar liquidity and a renewed appetite from institutional players, especially in Asia and the Middle East.
This momentum brings the total stablecoin market cap to $249.5B, just shy of the $250B milestone. The surge also signals a broader return of capital into tokenized dollar markets, reinforcing stablecoins’ role as a preferred vehicle for yield access, remittance, and trading settlement.
Senate Prepares for Stablecoin Bill With Bipartisan Backing
A U.S. Senate stablecoin bill is reportedly moving toward a vote with “massive bipartisan support,” according to Rep. Wiley Nickel (D-NC). The bill, building on frameworks proposed over the past year, aims to establish federal oversight, state-level licensing pathways, and reserve transparency requirements for stablecoin issuers.
This marks a key moment for U.S. digital asset regulation. As stablecoins grow in system-wide importance, regulatory clarity is expected to attract more risk-averse capital, enable broader fintech integration, and potentially give U.S.-issued stablecoins an advantage over offshore competitors.
Circle’s IPO, Banking Expansion, and Global Regulatory Pressure
Circle has officially filed for its IPO and expanded its international footprint via new banking partnerships and market entries. Its cross-border strategy includes growing presence in jurisdictions with maturing regulatory regimes and forging connections with global TradFi institutions.
Meanwhile, regulators continue to flag monetary policy risks associated with dollar-backed stablecoins abroad. Central banks in Asia and Africa are voicing concerns about dollarization, prompting calls for clearer digital currency frameworks. The contrasting perspectives, U.S. embracing stablecoin growth while emerging markets urge caution, highlight the increasingly geopolitical nature of stablecoin adoption.
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This Weekly Summary is prepared by brava.xyz.
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Citations:
https://www.cointribune.com/en/the-stablecoin-market-approaches-250-billion-after-a-record-week/
