U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent believes stablecoins could lower U.S. debt costs by leveraging a forecasted $3.7 trillion stablecoin market by 2030.
The GENIUS Act, supported by a bipartisan coalition, aims to establish clear standards for reserves, audits, and licensing to accelerate stablecoin growth.
Bessent highlighted the mutual benefits for stablecoin issuers, consumers, and the U.S. Treasury by requiring payment stablecoins to be backed by short-term U.S. Treasury securities.
The act could boost demand for government bonds as the stablecoin market grows, improving financing conditions for federal debt.
The GENIUS Act is expected to enhance operational certainty for stablecoin issuers, provide consumer protections, and encourage broader institutional adoption.
By directing more capital into short-dated Treasuries, the law could stabilize funding markets and ease pressure on the federal balance sheet.
The U.S. Treasury is prepared to support the transition if Congress swiftly moves the bill forward for approval.
The GENIUS Act signifies a major step toward integrating blockchain finance into traditional monetary infrastructure, potentially reshaping crypto markets and U.S. fiscal policy.