Group 1 - The U.S. Treasury Secretary, Yellen, is betting that the cryptocurrency industry will become a key buyer of U.S. government debt in the coming years, as Washington seeks support for a massive increase in government debt [2] - Yellen has indicated that stablecoins are expected to become an important source of demand for U.S. government bonds, and discussions with major stablecoin issuers like Tether and Circle have taken place [2][3] - The recent passage of the "Genius Act" establishes a regulatory framework for stablecoins, requiring them to be backed by a limited number of highly secure and liquid assets, including short-term Treasury bills [2][3] Group 2 - The stablecoin market is valued at approximately $250 billion, which is small compared to the $29 trillion U.S. Treasury market, but Yellen expects the stablecoin market to grow to $2 trillion in the coming years [3] - The Treasury Department is closely monitoring structural market developments and will continue to reference various opinions in its issuance plans, including feedback from investors and primary dealers [3][4] - Increased communication frequency between the Treasury and financial industry participants has been noted, with Treasury officials expressing more concerns about U.S. government debt demand [3]
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Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-08-20 05:43