RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)Many of the countries Iran has given passage to hold U.S. Treasuries. Iran gets more of China's ongoing help, and more of the world's approval generally for opening up the strait, when it succeeds in convincing more countries to pay for their Hormuz-passing oil in yuan. So I don't think they'll be using Treasury holdings as a filter except in some hypothetical extreme future situation.Their big partner in all this China holds tons of Treasuries, and if they sold them off it wouldn ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)Many of the countries Iran has given passage to hold U.S. Treasuries. Iran gets more of China's ongoing help, and more of the world's approval generally for opening up the strait, when it succeeds in convincing more countries to pay for their Hormuz-passing oil in yuan. So I don't think they'll be using Treasury holdings as a filter except in some hypothetical extreme future situation.Their big partner in all this China holds tons of Treasuries, and if they sold them off it wouldn ...

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)Many of the countries Iran has given passage to hold U.S. Treasuries. Iran gets more of China's ongoing help, and more of the world's approval generally for opening up the strait, when it succeeds in convincing more countries to pay for their Hormuz-passing oil in yuan. So I don't think they'll be using Treasury holdings as a filter except in some hypothetical extreme future situation.Their big partner in all this China holds tons of Treasuries, and if they sold them off it wouldn ...

Geoffrey Kendrick: Why the Federal Reserve Believes Stablecoins Are Safer Than BanksOn February 27, Geoffrey Kendrick, Global Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered, said in an interview with the Deribit channel that Bitcoin's rise from $45,000 to $126,000 was driven by spot ETFs and the inflow of traditional capital.He drew a parallel to stablecoins, arguing that the 100% asset reserve requirement under the "GENIUS Act" - mainly backed by U.S. Treasuries - makes them safer than bank deposits ...

According to Nexus data, the total value of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) has reached $24.9 billion, growing nearly 4× over the past year. U.S. Treasuries and commodities accounted for 58% of the growth, while the share of U.S. Treasuries declined from 59% to 43%, indicating the RWA market is becoming increasingly diversified.https://t.co/Sp6FlLr9DL ...

Core Insights - The stablecoin market is increasingly reliant on short-term U.S. government debt, transforming it into a private distribution layer for dollars rather than a replacement for traditional finance [1][2] - Dollar-pegged stablecoins constitute 97% of the issuance, with USDT and USDC making up approximately 90% of the market, indicating a high concentration in the sector [2] - The migration towards safer, more liquid backing assets, particularly U.S. Treasuries and Treasury-collateralized repos, is evident in the stablecoin ecosystem [3][4] Market Dynamics - Stablecoin reserves are significantly allocated to Treasury bills and repos, with projections indicating that by mid-2025, USDC reserves will heavily feature these assets [4] - Tether reported a record exposure of $141 billion to U.S. Treasuries at the end of 2025, highlighting the trend towards safer investments [4] - Stablecoin demand has the potential to influence Treasury pricing, with research indicating that inflows into stablecoins can lead to a measurable drop in three-month Treasury yields [5][6] Usage Trends - The primary use of stablecoins remains driven by crypto trading, although payment applications are on the rise [6] - Reserve disclosures from stablecoin issuers show a clear trend towards Treasury bills and repos, aligning stablecoins more closely with money-market instruments [6]

Core Insights - Tether has emerged as the 17th-largest holder of U.S. sovereign debt, with holdings totaling approximately $135 billion, surpassing major economies like South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Germany [2][5] - The stablecoin market is considered ripe for disruption, with Tether reporting over $10 billion in net profit in the first three quarters of 2025, outperforming many S&P 500 banks [4][6] - Tether's business model involves users depositing dollars to purchase USDT, which are then invested in U.S. Treasury bills, generating significant interest income [3][4] Tether's Financial Performance - Tether reported a net profit of more than $10 billion in the first three quarters of 2025, alongside $6.8 billion in excess reserves [4] - The company holds $137 billion in U.S. Treasury securities, reinforcing its position as a major player in the U.S. debt market [5] Market Context - The passage of the GENIUS Act has established a regulatory framework for the stablecoin sector, which is valued at approximately $315 billion, potentially unlocking $2 trillion in demand for U.S. treasuries [6] - Tether's CEO has indicated that the company has no plans to go public, attributing this decision to its profitability and conservative management approach [7]

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RT MSB Intel (@MSBIntel)🚨 HUGE NEWS: 🇨🇳🇺🇸Chinese Holdings of U.S. Treasuries fall to lowest level since 2008. https://t.co/xEewwWbhgT ...

RT MSB Intel (@MSBIntel)🚨 HUGE NEWS: 🇨🇳🇺🇸Chinese Holdings of U.S. Treasuries fall to lowest level since 2008. https://t.co/xEewwWbhgT ...