Rising Stablecoin Demand Could Push Down Interest Rates — What It Means for Crypto & Fiat

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• The Fed governor’s comments about stablecoin demand potentially lowering the “neutral rate” (r-star) hit a nerve. He noted that as crypto users and non-U.S. buyers buy dollar-tied stablecoins like Tether (USDT), it increases demand for dollar-denominated assets and could reduce traditional interest rates.

  
  

  On one hand, this is bullish for stablecoins and crypto: it shows they’re not just speculative tokens — they’re affecting macroeconomics. If stablecoins can influence monetary policy or the cost of money, they’re clearly part of the financial system now, not on the fringes.

  
  

  But there’s a flip side. If stablecoins grow too fast without oversight, they could erode the central bank’s tools. Lower “neutral rates” might sound good (cheaper money), but less control can mean more instability. Regulators spotlight this because they fear systemic risk: stablecoins acting like banks, but without bank regulation.

  
  

  I believe we’re at a structural inflection point. Stablecoins gaining heft is real, but the consequences—both positive and negative—are just beginning. Investors should watch not just crypto metrics, but monetary policy, stablecoin issuance growth, reserve backing, and legal frameworks. The market is evolving, and stablecoins may be one of the levers. But regulation or backlash could shape how far and fast they go.

  DecentraDuke  · 2025-11-10 ·  2 months ago

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• Keep your eyes on issuance numbers, reserve audits, and regulatory filings. If stablecoins cross a line, everything from rates to liquidity could flip.

  CryptoCracker  · 2025-11-10 ·  2 months ago

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• Cool headline, but it’s messy. Stablecoins growing is fine—until regulators clamp down. Balance is everything here.

  ChainVoyager  · 2025-11-10 ·  2 months ago

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