BlackRock’s global outlook emphasizes that crypto is now considered infrastructure, not just a speculative investment, reshaping how money moves. Stablecoins are highlighted as key in payments and settlement, bridging traditional finance and digital liquidity. Lawmakers are advancing the GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoins as financial instruments in payments and settlement, aligning with BlackRock’s thesis. Circle’s USDC IPO signals stablecoins entering the mainstream financial system.

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