Stablecoin replaces CBDC

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   Ken Burgessposted 3 weeks ago

   Or… the switch to a popularist movement that will gain public support.
   
   Circle (CRCL) will benefit from the GENIUS Act in the United States as the first Stablecoin set to take advantage of new regulatory parameters (U.S. Government) it has the behind the scenes backing of BlackRock (BLK) which for me was a key indicator in its likely upcoming success story.
   
   Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Ordinance also support the rise of stablecoins.
   
   Stablecoins are gaining more adoption and regulatory momentum than government-issued digital currencies.  CBDCs have not gained support, Bitcoin and other digital currencies were initially designed to break free from Central Banking currencies in general.
   
   So how do you get around the growing resistance that seemed to be building over CBDCs?
   
   You move your money into a financial institution like BlackRock and then you have BlackRock become the primary shareholder of the world’s primary Stablecoins.
   
   The U.S. Government during the pandemic moved trillions over to BlackRock, hence our massive debt, and now we have a Stablecoin that is pinned to the U.S. Dollar and Treasuries whose primary shareholder is BlackRock.
   
   Governments are now crafting legal structures for stablecoin growth rather than pushing CBDC adoption. Hong Kong introduced its Stablecoin Ordinance, while the U.S. passed the GENIUS Act to guide issuance standards. These developments suggest that fiat-backed digital assets have become a more feasible alternative to CBDCs.
   
   https://coincentral.com/cz-declares-cbd … bal-focus/
   
   Stablecoins achieve their price stability through various mechanisms. As I understand it, they are:
   
   Fiat-collateralized: Each token is backed by reserves of the fiat currency such as T-Bills. Examples include USDC (Circle) and USDT (Tether).
   
   Algorithmic: Use of software to expand or contract supply in response to price deviations, without holding collateral. Over-collateralized crypto assets, managed by smart contracts. These I personally don’t see as Stablecoins and I am unsure that they meet the requirements laid out in the Genuis Act to gain government/regulatory support.
   
   A CBDC, by contrast, has no additional collateral. Its value is based on the regulatory authority of the central bank. Users trust that the central bank will maintain the peg to the national currency, just as it does with physical cash.
   
   Both the National governments and their Central Banks (fiat currencies) are losing the faith of their respective populations.  As the debt Western nations are carrying balloon to unsustainable and irreversible amounts, as the Dollar has reached today, we are nearing a time when support for these currencies and the governments they back could fail.
   
   If Central Banks and the Banking system as we know it, is about to ‘fail’ the world needs some form of alternative system to work off of, and in place, before it does.
   
   Stablecoins currently drive much of the activity in decentralized finance (DeFi), enabling cross-border remittances and rapid trading on crypto exchanges without relying on traditional banking rails. Their permissionless nature allows innovation, but also exposes participants to smart-contract vulnerabilities and counterparty risk, a risk much minimalized when meeting the regulatory and oversight requirements set forth in the Genuis act.
   
   Finding the sweet spot between government regulation and overwatch and freedom from Central Banking control the likes of which we have today could be the future of ‘currency’, if done properly.
   
   If you are a person who believes in investing in the future, I suggest you do your research on the matter, and then look into the leading Stablecoins that have already met the criteria set out in the Genuis Act… you may be getting in at the bottom of what will become the next Amazon or Google at what is essentially pennies on the dollar… first movers always have the advantage.

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   Ken Burgessposted 3 weeks ago

   A good video on the subject, it even includes the Russian statement to smear it:
   
   Is the U.S. Using Stablecoins to Reset $35T Debt?
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcsobcJXRrA

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      Ken Burgessposted 40 hours agoin reply to this

      A much better video on the subject... and a great trip down history lane... reviewing some past devaluations of the dollar.
      
      The Truth About The U.S. $37 Trillion Crypto Reset
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdb5f4eSFIQ
      
      The Trump Administration is bringing about CBDC and Social Credit... it is just coming in a different format.
      
      I wonder if "they" just decided the resistance here in America, compared to the UK, France, Canada, Germany where the Progressive efforts are just pounding the native populations to pulp was too much to fight against... so they are pushing these social control mechanisms through a Nationalistic (Trump) government, and plan on using them to force the population to accept their enslavement to the State later on down the road.

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   Ken Burgessposted 3 weeks ago

   Why Did Circle Internet Stock (CRCL) Skyrocket Today?
   https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-did- … 27327.html
   
   Thanks again for that well timed, time away.

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   Sharlee01posted 2 weeks ago

   ChatGPT said:
   
   Oh boy, do you post the most interesting stuff, and I really had to dig in and do some research on this one. I have to say, I agree with your take. The way you laid out the contrast between CBDCs and stablecoins, especially with the GENIUS Act creating a regulatory framework in the U.S., highlights a shift that feels too big to ignore. The fact that Circle (CRCL) has BlackRock in its corner really caught my attention as well, BlackRock doesn’t move without seeing long-term gain, and their quiet but powerful positioning here is telling. I also think you’re spot on that CBDCs are struggling for public support, whereas fiat-backed stablecoins like USDC are sliding into the gap with both regulatory blessing and practical utility. What makes your point even more compelling is the international picture. Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Ordinance signals this isn’t just a U.S. development, but a global trend. I can’t help but think we’re watching a controlled pivot away from fragile central bank credibility toward a hybrid system where private institutions, not governments, end up holding the reins of trust. And if that’s the case, those who recognize the shift early and understand how regulation is being crafted to legitimize stablecoins could be positioned very well, just as you suggested, similar to catching Amazon or Google before the rest of the world understood what was happening.
   
   A couple of questions -
   
   How resilient do you think these stablecoin systems will be under stress? Regulation provides guardrails, but what about scenarios of market panic, systemic risk, or sovereign interference, anything from major economic downturns to political pressures? Will these fiat-backed stablecoins be able to maintain their pegs, transparency, and liquidity in those moments?
   
   What role do you see for smaller market players in this emerging regime? With giants like BlackRock involved, there’s a risk that the stablecoin market becomes centralized in its own way. Can innovation and decentralization still flourish meaningfully in a space increasingly shaped by regulation and large incumbents?
   
   You’re clearly onto something. If we’re indeed “first movers” in what might become the next foundation of digital finance, there’s a lot to gain, but also a lot to examine.

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      Ken Burgessposted 2 weeks agoin reply to this

      As to you first question... one must do their due diligence and research what protections and backing each stablecoin offers.  They are not all the same.
      
      I would also add, that it is still in its early stages and there will be bumps along the way... so looking into the financial health of the issuer of the coin, what their plans are, who is leading the corporation, who is backing it is critical.
      
      I just bought hundreds of shares of Gemini which IPOed on Friday... it will have its ups and downs, but I have perused its site, I went through the process of getting its Credit Card... and it also has its own Stablecoin one that meets most of the regulations proposed in the Genius Act... only Circle seems to have a better head start and more money invested... which I also bought hundreds of a couple days ago, sold when the price jumped over 10 a share, and will buy back in (already have a bit... putting up the profits from that sale) when/as it dips lower.
      
      Yeah... I was blessed to be stuck with time on my hands away from Hubpages for a few days... could not have come at a better time if I picked it.
      
      Best explanations I have found for what is going on for those not overly familiar:
      
      The entire financial system is being rebuilt right in front of our eyes
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiL-u9gl_RU
      
      I think that is the right one, I watched five of his videos today... so not 100.
      (I was rebuilding part of the Kitchen Cabinet... so it was more in the background, I paid attention when he got to something relevant however)
      
      If You Are A Small Bitcoin Investor, You Need To WATCH This - Cathie Wood Warning
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsDrW2tEWHQ
      
      Might find that helpful as well.

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         Sharlee01posted 2 weeks agoin reply to this

         I’ll admit right off the bat, I didn’t know much about this subject and there really isn’t a lot of straightforward information out there. I ended up turning to AI just to get some direction on where to start. AI was really helpful.
         
         I really appreciate your breakdown because you’ve highlighted something I wouldn’t have realized on my own, that not all stablecoins are created equal, and the protections and backing behind each one matter a great deal. Your point about looking into the financial health of the issuer, their leadership, and who’s backing them really drives home how early and unpredictable this space still is.
         
         The fact that you’ve already been hands-on with Gemini, from buying shares to testing out their credit card and looking at its compliance with proposed regulations, gives me a much clearer picture of where the opportunities and risks actually lie. Same with Circle, you’ve shown that it’s not just about jumping in, but knowing when to get in, when to step out, and when to re-enter. That kind of strategy makes all the difference.
         
         I also appreciate the video links. I’ll dig into them, because like you said, it feels like the entire financial system is being reshaped right in front of us, and it’s better to have some grasp of it now than to be blindsided later.
         
         Thanks again for taking the time to lay this out. It definitely helps me connect the dots and see the bigger picture.

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            Ken Burgessposted 2 weeks agoin reply to this

            Follow the money ...
            
            Retail investors (you and I types) have been selling for two weeks because the Stock market is at all time highs.
            
            Institutions have been buying everything they sell...driving prices even higher.
            
            That tells me the institutions know something...
            
            That tells me I should be investing, not sitting my money on the sidelines waiting for the collapse.
            
            The rules of the game are changing...
            
            They can't afford a recession so they will keep inflation going (devaluing the dollar) ...at the same time rates (interest) is being lowered...
            
            So money is going to flow into assets...
            
            Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines...now is the time to invest, like never before.

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