🏦Banks warn digital currencies could drain $3 trillion in deposits
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Traditional banks and the Federal Reserve on July 18, 2025, warned that U.S. dollar–pegged stablecoins like Circle and Tether could siphon off more than $3 trillion in customer deposits, undermining lending models and stressing insurance frameworks. They cautioned that the GENIUS Act’s reserve rules may give nonbanks an upper hand in liquidity access.
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Why This Matters
Your bank deposits matter:
If $3 trillion shifts to stablecoins, banks might reduce your savings rates.
Insured safety at risk:
Stablecoins don’t fall under FDIC protections like your bank account does.
Payment costs shift:
Blockchain payments could lower fees but add complexity to your transactions.
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The GENIUS Act allows stablecoin companies to pay interest on their digital tokens.
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Stablecoin deposits above $250,000 receive FDIC insurance protection like traditional bank accounts.
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