Will the GENIUS Act Actually Help the Dollar?

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0xNodeMember
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#1Feb 16, 2025, 08:14 PM
Saw this article from Coindesk talking about stablecoins and their impact on the dollar. Basically, it suggests they won't really help long term, especially with T-bond values dropping like crazy.
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mr_apeNewbie
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#2Feb 16, 2025, 08:51 PM
Yeah, I mean, countries have been ahead of the US in this stablecoin game for a while. The US isn’t the first mover, just the loudest. Plus, CBDCs are already out there, looking to make cross-border transactions easier.
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#3Feb 16, 2025, 09:04 PM
Gold is on fire right now. It's almost like it’s stealing the show from the dollar. With gold prices skyrocketing, are we heading into another inflation storm?
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tom.pixelHero Member
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#4Feb 16, 2025, 11:29 PM
The GENIUS Act does seem to emphasize stabilizing local currencies. Every country should push their own stablecoins instead of just relying on the dollar or euro.
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serHero Member
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#5Feb 17, 2025, 05:25 AM
Honestly, it seems like the main goal for those in power is to fill their pockets while they can. They’re not really focused on saving the dollar.
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mr_apeNewbie
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#6Feb 17, 2025, 09:59 AM
Gold’s definitely the go-to investment for many right now. Silver? Not so much. It’s lagging behind despite some interest.
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#7Feb 17, 2025, 03:25 PM
Not sure how relevant this is, but comparing Brazil to Japan in the article was a stretch. Japan isn’t exactly welcoming for migrants.
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LuckyByteMember
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#8Feb 17, 2025, 05:13 PM
Regulatory clarity is nice, but the idea that stablecoins can save the dollar is kinda naive. The dollar needs more than just that.
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tom.pixelHero Member
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#9Feb 17, 2025, 09:25 PM
You might be onto something. Even with stablecoins, the dollar’s dominance as the reserve currency seems shaky. Trump's policies are already impacting it.
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hawk420Full Member
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#10Feb 17, 2025, 11:54 PM
Isn’t it funny that even with the largest stablecoins being USD-backed, they still can’t compete with crypto? Maybe that's an edge for the US?
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0xHashMember
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#11Feb 18, 2025, 02:02 AM
The whole silver vs gold debate feels like Bitcoin vs Ethereum. They both have their uses, but gold is just more appealing.
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lonealphaNewbie
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#12Feb 18, 2025, 05:00 AM
Trump has his reasons for weakening the dollar. Cheaper exports? Sure. But we’re paying the price with expensive imports.
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LuckyByteMember
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#13Feb 18, 2025, 10:21 AM
The dollar’s value dropped because confidence in the debt kept weakening. Policy changes aren’t helping either.
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the_farmMember
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#14Feb 18, 2025, 10:38 AM
This decline in the dollar’s strength isn’t just about Trump. It goes back years. The world is losing trust in the US.
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b34r2013Senior Member
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#15Feb 18, 2025, 02:34 PM
Yep, and with countries pushing for de-dollarization, it’s only going to get worse. BRICS is gaining traction.
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#16Feb 18, 2025, 03:54 PM
But calling Russia a giant is a bit much, huh? They’re struggling economically and politically.
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#17Feb 18, 2025, 06:49 PM
True, Russia is facing big challenges, but their size and alliances can’t be ignored.
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LuckyByteMember
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#18Feb 18, 2025, 10:03 PM
Just because they’re big geographically doesn’t mean they’re stable economically. Their war and sanctions have hurt them.
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serHero Member
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#19Feb 19, 2025, 02:27 PM
The dollar is still holding on, though. It’s a dominant currency despite the challenges.
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wagmiNewbie
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#20Feb 19, 2025, 08:26 PM
You can say that, but the movement towards other currencies is real. The dollar’s days might be numbered.
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