GENIUS Gets Senate Approval
The Senate yesterday passed the GENIUS Act, a landmark bill that establishes federal guardrails for U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins and creates a regulated pathway for private companies to issue digital dollars. The bill passed with a 68-30 vote. There was a time not too long ago when stablecoins were only really used by traders to move in and out of positions and exchanges. Now, they’re seen as a tool to boost US Treasury demand and, if you’re a company, lower transaction costs. Read More →
Recent reporting projects that stablecoins could grow into a $3.7 trillion market by the end of the decade. That scenario becomes more likely with passage of the GENIUS Act.
A thriving stablecoin ecosystem will drive demand from the private sector for US Treasuries, which back
— #Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (#@SecScottBessent)
5:30 PM • Jun 17, 2025
Mid-Year Check-in
We’re half way through 2025 and as you all know, the US – and the world at large – continues to be volatile. While gold currently leads all major asset classes in YTD 2025 performance at 27%, we wanted to ask what you think?
What will be the best performing asset YTD by December 31, 2025?
Allocation Bump
Spain’s BBVA is now guiding wealthy clients to invest up to 7% of their portfolios in bitcoin and ethereum. “Since last September, we’ve been advising on bitcoin,” says Philippe Meyer, head of digital and blockchain solutions at BBVA Switzerland. This shift aligns with Wall Street’s growing acceptance of crypto, highlighted by BlackRock’s December advice to allocate 2% to bitcoin. Read more →
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