Reserve Assets

Forbes

2026-08-19 21:27:03

Forbes says Bitcoin could emerge as a neutral reserve asset as flaws in the dollar system persist

A Forbes article has revisited long-running tensions in the U.S. dollar system after earlier remarks by U.S. Vice President JD Vance on the dollar’s role as the world’s reserve currency drew attention. The piece argues that the dollar’s reserve status gives the United States funding advantages, but also creates the classic Triffin dilemma: one national currency cannot easily serve both domestic economic needs and global reserve demand at the same time. According to the article, the dollar’s status channels global capital into the U.S. and supports cheaper imports for American consumers, while also weakening the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing and widening trade deficits. It adds that even after the end of gold convertibility under Bretton Woods in 1971, the system continued through U.S. Treasuries and global dollar markets, without resolving its central contradiction. Forbes also argues that stablecoins may expand the dollar’s reach, yet still depend on U.S. government debt. In that framework, Bitcoin’s fixed supply, lack of reliance on state credit, global verifiability, and digital settlement features could make it a candidate to take on a larger reserve-asset role over time, though volatility, limited institutional adoption, and immature custody infrastructure remain obstacles.

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BTC

2026-08-10 08:13:14

BTC Exchange Balances: Bithumb Slips 11.67%, Kraken Leads Gains Over 7 Days

In the past seven days, Bithumb posted the sharpest decline among the top 10 exchanges by BTC wallet balance, falling 11.67%, while Kraken led gainers at 1.24%, according to ChainCatcher's data panel. Reserve asset flows showed Bitfinex leading net outflows at $109 million and Binance topping inflows at $441 million.

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Tether

2026-07-25 10:25:06

Tether Net Bought About $33.1 Billion in US Treasuries in 2024

Tether became a notable net buyer of US Treasuries in 2024, purchasing about $33.1 billion, according to Techub, which cited CryptoBriefing. The report placed that figure against a backdrop of US federal debt topping $39 trillion and a broader pullback by foreign investors from the Treasury market. Tether’s reserves are described as being backed mainly by short-term US government debt, making its Treasury purchases closely tied to global adoption of USDT. The report said this points to a structural shift in demand for US assets. As traditional foreign buyers reduce exposure, Tether’s reserve model is supplying demand for Treasuries through the growth of a dollar-backed stablecoin. That also tightens the connection between crypto money markets and the traditional financial system, as demand generated by USDT circulation feeds into holdings of short-dated government paper.

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Circle

2026-07-23 01:43:12

Circle adds about 160 million USDC net over one week

Circle recorded a net increase of about 160 million USDC in the week ended July 20, according to Techub. Over that period, the company issued roughly 4.31 billion USDC and redeemed about 4.15 billion. As of the same date, USDC circulation stood at around 73.11 billion, backed by reserve assets totaling about $73.2 billion. Techub said Circle’s reserves consist of cash and U.S. Treasuries and are subject to regular audits. The report also described USDC as one of the largest compliant stablecoins in circulation across the crypto market, with use cases spanning DeFi, payments, and cross-border transfers.

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yuan internat

2026-07-23 00:15:14

Chinese University Report Urges Reducing US Treasury Holdings, Touts Gold for Yuan Internationalization

A report from Renmin University's International Monetary Institute calls for China to gradually cut forex reserves including US Treasuries to 11.49% of GDP, while promoting gold as a hedge against dollar risks to support the yuan's global push.

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stablecoin

2026-07-22 13:00:13

US Stablecoin Draft Rules Set Two-Day Redemption Limit and Tighter Reserve Standards

The OCC has released a draft stablecoin framework covering US issuers and some foreign entities operating in the country, with a two-business-day redemption requirement and stricter reserve asset limits.

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USDT

2026-07-20 02:21:55

USDT faces a roughly two-year U.S. compliance window under the GENIUS Act

Tether’s USDT is facing a roughly two-year window to adjust to U.S. stablecoin rules after the GENIUS Act reached its first anniversary, according to a report cited by Odaily. If USDT does not meet the regulatory requirements in the future, the token could risk losing access to trading on U.S. crypto platforms. The law requires stablecoin issuers to maintain full reserves and hold those reserves mainly in highly liquid assets such as cash and U.S. Treasuries. Tether’s latest reserve disclosure shows that part of USDT’s backing still includes assets such as precious metals, lending-related assets, and Bitcoin, which may not fit the new rules. The report points to reserve composition as a key issue in Tether’s path toward compliance in the U.S. market.

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Bitcoin

2026-07-19 06:10:02

Saylor says corporate adoption is necessary for Bitcoin to become a global monetary network

Michael Saylor said corporate adoption is a necessary, inevitable and welcome part of Bitcoin’s path to becoming a global monetary network. The comment, cited by Techub News from Cointelegraph, adds to Saylor’s long-running public case for companies to hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets. Saylor is the founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, which Techub described as one of the publicly listed companies with the largest Bitcoin holdings in the world. He has consistently argued that businesses should treat Bitcoin as a reserve asset, saying the approach can help hedge inflation and strengthen financial resilience. The latest remark keeps the focus on corporate participation as a key element in Bitcoin’s broader monetary role.

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