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U.S. Treasury Official Highlights Dollar Stablecoins' Role
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlights the importance of dollar stablecoins in supporting the dollar's global role amidst market trends.
Mercation Admin
September 22, 2026 1 min read
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that dollar-pegged stablecoins are vital in maintaining the dollar's global dominance. He pointed out that the dollar accounts for 89.2% of currency market transactions, and the vast majority of stablecoins are tied to USD. This information is corroborated by the Bank for International Settlements; the U.S. Treasury previously estimated that dollar stablecoins represent over 99% of their total market capitalization.
Bessent further noted that Saudi Arabia's exit from the cross-border CBDC platform mBridge serves as another testament to the dollar's strength. However, the Saudi central bank clarified that it had concluded a pre-planned experiment and that the project is still ongoing.