Top U.S. Regulator Dismisses Stablecoin ‘Bank Run' Threat as Market Soars Past $300B
Top U.S. Regulator Dismisses Stablecoin ‘Bank Run' Threat as Market Soars Past $300B
OCC's Jonathan Gould has said stablecoin risks have been overstated, adding a threat to bank deposits and a run would not happen overnight. Banking groups have urged Congress on GENIUS Act yield issues as supply has grown past $300B and EU/UK regulators have set temporary limits.
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**U.S. Banking Regulator Challenges Stablecoin Bank Run Fears as Crypto Market Surges Beyond $300 Billion** Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) official Jonathan Gould dismissed widespread concerns about stablecoin-triggered bank runs, arguing that cryptocurrency market risks have been significantly overstated by critics. As the global stablecoin supply rockets past the $300 billion milestone, Gould emphasized that potential threats to traditional bank deposits wouldn't materialize overnight, providing reassurance to both financial institutions and DeFi investors. The explosive growth in stablecoin adoption has prompted increased regulatory scrutiny, with banking groups actively lobbying Congress regarding yield-related provisions in the proposed GENIUS Act. Meanwhile, European Union and United Kingdom regulators have implemented temporary restrictions on stablecoin operations, contrasting sharply with the OCC's more measured approach. This regulatory divergence comes as Bitcoin and broader cryptocurrency markets continue their upward trajectory, with stablecoins serving as crucial liquidity bridges in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. The $300 billion stablecoin market cap represents a significant milestone for blockchain-based financial infrastructure, highlighting the growing institutional acceptance of digital assets despite ongoing regulatory uncertainties across major markets.
