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The U.S. Treasury Examines Bitcoin’s Role in Decentralized Finance

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  • The U.S. Treasury recognizes Bitcoin's growing influence in decentralized finance.

  • Corporate investments in Bitcoin and stablecoins are rapidly increasing.

  • The report highlights potential risks and volatility management needs in the future.

İlayda Peker
İlayda Peker 7 months ago
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The U.S. Treasury Department’s report for the fourth quarter of 2024 addresses Bitcoin’s impact in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. The report emphasizes that Bitcoin $105,584 continues to experience rapid growth, describing it as “digital gold.” This acknowledgment highlights the increasing relevance of Bitcoin in the financial landscape.

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Bitcoin’s Role as a Store of ValueCorporate Investments and the Rise of Stablecoins

Bitcoin’s Role as a Store of Value

The Treasury report notes Bitcoin’s essential function as a store of value within the DeFi realm. It states, “Bitcoin and other digital assets are rapidly evolving from a small base.” The perception of BTC as the digital equivalent of gold receives backing from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Powell remarked that Bitcoin shares characteristics of a speculative asset and serves as a store of value akin to gold. While the Treasury attributes this growth to speculative interest, it warns that Bitcoin’s high volatility may lead to increased risk management needs in the future.

Corporate Investments and the Rise of Stablecoins

The increase in Bitcoin’s market capitalization has accelerated corporate adoption. BTC’s market value rose from $6.4 million in 2015 to $194 billion in 2019, and currently exceeds $2.3 trillion. The price level surpassing $100,000 has prompted more companies to include BTC in their balance sheets, with Worksport recently announcing its treasury will incorporate Bitcoin and XRP.

Additionally, the report highlights the significant growth of stablecoins. It underscores the implications of the increasing volume of fiat-backed stablecoins on treasury investments. Most of these stablecoins are secured by treasury bonds and repurchase agreements, with an estimated $120 billion directly utilized in treasury investments.

The Treasury anticipates that Bitcoin and stablecoins will continue to grow rapidly, creating a need for market volatility management and hedging. The implications of this surge in the stablecoin market on the broader financial system will be further examined.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

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İlayda Peker 8 December, 2024 - 6:14 pm 8 December, 2024 - 6:14 pm
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