When the domestic crackdown on stablecoins and virtual currencies is underway,

The Basel Committee has just reduced the risk weight of stablecoins by 92%.

Stablecoins have transitioned from the margins to being a standard for banks.

Starting from the first quarter of 2026, banks will only need $10 million in capital to hold $1 billion in USDC. Previously, this requirement was $125 million.

Circle obtained an OCC bank charter on December 12, generating $740 million in revenue each quarter at a 99% profit margin.

Banks hold $10 trillion in liquid reserves.

Even if only 1% of funds flow into USDC, it means its supply will double.

It’s not about trading volume; it’s about permanent buying pressure, with institutions rushing in.

The mainstreaming of stablecoins is accelerating!

If you are still in doubt, you are going against the trend.

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BIS) has finalized standards for the prudent treatment of crypto assets,

Reducing the risk weight of stablecoins from 1250% to 100% (a 92% decrease), effective Q1 2026.

Official PDF link

www.bis.org/bcbs/publ/d545.pdf