Fed rate cuts are likely to help push bitcoin and other risk assets higher, but some stablecoin issuers could suffer a hit to their revenue.
Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) dominate the market, making up 70% and 21%, respectively, according to CryptoQuant.
"As rates begin to fall, that has a giant impact on their [profit and loss] and their bottom line."
Stablecoins – cryptocurrencies that promise a fixed value peg to another asset, usually the U.S. dollar – are widely seen as crypto's killer app.
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of USDC issuer Circle, told CNBC lower interest rates are "a very good thing" for the company because lower interest rates will likely increase investment and economic activity – which would benefit the company.
Persons:
Bernstein, Kevin Lehtiniitty, they're, Wainwright, Kevin Dede, Jeremy Allaire, Allaire
Organizations:
U.S ., CNBC