Chainalysis has unveiled a disquieting trend: an upsurge in stablecoin activities occurring via unlicensed entities in the United States. This suggests that the United States government’s regulatory hold over the stablecoin market may be slipping. This revelation stems from the latest North American cryptocurrency report released by Chainalysis on October 23rd.
According to Chainalysis, the preponderance of stablecoin inflows into the 50 leading cryptocurrency platforms has transitioned from U.S.-licensed services to non-U.S.-licensed services since spring 2023. As of June 2023, a striking 55% of stablecoin inflows to the top 50 platforms were routed to exchanges not licensed in the United States, as outlined in the report.
Interestingly, the genesis of the stablecoin market’s legitimacy and growth can be attributed to U.S. entities. However, it appears that more cryptocurrency enthusiasts are engaging in stablecoin-related activities with overseas trading platforms and issuers. Chainalysis notes that U.S. legislators have yet to enact stablecoin regulations, as Congress continues to deliberate on bills such as the Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act and the Responsible Financial Innovation Act.
Despite the dwindling presence of licensed stablecoin activities within the United States, North America has asserted itself as the preeminent cryptocurrency market. In the period spanning from July 2022 to June 2023, North America reportedly garnered an impressive $1.2 trillion. During this time, it accounted for 24.4% of the global transaction volume, eclipsing regions in Central, Northern, and Western Europe, which received an estimated $1 trillion, according to Chainalysis.
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