Why Regulated Stablecoins Are Surging in North America

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  April 24, 2026 at 18:15  |  0:52  |  CoinDesk
Speakers
Jennifer Sanasie — Senior Anchor & Executive Producer, CoinDesk

Summary

The video describes a shift in North American stablecoin market share driven by regulation, with USDC and RLUSD gaining ground as USDT declines. The GENIUS Act is accelerating capital flows into transparent, institutionally-ready stablecoins.

  • Stablecoin market share in North America is shifting due to regulation.
  • USDT dominance fell from 71% to under 60% last year.
  • USDC market share reached nearly 25%, with usage surging to 46% on North American exchanges.
  • RLUSD has grown to $1.54B market cap since launching in December 2024.
  • The GENIUS Act is driving capital toward regulated stablecoins.
  • Adoption is moving toward transparency and institutional readiness.
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