Onramp Media Stablecoin Supercycle: The GENIUS Catalyst for Bitcoin’s Next Surge
Jun 20, 2025
Stephen Pollock from the Bitcoin Policy Institute joins to discuss the transformative implications of the Genius Act on stablecoins and Bitcoin's future. He highlights Bitcoin's resilience against geopolitical tensions and the growing bipartisan support for cryptocurrency regulation. Pollock explores the challenges of Bitcoin custody amid rising cyber threats and outlines the economic significance of Bitcoin in shaping U.S. policy. The conversation concludes with a sneak peek of the upcoming Bitcoin Policy Summit, emphasizing the need for community engagement in the evolving landscape.
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Bitcoin's Resilience Amid Geopolitics
- Bitcoin has shown resilience by maintaining prices over $100K amid geopolitical tensions.
- This suggests growing maturity and risk tolerance in the Bitcoin market.
Genius Act Extends Dollar Dominance
- The Genius Act passed the Senate with bipartisan support, focusing on stablecoins as a form of digital dollar.
- It aims to extend U.S. dollar dominance and integrate stablecoins into the financial system.
Stablecoins Normalize Digital Money
- The proliferation of stablecoins will normalize digital money and crypto payments.
- This normalization will create a natural extension leading to increased Bitcoin adoption as a store of value.
