- BlackRock is quietly positioning itself for a potential US dollar collapse by embracing Bitcoin and stablecoins like UStb as alternative hedges.
- The rise of BRICS and tokenized finance could accelerate the decline of the US dollar’s global dominance, with Bitcoin gaining traction as a safe haven.
As global efforts to challenge the dominance of the US dollar intensify, particularly through the BRICS bloc, BlackRock, one of the largest asset managers in the world, is making strategic moves to safeguard its clients. This update follows the recent development shared by CNF that BlackRock proposed a Bitcoin ETF for diversification amid rising US debt, eyeing a $1 trillion market cap.
Recently, the $9 trillion asset manager has discreetly established a new investment fund to back a cryptocurrency stablecoin, UStb, developed by Ethena Labs. This fund marks BlackRock’s effort to prepare for a potential decline of the dollar amid growing global de-dollarization trends.
Ethena Labs revealed that BlackRock’s newly created tokenized fund supports UStb, a stablecoin linked to the company’s digital liquidity assets. Known for advocating cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, which it previously called a “safe haven” in times of financial uncertainty, BlackRock’s latest move signals an increasing focus on crypto as an alternative hedge.
UStb: A Financial Shield for BlackRock Amid US Dollar Threats
The UStb stablecoin is underpinned by BlackRock’s tokenized BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), which offers a stable value pegged at $1 per token. This new digital asset will stand alongside Ethena’s earlier launch of USDe, a synthetic dollar-based stablecoin introduced in February.
A recent CNF update discussed the notable rise of the BRICS movement, which has been challenging the US dollar’s global dominance, bolstered by the G7 member states. CNF stated that:
Gradually, more global enterprises and investors are adopting Bitcoin and other crypto assets for seamless cross-border payments. As a result, the global US dollar dominance is expected to decline in the coming years.
Is BTC the New Safe Haven?
At the same time, the BRICS alliance is offering developing nations a way out of reliance on the US dollar. Many of these emerging economies are burdened by the challenges posed by dollar dominance, making BRICS’ push for alternative currencies appealing.
BlackRock’s proactive embrace of crypto could set a trend among other asset managers, such as Grayscale and VanEck, prompting them to explore similar tokenized finance solutions. As tokenized assets and digital currencies become more mainstream, the US dollar’s role in global finance could be further threatened.
Even though de-dollarization may seem distant from the perspective of many US financial institutions, the BRICS bloc stands to benefit significantly from this shift, potentially accelerating the move away from the dollar in international trade.
According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $61,655.56, with a decrease of 3.58% in the past day and 3.30% in the past week.
