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Stablecoin Google Searches Hit All-Time High as GENIUS Act Fuels $272B Market Surge


by James Halver
for NewsBTC
Stablecoin Google Searches Hit All-Time High as GENIUS Act Fuels $272B Market Surge

Global interest in stablecoins has hit unprecedented levels, with Google searches for the term “stablecoins” reaching an all-time high in July 2025.

This spike follows the recent passage of the Guiding and Empowering Nation’s Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act on July 18, signaling a pivotal shift in regulatory clarity and institutional confidence in the sector.

Google Data: Parabolic Growth and Market Dominance

Data from Coingecko shows that the stablecoin market cap now stands at $272 billion, representing roughly 7% of the total cryptocurrency market. U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins account for about 98% of this total, with Tether maintaining its dominance at 60%. In the meantime, as stablecoin activity increases, the Bitcoin price trends to the upside as seen on the chart below.

Bitcoin BTC Crypto stablecoin google

Bitwise Asset Management reported record-breaking stablecoin transactions and issuance across 2025, prompting crypto analysts to call the market’s trajectory “parabolic.” Ethereum-based firm SharpLink summed up the sentiment in a viral post: “You can’t spell ‘stablecoins’ without ‘parabolic.'”

GENIUS Act Sparks Institutional Adoption

The GENIUS Act, hailed for providing much-needed regulatory structure, has ignited a wave of interest from both retail users and financial institutions.

Companies like Interactive Brokers and Robinhood have launched or explored their own stablecoins, aiming to offer 24/7 funding, faster settlements, and increased user engagement.

Nassar Al Achkar, Chief Strategy Officer at CoinW exchange, explained that stablecoins are emerging as a “hedge against crypto volatility” and a valuable tool for cross-border payments. “Institutions are entering the space not just for innovation, but for safer investor options,” he added.

Stablecoins’ Speculation Set to Change to Foundation

The surge in search interest, as measured by Google, and market activity shows a significant transformation in how stablecoins are perceived, from speculative digital assets to foundational elements in global finance.

While challenges remain, particularly around reserve backing and regulatory harmonization, the GENIUS Act appears to have laid the groundwork for a stablecoin-driven financial future.

As adoption continues to rise, according to Google data, stablecoins are increasingly positioned beyond being crypto tools, becoming building blocks of the next generation financial infrastructure.

Cover image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview

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Stablecoin Google Searches Hit All-Time High as GENIUS Act Fuels $272B Market Surge


by James Halver
for NewsBTC
Stablecoin Google Searches Hit All-Time High as GENIUS Act Fuels $272B Market Surge

Global interest in stablecoins has hit unprecedented levels, with Google searches for the term “stablecoins” reaching an all-time high in July 2025.

This spike follows the recent passage of the Guiding and Empowering Nation’s Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act on July 18, signaling a pivotal shift in regulatory clarity and institutional confidence in the sector.

Google Data: Parabolic Growth and Market Dominance

Data from Coingecko shows that the stablecoin market cap now stands at $272 billion, representing roughly 7% of the total cryptocurrency market. U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins account for about 98% of this total, with Tether maintaining its dominance at 60%. In the meantime, as stablecoin activity increases, the Bitcoin price trends to the upside as seen on the chart below.

Bitcoin BTC Crypto stablecoin google

Bitwise Asset Management reported record-breaking stablecoin transactions and issuance across 2025, prompting crypto analysts to call the market’s trajectory “parabolic.” Ethereum-based firm SharpLink summed up the sentiment in a viral post: “You can’t spell ‘stablecoins’ without ‘parabolic.'”

GENIUS Act Sparks Institutional Adoption

The GENIUS Act, hailed for providing much-needed regulatory structure, has ignited a wave of interest from both retail users and financial institutions.

Companies like Interactive Brokers and Robinhood have launched or explored their own stablecoins, aiming to offer 24/7 funding, faster settlements, and increased user engagement.

Nassar Al Achkar, Chief Strategy Officer at CoinW exchange, explained that stablecoins are emerging as a “hedge against crypto volatility” and a valuable tool for cross-border payments. “Institutions are entering the space not just for innovation, but for safer investor options,” he added.

Stablecoins’ Speculation Set to Change to Foundation

The surge in search interest, as measured by Google, and market activity shows a significant transformation in how stablecoins are perceived, from speculative digital assets to foundational elements in global finance.

While challenges remain, particularly around reserve backing and regulatory harmonization, the GENIUS Act appears to have laid the groundwork for a stablecoin-driven financial future.

As adoption continues to rise, according to Google data, stablecoins are increasingly positioned beyond being crypto tools, becoming building blocks of the next generation financial infrastructure.

Cover image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview

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