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DeFi Will Not Bite: US Fed Relieves Mainstream’s Fear

DeFi Will Not Bite: US Fed Relieves Mainstream’s Fear

BeInCrypto2025/08/21 16:00
By: Paul Kim
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Federal Reserve leaders endorsed blockchain technology and stablecoins at Wyoming's symposium, urging regulators to embrace innovation rather than fear DeFi, triggering significant market rallies.

Top Federal Reserve leaders are signaling a significant shift toward accepting blockchain technology and stablecoins within the financial mainstream. 

The Fed officials delivered remarks at Wyoming’s 2025 Blockchain Symposium that support Trump’s pro-crypto policies and signal regulatory evolution.

DeFi Is Simply a New Technology

In a speech on Wednesday, Governor Christopher Waller described a technology-led revolution in the payments system and urged the financial industry not to fear change. “There is nothing scary about this just because it occurs in the decentralized finance or DeFi world—this is simply new technology to transfer objects and record transactions,” he said.

“There is nothing to be afraid of when thinking about using smart contracts, tokenization, or distributed ledgers in everyday transactions.”

He offered a particularly positive outlook on stablecoins, noting they can expand the US dollar’s international role. Waller highlighted how stablecoins give users in underbanked countries a new way to conduct real-time, dollar-based transactions.

In a speech on Tuesday, Vice Chair Michelle Bowman called for an even more proactive shift in regulatory thinking. She declared that bank regulators have been overly cautious and conservative in the past and that it is time to embrace technological innovation actively.

She identified that blockchain and asset tokenization could improve payment and title transfer efficiency dramatically. Citing the GENIUS Act, Bowman confirmed that federal banking supervisors have already started designing a clear regulatory framework for stablecoins.

Markets Rally on Positive Outlook

The unified message from two of the Fed’s most senior officials sends a clear signal: US regulators intend to integrate digital assets into the national financial framework. The shared goal of establishing clear rules for stablecoins and modernizing supervisory approaches immediately resonated with the market.

Following Wednesday’s release of the remarks, investors rushed to buy leading DeFi protocols. AAVE, a major DeFi coin, rose 7.90%, while UNI climbed 6.63%.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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