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23 Jul, 13:08
USD1 positioned as Binance infrastructure for trading and settlement
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AI Summary
The author presents a bullish thesis on USD1 stablecoin, arguing that Binance is strategically positioning it as infrastructure for trading, clearing, and payment rather than just providing liquidity.
Recently, Binance's support for #USD1 has evolved from "providing traffic" to "building infrastructure".
First, MGX completed its investment in Binance using $2 billion worth of USD1. Subsequently, spot trading, wealth management, futures margin, and Binance Pay were all integrated.
Now, even RWA perpetual contracts like $SPCX have incorporated USD1 into their margin and settlement systems.
This path is clear: first get users to hold it, then get them to trade with it, and finally make USD1 the default tool for payments and RWA settlements.
If more stocks, unlisted equity, and traditional assets move on-chain in the future, truly valuable stablecoins will not rely solely on market cap but must become the default gateway for trading, clearing, and payments.
@binance may be positioning USD1 for this role in advance.