BlackRock sees a new $5 trillion AI trade emerging for stablecoins

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CryptoSlate
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What happened

BlackRock says AI could create a new class of stablecoin customer: machines that spend continuously without human approval.

Key facts

  • Reported by CryptoSlate and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:50:43 UTC.

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  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
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  1. Treasury’s cash balance nears $1 trillion while Bitcoin awaits a crucial market signal

  2. BlackRock sees a new $5 trillion AI trade emerging for stablecoins

  3. Circle launches 24/7 stablecoin FX engine as it chases a slice of the $10 trillion currency market

  4. US weighs overseas push for dollar-backed stablecoins: Bloomberg

  5. $5 Billion of Nearly Identical Kalshi Trades Draw CFTC Scrutiny

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