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Meta’s Digital Dollar Comeback Could Unlock a $1 Trillion Treasury Shift Washington Is Not Ready For

Meta is planning to introduce stablecoin‑based payments in the second half of 2026 by partnering with a third‑party provider, avoiding the need to issue its own token. The initiative leverages the 2025 GENIUS Act’s regulatory framework, positioning digital dollars as a cheap, instant settlement layer within Meta’s apps. Analysts estimate that expanded stablecoin usage could generate $0.8‑$1 trillion of incremental demand for short‑term U.S. Treasury bills. While the Treasury market may benefit, Washington remains wary of platform‑risk and concentration concerns.