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Stablecoins Are Becoming the Dollar’s New Control Layer
Stanley Druckenmiller’s stablecoin call matters because it points to something bigger: stablecoins are evolving into a new dollar distribution and control layer built on Treasuries, compliance, and programmable rails.
Published Mar 13, 2026
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Published Dec 5, 2025
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Published Oct 28, 2025