Tether Co-Founder: US Dollar Faces Growing Stablecoin Competition Amid Trump-Backed Initiatives

The stablecoin sector is evolving rapidly as new forms of asset backing emerge, with growing competition challenging the US dollar’s long-standing dominance, according to Tether co-founder Reeve Collins. Speaking to Cointelegraph, Collins suggested that tokenized money market funds, commodities, and real-world assets (RWA) could shape the next generation of stablecoins, offering users higher yields and more diverse options.Tokenized Assets to Reshape Stablecoin BackingCollins, now focused on bringing stablecoin yield solutions through Pi Protocol, explained that stablecoins backed by traditional financial instruments like money market funds — which can offer higher yields than short-term government securities such as T-bills — may become increasingly attractive to users."When you can back [stablecoins] with money market funds that generate a higher yield than T-bills, those will take precedence," Collins said, highlighting that tokenized assets could soon offer superior returns compared to traditional dollar-pegged options.The executive further emphasized that as the tokenization of various asset classes accelerates, stablecoins could diversify their reserves to include commodities, equities, or other tokenized real-world assets, giving users a broader range of alternatives beyond dollar-backed models.Trump-Backed Stablecoin Signals Institutional AcceptanceIn March, the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) project, reportedly backed by US President Donald Trump, launched its stablecoin on BNB Chain and Ethereum networks, although trading for the tokens has not yet commenced.Collins believes this development represents a pivotal shift in the global perception of stablecoins."The President of the United States launched a stablecoin. It’s impressive. It lays the foundation for the rest of the world to do it as well," Collins commented, adding that the move signals broader acceptance across institutions, governments, and fintech companies.According to Collins, Trump's association with a stablecoin initiative is likely to encourage greater mainstream adoption and regulatory clarity, fostering growth both in the United States and internationally.Outlook: A Diversified Stablecoin EcosystemThe emergence of alternative stablecoin models backed by real-world tokenized assets, combined with political and institutional engagement, could reshape the stablecoin ecosystem. While the US dollar remains dominant, new entrants offering higher yields, broader asset backing, and regulatory acceptance may lead to a more competitive, decentralized future for digital currencies.As stablecoins evolve beyond simple dollar-pegged instruments, users may soon have a variety of options tailored to different risk profiles, yield expectations, and asset preferences, according to Cointelegraph.Key Developments:Tether co-founder predicts stablecoins backed by money market funds, RWAs, and commodities.Trump-linked stablecoin project signals greater political and institutional acceptance.Stablecoin market poised for diversification beyond US dollar dominance.