In back-to-back hearings before the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, Circle Internet Financial executives, including Co-founder Jeremy Allaire and Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte, discussed the role of digital assets and dollar digital currencies in enhancing national economic competitiveness. They emphasized how digital currencies like USDC can help maintain the U.S. dollar's status as the global reserve currency, reduce transaction costs, and become integrated into payment networks. Additionally, digital assets were highlighted for democratizing access to financial markets and including more people in the financial system, with smart contracts being noted as transformative. Circle's initiatives aim to make financial transactions more accessible and efficient, contributing to global economic prosperity.