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US banks seek stablecoin yield limits ahead of CLARITY Act vote

  • Eight US banking groups ask the Senate to limit stablecoin rewards
  • Banks see a risk of mass deposit outflows and higher borrowing costs
  • Crypto industry: yield reflects income from reserve Treasuries
  • Restrictions could push development to other jurisdictions
Why it matters: The outcome of the dispute will determine whether stablecoins can compete with bank deposits and how the market will be structured after the CLARITY Act.
Source: Bit2Me News