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A major fight over U.S. crypto regulation is heating up as lawmakers prepare to advance the CLARITY Act, a proposed bill designed to create a clear regulatory framework for digital assets and stablecoins. The legislation has triggered strong opposition from traditional banking groups, which argue that some provisions could threaten bank deposits and reshape the financial system.
According to Bloomberg, several powerful banking organizations, including the American Banking Association and the Consumer Bankers Association, are urging lawmakers to tighten restrictions on stablecoin rewards. The groups want a complete ban on incentives offered by stablecoin issuers, warning that loopholes in the current draft could encourage consumers to move funds away from traditional bank accounts and into digital assets.
The debate centers on a bipartisan compromise reached by Republican Senator Thom Tillis and Democratic Senator Angela Alsobrooks. Their proposal would allow crypto companies to offer rewards tied to active stablecoin usage, such as transaction-based incentives and blockchain loyalty programs. Supporters argue that these benefits encourage innovation without turning stablecoins into traditional interest-bearing accounts.
Crypto industry leaders have strongly criticized the banking sector’s push for stricter rules. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal accused banking lobbyists of attempting to “kill competition” by limiting consumer rewards and slowing blockchain adoption. He emphasized that the crypto industry is focused on expanding practical blockchain use cases rather than competing directly with savings accounts.
Despite resistance from major banks, the Senate Banking Committee is moving forward with the markup process, signaling renewed momentum for digital asset legislation after previous delays. Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks defended the compromise, stating that the bill would provide the regulatory certainty needed to support innovation and strengthen the U.S. cryptocurrency market.
The outcome of the CLARITY Act could significantly impact stablecoin regulation, fintech growth, and the broader future of cryptocurrency adoption in the United States.
