U.S. Stablecoin Regulation Enters a Fragmented Legislative Phase
According to Cryptoinamerica and industry sources, the U.S. CLARITY Act has reached a key compromise on stablecoin yield mechanisms, clearing a major hurdle for Senate Banking Committee review. The revised framework prohibits crypto firms from offering bank-like interest payments (APY) on stablecoin balances, while still allowing rewards tied to user activity and transactional behavior.
This shift reflects a broader regulatory attempt to separate stablecoins into distinct categories: payment instruments versus incentive-driven financial products. Rather than treating stablecoins as unified financial assets, regulators are now introducing a layered classification system.
Coinbase and Industry Players Reposition as Rules Tighten
Following the updated draft, industry participants such as Coinbase have expressed renewed support, arguing that while yield restrictions tighten, usage-based reward models still preserve functional liquidity incentives. As a result, stablecoin competition is expected to shift from passive yield generation toward active utility-driven adoption.
At the same time, regulators aim to prevent stablecoins from evolving into shadow banking substitutes, reinforcing the distinction between traditional deposits and crypto assets. This “yield restriction + reward allowance” structure signals a more complex, multi-layered regulatory regime emerging in the U.S.
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