Coinbase opposes new US stablecoin compromise
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has expressed disagreement with the updated version of the CLARITY bill regulating stablecoins in the United States, citing "significant reservations" about the provisions on yield from these assets.
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The bill proposes to prohibit yield payments for holding stablecoins, restrict models resembling bank deposits, and allow only rewards for user activity. However, the specific mechanisms for such payments have yet to be defined.
The crypto industry views these provisions as too strict, potentially slowing the growth of the stablecoin market. Negotiations on the matter are ongoing.
Coinbase is one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, offering services for buying, selling, and storing crypto assets. The company plays an influential role in regulatory and market developments within the sector.
Thus, Coinbase’s opposition highlights the challenges in reaching a shared regulatory framework for stablecoins in the US, which may impact the future evolution of this sector.
Continued discussions and possible revisions to the bill are expected to balance investor protection with market innovation.
