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Clarity Act Compromise on Stablecoin Yield Divides Crypto Industry
Lawmakers released a compromise update to the Clarity Act's stablecoin yield provisions that bars firms from tying rewards to account-level transaction volume, closing the door on credit card-style stablecoin rewards models. Coinbase emerged as the primary industry dissenter, with CEO Brian Armstrong having previously derailed an earlier compromise attempt, while other stakeholders described the updated text as acceptable or better than expected. Circle's stock fell 20% Tuesday following news of the restrictions before recovering partially Wednesday. A concurrent Tether announcement of a Big Four audit contributed to market volatility, while White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt publicly dismissed industry concerns, signaling the administration intends to move forward with the current framework.
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