James Throne, Chief Market Strategist at Wellington-Altus, has expressed criticism towards banks for their opposition to stablecoin rewards in the proposed CLARITY bill. According to NS3.AI, Throne views this stance as a defensive maneuver aimed at safeguarding their interests. He draws parallels to the 1970s debate on money market funds, suggesting that supporting competition at that time resulted in advantages for ordinary investors and compelled banks to innovate. Throne cautions that the current resistance to stablecoin rewards is an effort to hinder innovation and preserve a profit structure akin to a banking cartel.