U.S. Banks Advocate for Stablecoin Regulation Changes Amid Concerns

According to BlockBeats, U.S. banks are urging modifications to new stablecoin regulatory rules, fearing potential outflows of trillions of dollars. This highlights the intensifying competition between Wall Street and the cryptocurrency sector. Last week, banking lobby groups, including the American Bankers Association (ABA), Bank Policy Institute (BPI), and Consumer Bankers Association (CBA), cautioned lawmakers about regulatory 'loopholes' that might enable some crypto trading platforms to indirectly pay interest to stablecoin holders. The 'Genius Act,' passed by the U.S. Congress in July, aims to regulate the global $288 billion stablecoin market. The law prohibits issuers from paying 'returns' or interest to customers. Under the new regulations, banks can issue their own stablecoins but are barred from paying any interest.