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The clarity act is proposing a compromise on stablecoin rewards. while the crypto industry, particularly coinbase, seems to support the new language that allows rewards tied to staking or governance, banks remain silent. banks view these rewards as a threat to traditional savings accounts and have been lobbying for stricter regulations. if banks strongly oppose this compromise, it could lead to further delays or a watered-down bill, impacting the perceived stability and utility of stablecoins like usdc.
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The immediate price impact on usdc is likely to be neutral. the proposed legislation aims to regulate, not ban, stablecoin rewards. the key will be how regulators interpret and implement the rules regarding staking and governance rewards, and whether banks accept the compromise. if a favorable outcome is reached for the crypto industry, it could be bullish in the long term by providing regulatory clarity. conversely, a heavily restricted outcome could be bearish.