Crypto CLARITY Act Faces 100-Plus Amendments As Stablecoin, Banking Fight Intensifies
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee's CLARITY Act faces over 100 proposed amendments ahead of a key markup vote, intensifying debates on stablecoins, banking, and crypto regulation. Key points of contention include stablecoin rewards, with proposed bans on yield for idle balances and bank-backed amendments seeking stricter rules. Senator Elizabeth Warren filed over 40 amendments, including one to block crypto firms from Federal Reserve accounts, while another from Senator Jack Reed aims to prohibit using crypto for tax payments, countering industry goals for broader adoption.
The bill, positioned as a consumer protection measure, also proposes treating crypto exchanges as financial institutions under anti-money laundering laws and creating exemptions for small fundraising. Banking industry groups are actively lobbying for tighter restrictions. Despite some Democratic leadership support, the bill's path remains uncertain due to ongoing negotiations on ethics and conflict-of-interest provisions, with critics warning of risks to investors and financial stability.
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