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Banks vow to continue stablecoin rewards fight after Clarity Act setback

Published

16 September 2026

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operational-macro

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Fintech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US Senate failed to advance the Clarity Act, a bill intended to regulate stablecoin rewards, leaving the stablecoin yield debate unresolved and shifting focus to banking regulators' implementation of the GENIUS Act. The banking lobby vows to continue fighting stablecoin yield offerings to prevent deposit flight, while regulatory uncertainty persists ahead of US midterm elections.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must brace for ongoing regulatory uncertainty in US stablecoin yields as the Clarity Act stalls. Prepare for banking regulators to shape the rules, making this a strategic moment to engage with policymakers or adjust product offerings that depend on stablecoin rewards.

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