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Stablecoin Debate Sparks $6 Trillion Banking Concerns

1/15/2026

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The debate over stablecoin rewards is central to bipartisan negotiations on a U.S. Senate cryptocurrency market bill.
Banking groups say allowing stablecoin interest could trigger a $6 trillion withdrawal from commercial banks and curb lending.
Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan warned this shift could create a parallel, poorly regulated financial system.
Coinbase Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong withdrew support due to stablecoin rewards restrictions; negotiations remain unsettled.

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The debate over stablecoin rewards is central to bipartisan negotiations on a U.S. Senate cryptocurrency market bill.
Banking groups say allowing stablecoin interest could trigger a $6 trillion withdrawal from commercial banks and curb lending.
Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan warned this shift could create a parallel, poorly regulated financial system.
Coinbase Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong withdrew support due to stablecoin rewards restrictions; negotiations remain unsettled.