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US Crypto Regulation: Clarity Act Gains Momentum Amidst Stablecoin Rules

April 9, 2026, 06:01 PM169 words10 sources
The U.S. is pushing for comprehensive crypto regulation with the Clarity Act, spearheaded by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, aiming to solidify American leadership in the digital asset space. Bessent urges Congress to pass the bill, citing the $3 trillion crypto market and increasing adoption by Americans. A key sticking point remains stablecoin yields, with debates over potential impacts on traditional banking. The White House, however, suggests banning yields would have minimal impact on lending. Simultaneously, the Treasury Department, under the GENIUS Act, is implementing new AML rules for stablecoin issuers, classifying them as financial institutions and requiring compliance with Bank Secrecy Act regulations. These rules mandate AML programs, transaction monitoring, and the ability to block illicit transactions. Some industry leaders are critical of the proposed regulations, while Bessent frames legislative inaction as a risk of losing ground to countries like Abu Dhabi and Singapore. The FDIC is also proposing rules for stablecoin issuers, focusing on reserve requirements and redemption standards, but notably *excluding* federal deposit insurance for stablecoin holders.

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