Coinbase Challenges Push to Classify Stablecoin Rewards as Prohibited Interest

The U.S.-based crypto exchange opposes banking associations’ attempt to label stablecoin merchant rewards as unlawful interest under federal regulations.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Stablecoin: A cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by pegging it to a reserve asset, such as the U.S. dollar.
  • Merchant rewards: Incentives offered to merchants, often in cryptocurrency, for using or promoting specific digital payment solutions.
  • Prohibited interest: A classification under certain banking laws restricting the payment of interest on specific types of accounts or transactions.