
Senators revisit stablecoin yield rules as the 2025 GENIUS Act would bar issuers from paying interest while permitting exchange rewards; regulators plan to deliver risk assessments later this month.
US senators renewed debate on stablecoin yield mechanisms, warning they could spur bank deposit outflows and blur distinctions with traditional deposits. The 2025 GENIUS Act would prohibit stablecoin issuers from paying interest while permitting platforms such as Coinbase to offer rewards. Regulators are expected to deliver risk assessments later this month. The discussion follows prior Senate Banking Committee hearings focused on consumer protection and financial stability risks from yield-bearing stablecoins.