Banking Groups Push Senate to Repeal Stablecoin Law Elements

🏦 Banks vs Stablecoins

By Coinbase
Oct 2, 2025, 4:04 PM
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Major banking associations are lobbying the Senate to repeal key provisions of stablecoin legislation that could impact their business operations.​

The push comes through amendments to another crypto bill currently under congressional debate.​ Banks view certain stablecoin regulations as threatening to their traditional financial services.​

Key concerns:

  • Stablecoin laws may reduce bank control over digital payments
  • New regulations could limit traditional banking revenue streams
  • Industry groups seeking legislative changes before implementation

The banking lobby's efforts highlight ongoing tension between traditional finance and crypto regulation.​ Consumer advocacy groups oppose these changes, arguing they protect user rights to crypto rewards and prevent further bank bailouts.​

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