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Stablecoin Yield Rules Breakthrough Unlocks Path for Landmark US Crypto Bill

Washington, D.C. – February 2025 – A major breakthrough on stablecoin yield rules may now clear the way for the long-awaited U.S. crypto bill. Lawmakers reached a consensus on how exchanges can offer rewards for holding stablecoins. This agreement resolves a key sticking point that had stalled the legislation for months.

What Are Stablecoin Yield Rules?

Stablecoin yield rules determine whether cryptocurrency exchanges can pay users interest or rewards for holding stablecoins. Stablecoins are digital tokens pegged to a stable asset, like the U.S. dollar. These rewards function similarly to traditional bank interest. The banking industry had…