Galaxy Research Director: Stablecoin Yield Terms Become "Deadlock" in Crypto Framework Bill, Senate Hearing to Restart Soonest

Galaxy Research Director Alex Thorn posted on the X platform that, although U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott has not announced a new hearing date, the Banking Committee may reconvene for a revised hearing as early as the week of January 26 to 30, since the Senate will be in recess next week. The Senate Agriculture Committee, which handles CFTC-related matters, has also postponed its revised hearing to January 27.

Previously, Tim Scott announced the postponement of the hearing on the cryptocurrency market structure bill. It is reported that the issue of stablecoin yields is a key sticking point in the negotiations. Banking lobby groups are actively pushing to restrict stablecoin rewards, fearing that interest-bearing stablecoins could siphon off bank deposits and undermine the stability of the banking system. Compromise proposals put forward to gain support from lawmakers were ultimately deemed unacceptable by the stablecoin industry. Some believe this issue is vital to their survival, while other unresolved issues include restrictions on DeFi and illegal activities, as well as limitations on tokenized securities innovation.