The debate around the CLARITY Act is heating up — and stablecoin yields are at the center of it.

Banking lobbyists argue that allowing stablecoins to offer yield without complying with traditional capital requirements creates regulatory arbitrage. They warn this could destabilize the financial system and siphon liquidity away from community banks.

Meanwhile, The Digital Chamber argues the opposite: banning yields would harm consumers and force capital into offshore or unregulated markets.

A recent high-level meeting at the White House between crypto executives and banking representatives reportedly ended in deadlock — highlighting just how high the stakes have become.