Coinbase Exec Warns Senate Stablecoin Misstep Could Hand China A Global Edge

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Coinbase’s chief policy officer warned that newly enacted U.S. stablecoin rules could weaken dollar-backed tokens and give China a strategic advantage. The concern focuses on the GENIUS Act’s ban on issuer-paid interest and China’s move to allow interest on digital yuan holdings starting January 1, 2026.