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Last update: 7 hours agoStablecoin showdown: The American Bankers Association is ramping up pressure ahead of Thursday’s Senate Banking Committee markup of the CLARITY Act, arguing updated language still leaves a “stablecoin loophole” that could let crypto platforms pay interest-like rewards and pull deposits away from banks. Crypto rails move faster than rules: Corpay is adding stablecoin wallets and settlement features with BVNK for corporate cross-border payments, signaling demand for “bank-hours optional” liquidity even as lawmakers debate limits. Cyber risk escalates: India’s banks are stepping up AI-led cyber defenses after global warnings that advanced AI could speed up attacks across interconnected systems. Regulatory friction abroad: South Korea delayed its Digital Asset Basic Act until after June elections, pushing stablecoin and exchange licensing details further out. Litigation and sanctions pressure: A Chinese fuel trader sued JPMorgan and Citigroup over allegedly blocked $40m payments before a 2024 sanctions designation. Local banking staffing: Eastern Bank promoted Yongmei Chen to lead its Community Development Lending Group, succeeding a late executive.
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