Circle Falls 20% After CLARITY Act Yield Ban Draft

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Sohrab Khawas

March 25, 2026

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Circle shares dropped nearly 20 percent after a draft of the bipartisan CLARITY Act proposed banning interest-like rewards on stablecoin balances such as USDC, a key part of Circle’s revenue model. Coinbase also fell around 10 percent as investors reacted to concerns over future earnings tied to stablecoin products. Although activity-based rewards would still be allowed, markets fear the move could reduce USDC’s appeal. Some investors remain optimistic as institutional buying continues during the decline.

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Sohrab Khawas

Sohrab is a passionate cryptocurrency news writer with over five years of experience covering the industry. He keeps a keen interest in blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize finance. Whether he's trading or writing, Sohrab always keeps his finger on the pulse of the crypto world, using his expertise to deliver informative and engaging articles that educate and inspire. When he's not analyzing the markets, Sohrab indulges in his hobbies of graphic design, minimal design or listening to his favorite hip-hop tunes.

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