Former Christopher Giancarlo says the proposed Digital Asset Market Clarity Act could benefit banks more than cryptocurrency companies. According to Giancarlo, traditional financial institutions require clear regulations before committing significant investments to blockchain-based payment infrastructure.
Giancarlo noted that banks face internal pressure from legal teams advising caution. Without regulatory certainty, financial institutions are unlikely to allocate billions of dollars toward building new digital financial systems. While crypto firms already operate within the digital asset ecosystem, banks remain hesitant due to compliance risks and evolving regulatory frameworks.
Stablecoin Rewards Remain a Key Point of Dispute
A major obstacle preventing progress on the legislation involves the treatment of Stablecoin rewards. Some crypto companies support allowing firms to offer incentives to stablecoin holders, viewing it as a way to expand blockchain-based payments.
However, banks argue that permitting such rewards could lead to significant capital outflows from traditional financial institutions. Jamie Dimon has previously warned that the banking sector wants a “level playing field” to avoid losing deposits to digital asset platforms.
Concerns Over Global Competition
Giancarlo also warned that continued delays could push digital asset innovation outside the United States. If regulatory clarity does not emerge soon, crypto-related financial activity may increasingly shift to Europe and Asia.
Despite the legislative deadlock, Giancarlo estimates the bill still has roughly a 60–40 chance of passing, though several policy disagreements remain unresolved after missing a White House deadline earlier this month.
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