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#WhiteHouseTalksStablecoinYields 🇺🇸💵
The Battle Over Stablecoin Yield Is Reaching a Turning Point
On Feb 19, 2026, the White House hosted its third closed-door meeting on stablecoin yields — bringing together:
• Coinbase
• Ripple
• Major bank trade groups (ABA, ICBA)
• Administration negotiators
Sources describe the session as “productive” — but no final deal yet.
The core issue remains explosive:
👉 Should Stablecoins Pay Yield?
💰 What’s at Stake?
The stablecoin market now exceeds $300B, largely backed by U.S. Treasuries.
If issuers like Circle (USDC) or Tether (USDT) offer 3–5% passive y

#WhiteHouseTalksStablecoinYields
The White House is actively exploring the idea of allowing yield-bearing stablecoins, signaling a meaningful shift in how U.S. policymakers view digital dollars and their role in the financial system. Traditionally, stablecoins have been designed to maintain a one-to-one peg with the U.S. dollar without offering returns. However, discussions around stablecoin yields suggest an effort to make these digital assets more competitive with traditional banking products, while still maintaining strong regulatory oversight.
From a policy perspective, this conversation r