GENIUS Act Loophole Risks Draining Small Banks, Senator Warns

TLDR: Alabama Senator Keith Kelley says the GENIUS Act rewards loophole could reduce deposits in small rural banks. Crypto platforms offer high rewards without FDIC coverage, pulling funds away from community lending networks. Lower deposits could cut credit access for farms, small businesses, and rural economies dependent on local banks. Lawmaker urges Congress to close [...]

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