JPMorgan execs draw comparison between yield stablecoins and ‘shadow banking’
The Block·
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JPMorgan executives warn that permitting yield payments on stablecoins could lead to "shadow banking," a term typically associated with unregulated or opaque financial activities. This concern stems from the potential for stablecoins to become high-yielding, interest-bearing instruments that blur the lines between traditional banking and decentralized finance. Market implications are uncertain, but regulatory scrutiny is likely to increase.
JPMorgan execs argued that stablecoin innovation can easily drift into “shadow banking” if yield payments are permitted.