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Stablecoin Yields Won't Harm Banks, White House Economists Say Authored by Amin Haqshanas via CoinTelegraph.com, A White House report found that banning yield on stablecoins would have a marginal impact on bank lending while creating clear economic downsides. According to the Council of Economic Advisers, a three-member agency within the Executive Office of the President tasked to offer the president economic advice, moving funds from stablecoins back into bank deposits would not translate into significant new lending. Under its baseline scenario, total bank lending would increase by about $2.1 billion, roughly 0.02% of...

UK Pushes Ahead With Temporary Ban On Political Crypto Donations Authored by Stephen Katte via CoinTelegraph.com, The UK government is advancing plans for a moratorium on political donations made through cryptocurrencies, following an independent review and pressure from multiple high-ranking politicians. Cointelegraph reported on Wednesday that the Rycroft Review, an independent inquiry into foreign financial interference in the UK’s political and electoral systems, recommended a moratorium on crypto donations to political parties. New statements from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday have confirmed that the government will pursue the temporary ban. “I can tell the...

War On Rowling Continues (Sans Facts) Authored by Christian Toto via American Greatness, Journalists love to ask two questions spun from the same unhinged premise. Do you support trans women in women's sports, and do you agree with author J.K. Rowling's "anti-trans" views? The former bullies athletes for passing Biology 101. The latter targets the Harry Potter author at every possible turn. We're seeing both in action of late. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is under media assault for sharing a simple truth about men in women's sports, a fact supported by science at...