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Community banks are sounding the alarm as stablecoins threaten to drain deposits from local economies, sparking debate over the Clarity Act. With digital currencies offering competitive yields without traditional banking oversight, small-town lenders fear losing vital funding for farms and small businesses. Critics warn that if stablecoins become direct substitutes for bank deposits, they could undermine Main Street’s financial backbone — while proponents argue reserves stay within the system. The key is balancing innovation with fairness: lawmakers must clarify the law to prevent high-yield digital accounts from sidelining community banks, ensuring both progress and local economic survival.

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