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Big Banks vs. Big Crypto
21 minutes Posted Mar 17, 2026 at 8:00 pm.
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Congress is moving to increase regulation over the crypto industry with the CLARITY Act. But the potential legislation has provoked a big clash between crypto companies like Coinbase and traditional banks over rewards that function a lot like interest. WSJ’s Amrith Ramkumar explores the tension and the impact the new bill could have on both industries. Ryan Knutson hosts. 

 

Further Listening:

- Coinbase’s CEO on the Future of Crypto

- Inside the Trump Crypto Bromance

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