Why Wall Street Is Embracing the Clarity Act — Stablecoins, Tokenization, and Regulation

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Coinbase’s John D’Agostino explains why banks favor stablecoins, how tokenized securities could reshape global investing, and why swift U.S. regulatory clarity is crucial to stay competitive.

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John D'Agostino, Coinbase's head of institutional strategy, lays out why the Clarity Act has a real shot at changing the game: banks are softening on stablecoins, tokenized securities are moving from demos to pilot programs, and Congress is on a hurry-up clock before the August recess. For investors, the interview is a reminder that regulation is not just background noise; it can redraw who gets access to U.S. capital markets and how cheaply trades can settle, turning an industry narrative into balance-sheet reality.