US-China split on digital money deepens as stablecoin debate stalls Clarity Act

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Xinmei ShenMarch 19, 2026 at 06:22 PM

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The US and China are pursuing divergent strategies regarding digital money, leading to a deepening split. While US crypto advocates push for the Clarity Act to allow interest-bearing stablecoins, citing competition with China's e-CNY, China is prioritizing its sovereign digital currency. Experts note this "asymmetrical" competition, with China centering its digital money architecture around the e-CNY, while the US allows privately issued stablecoins to lead. The US debate over the Clarity Act involves crypto firms arguing that stablecoin yields promote innovation, while banks fear deposit flight and reduced lending capacity. The legislation's future remains uncertain amidst these competing interests.

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China is putting the sovereign e-CNY at the centre of its architecture.

factual — Winston Ma, NYU School of Law90% confidence

The US and China are pursuing very different strategies in digital assets.

quote — Andrew Fei, King & Wood Mallesons90% confidence

US crypto advocates demand legislative clarity on stablecoin yields due to competition with China’s e-CNY.

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The US is effectively letting privately issued dollar stablecoins lead the way.

factual — Winston Ma, NYU School of Law80% confidence

US-China competition in digital assets is intense but asymmetrical.

quote — Winston Ma, NYU School of Law80% confidence

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New York University School of Law 40% Hong Kong 40% King & Wood Mallesons 50% Clarity Act ×260% Andrew Fei 60% Winston Ma 60% e-CNY ×270% United States ×490% China ×590%

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digital money 100% stablecoins 90% us-china 80% e-cny 70% digital assets 70% legislative clarity 60% stablecoin yields 60% sovereign digital currency 50% clarity act 50%

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