Tether exec to lead crypto PAC as US debates 2 stablecoin bills

A Tether executive will take the helm of a new pro-crypto political action committee on April 1, as the US Congress debates two key pieces of legislation that could reshape the stablecoin industry.

The move, reported on April 1, 2026, comes as a debate over stablecoin yield is underway within the US government, directly impacting major issuers like Tether.

The legislative push includes a market structure bill and specific considerations around the legality of stablecoin yields, a core component of the DeFi ecosystem and a revenue source for issuers. The formation of the PAC indicates the industry is preparing for a significant lobbying effort to influence the outcome.

The outcome of this legislative battle is critical for the $150 billion stablecoin market. Favorable regulations could provide much-needed clarity and a tailwind for crypto adoption, while restrictive measures, particularly on yields, could be bearish and destabilize a key source of liquidity in decentralized finance. This regulatory uncertainty in the US contrasts with clearer frameworks like Europe's MiCA, potentially shifting market dynamics.

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