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June 28, 2026, 10:16 AM EDT. The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), representing 4,000 local US banks, is campaigning against the Clarity Act, which impacts the regulation of stablecoins. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies pegged to traditional assets like the US dollar and are used as a bridge between fiat currencies and crypto. The ICBA warns that incentives promoting stablecoin use could drain $1.3 trillion in deposits from community banks, risking $850 billion in loans to small businesses and farmers. ICBA President Rebeca Romero Rainey emphasizes community banks' critical role in funding over 60% of small business and 80% of agricultural loans, highlighting concerns over future loan funding. The campaign exposes a clash between rural America and crypto advocates, complicating Republican support ahead of US midterm elections.