The Rundown Stablecoin Regulation Fears Hit Crypto, OpenAI Ends Sora
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Mar 25, 2026 Markets wobble as new regulation threatens stablecoin yields and shakes crypto stocks. OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, canceling a potential billion‑dollar Disney tie‑up. Arm unveils plans to sell its own AI chips for data centers. Pop Mart tumbles over dependence on a single toy line. Costco rolls out a Kirkland energy drink aiming at Celsius.
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Stablecoin Yield Ban Would Crush USDC Economics
- The Clarity Act would ban yields on stablecoins, removing a major incentive for holders and threatening USDC adoption.
- Circle and Coinbase revenue relies on investing dollar reserves in treasuries and sharing yield, which drove Circle stock down ~20% after the proposal.
Host's Interview With Circle CFO Boosted His Bullishness
- Zaid Admani interviewed Circle's CFO and came away more bullish on stablecoins.
- He recommends listeners check that interview to get deeper context on Circle's business and outlook.
Sora Shutdown Shows OpenAI Prioritizes Revenue Over Viral Apps
- OpenAI shut down Sora because it consumed massive compute and distracted teams from revenue-focused projects.
- The closure also nullified an unclosed $1B Disney deal that would have licensed 200+ characters for Sora.