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Yield-bearing stablecoins are far more likely to be classed as security products in many countries and would restrict customer reach, argues the son of Jan van Eck.

Stablecoin issuers that offer a yield-bearing element to give holders passive income are missing the point of a stablecoin’s core mission, argues Nick van Eck, CEO of stablecoin issuer firm Agora.

Instead, these firms should focus on utility, liquidity and means of transaction in a way that reaches as many individuals and businesses as possible, the son of investment management maestro Jan van Eck explained in a May 27 Medium post.

Yield-bearing stablecoins have offered a new dimension for decentralized finance users looking to earn interest, but van Eck says such products will likely be classed as security products in many countries and, therefore, restrict customer reach.

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