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Wayne DuPree, founder and commentator for The DuPree Report, expressed concerns regarding the Credit Card Competition Act, stating that it undermines the GENIUS Act by negatively impacting rewards programs, increasing federal control, and posing a threat to cryptocurrency innovation. His comments were made on the social media platform X.

"Democrats are trying to hijack Trump's GENIUS Act with the Credit Card Competition Act," said DuPree. "The CCCA kills credit card rewards, rigs the system for big retailers, and threatens U.S. crypto innovation. Don't let them sneak this in. Reject the CCCA. Pass the GENIUS Act — AS IS."

According to Congress.gov, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 was introduced in the Senate as S.1838. The legislation aims to enhance competition within the credit card market by mandating that larger financial institutions provide at least two network options for transactions. The bill's objective is to reduce merchant costs related to credit card fees. Proponents argue that increased competition among networks could lead to lower prices for consumers.

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The Electronic Payments Coalition has commented on the failure of a similar initiative, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022. They said that strong opposition from small financial institutions and credit unions led to its downfall. These groups argued that such legislation would decrease revenue used for fraud protection and consumer rewards, potentially resulting in fewer choices and higher costs for consumers. Furthermore, they noted that it could disrupt existing payment infrastructure.

An article from the Missouri Independent highlights potential negative impacts of the Credit Card Competition Act on small businesses in Missouri. Local business owners and community banks have voiced concerns about reduced access to affordable credit, fearing that lowered interchange fees will make sustaining operations more challenging.

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