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cryptocurrency2 years ago

Ted Cruz Proposes Ban on Fed's CBDC Creation

Republican Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a bill to prevent the Federal Reserve from establishing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), arguing that it could centralize Americans' financial information and be used as a direct surveillance tool. The bill's cosponsors, Senators Mike Braun and Chuck Grassley, emphasized the importance of financial privacy and entrepreneurship, stating that the federal government should not have more control over citizens' money. They believe that Congress, not government bureaucrats, should make such impactful policies.

cryptocurrency2 years ago

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Leads Efforts to Ban CBDCs and Digital Currency.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed legislation to ban central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in the state, citing concerns over government overreach and financial surveillance. The legislation would prohibit any CBDC introduced by the US Federal Reserve or foreign governments from being used as a form of money in Florida. DeSantis called on other states to enact similar legislation and criticized President Biden's crypto executive order, which included exploring a US CBDC. Critics of CBDCs fear they could lead to an expansion of government control and financial surveillance.