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March 7, 2024

Fed Chair Powell Says CBDC Is Nowhere Close to Reality

In testimony before the Senate Banking Committee Thursday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell firmly rejected notions that adoption of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) by the U.S. is imminent. Powell also mentioned that it is not even actively under consideration at this point. His remarks come amidst a growing conservative political backlash against a......

February 27, 2024

Republicans Renew Push to Block Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Republican lawmakers have put forward fresh legislation aimed at preventing the Federal Reserve from developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) over privacy concerns. On Monday, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) filed the "CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act" along with four other GOP senators. The bill seeks to clarify that the Fed lacks authority to create a......

January 18, 2024

Donald Trump Vows to Oppose CBDC Creation In The U.S.

Former President Donald Trump pledged, if reelected, to resist any effort by the Federal Reserve to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a Wednesday campaign speech, Trump argued that such dollar-backed virtual money risks dangerous government overreach and control over Americans' financial lives. Trump warned the prospect of a "Fedcoin" or a digital......

November 23, 2023

South Korea to Launch CBDC Test With 100,000 Citizens

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has announced plans to launch a pilot program. The program will allow 100,000 Korean citizens to utilize a central bank digital currency (CBDC) by late 2024. The program comes on the heels of a visit from Agustin Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements. The current plans are......

October 27, 2023

Fed Official Calls for Stablecoin Regulation, No Imminent CBDC Decision

Top Federal Reserve supervision executive Michael Barr said Friday that stablecoins require strong oversight to avoid risks. However, he noted the Fed remains undecided on pursuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). In remarks at a Washington, D.C., conference, Barr stated: Stablecoins "borrow the trust" of fiat currencies and need regulation to prevent stability and......

July 18, 2024

Cardano Co-Founder: Vote for Biden Is a Vote for Death of US Crypto Industry

Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson has put out a tweet in response to Vitalik Buterin's thoughts on pro-crypto candidates.  Hoskinson's view was quite opposite to that of Vitalik, who released a blog post against choosing your political allegiances based on who is pro-crypto. Key points: Vitalik Buterin released a blog post against choosing pro-crypto political leaders.......

July 8, 2024

🥛 4 BIG things to watch for this week 🧭

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May 28, 2024

🥛 Crypto election fever: Trump’s big promises 🗳️

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May 27, 2024

🥛 Big week ahead: Hold on to your milk jugs! 🚀

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