US Senate Tucks CBDC Ban Into Housing Bill, Sets 2030 Deadline

US Senate Tucks CBDC Ban Into Housing Bill, Sets 2030 Deadline

The US Senate has moved to block the Federal Reserve from ever putting a government-issued digital dollar (CBDC) into Americans’ hands — at least for now. The ban is part of a sweeping housing affordability package and comes with an expiration date attached. Related Reading: Bitcoin Just Got A $200 Million Vote Of Confidence From […]


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