US lawmakers advance legislation blocking the digital dollar
On Sep. 20 the House Financial Services Committee will mark up two bills blocking a potential digital dollar in the United States.
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On Sep. 20 the House Financial Services Committee will mark up two bills blocking a potential digital dollar in the United States.
The digital assets subcommittee heard from five opponents of a U.S. CBDC without giving supporters equal (or any) time.
The Stable Token Commission continues researching the potential implementation of stable tokens in Wyoming.
The bank messaging network has seen a dramatic increase in processing speed and is developing technology to connect CBDCs.
The bill would limit the Fed from issuing a CBDC which Tom Emmer called a surveillance tool that would "undermine the American way of life."
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Bank of Israel and Bank for International Settlements teamed up to address the complex issues of rCBDCs.
Michael Barr expressed “strong concern” about stablecoins and appreciation of legislative efforts to address them at the Philadelphia Fed’s fintech event.
Following an August recess, members of the House Financial Services Committee will gather for a “Digital Dollar Dilemma” hearing on Sept. 14.
Mairead McGuinness believes that the CBDC project should be approached “quietly and slowly” by the next European Commission.
Some Russian banks have been increasingly concerned about the potential implications of the digital ruble after the first pilots started in August.