CBDCs ‘Obvious Tool for Financial Surveillance’ Against Americans, Says Congressman Emmer Amid New Stablecoin Bill

March 12, 2025 The Daily Hodl

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A pro-crypto Congressman says central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are a tool to upend the American way of life as he pushes for legislation to prevent their existence. In a new press release, Republican Congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota says he’s introducing a bill that would codify President Donald Trump’s executive order to ban CBDCs […]

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President Trump Signs Executive Order To ‘Evaluate’ Strategic Bitcoin and Crypto Reserve, Ban Central Bank Digital Currency, Boost Stablecoins

January 23, 2025 The Daily Hodl

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President Trump just signed an executive order to evaluate the creation of a strategic national Bitcoin and crypto stockpile, as well as prevent the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) while boosting stablecoin adoption. The order, entitled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology,” states the administration supports the “responsible growth” and use […]

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Russia’s Largest Bank Joins Digital Ruble Pilot Program Ahead of 2025 Launch: Report

December 31, 2024 The Daily Hodl

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Russia’s largest bank has reportedly joined the country’s digital ruble pilot program ahead of a mid-2025 launch of the central bank digital currency (CBDC). The Russian news agency Interfax reports that Russia’s top financial institution, Sberbank, is now a participant in the program, which conducts transactions with digital rubles. The pilot will eventually involve 22 […]

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Pakistan moves to regulate cryptocurrency, CBDCs as legal tender

November 4, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The proposed amendments would allow for sweeping changes to the country’s financial sector.

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a package of policy proposals on Nov. 4 that, if accepted, would legalize digital assets such as cryptocurrencies as legal tender throughout the country.

In a meeting chaired by SBP governor Jameel Ahmad, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reportedly submitted amendments to its standing policy that would allow state banks to issue digital currency. The proposed amendments would also impose penalties on digital currency issuers operating without approval.

While the proposals would still require approval at the next stage of government, if they were to pass it could pave the way for both a central bank digital currency (CBDC) — ostensibly a government-issued digital rupee.

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Bank of Canada just says no to retail CBDC in reshuffling of priorities

September 20, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Regulating and speeding up payments without a CBDC are more important to the Canadian central bank.

The Bank of Canada is winding down its work on retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to an update to the central bank’s website. The announcement did not mention wholesale CBDC, but it emphasized that its research was continuing.

The Bank of Canada has done extensive research on CBDC and is now shifting its focus from CBDC research to other more pressing issues.

The Bank of Canada’s position on CBDC was that it needed a “contingency plan” in case it became necessary. The current shift in focus comes as the bank prepares for new responsibilities. The Bank of Canada said:

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North Carolina resists the CBDC tide with new payments ban

September 13, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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A new law in North Carolina seeks to ban CBDCs in the state, but there are questions about whether the new legislation is even legal.

Privacy and sovereignty concerns over central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) mean that a digital dollar won’t be coming to the US state of North Carolina anytime soon.

On Sept. 9, the state’s Senate overrode the governor’s veto and passed into law a bill that forbids the state from accepting CBDCs as a form of payment.

The bill also prohibits the United States Federal Reserve from conducting any “testing” of a digital dollar in North Carolina.

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RBI Report Highlights India’s Central Bank Digital Currency Development

August 21, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), published its August bulletin on Monday. The report discusses several aspects of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and its implications. The RBI is actively involved in developing CBDC initiatives to enhance cross-border payments, improve financial inclusion, and mitigate risks posed by private digital instruments. The RBI’s […]

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India’s Digital Rupee Surpasses 5 Million Users, RBI Discloses

August 1, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has revealed that as of June, there were five million digital rupee users and 420,000 merchants participating in the retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot. The RBI emphasized that the digital rupee is designed to complement cash and existing payment systems, serving both wholesale and […]

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US Senator Discusses Trump’s Bitcoin Plan and National BTC Stockpile

August 1, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has discussed former President Donald Trump’s bitcoin plan, which includes creating a national bitcoin stockpile. The lawmaker expects to see several legislative proposals beyond what Trump announced. He believes this move will establish credibility for the currency and demonstrate national support for it. Senator Hagerty Discusses Trump’s Bitcoin Strategy U.S. Senator […]

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Nigerian CBDC Adoption Lags, Makes Up Less Than 1% of Currency in Use

July 30, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Nigeria’s central bank digital currency, known as the eNaira, was the first of its kind in Africa. However, it currently represents only about 0.36% of the total currency in circulation. Nigerian experts attribute the slow adoption of the e-naira to its perceived lack of significant benefits compared to the traditional naira. E-Naira Adoption Lags Despite […]

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