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The World Is 'Advancing' With CBDCs: Former CFTC Chairman Giancarlo

Former CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo discusses the outlook for CBDCs, explaining why it's "very clear that the world is advancing with central bank digital currencies." Plus, reactions to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introducing a bill last week aimed at blocking the Fed from creating a consumer-based CBDC, similar to a new state-level measure proposed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Giancarlo is also the co-founder of the Digital Dollar Foundation.

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Decir simplemente no a los dólares digitales significa consolidar el statu quo de la vigilancia

Los ataques políticos a las CBDC dejan pasar la actual supervisión gubernamental y comercial de las transacciones financieras y pierden la oportunidad de dar forma a los estándares globales de acuerdo con los valores estadounidenses, dice Christopher Giancarlo, cofundador del Proyecto Dólar Digital.

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CBDC Outlook as Sen. Ted Cruz Proposes Ban

Sen. Ted Cruz introduced a bill on Tuesday aimed at blocking the Federal Reserve from creating a consumer-based central bank digital currency, or CBDC. The effort by the Texas senator adds to a similar state-level measure proposed earlier this week by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker breaks down the differences between the two proposals and what the opposition to a CBDC is largely about.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Law to Ban CBDCs

A legislative proposal from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would prohibit using a national central bank digital currency (CBDC) as money within his state. This comes as the Biden administration is studying the possibility of introducing a CBDC. "The Hash" panel weighs in on an issue that is likely to get more prominence as the next U.S. presidential election starts to heat up.

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