central bank digital currency
Coverage of central bank digital currency in the Nexus archive.
- US nears ban on CBDCs until 2030 as housing bill goes to Trump
The US House passed a housing bill that includes a ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) until 2030. The bill now requires approval from US President Donald Trump.
- US Senate passes housing bill with CBDC ban until 2030
The US Senate passed a housing affordability bill with an 85-5 vote, which includes a provision banning the Federal Reserve from creating a central bank digital currency until 2030.
- U.S. Senate passes housing bill that carries four-year ban on a Fed CBDC
The U.S. Senate passed a housing bill that includes a four-year ban on a Federal Reserve central bank digital currency (CBDC).
- Congress reaches deal on housing bill with CBDC ban until 2030
Congress reached a deal on the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, which includes a temporary ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) until 2030. The agreement involves House and Senate leaders.
- Privacy hawks rail against Senate FISA proposal with 3-year CBDC ban
Privacy-focused conservatives in the House oppose a Senate proposal linking a three-year CBDC ban to extending warrantless surveillance powers. The proposal, led by Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Tom Cotton and Senate Committee Chair Chuck Grassley, faces pushback from those prioritizing privacy.
- Pulte’s new job complicates FISA renewal
President Donald Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence complicates the renewal of FISA's Section 702 surveillance powers. Democrats criticize Pulte's history of seeking private information for political gain, making bipartisan support for renewal challenging. Republican efforts face divisions over a central bank digital currency provision added by the House.
- Despite Trump’s pledge, a CBDC is being explored behind closed doors, says former CTFC chair
A central bank digital currency is being explored behind closed doors despite Trump's pledge, according to the former CTFC chair. The exploration is happening in private. The former chair revealed this information.
- Congress passes short-term FISA extension
Congress passed a 45-day short-term extension of Section 702 of FISA to avoid its expiration, following a failed Senate acceptance of the House's long-term extension. The House initially passed a three-year extension with a ban on central bank digital currency, but the Senate opted for the shorter patch, creating a political stalemate.
- Bank of Korea’s new governor signals CBDC and bank token push, skips stablecoins in key address
Bank of Korea's new governor announced a focus on central bank digital currency (CBDC) and bank token initiatives, while omitting stablecoins in a key address. The move signals a strategic shift toward digital financial infrastructure.
- CBDC anyone?
The article titled 'CBDC anyone?' submitted by /u/Anonymous_Lurker_1 discusses the potential and implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), highlighting ongoing global discussions about their adoption and economic impact.