Congressman Keith Self Moves To Block US CBDC Via Defense Bill Amendment
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- Congressman Keith Self of Texas has introduced an amendment to the $900 billion US Defense Bill aimed at prohibiting the Federal Reserve from developing or piloting a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This amendment comes as part of a broader push against what Self describes as an 'Anti-CBDC Surveillance State' initiative.
- This move is significant as it reflects ongoing concerns among some lawmakers regarding the implications of a CBDC on financial privacy and government oversight. Self's actions resonate with a segment of the Republican party that is wary of increased federal control over digital currencies.
- The introduction of this amendment occurs alongside Texas's recent investment in Bitcoin, indicating a complex landscape where state-level initiatives to embrace cryptocurrency contrast sharply with federal efforts to regulate or restrict it. This juxtaposition highlights a growing debate over the future of digital currencies in the US.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System







