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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis greets former President Donald Trump in 2020, before they became campaign rivals. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Policy
Analysis
Welcome, Crypto, to the Fiery Cauldron of U.S. Presidential Politics
Before the push for the White House really gets rolling, digital assets – including bitcoins and CBDCs – are being hefted as ideological effigies, but will it matter?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis greets former President Donald Trump in 2020, before they became campaign rivals. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 31, 2023 at 8:24 p.m. UTC
May 31, 2023
AnalysisRegulationPoliticsPresident BidenElection 2024CBDCs
Money Reimagined Podcast Cover
Podcasts
Money reimagined
Unraveling the Digital Currency Landscape With Riccardo Ricchi
Insights from the Expert: Join the Head of Policy and Government Relations at The Payments Association as he sheds light on the diverse world of stablecoins, cryptocurrencies,...
Money Reimagined Podcast Cover
By Michael J. CaseySheila Warren
May 19, 2023 at 4:11 p.m. UTC
May 19, 2023
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis explains state's CBDC "ban." (CoinDesk screen grab from governor's office video)
Policy
Analysis
Florida’s DeSantis Waging Toothless Campaign Against Digital Dollars, Lawyers Say
The political movement to use state commerce rules to stop central bank digital currencies is based in legal nonsense that has no power to ban anything, experts contend.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis explains state's CBDC "ban." (CoinDesk screen grab from governor's office video)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 17, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. UTC
May 17, 2023
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Christopher Giancarlo: Fight for the Future of Money in the U.S.
Word On The Block
Securities and exchange commission
Christopher Giancarlo: Fight for the Future of Money in the U.S.
Christopher Giancarlo, the former chair of the CFTC, also known as ‘Crypto Dad’ said the U.S. is resisting digitization of the dollar due to it being a threat to the country’s...
Christopher Giancarlo: Fight for the Future of Money in the U.S.
By CoinDesk Staff
May 15, 2023 at 4:50 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2023
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The G-7 summit is set to take place in Hiroshima, Japan this year. (Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
G-7 Finance Ministers Discuss Crypto Regulation Ahead of Japan Summit Next Week
Representatives for the seven advanced economies signaled a commitment to following norms set by standard-setters FSB and IMF on crypto and central bank digital currencies.
The G-7 summit is set to take place in Hiroshima, Japan this year. (Getty Images)
By Amitoj Singh
May 15, 2023 at 10:45 a.m. UTC
May 15, 2023
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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
The Reactionary Political Theater of CBDC Bans
The jury is out on whether the benefits outweigh the risks of central bank digital currencies, but stymying research and passing premature legislation comes with its own harms...
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By Daniel Kuhn
May 4, 2023 at 6:38 p.m. UTC
May 4, 2023
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Consensus Magazine
Consensus magazine
Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Unexpectedly Becoming a Presidential Election Issue
The United States has no plans to issue a digital dollar. So why are so many politicians coming out against the idea?
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By Emily Parker
May 4, 2023 at 3:01 p.m. UTC
May 4, 2023
Consensus magazineCBDCsCentral Bank Digital CurrenciesUnited StatesElections
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces his candidacy in Boston on April 19. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
RFK Jr. Raises Crypto Taxes, Regulation as Issues in Opening Days of 2024 Presidential Race
Democratic presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. is criticizing the White House effort to establish a 30% tax for crypto mining in the U.S.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces his candidacy in Boston on April 19. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
May 3, 2023 at 7:33 p.m. UTC
May 3, 2023
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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
In the 'Stablecoin Olympics,' No Winner Will Take All
The fight involving stablecoins, central bank digital currencies and tokenized deposits will play out across multiple disciplines. No single contender will win them all, says...
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By Dea Markova
May 3, 2023 at 6:42 p.m. UTC
May 3, 2023
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The Federal Reserve Building, Washington, D.C. (AgnosticPreachersKid/Wikimedia)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Can CBDCs, Tokenized Deposits, Stablecoins and DeFi Coexist?
Central banks may continue to dictate monetary policies but private regulated entities, such as banks and protocols, may play an increasingly large role in distributing money...
The Federal Reserve Building, Washington, D.C. (AgnosticPreachersKid/Wikimedia)
By Yiannis Giokas
May 3, 2023 at 2:20 p.m. UTC
May 3, 2023
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