Is DeSantis the only Presidential hopeful being aggressive on CBDC’s? There are others, but DeSantis has the track record.
Ron DeSantis Promises to Ban CBDCs if Elected President
The U.S. presidential candidate in March signed a bill as Florida’s governor to prohibit the use of CBDC’s within his state.
coindesk.com
DeSantis has been an outspoken critic of CDBDs for allowing “government-sanctioned surveillance,” and in March signed a bill to prohibit the use of a national CBDC as money within Florida.
As for the broader subject of crypto, he’s been far more supportive, previously calling its use a question of civil liberty and describing bitcoin (BTC) as a “threat to the current regime.”
Does the United States have plans to overthrow the President of El Salvador? Let’s look at the evidence.
Killing a Bitcoin State: Bukele's Time Clock
Gary Gensler is nothing compared to the might of the Global American Empire. Bitcoiners must prepare for a Gaddafi like situation.
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Amnesty International's headline, "President Bukele's Human Rights Crisis," is a testament to the growing international concern. The narrative of human rights abuses and authoritarianism is a familiar one, often preceding interventions by the U.S. in the global order.
Bukele's aggressive adoption of Bitcoin as a national currency has further complicated the situation. This move, seen as a threat to the U.S.-dominated financial order, has led to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) threatening to withhold loans and financial aid. The potential use of state-issued Bitcoin bonds by the Russian government to move money adds another layer of complexity.
Celebrating the FBBA's 5th Birthday!!
Come celebrate five years of Bitcoin and Web3 Advocacy with us as we have blast with our community from all over Florida.
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Twitter Spotlight
Crypto regulation by enforcement had a dreadful day in court. In light of the SDNY’s landmark decision in the Ripple case, @SECGov must reassess its reckless regulatory assault on the crypto industry. My letter to Chair Gensler:— Rep. Ritchie Torres (@RepRitchie) 4:12 PM • Jul 18, 2023
👀 All eyes now turn to Congress.@BlockchainAssn Chief Policy Officer @jchervinsky says the decision in SEC vs. Ripple really “lights a fire” under U.S. lawmakers to act.🏛️ Here’s why: unchainedcrypto.com/podcast/why-th…— Laura Shin (@laurashin) 6:23 PM • Jul 18, 2023
Nothing to see here, just the Federal Reserve's earnings chart.All is well.....Got #Bitcoin ?— Jesse Myers (Croesus 🔴) (@Croesus_BTC) 5:40 PM • Jul 17, 2023
In The Know
Could the Ripple Ruling Spell the End of Regulation by Enforcement?
A long-awaited district judge’s ruling that some XRP token sales were not investment contracts will likely eventually lead to a bipartisan regulatory framework that is more favorable to the pro-crypto crowd in Congress, writes John Rizzo.
coindesk.com
Unpacking the Latest Lummis-Gillibrand Bill Draft
Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillbrand unveiled a new version of their crypto bill, which could define more of the conversation around digital asset legislation.
coindesk.com
Deadlines for U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals Come Into Sight
The applications by industry giant BlackRock and others have sparked speculation approval will be granted.
coindesk.com
United Kingdom’s digital pound meets public backlash — Why?
The digital pound is still in its very early stages, and there’s no guarantee that the government will introduce one.
cointelegraph.com
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Orlando News
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Miami News
While other states and cities pushed away innovators with expletives, I said, ‘How can I help?’That’s how you drive growth, and in Miami—paired with lowering taxes to their lowest level in history—our growth has outpaced Florida by FOUR times, and it has outpaced national… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…— Mayor Francis Suarez (@FrancisSuarez) 6:51 PM • Jul 18, 2023
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