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Is Biden Going After Bukele? | DeSantis Makes CBDC's Iowa Talking Point

Iowa Cares About CBDC's and is an important primary. Is the U.S. going to oust El Salvador's President?

July 19, 2023

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.

www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/07/17/ron-desantis-promises-to-ban-cbdcs-if-elected-president

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.”

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.

samuelarmes.substack.com/p/killing-a-bitcoin-state-bukeles-time

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.

www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-the-fbbas-5th-birthday-tickets-669637101597

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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.

www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/07/14/could-the-ripple-ruling-spell-the-end-of-regulation-by-enforcement

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.

www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/07/18/unpacking-the-latest-lummis-gillibrand-bill-draft

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.

www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/07/18/us-spot-bitcoin-etf-approval-clock-to-start-wednesday-as-8-applicants-named-on-federal-register

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/news/united-kingdom-digital-pound-privacy-concerns

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