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Republican Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Ban a CBDC in the U.S. ... Again
27.2.2024
Another group of Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation to block efforts to introduce a digital dollar
Senator Ted Cruz Now Accepts Campaign Donations in Bitcoin
7.11.2023
Image Source: Pixabay Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has revealed his decision to accept Bitcoin ( BTC) as part of his campaign fundraising efforts. “I am bullish on bitcoin, and I’m proud to accept bitcoin campaign donations,” he said in a recent interview with Forbes. Cruz’s...
Texas Senator Ted Cruz Throws Weight Behind Bitcoin Mining Industry – Here's What You Need to Know
10.9.2023
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has once again voiced support for the Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry, highlighting its potential benefits during times of extreme weather conditions.
In an interview on Fox News Radio, Cruz expressed his belief in Bitcoin mining, claiming that it enhances the resiliency...
‘I’m Bullish on Bitcoin’ — Ted Cruz Champions Bitcoin’s Boon for Texas and Power Grid Boosts
9.9.2023
Ted Cruz, the U.S. Republican senator from Texas, expressed his optimism on Friday, stating he’s “bullish on bitcoin,” after a recent interview with Forbes released on September 8. During the conversation, Cruz highlighted emerging reports indicating that bitcoin mining...
US Congressman Warren Davidson: ‘Banning CBDC Is Essential to America’s Fintech Future’
16.8.2023
U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson has railed against central bank digital currencies (CBDC), stating that enacting a ban on these instruments is “essential” for the future of the fintech industry in America. Davidson explained that many people wrongly conflate cryptocurrencies with CBDC...
Former SEC Official Calls CBDC ‘the Most Absurd Financial Idea’ Citing Unnecessary Risks, Privacy, Cybersecurity Concerns
5.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) former head of internet enforcement has called the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) “the most absurd financial idea in the history of monetary policy.” He warned that a central bank digital currency not only creates...
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Prohibiting Use of Central Bank Digital Currencies in Florida
13.5.2023
On Friday Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that bans the use of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the state. Following the bill SB 7054 being signed into law, Florida’s Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) now explicitly forbids the use of a federally adopted CBDC as money....
Texas Lawmakers Vote To Cement Digital Currencies in Lone State’s Bill of Rights
11.5.2023
Texas lawmakers voted almost unanimously to change the state’s bill of rights to include the right of its residents to own, hold and use digital currency.
The joint resolution was passed through a 139-2 vote on Wednesday....
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Upgrade to Bring Bitcoin Cash Smart Contracts, Ted Cruz on BTC, Global De-Dollarization Efforts — Week in Review
7.5.2023
Software developer Jason Dreyzehner says smart contracts “comparable to Ethereum,” but remarkably more efficient will be made possible by the May 15 upgrade coming to the Bitcoin Cash network. In other news, the world’s largest regional organization, the Shanghai Cooperation...
US Senator Ted Cruz: ‘I Like BTC for the Same Reason the Chinese Communist Govt Doesn’t Like BTC’
30.4.2023
United States Senator Ted Cruz has said he remains “incredibly bullish on bitcoin” which he described as the “alpha in the crypto sphere.” According to Cruz, people are attracted to bitcoin because they see it as a hedge against inflation and also as an “important...
Texas lawmakers propose a gold-backed state digital currency
9.4.2023
The bills state that the trustee must hold a sufficient amount of gold in reserve for all units of digital currency that have been issued and are still in circulation
Sen. Warren’s ‘Anti-Crypto Army’ Is Just the Beginning of Crypto’s Politicization
3.4.2023
As the 2024 U.S. election cycle approaches don’t be surprised to hear politicians discussing bitcoin, crypto and CBDCs
Ted Cruz and Ron DeSantis take on the ‘digital dollar’: Law Decoded, March 20–27
27.3.2023
Two lawmakers in one week weighed in against the possibility of a United States central bank digital currency
US Senator Introduces Bill to Ban Direct-to-Consumer Central Bank Digital Currency
23.3.2023
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has introduced “legislation to prohibit the Federal Reserve from developing a direct-to-consumer” central bank digital currency (CBDC). The lawmaker warned that it “could be used as a financial surveillance tool by the federal government.” Another...
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz Proposes Ban on a CBDC
22.3.2023
The effort by the Texas senator adds to a similar state-level measure proposed earlier this week by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
US Senator Ted Cruz tries again with new bill to block CBDC
22.3.2023
Ted Cruz said it is “more important than ever” to ensure the financial privacy of American citizens is preserved
US Senator’s Resolution Encourages Capitol Gift Shops to Accept Cryptocurrency
30.1.2023
A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a resolution that encourages Capitol gift shops to accept cryptocurrency payments. He stressed that lawmakers “should increase accessibility and signal our support for the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry to those who visit Capitol Hill.” US Senator...
US Senator Ted Cruz pushes for crypto in Congress... using snacks
27.1.2023
A newly introduced resolution could potentially see lawmakers buying sodas and chips using crypto-supporting vending machines
Ted Cruz Isn’t Really Mad About Your Xbox (He's Full Of Crap)
27.1.2023
There was a time, not that long ago if you can believe it, when Microsoft could publish a news blog talking about its plans to make Xbox more environmentally friendly and nobody would really bat an eye. The world would move on, perhaps a little bit less polluted, and that would be that. But those...
Sen. Ted Cruz Wants to Force Capitol Hill Vending Machines to Accept Crypto
26.1.2023
If passed, Senators who are working on meaningful crypto-related legislation will be able to buy some Pringles with bitcoin while they’re burning the midnight oil