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US lawmakers reintroduced the Securities Clarity Act, aiming to distinguish between investment contracts and digital assets with a new term, “investment contract asset.” This technology-neutral approach could offer clarity, support innovation, and legitimize the sector for investors and regulators.

The future of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) in the US faces uncertainty due to growing bipartisan opposition, with concerns regarding increased surveillance power and privacy at the center of the conflict. The CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act aims to enhance oversight and prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC.

North Carolina’s House of Representatives unanimously voted in favor of a bill prohibiting state’s government entities from accepting CBDCs, raising questions on embracing or restricting such currencies. CBDCs face debates on privacy, governmental control, and improved transaction speed, financial inclusion, and security compared to decentralized cryptocurrencies.

North Carolina’s House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill prohibiting state agencies from accepting central bank digital currency (CBDC) payments, expressing concerns about potential weaponization and political manipulation of a digital dollar. This decision highlights the polarizing debate surrounding CBDCs in the United States, as lawmakers weigh these risks against potential financial benefits.