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As the political atmosphere heats up, the conversation around cryptocurrency gains momentum, with its potential influence on voters becoming a topic at the presidential debate stage. The crypto market’s rapid growth and its impact on younger, tech-savvy generations have made it an essential topic for both political parties.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill barring the use of centralized digital dollars, intensifying the state’s opposition to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The move reflects the ongoing debate between supporters of cryptocurrencies and proponents of CBDCs, with concerns about government control, privacy, and financial inclusion shaping the future of digital assets.

The White House urges Congress to pass a 30% climate change tax on cryptocurrency miners, the Digital Asset Mining Energy (DAME) excise tax, to counter increased energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Incrementally implemented over three years, it could generate $3.5 billion revenue in 10 years. Critics argue it unfairly targets specific industries, as environmental concerns and potential benefits are weighed.