Programmable CBDC may lead to serious abuses of power, no reason for US to move toward CBDC now: Congressional hearing

Expert witnesses on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) and fintech tell American lawmakers that programmable CBDC may lead to serious abuses of power and that there is little evidence that a CBDC would strengthen the economy or help bolster financial inclusion. The House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion held … Continue reading Programmable CBDC may lead to serious abuses of power, no reason for US to move toward CBDC now: Congressional hearing