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The U.S. Senate voted 84-6 on March 2 to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed with a digital dollar (CBDC) ban. Six senators opposed the measure: Johnson, Lee, Murphy, Scott, Tuberville, and Van Hollen, marking a significant legislative step toward restricting U.S. CBDC development.
Republican lawmakers in the US House of Representatives are threatening to block an affordable housing bill unless it includes a complete ban on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). This political maneuvering highlights growing Republican opposition to digital dollar initiatives.
Trump's former crypto advisor suggests the US government needs to move beyond simply 'liking Bitcoin' to creating supportive conditions for its success. A Bitcoin executive believes this transition will eventually happen within the next 10-20 years as Bitcoin continues to mature.
Senator Sanders and Representative Khanna have proposed legislation for an annual 5% wealth tax targeting billionaires, which would include taxes on unrealized gains. The funds raised would be directed toward social programs for lower-income Americans.
