United States of America: Introduced Bill amending the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering a central bank digital currency (S 887)

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Introduced Bill amending the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering a central bank digital currency (S 887)

On 21 March 2023, the Bill amending the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering a central bank digital currency (S 887) was introduced in the United States Senate. In particular, the Bill would not allow the Federal Government to adopt a central bank digital currency and offer it directly to consumers.

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Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Authorisation of goods or services
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2023-03-21
under deliberation

On 21 March 2023, the Bill amending the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks f…