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The U.S. Should Lead the Digital Future of Money

In his speech ay CoinDesk’s Consensus festival Wednesday, Chris Giancarlo, the head of the non-profit Digital Dollar Project, said a U.S. central bank digital currency is too...

By J Christopher Giancarlo

Apr 27, 2023 at 2:52 p.m. UTC

Apr 27, 2023

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Opinion

Just Saying No to Digital Dollars Means Cementing the Surveillance Status Quo

Political attacks on CBDCs give a pass to existing government and commercial oversight of financial transactions and forfeits opportunity to shape global standards in accord w...

By J Christopher Giancarlo

Mar 23, 2023 at 4:06 p.m. UTC

Mar 23, 2023

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Policy

Democracy Demands a Say in the Future of Money

The U.S. Treasury’s decision to impose know-your-customer rules to private cryptocurrency wallets is flawed in more ways than one.

By J Christopher Giancarlo

Dec 30, 2020 at 9:19 p.m. UTC

Dec 30, 2020

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Opinion

Digital Dollar Project: Don't Rush Digital Dollar During COVID-19 Crisis

The ex-chairman of the CFTC says a digital dollar should be a priority for the U.S. But he cautions against expediting the initiative during the pandemic.

By J Christopher Giancarlo

Apr 16, 2020 at 7:45 p.m. UTC

Apr 16, 2020

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