CBDCs
Christopher Giancarlo: Fight for the Future of Money in the U.S.
Christopher Giancarlo, the former chair of the CFTC, also known as ‘Crypto Dad’ said the U.S. is resisting digitization of the dollar due to it being a threat to the country’s dominance over the traditional financial system. Central Bank Digital Currencies or CBDCs are the future of money and countries that resist innovation will become irrelevant in the global financial landscape, said Giancarlo who is also the founder of the Digital Dollar Project. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Giancarlo expressed his disappointment over Washington’s hostility towards cryptocurrencies. His comments come in light of the recent enforcement actions against crypto by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
EU Lawmakers Raise Concerns on Digital Euro Plans
During a Wednesday debate, members of the European Parliament raised concerns over privacy, state control and the role of banks, and some are starting to wonder if the project is worth pursuing at all. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the latest development and how this compares to the future of CBDCs in the United States.
Former CFTC Chairman Giancarlo on U.S. Crypto Regulation, CBDCs
J. Christopher Giancarlo, Willkie Farr & Gallagher Senior Counsel and former CFTC Chairman, discusses the state of U.S. crypto regulation, as a deal has been finalized for what’s left of Silicon Valley Bank. Plus, Giancarlo's take on the future of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), as the co-founder of the Digital Dollar Foundation.
The World Is 'Advancing' With CBDCs: Former CFTC Chairman Giancarlo
Former CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo discusses the outlook for CBDCs, explaining why it's "very clear that the world is advancing with central bank digital currencies." Plus, reactions to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introducing a bill last week aimed at blocking the Fed from creating a consumer-based CBDC, similar to a new state-level measure proposed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Giancarlo is also the co-founder of the Digital Dollar Foundation.
GBTC Discount Narrows to Lowest Level Since November After Grayscale's ETF Hearing
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)'s discount narrowed to 35%, the lowest level since Nov. 7, following what seemed to be a favorable court hearing on Tuesday for Grayscale Investments in its bid to convert the trust into a spot bitcoin ETF. Janay Eyo, Director of Financial Policy at tech advocacy group Chamber of Progress, a tech advocacy group, weighs in. Plus, her outlook for CBDCs. CoinDesk and Grayscale are owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
Rep. Davidson on Crypto Regulation: SEC Is 'Asleep at the Wheel'
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), Vice Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion, discusses the outlook for crypto regulation in the wake of Genesis' crypto lending businesses filing for bankruptcy. Plus, the future of CBDCs and stablecoins. DCG is the parent company of Genesis and CoinDesk.
CBDCs Are the Future of Money and Payments: Bank of America
Digital currencies, such as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins, are the natural evolution of money and payments, Bank of America said in a research report on Tuesday. "The Hash" panel discusses the report and the outlook for CBDC adoption.
