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DeSantis goes after digital currency in attempt to ban federal effort

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Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), is urging Florida lawmakers to pass a bill that would ban a federal digital currency in his state, calling it an attempt to push “woke ideology,” the Orlando Sentinel reported.

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Washington Times

DeSantis introduces bill that would bar use of federal digital currency in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has put forward new legislation that would ban the use of a federally issued digital dollar in the state if it were to come about.

1 year ago·United States

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The Hill

DeSantis goes after digital currency in attempt to ban federal effort

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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The Epoch Times

DeSantis Fights Move Toward Converting Dollar to Central Digital Currency

PANAMA CITY, Fla.—Gov. Ron DeSantis denounced federal consideration of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) on March 20 ...

1 year ago·New York, United States

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Business Insider

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposes banning a digital currency from the Fed, arguing it will stifle innovation and promote surveillance

"The Biden administration's efforts to inject a centralized bank digital currency is about surveillance and control," Governor Ron DeSantis said.

1 year ago·United States

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WPLG

DeSantis calls on legislature to ‘expressly forbid’ digital currency, questions legitimacy of NY case against Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that he was standing against the use of digital currency in Florida.During a visit to the Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, DeSantis said the supporters of the digital currency want to push “political ideology” and he called on the state’s legislature to “expressly forbid” its use.“This is protecting your autonomy,” DeSantis said.DeSantis and Jimmy Patronis, Florida’s chief financial officer, announce…

1 year ago·Miami, United States

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MarketWatch

Ron DeSantis proposes law to ban a ‘centralized digital dollar’ in Florida

President Biden signed an executive order in 2022 to research a central bank digital currency, but the U.S. government has not stated plans to create one.

1 year ago·United States

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