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Lawmakers trip over privacy and security of digital dollar

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers from both parties say the Federal Reserve needs legislative authority to issue a digital dollar, but the two sides have so far been unable to find a balance between privacy and security that could overcome the partisan divide.

Tribune News Service · Oct 25, 2022

Lawmakers trip over privacy and security of digital dollar - Roll Call

House Democrats and Republicans agree the Fed needs legislation to issue a digital dollar, but differ on key elements of such a bill.

Roll Call · Oct 25, 2022

Can Congress buy in to digital dollar without legislation?

WASHINGTON — The White House’s exploration of a government-backed digital dollar is raising an implicit question that has received little attention: What role does Congress have in the decision?

Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022