DIGITAL DOLLAR
The GENIUS Act: 2026 and the Legalization of the Digital Dollar
The GENIUS Act (Guidance for Electronic Networks and Interconnected Usable Systems) is a landmark piece of U.S. legislation enacted in 2026 that officially regulates "Payment Stablecoins".
Wall Street's $1 Trillion Power Grab: The High-Stakes War to Control the Digital Dollar in 2026
Wall Street giants and central banks are fighting for control of a $1 trillion stablecoin market as the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts rewrite global financial rules.
Crypto Week 2025: How Washington Just Rewrote the Rules for Stablecoins, Exchanges, and the Digital Dollar
During "Crypto Week" in July 2025, the U.S. established clear rules for stablecoins, favoring private tokens over a government CBDC, enhancing regulatory clarity.
US Representative Tom Emmer Introduces Legislation to Limit Fed
Representative Tom Emmer presented the "CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act" to encourage financial privacy and CBDC transparency.
Federal Reserve Conference Casts Doubt over Digital Dollar Project
The Federal Reserve Conference report provides how the US central bank envisions a CBDC taking shape. However, the review pointed out that a comprehensive policy is still lacking for delivering CBDC.
American Bankers See No Compelling Case for Digital Dollar
The ABA said that it has not seen a compelling case for the pursuit of the Digital Dollars as any attempt to float the new form of money will undermine the role of banks and private financial institutions in the country.
US Lawmakers Introduce ‘ECASH Bill’ Aimed at Creating Digital Dollar
The bill, dubbed the Electronic Currency and Secure Hardware (ECASH) Act, was introduced on Monday.
Digital Dollar's Benefits Could Affect Financial Stability & Privacy: US Fed
The US Federal Reserve said that the introduction of an official digital version of the US dollar could benefit Americans but it may also potentially affect financial stability and privacy.
America to Build its Digital Dollar Based on General Consensus
The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that the move by the American Federal Reserve to develop a Digital Dollar or Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) can only take place following a general consensus amongst all parties of interest.
About 90 Percent of Countries Representing the Global Economy Exploring CBDCs, Report says
A recent testimony by Julia Friedlander to Congress has revealed that more countries are exploring CBDCs, however, the US is lagging behind.
US Fed Aims To Publish Discussion Paper on CBDC This Summer
The US Federal Reserve will issue a discussion paper about CBDC this summer.
Digital Dollar Project to Begin Pilot Testing to Gather Data for CBDC
The Digital Dollar Foundation is planning to run a pilot test for the US CBDC project.
Federal Reserve Chair Powell Affirms There Is Ongoing Research for a Digital Dollar
The Federal Reserve Bank is involved in a large-scale research and development regarding digital dollar, says Chairman Jerome Powell.
Fed Chair Powell: Cryptocurrencies not Useful Stores of Value and CBDC Issuance Will not be Immediate
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s stance on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies remains unchanged – he views them primarily as “a speculative asset.”
Fed Chair Powell Says Central Bank Will Engage with US Lawmakers On Digital Dollar
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it will be up to United States lawmakers whether or not to bring a digital dollar to the market.