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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez: Banning CBDC Is 'Necessary but Not Sufficient'

Miami Mayor and 2024 Presidential candidate Francis Suarez addresses why "it's necessary but not sufficient" to ban central bank digital currencies in the United States. Plus, why Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is "taking a very safe position" with his efforts to ban CBDCs in the state.

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Florida’s DeSantis Waging Toothless Campaign Against Digital Dollars, Lawyers Say

The state-level campaign against a U.S. digital dollar made its first foray into established law with Governor Ron DeSantis’ signature on Florida’s effort to block the use of virtual government-backed money in business transactions. But legal experts suggest the state’s effort is nonsensical and potentially harmful for the digital assets sector DeSantis said he’s trying to protect. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Florida's central bank digital currencies (CBDC) "ban."

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CBDC Outlook as Sen. Ted Cruz Proposes Ban

Sen. Ted Cruz introduced a bill on Tuesday aimed at blocking the Federal Reserve from creating a consumer-based central bank digital currency, or CBDC. The effort by the Texas senator adds to a similar state-level measure proposed earlier this week by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker breaks down the differences between the two proposals and what the opposition to a CBDC is largely about.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Law to Ban CBDCs

A legislative proposal from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would prohibit using a national central bank digital currency (CBDC) as money within his state. This comes as the Biden administration is studying the possibility of introducing a CBDC. "The Hash" panel weighs in on an issue that is likely to get more prominence as the next U.S. presidential election starts to heat up.

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Mick Mulvaney on Astra Protocol, Regulation Outlook

Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney discusses joining Astra Protocol as Strategic Adviser in 2022 and their compliance work in the U.S. and around the globe to bring Web3 mainstream. Plus, insights on establishing a regulatory framework for crypto in the near future.

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Bitzlato Founder Arrested, US Department of Justice Says

The U.S. Justice Department and Treasury Department have targeted Bitzlato Limited, a Hong Kong-registered cryptocurrency exchange, with accusations of money laundering. According to the Department of Justice, Bitzlato founder Anatoly Legkodymov was arrested in Miami and is slated to be arraigned in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Wednesday afternoon.

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CoinFlip CTO on Why Tampa Is Florida’s Next Crypto Hub

CoinFlip Chief Technical Officer Rory Herriman and Florida Blockchain Task Force member Jason Holloway join “Community Crypto” to discuss why Tampa is following Miami as Florida’s next destination for Web3 businesses, citing tax incentives and Ark Investments CEO Cathie Wood establishing a presence in Tampa Bay.

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Inaresto ang Empleyado ng Estado ng Florida dahil sa Diumano'y Pagmimina ng Crypto sa Trabaho

Isang empleyado ng estado sa Florida's Department of Citrus ang inaresto dahil sa diumano'y paggamit ng mga opisyal na computer upang magmina ng Bitcoin at Litecoin.

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