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President Trump Signs Executive Order Banning CBDCs
The executive order marks a decisive pivot in US digital asset policy.
President Donald Trump Accuses Financial Institutions of Debanking in Fiery Davos Address
Trump calls out banks for discrimination in access to services.
IRS Under Fire for New Crypto Rules That Erode Privacy and Spark Legal Challenges
Crypto advocates sue IRS over new DeFi reporting rules, alleging overreach and privacy threats. Industry warns of stifled innovation.
Treasury Department Attacks Florida’s Law Against Social Credit and Debanking
Supporters argue that Florida’s House Bill 989 protects citizens from unfair banking practices, challenging federal concerns over national security.
Treasury Department Admits Political Terms Like “MAGA” and “Trump” Were Used to Surveil Private Bank Transactions
Terms such as “Biden” and “Kamala” were searched for too in the investigation into January 6th.
Treasury Department’s Janet Yellen Dodges Questions on Financial Surveillance of “MAGA,” “Trump”
Yellen was grilled in this week’s hearing.
Surveillance Overreach: Federal Investigators Asked Banks to Search Transactions Related to “MAGA,” “TRUMP”
Investigations show feds suggested the purchase of “religious texts” could indicate “extremism.”
Senator Mark Kelly Inquired About Social Media Censorship to Curb Bank Runs
During a Zoom meeting with The Federal Reserve, Treasury, FDIC, House, and Senate.
Treasury Expected to Call for Cryptocurrency Regulation After Biden Review
It’s not yet known whether regulations will affect privacy or other freedoms.
IRS Admits to Accidentally Leaking Some Taxpayers’ Confidential Data
Major online data leak.
Senators Ask the Treasury Department to Ensure Russians Can’t Use Cryptocurrency to Evade Sanctions
Lawmakers continue to call for cryptocurrency regulations.
