President Biden to Sign Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets
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March 09 2022

Commentary by Eoin Treacy

President Biden to Sign Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets

This press release may be of interest to subscribers. Here is a section:

Explore a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by placing urgency on research and development of a potential United States CBDC, should issuance be deemed in the national interest. The Order directs the U.S. Government to assess the technological infrastructure and capacity needs for a potential U.S. CBDC in a manner that protects Americans’ interests. The Order also encourages the Federal Reserve to continue its research, development, and assessment efforts for a U.S. CBDC, including development of a plan for broader U.S. Government action in support of their work. This effort prioritizes U.S. participation in multi-country experimentation, and ensures U.S. leadership internationally to promote CBDC development that is consistent with U.S. priorities and democratic values.

Eoin Treacy's view

This announcement does not propose anything new. The Federal Reserve has been investigating the merit of a central bank digital currency for years already. The reason the crypto sector responded favourably to this announcement is because of its enthusiasm about the future of digital assets. 

Bitcoin rebounded impressively to hold the very short-term sequence of higher reaction lows. As long as that remains the case, this range can be viewed as support building prior to an upward break.

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