Senate candidate and fiery crypto advocate John Deaton has made it clear: he’s not a fan of the Federal Reserve’s proposed Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Deaton recently announced his candidacy for the United States Senate seat in Massachusetts, and his stance on the CBDC debate is already causing a stir. His main concern? That a federal CBDC would give Uncle Sam a little too much control over our spending habits. And who wants the government monitoring every penny you spend on snacks? 🍿
Deaton isn’t just against a digital dollar; he’s worried this could be a backdoor move to ban self-custody of cryptos like Bitcoin. Yep, the big dogs like BTC could be facing a smackdown in the U.S., all while Senator Elizabeth Warren is out there cheerleading for the CBDC. It’s the stuff of crypto horror stories. 💀
Meanwhile, over in Europe, regulators are prepping for MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation), and there are whispers that stricter rules could push crypto firms to friendlier shores like Switzerland or the Middle East. If Deaton’s right, the U.S. could miss out on the next big wave of crypto innovation, and innovators might pack their bags and head overseas. ✈️💼
But Deaton’s got bigger plans than just fighting off the CBDC. He’s also calling for more regulatory clarity and transparency, especially when it comes to agencies like the SEC (we’re looking at you, Gary Gensler 👀). The U.S. has a bad rep for driving innovators away, and Deaton’s had enough. He’s pushing for a more straightforward and crypto-friendly approach, so the U.S. doesn’t end up chasing away the next big thing.
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