npub1n2m8...gflr 6 months ago

Bank of Albania governor says it is "essential to remain aligned with European processes" when asked if Albania will have a CBDC. Learn more in the @npub17xvf...c9as CBDC Tracker.

CBDC Tracker

A CBDC is a digital national currency. In the case of the United States, a CBDC would be a digital form of the U.S. dollar whereas, in Nigeria, the...

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

It looks like Trump is joining Secretary Bessent in calling for more financial surveillance... On the bright side, the freedom to transact without having to show your papers is why Bitcoin exists. https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-administration-considers-action-requiring-banks-to-collect-citizenship-info-8e26f6d2

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

That's going to be a no from me. Ironically, in making the case for greater state involvement, the CD Howe authors completely overlook that it was state regulation that caused the problems during America's free banking era.

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

Interest payments have dominated the market structure debate. In the process, too few have really taken note of the financial surveillance buried in the bill. https://www.cato.org/blog/market-structure-brings-market-surveillance

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

You'd think someone previously convicted of misusing public funds would be more careful about this sort of thing...

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

For once, the ECB gets it right. Despite countless speeches saying a CBDC is needed for the euro's international role, it doesn't even make the list of important factors. Sadly, this was probably just an oversight by the social media manager. But once in a while, you get shown the light.

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

Under the Bank Secrecy Act, one of the most common reasons for filing a suspicious activity report (often abbreviated as SAR) is because someone deposited or withdrew nearly $10,000 in cash. That’s all it takes for you to get labeled as “suspicious” in an official report to the government. https://www.cato.org/blog/how-suspicious-activity-can-get-you-debanked

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

Am I the only one who finds the royal we frustrating? Every time I hear “we did this as a nation,” I find myself thinking “We? I had no part in that.”

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

Roses are red, Violets are blue. Love should be private, And money should too.

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

After hearing opposition to the digital euro, MEP Lukas Sieper suggests that cash is only for criminals so the EU needs a CBDC.

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

LIVE NOW: ECB President Christine Lagarde says cash can't be used online so Europe needs a CBDC.

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

Update: The head of the Banque de France is stepping down.

The French Central Bank Is Wrong

In the first 21 days of 2026, the French central bank governor managed to get it wrong on Bitcoin, US history, gold, and CBDCs.

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

Apparently this is a hot take, but no party should be using gerrymandering to artificially draw lines and cut off voices of the other party. Don’t say you value democracy if you support your party doing this.

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

Responding to my work, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says, "I don't read the Cato Institute, but I do believe in financial surveillance"

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

Live Now🔴: Christine Lagarde of the ECB says it is “vital” to “rapidly adopt” the digital euro.

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

I guess it shouldn't be surprising that two members of Congress who tried to create a CBDC also oppose strengthening financial privacy. Get the full break down in @The Rage

The Rage

Rep. Lynch is Wrong on the Bank Secrecy Act

The Massachusetts Congressman claims the BSA is "highly useful" to combat terrorism. The data says otherwise.

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

Ratio the White House side quest: Complete.

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

There is nothing better than seeing a problem and deciding to fix it. Massive respect to @BITCOIN DADA. Another great addition to the CCN 2025 top 100. Remember, folks: You can just do things. https://www.ccn.com/top-101-in-crypto/ivan-on-tech-and-lorraine-marcel/

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

Step 1: Campaign against CBDCs Step 2: Become President and issue an EO against CBDCs Step 3: Nominate the one pro-CBDC candidate, Kevin Warsh, for Federal Reserve Chair? Trump really is the president of contradictions.

npub1n2m8...gflr 7 months ago

Apologies all. I normally limit my Substack posts to one a week, but I managed to send two... at the exact same time. I'll hold off on any posts next week.

Banking, Bureaucracy, and Beyond | Nick Anthony | Substack

Everything you need to stay up to speed on the policy conversations surrounding central bank digital currency, financial privacy, banking, and more...