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 <li><strong>Ripple CTO discussed the GOP’s evolving crypto stance.</strong></li>
 <li><strong>GOP shifts towards anti-CBDC, pro-Bitcoin mining policy.</strong></li>
 <li><strong>Crypto market reacts positively, Bitcoin and Ethereum prices surge.</strong></li>
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<p>Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, weighed in on the Republican party’s evolving stance on crypto, particularly their opposition to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and support for Bitcoin mining.</p>
<p>The discussion unfolded on platform X (formerly Twitter) and comes as the GOP prepares to formally announce its updated digital currency policy at its upcoming convention.</p>
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">CBDCs may be a little bit like a veggie burger with bacon. They combine a lot of good things people like, but possibly in a particular combination that just won't appeal to very many people.</p>— David "JoelKatz" Schwartz (@JoelKatz) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoelKatz/status/1811256223972630805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">July 11, 2024</a>
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<p>The Republican party, preparing for its convention from July 15-18 to nominate a 2024 presidential candidate, has openly criticized the concept of a CBDC, citing concerns about financial privacy and economic freedom. “We believe that CBDCs pose a threat to financial privacy and economic freedom,” a party spokesperson said. This move has captured the a…</p>
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