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U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn highlighted the personal privacy and government surveillance risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies and Bitcoin.
In recent remarks at the <a href="https://www.btcpolicysummit.org/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.btcpolicysummit.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin Policy Summit</a>, the Tennessee Republican expressed strong concerns about Central Bank Digital Currencies (<a href="https://crypto.news/tag/cbdc/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/tag/cbdc/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CBDCs</a>), labeling them as potential spy tools for government oversight.
“Central Bank Digital Currencies are essentially a way for the government to have a peephole into everyone’s personal finances,” Blackburn said.
She argued that such digital currencies could enable unprecedented access to individual financial transactions, thereby increasing the potential for governmental control over personal freedoms.
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In contrast, Blackburn praised cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/bitcoin/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/price/bitcoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BTC</a>) for their decentralized nature and role in promoting financial autonomy.
“One of the things that we look at is the freedom aspect, the privacy aspect of Bitcoin. That’s a very good thing,” she said.
The senator’s comments stem from many governments exploring or implementing digital currencies. Proponents argue that CBDCs can make financial systems more efficient and inclusive. However, critics like Blackburn warn that they could also increase government surveillance and threaten individual liberties.
Back in February, former President <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/donald-trump/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/tag/donald-trump/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Donald Trump</a>, historically critical of cryptocurrencies, showcased a notable shift, endorsing Bitcoin’s rising popularity, particularly among youth and African American communities. On Fox News’s The Ingraham Angle, Trump acknowledged Bitcoin’s momentum, suggesting it might necessitate some regulatory oversight.
“Many people are embracing it,” he <a href="https://crypto.news/trump-warms-up-to-bitcoin-signals-openness-to-regulation/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/trump-warms-up-to-bitcoin-signals-openness-to-regulation/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">said</a>, marking a significant pivot from his earlier views, in which he labeled Bitcoin a scam.
Blackburn and Trump’s approval indicates more regulatory approval among people within the U.S. government toward the decentralized nature of Bitcoin.
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U.S. Senator expresses CBDC concerns, supports Bitcoin

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