Privacy
Cato Institute: Libertarian Crypto Policy — Financial Privacy, No CBDCs, Minimal Regulation
The Cato Institute brings libertarian principles to crypto policy — defending financial privacy, opposing CBDCs as government surveillance tools, and arguing for radical deregulation of digital assets.
Digital Euro
The European Central Bank's proposed retail central bank digital currency, designed for use by eurozone households and businesses as a complement to physical euro banknotes.
Digital Euro Legislation: The EU's €1.3 Billion CBDC Race to 2029
The European Central Bank is building a digital euro — a retail CBDC for 340 million Europeans. The legislative journey, the political battles, and the 2029 launch target.
Privacy vs. Surveillance: The Central Design Battle in CBDC Policy
The most consequential debate in CBDC policy is not technical — it's political. How much transaction privacy should citizens retain when their money is digital and government-issued? The answer defines the nature of state power in a digital economy.
The US CBDC Debate: Why America Banned the Digital Dollar
The United States is the only major economy to explicitly ban its central bank from developing a retail CBDC — a decision driven by political opposition, privacy concerns, and crypto industry lobbying.