- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a vocal CBDC skeptic, may sign legislation allowing the state to independently regulate stablecoins.
- The bill includes transaction monitoring requirements mirroring federal anti-money laundering rules, raising concerns about government surveillance.
- Senator Ted Cruz remains cautious, arguing a temporary ban on a CBDC in a recent housing bill is insufficient.
- The Florida bill was passed unanimously ahead of a July deadline for states to apply for regulatory authority.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who previously warned of the dystopian potential of a central bank digital currency, is poised to sign a bill creating a state-level regulatory framework for stablecoins. The legislation passed unanimously on March 6, just ahead of a July deadline for states to apply to regulate these digital assets independently. Consequently, the Sunshine State could soon oversee stablecoin issuers within its borders through its Office of Financial Regulation.
However, the legislation includes a requirement for companies to record transactions exceeding $10,000, mirroring federal anti-money laundering rules. This provision may complicate DeSantis’ stance against government overreach, as noted by a policy analyst at the Cato Institute. Meanwhile, the governor has yet to comment on the final bill, according to a spokesperson.
Senator Ted Cruz expressed concern that a temporary CBDC ban in a recently passed housing bill was insufficient. “My Anti-CBDC Act takes the correct approach by permanently prohibiting the Federal Reserve from ever issuing a CBDC,” he stated in a press release. The state bill’s sponsor, Senator Colleen Burton, emphasized that it was drafted carefully to avoid federal rejection.
The framework empowers Florida’s regulator to revoke licenses for compliance or criminal issues. The state’s financial office previously published a paper on crypto regulatory challenges. Stablecoins, unlike a CBDC, are privately issued assets anchored to traditional currencies like the dollar.
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