GOP hardliners vexed as defense bill advances without CBDC ban

Conservative members of the Republican Party are expressing frustration that a promised ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) did not make it into a crucial defense bill that is heading to the Senate. This situation reflects deep divisions within the party, especially among hardliners who advocate for strict measures to prevent government-controlled digital currencies from competing with private sector offerings. As the defense bill advances, scrutiny over the implications of CBDCs on the financial landscape is likely to intensify.