最新报道:U.S. lawmakers are raising concerns over the Federal Reserve's potential issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), warning it could threaten financial privacy and expand government surveillance. In a letter to Fed Chair Jerome Powell, House Republicans urged the central bank to halt CBDC development without explicit congressional approval, citing risks of "financial oppression." The lawmakers argue a digital dollar could enable unprecedented monitoring of citizens' transactions, while critics fear it may destabilize the banking system by reducing deposits. The Fed maintains it would only proceed with a CBDC if there is clear public and governmental support, emphasizing no decision has been made yet.