Trump’s CBDC Ban: Crypto Takes Center Stage

On January 23, 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order that could mark the beginning of a new era for finance in the U.S. The ban on federal agencies issuing or implementing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) has triggered a significant shift in the crypto market and raised questions about the future of decentralized assets. This article explores how this historic order is reshaping the financial landscape, focusing on its impact on cryptocurrency, traditional banking, and regulatory bodies.