BlockBeats News, March 27 — According to CoinDesk, Federal Reserve legal official Brett Guynn stated that there are currently no ongoing plans to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Gate News reports that on March 27, Federal Reserve legal officer Brett Guynn stated that there are currently no ongoing plans to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

The Bank of Korea is recruiting 10 new employees, with some positions requiring 5 years of experience in the cryptocurrency industry, to research the impact of digital assets. This recruitment is synchronized with the restart of the CBDC plan, with a goal of distributing 25% of government subsidies in digital won before 2030, and lifting the ban on cryptocurrencies.

Gate News reported that on March 20, a group of US Republican lawmakers opposed passing a new defense spending bill unless it includes provisions to ban central bank digital currencies (CBDC) that were previously promised. This action has sparked a new round of controversy regarding CBDC policy.

Gate News reports that on March 19, the Bank of Korea is conducting large-scale testing of the Digital Won and plans to launch an AI-powered payment system by 2026. This test is an important development in the Bank of Korea's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project, aimed at exploring the application of digital currency in real-world payment scenarios.

South Korea's central bank launches phase two of the "Hangang Plan," expanding the digital won pilot to nine banks. For the first time, government subsidies are distributed through CBDC-linked deposit tokens, optimizing user experience, reducing administrative costs, and validating blockchain payment feasibility. Larger-scale testing is expected to launch in 2026, exploring emerging payment scenarios.

The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan housing bill that prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) through the end of 2030. The bill's prospects in the House remain uncertain, with some lawmakers opposing provisions that restrict institutional investors from holding property. The clause reinforces the position that the private sector should lead innovation in digital assets.

The U.S. Senate passed a housing bill that includes a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), with the ban lasting until the end of 2030. The bill's prospects in the House are uncertain, as some members oppose restrictions on the number of properties that large institutional investors can hold, which may affect the bill's progress.

Investment bank TD Cowen指出，美国 Congress is close to passing legislation to permanently ban the Federal Reserve from issuing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). The amendment, proposed by Senator Ted Cruz, aims to turn the current temporary ban into a permanent one, with opponents emphasizing the privacy threats posed by CBDCs. This move could benefit stablecoin issuers but also introduces complex factors for cryptocurrency market legislation.