# Digital ID Articoli collegati

Crypto’s Original Promise At Risk As US Lawmaker Flags Growing Financial Surveillance

U.S. Representative Warren Davidson warns that proposed legislation, particularly the GENIUS Act (S.1582), threatens the foundational principles of cryptocurrency—permissionless and private transactions. He argues the bill, which establishes a federal framework for stablecoin issuance, could enable a government-controlled financial system resembling a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC). Davidson and other critics fear the implementation of an account-based model tied to digital identity would allow extensive transaction monitoring and control, undermining financial privacy and freedom. The debate in Congress centers on balancing regulatory clarity and consumer protection with the risks of increased financial surveillance and centralized power. The outcome will significantly impact crypto policy, attracting attention from various stakeholders including banks, tech firms, and privacy advocates.

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