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A. Introduction
On March 9, 2022, U.S. President Biden issued an “Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets,” which establishes a government-wide approach to address the potential risks and benefits of digital assets. While the Executive Order itself does not reference Russia by name, it notes that “[d]igital assets may also be used as a tool to circumvent United States and foreign financial sanctions regimes and other tools and authorities.”
B. Key Takeaways:
Most notably, the Executive Order requests assessments of the potential benefits and risks of a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (“CBDC”). Regarding the assessment of CBDCs, the Executive Order states the following:
In addition, the Executive Order sets out six key objectives: (1) to protect consumers, investors, and businesses in the United States, (2) to protect United States and global financial stability and mitigate systemic risk, (3) to mitigate the illicit finance and national security risks posed by misuse of digital assets, (4) to reinforce United States leadership in the global financial system and in technological and economic competitiveness, (5) to promote access to safe and affordable financial services, and (6) to support technological advances that promote responsible development and use of digital assets. According to a White House Fact Sheet, the six objectives include:
Attorney advertising. The material contained in this Client Alert is only a general review of the subjects covered and does not constitute legal advice. No legal or business decision should be based on its contents.
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