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How do various forms of digital money interact and compare?

The internet has given rise to distinct digital payment systems with differences in accessibility, privacy, settlement, and governance. Now, the U.S. is considering proposals for its own “digital dollar." As digital money plays an increasingly significant role in our lives, we should consider how different options stack up.

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A Comprehensive Policy Framework for U.S. Leadership on Bitcoin

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BPI’s most comprehensive vision to date—a bold, detailed framework for how the U.S. can lead in the Bitcoin era by leveraging the technology to strengthen economic resilience, energy strategy, and geopolitical influence.

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Digital Identity in the US Part 2: Decentralized Identity and Verifiable Credentials

Digital Identity in the US is Broken

February 1, 2024

Debates About Electronic Money from the 1990's Shed Light on Where We Are Today

January 28, 2024

BPI Submits Comment to FinCEN on CVC Mixing Proposal: Advocating for Privacy and Innovation

January 3, 2024

The Spot Bitcoin ETF Saga: Insights and Implications

November 8, 2023

What Grayscale's Victory Over the SEC Means

August 30, 2023

SEC vs. Ripple Labs Ruling: Key Issues and Implications

August 17, 2023

Meet the Fellows: William Luther

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