Wyoming Stablecoin Is Just a State-Issued CBDC by Another Name: Rep. Tom Emmer

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The GOP Majority Whip said he’s "vehemently against” the project and any other attempt by a state, Republican-led or not, to issue a tokenized version of its currency.

Tom EmmerThe GOP Majority Whip said he’s “vehemently against” the project and any other attempt by a state, Republican-led or not, to issue a tokenized version of its currency.

Apollo said it's fairly common for him to have to field questions about whether WYST is a CBDC or not at public hearings and even in conversations with state legislators.

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Author / Journalist: Sander Lutz

Category: Crypto

Markets: EstoniaUnited States

Topics: Law and Order U.S. Representative Tom Emmer Breaking Push Wyoming CBDCs Governor Mark Gordon Stablecoins

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Published On: 2025-03-27 @ 16:44:00 (6 days ago)

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