Federal Reserve Vice Chair Backs CBDC Issuance, Despite Republican Backlash

Lael Brainard – vice chairwoman of the Federal Reserve – showed support for a US CBDC at the House Financial Services Committee hearing on Thursday. She believes one could bring more efficiency to the financial system, but Republicans are staunchly opposed. Potential Need for a CBDC In advance of the hearing, Brainard issued a written statement discussing the pros and cons of a CBDC in the United States. When framing her argument, she first acknowledged the recent instability of private…