Definition ∞ A ‘CBDC Ban’ refers to a governmental prohibition or severe restriction on the creation, issuance, or use of a Central Bank Digital Currency within a particular nation. Such legislative or executive actions are typically motivated by concerns over privacy, financial surveillance, or the perceived threat to existing financial systems and individual liberties. These bans aim to prevent the centralized control inherent in state-issued digital currencies.
Context ∞ The prospect of a ‘CBDC Ban’ is a subject of significant debate in legislative arenas worldwide, particularly in jurisdictions where digital asset innovation is robust. Proponents of such bans often cite the potential for enhanced state control over financial transactions and erosion of privacy as primary reasons for opposition. The discussion often pits governmental objectives for financial control and efficiency against the principles of decentralization and financial sovereignty championed by proponents of open digital asset ecosystems.
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