The US Senate voted 84-6 to move forward with legislation that would prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency through the end of 2030. The vote adds new momentum to the debate over whether a "digital dollar" should be allowed, and under what limits.

The US Senate voted 84-6 to move forward legislation that would prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency through December 2030. The vote marks a major step in the ongoing US debate over a "digital dollar" and the role of government-backed digital money in crypto policy.