🇺🇸 Does Genius Act Enable a Covert US Central Bank Digital Currency? | This Week In Bitcoin

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This Week in Bitcoin (25th July 2025). Segment from BitcoinHardTalk Episode 91 WATCH FULL EPISODE: 🇺🇸Genius Act = Covert Central Bank Digital Currency? | This Week In Bitcoin, Macro & GeoPolitics | #BitcoinHardTalk Episode 91 🔗https://www.youtube.com/live/yG5HMinInzY **This Week in Bitcoin, Crypto & CBDCs** The Genius Act has now officially passed, and after reviewing the fine print, it’s clear: banks can now issue stablecoins backed by $3.5T in Fed deposits with on-chain yield. It’s the closest we’ve seen to a covert U.S. CBDC, likely to be led by JPMorgan Chase. I break down what this means for Bitcoin’s role as the last monetary escape hatch. Meanwhile, the IMF sparked controversy by claiming El Salvador isn’t building Bitcoin reserves—just as Trump reportedly added $2B in Bitcoin to Trump Media’s balance sheet. And finally, an analysis showed that 74% of Bitcoin is now held by long-term holders, hitting a 15-year high and signaling deep conviction. Disclaimer: This episode of Bitcoin HardTalk features in-depth analysis and opinions from Simon Dixon on topics across Bitcoin, Macroeconomics, and Geopolitics. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, legal, tax, or political advice. Viewers should not treat any opinion expressed by Simon as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy, but only as an expression of his personal opinion at the time of recording. Bitcoin and other digital assets are volatile, high-risk instruments. Always perform your own due diligence and consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. Please note: This disclaimer was written with the assistance of AI. #Bigbeautifulbill #geniusact #bitcoinhardtalk #bitcoin #cbdc #centralbankdigitalcurrency #macroeconomics #macro #geopolitics #simondixon