Texas lawmaker Cody Harris believes the state’s proposed gold-backed digital currency could be instrumental in increasing cryptocurrency adoption, particularly Bitcoin. Speaking at the North American Blockchain Summit on November 21, Harris described the potential gold-backed token as a ‘stepping stone’ for Texans hesitant about entering the cryptocurrency market. This initiative, backed by separate bills introduced by Senator Bryan Hughes and Representative Mark Dorazi in April 2023, would permit each unit of the currency to represent a fraction of a troy ounce of gold held in trust. Harris emphasized that this state-issued coin could provide a sense of security for investors wary of cryptocurrencies, contrasting it with tokens issued by private startups. He further cautioned against the implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), arguing that such initiatives should carefully consider their impact before implementation. By providing a government-backed option, it is expected that more people may feel at ease transitioning to decentralized assets like Bitcoin.

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