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President Trump Signs Executive Order Banning CBDCs

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The executive order marks a decisive pivot in US digital asset policy.

President Donald Trump took a bold step on Thursday by signing an executive order that establishes a cryptocurrency working group, fulfilling a key campaign pledge made during his appeal to digital asset advocates and also banning controversial Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

This newly established advisory body is set to take on a pivotal role in shaping US policy on digital assets. Its responsibilities include collaborating with Congress to draft cryptocurrency legislation and advising on the development of a proposed bitcoin reserve. Additionally, the council will work to align efforts across federal regulatory agencies, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Treasury Department.

One of its more unique tasks will involve assessing the feasibility of creating and managing a national repository of digital assets. According to the executive order, these assets could potentially include cryptocurrencies confiscated during federal law enforcement operations.

On the same day, Trump issued another executive order banning the development and use of CBDCs within the United States.

The order explicitly forbids any attempt to “establish, issue, or promote CBDCs within the jurisdiction of the United States or abroad.” Trump justified the decision by warning of the risks posed by CBDCs, including threats to financial stability, personal privacy, and US sovereignty.

Often referred to as centrally-controlled “digital dollars,” CBDCs would be issued by the Federal Reserve and function as digital equivalents of physical currency, potentially granting the central bank expanded authority over monetary flows. Proponents argue that such a system could promote financial inclusion and provide tools for combating illicit activities.

CBDCs have raised significant concern among privacy advocates, who warn they could give governments unprecedented control over financial transactions. Unlike cash, which allows for anonymous and untraceable exchanges, CBDCs would operate on digital platforms managed by central banks.

Every transaction could be monitored, recorded, and tied to individual identities, creating a potential for constant financial surveillance. This capability could erode personal privacy, enabling authorities to track spending habits, purchasing behaviors, and even location data in real-time. For individuals who value financial autonomy and confidentiality, the prospect of such pervasive oversight is deeply troubling.

Additionally, CBDCs could serve as tools for censorship and control.

Governments or central banks could theoretically restrict or block transactions they deem undesirable, limiting financial freedom. For example, payments to politically sensitive causes, organizations, or individuals could be flagged or prohibited. In extreme scenarios, a CBDC system might even allow authorities to freeze assets or impose punitive financial measures against dissenters.

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Trump family announces Trump Mobile: Made in America, for America

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On the 10-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s iconic campaign launch, the Trump family announced the debut of Trump Mobile, a new wireless company offering American-built smartphones, 5G coverage, and a values-driven alternative to Big Tech carriers.

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  • Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump introduced Trump Mobile’s flagship service Monday, calling it a “transformational” alternative aimed at “our nation’s hardest-working people.”

  • The “47 Plan,” priced at $47.45/month, offers unlimited talk, text, and data, free international calls to U.S. military families, telehealth, roadside assistance, and no credit checks.

  • Trump Mobile’s customer support is fully U.S.-based and live 24/7—“not automated,” the company says—while a new American-made “T1 Phone” is slated for release in August.

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Marking ten years since President Donald Trump descended the golden escalator to launch his first campaign, the Trump Organization on Monday announced its boldest private sector move yet: Trump Mobile.

Flanked by company executives, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump unveiled the new cellular service, touting it as a patriotic, people-first alternative to legacy providers. “We’re building on the movement to put America first,” Trump Jr. said in a statement. “We will deliver the highest levels of quality and service.”

The cornerstone of Trump Mobile is the 47 Plan. Offered for $47.45/month, the plan includes unlimited data, full 5G coverage across all three major carriers, and a suite of benefits tailored to middle-class families, truckers, veterans, and anyone tired of paying premiums to companies that don’t share their values.

Among the key perks: 24/7 American-based customer service (with “real people,” not bots), comprehensive device protection, roadside assistance through Drive America, and telehealth services including mental health support and prescription delivery. Most notably, the plan includes free international calling to over 100 countries—an effort the Trump family says honors U.S. military families stationed abroad.

“We’re especially proud to offer free long-distance calling to our military members and their families,” said Eric Trump. “Those serving overseas should always be able to stay connected to the people they love back home.”

Unlike traditional providers, Trump Mobile advertises no contracts and no credit checks, appealing to a demographic long underserved by mainstream telecom giants. “Hard-working Americans deserve a wireless service that’s affordable, reflects their values, and delivers reliable quality they can count on,” Eric Trump added.

The company is also preparing to launch the T1 Phone in August—a sleek, gold smartphone “engineered for performance” and “proudly designed and built in the United States.” With that, the Trump Organization is not just entering the mobile market—it’s staking a claim as a direct competitor to Apple and Samsung.

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Carney praises Trump’s world ‘leadership’ at G7 meeting in Canada

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Canada’s prime minister said it was a ‘great honor’ to host the U.S. president and praised him for saying Canada wants to work with the U.S. ‘hand-in-hand.’

During the second day of the G7 leaders meeting in the Kananaskis area in Alberta, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s world “leadership” despite saying many negative things about him during his election campaign.

While speaking to reporters Monday, Trump hinted that a new trade deal between Canada and the United States was potentially only “weeks” away. This came after a private meeting with Carney before the official G7 talks commenced.

“We’ve developed a very good relationship. And we’re going to be talking about trade and many other things,” Trump told reporters.

Carney was less vocal, however. He used the opportunity to tell reporters he was happy Trump came to his country for the G7 meeting, saying it was a “great honor” to host him.

“This marks the 50th birthday of the G7, and the G7 is nothing without U.S. leadership,” Carney told reporters.

He then spoke about Trump’s “personal leadership” on world issues and praised him for saying Canada wants to work with the U.S. “hand-in-hand.”

Carney ran his election campaign by claiming the Conservative Party would bow to Trump’s demands despite the fact that the party never said such things.

During his federal election campaign, Carney repeatedly took issue with Trump and the U.S. that turned into an anti-American Canadian legacy media frenzy.

However, the reality is, after Carney won the April 28 federal election, Trump praised him, saying, “Canada chose a very talented person.”

Trump has routinely suggested that Canada become an American state in recent months, often making such statements while talking about or implementing trade tariffs on Canadian goods.

As for Carney, he has said his government plans to launch a “new economy” in Canada that will involve “deepening” ties to the world.

 

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