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US presidential candidate Robert Kennedy says FedNow is first step to banning Bitcoin
Robert Kennedy Jr. says central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could lead to financial slavery and political tyranny.
Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2 min read
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