US President Donald Trump's decision to delay signing a housing bill that contains a ban on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has sparked a new debate about the direction of the country's digital asset policy.
The move also raises questions about the future of several crypto-related bills awaiting approval in Congress.
The bill, known as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, previously managed to gain significant support in the US House of Representatives and Senate.
In addition to focusing on the issue of homeownership, it also contains a provision that prohibits the US Federal Reserve from issuing or developing CBDCs until the end of 2030.
However, the ban does not include stablecoins backed by the US dollar.
Special provisions in the bill still allow the use and development of stablecoins that are open, without special permission and offer a higher level of privacy to users.
Trump made it clear that he would not sign any other bills until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, a proposed law that would require physical proof of citizenship during voter registration.
The decision indirectly delayed the passage of the housing bill despite bipartisan support.
This development has also attracted the attention of the crypto community as it may impact the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) bill that is currently awaiting a vote in the Senate.
The CLARITY Act is seen as one of the most important efforts to create a clearer regulatory framework for the digital asset industry in the United States.
If this delay continues, uncertainty over US crypto policy is expected to increase, thus affecting investor sentiment and the development of the global digital asset industry.
