CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida is Fighting Back Against the Central Bank Digital Currency
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 9, 2023
Contact: Office of Communications, Communications@MyFloridaCFO.com, 850.413.2842
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida is Fighting Back Against the Central Bank Digital Currency
~ Applauds Governor DeSantis for Signing Legislation to Protect Florida from CBDC-fueled federal overreach ~
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis applauded Governor Ron DeSantis for signing SB 7054, which defines “Central Bank Digital Currency,” and prohibits its use as money within Florida’s Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “The last thing our country needs is a federally controlled Centralized Bank Digital Currency weaponized by the Biden Administration. It’s just another way for Floridians to have their vital financial information surveilled and controlled by the federal government. No one asked for this, and Florida won’t let it stand. Every day, your privacy and financial freedoms are under attack, but thankfully we have leaders like Governor DeSantis fighting to Keep Florida Free.”
To view CFO Patronis’ 2023 “Keep Florida Free” Legislative Victories, click HERE.
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Florida
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia serves as
the state’s top financial watchdog, a member of the Florida Cabinet, and the
head of the Florida Department of Financial Services. As CFO, he oversees
billions of dollars in state funds and is committed to protecting taxpayer
dollars, strengthening Florida’s fiscal health, and delivering essential
services that support the state’s excellent economy. As State Fire Marshal, CFO
Ingoglia also works every day to support Florida’s first responders as they
risk their lives to serve and protect communities across the state.