US Supreme Court Allows States to Issue Gold-Backed Currencies
The US Federal Reserve has ruled that states can issue alternative currencies.
Though gold and silver-backed currencies are recognized, Bitcoin may also gain entry in the future.The US Supreme Court recently permitted 40 states to issue gold—and silver-backed currencies.
This move could usher the US crypto economy in a new direction and raise the possibility of Bitcoin (BTC) integration.
US Supreme Court Endorses Dual Banking SystemWhile national banks are subject primarily to federal oversight and regulation, state banks are subject to additional regional regulation.
These two banking systems coexist and compete. However, a new development concerns state-sponsored banks and their power to issue gold—and silver-backed currencies.
“The United States maintains a dual system of banking, made up of parallel federal and state banking systems. That dual system allows privately owned banks to choose whether to obtain a charter from the Federal Government or from a state government,” the Supreme Court noted.
Under the dual banking system, each state in the United States has its own banking system, which runs concurrently with the Federal Reserve.
Additionally, state-sponsored banks can now buy gold reserves and withdraw from the Federal Reserve system. This creates a dual banking model where state banks can operate independently of the corporate Fed system.
This system has profound implications for the US financial systems. First, states that opt to establish gold—and silver-backed currencies may minimize their reliance on the Federal Reserve. Second, it allows for alternate currencies like digital assets within individual states.
For instance, Louisiana, Utah, and Texas have all passed legislation recognizing gold and silver as legal tender. South Carolina has also taken steps to recognize gold and silver as legal tender.
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