**North Carolina Bans Central Bank Digital Currencies**

North Carolina has taken a firm stance against central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). On September 9, the state Senate overrode the governor’s veto, passing a bill that prohibits the state from accepting CBDCs as payment and bars the Federal Reserve from testing a digital dollar within the state.

State Senator Brad Overcash emphasized that the move signals North Carolina's disinterest in a federal CBDC. Critics argue the ban raises questions about privacy, financial innovation, and legality.

This decision comes amid broader national and global debates on the implications of CBDCs, with some states and countries cautiously exploring their potential.