NEW: US Senator Ted Cruz introduces bill to stop the Fed from adopting a CBDC 

JUST IN: Hong Kong allocates $50 million "to expedite" #Bitcoin and crypto hub development - Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury 

“#Bitcoin is up 50% this year, and you’re telling me the dollar isn’t inflating? You’re out of your mind!” - Strike CEO Jack Mallers to CNBC 

JUST IN: US Senator Cynthia Lummis is making her #Bitcoin bill “lighter and meatier,” believes chances of it passing within two years is 10/10 

JUST IN: Florida Governor hosts press conference pushing for central bank digital currency ban - “No CBDC in Florida”