Explain it to me - CBDCs: Your Money or Their Control? | The Digital Dollar & Digital Euro Explained (2025)

Is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) a faster, safer upgrade to money—or a tool for financial control? In this episode, we unpack what CBDCs are, how they differ from crypto/stablecoins, and why 2025 is a turning point with the U.S. debating CBDC bans while the EU accelerates its digital euro plans. We also cover privacy, “programmable money,” and what a Digital Dollar or Digital Euro could mean for you and your business.What you’ll learn- CBDC basics vs. stablecoins & crypto- The U.S. fight over a Digital Dollar (anti-CBDC bills & provisions) - Why the EU is speeding up the digital euro (and even eyeing public blockchains) - Privacy, surveillance, and “programmable money” trade-offs- Cross-border pilots (mBridge) and the global race in digital cash - Why now? Recent moves in Washington to curb CBDCs and Europe’s push on the digital euro put digital money back in the spotlight. If you care about payments, privacy, or policy, this one’s for you. If you found this useful: like, subscribe, and drop your questions for a follow-up Q&A.#CBDC #DigitalDollar #DigitalEuro #Stablecoins #Crypto #Blockchain #Privacy #Finance #Economy2025 #MonetaryPolicy