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In reply to the discussion: Fed explores 'once in a century' bid to remake the U.S. dollar [View all]Fiendish Thingy
(15,606 posts)7. Instead of creating a wholly digital currency, why not give people free bank account through USPS?
It has been discussed before, and once de Joy is gone, could be easily set up. Banks would freak out, but that is one solution. I dont think the market will like the US moving to digital currency.
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i would like to see a redesign of the real dollar and other currencey like in mexico the moneys are
AllaN01Bear
Jun 2021
#1
Many, including my spouse, have not used cash since the beginning of the pandemic
question everything
Jun 2021
#26
Instead of creating a wholly digital currency, why not give people free bank account through USPS?
Fiendish Thingy
Jun 2021
#7
I go to the banks that provide the best interest rates on savings. Never seems to be a CU
brooklynite
Jun 2021
#28