Federal Reserve Abolition Act Proposed: Will Crypto Now Explode?

On Thursday afternoon, Representative Thomas Massie, representing the 4th District of Kentucky, introduced H.R. 8421, the Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act.

H.R. 8421, the Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act, proposed by Rep. Massie, aims to abolish the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and the Federal Reserve banks, along with repealing the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. Former Representative Ron Paul introduced a similar bill in 1999, but it hasn’t been reintroduced since 2013.

Massie blames the FED for the nation’s current inflation woes. If passed, can this proposal also significantly affect the current implications for the future of cryptocurrencies and digital assets?

Federal Reserve Policies and the Rise of Cryptocurrencies

In his proposed Bill, Rep. Massie has blamed the high inflation rates of today’s America on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policies. “Americans are suffering under crippling inflation, and the Federal Reserve is to blame,” he declared. 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve injected trillions of dollars into the economy, facilitating unprecedented deficit spending by the Treasury Department. According to Massie, these actions devalued the dollar and spurred inflation, prompting many to seek alternative stores of value, notably cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Cryptocurrencies and digital assets, which operate independently of centralized financial institutions, have gained traction as hedges against inflation and currency devaluation. Their decentralized nature makes them a strong opponent against failing traditional monetary policies. 

Legislative Details: Dismantling the Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act seeks to abolish and repeal the Federal Reserve Act. 

The Act mandates the dissolution of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and each Federal Reserve bank, effective one year from the enactment date. As a result, the bill aims to repeal the 1913 law that established the Federal Reserve System.

The bill includes provisions to ensure a smooth transition, such as “managing the employees of the Board and each such bank and providing for the payment of compensation and benefits of any such employee which accrue before the position of such employee is abolished.” The liquidation process is designed to “achieve as expeditious a liquidation as may be practical while maximizing the return to the Treasury.”

Potential Impact on Cryptocurrencies

If enacted, the Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act could have profound implications for the cryptocurrency market. 

By removing the central bank that has traditionally managed monetary policy and influenced economic stability, the financial ecosystem might become more volatile, potentially driving more individuals and institutions to adopt digital currencies as a safer, decentralized alternative.

The appeal of cryptocurrencies lies in their resistance to inflationary policies that erode the value of fiat currencies. With the Federal Reserve’s dissolution, digital asset adoption could surge as people seek to protect their wealth from government-driven monetary devaluation.