Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Subject: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request - Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

Dear FOIA Officer,

I am writing to request information under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), specifically seeking access to records related to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) held or discussed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

I kindly request the following information:

Documentation and reports pertaining to the research, development, and evaluation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) within the Federal Reserve System.

Correspondence, including emails, memos, and letters, between Federal Reserve officials, Board members, and external entities, such as other central banks, government agencies, and financial institutions, discussing CBDCs.

Any internal studies, white papers, or briefing materials produced by the Federal Reserve on the topic of CBDCs, including analysis of potential benefits, risks, and challenges associated with their implementation.

Records related to pilot programs or proofs-of-concept conducted by the Federal Reserve or in collaboration with other entities to explore CBDCs.

Any public statements, speeches, or presentations made by Federal Reserve officials regarding CBDCs, including transcripts or recordings of such events.

Any agreements, contracts, or arrangements between the Federal Reserve and external entities related to the development or implementation of CBDCs.

Please provide the requested information for the time period starting January 1, 2019, up until the date this FOIA request is processed.

To facilitate the review of this request, I kindly request that the information be provided in a machine-readable and searchable format, such as PDF or Word documents. If possible, please organize the records by category and date.

If any records or portions of records are being withheld or exempted from disclosure, I kindly request an indexed list specifying the withheld or redacted records along with the specific exemption(s) under the FOIA that justify their non-disclosure. Please provide the cited legal provisions or statutory exemptions for each redaction or withholding.

If my request is denied in whole or in part, I ask that you justify all deletions by reference to specific exemptions under the FOIA. Additionally, please provide me with an opportunity to appeal the decision.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Jordan Lassiter