The rollout of U.S. cryptocurrency policy could be delayed as White House officials spar with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen over the scope of a pending executive order that could include a digital dollar, according to people familiar with the matter.
The policy, which aims to develop a government-wide strategy for digital assets, is expected to be signed early this year, according to sources. Senior U.S. administration officials have now completed a draft for the president to consider, but further action may be delayed because of the Ukraine crisis.