Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are increasingly viewed as a tool for government control and surveillance, according to various commentators. Critics argue that CBDCs, along with digital identification systems, are being promoted under the guise of safety and convenience, but they may actually undermine civil liberties. Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, acknowledged that the EU's digital euro will be used to exert control. Over 100 countries are currently piloting or developing CBDCs, raising concerns about financial authoritarianism and the potential for governments to manipulate financial transactions. Dr. Vandana Shiva highlighted the risks associated with CBDCs and the broader implications of corporate control over essential resources, urging a collective awakening to these threats. The discourse surrounding CBDCs reflects a growing apprehension regarding their impact on individual freedoms and societal structures.