US House Passes Anti-CBDC Bill

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News Date: May 23, 2024

The US House of Representatives passed the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, which aims to ban the Federal Reserve from creating a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
The bill, passed with a vote of 216 to 192, saw support from 213 Republicans.
It prevents any pilot programs for a CBDC before they are proposed and restricts the Federal Reserve and the Department of Treasury from issuing a CBDC without Congressional approval.
Additionally, the bill ensures that the Fed cannot issue a retail digital currency that could be used for citizen surveillance.
Majority Whip Emmer emphasized that the bill is a response to the current administration's lack of clarity and guidance on digital assets, arguing that an improperly managed CBDC could significantly impact American lives.

VISA & Currencycloud with Ripple on cross-border payments

Currencycloud to focus on new territories currently under-represented for SMEs, to make global movement of money more efficient.
Currencycloud, the global leader in providing embedded B2B cross-border payments for platforms of the future, announced a partnership with Ripple, the enterprise blockchain solution for global payments. RippleNet, Ripple's global financial payments network, makes it easy for its diverse network of financial institutions worldwide to enable faster, lower-cost payments around the world.
Visa partner Currencycloud is now working with Ripple to expand their business-to-business cross-border payments platform.
Sources:dailyhodl.com, www.currencycloud.com

The End of the Dollar Empire

Gazprom says it has signed a deal for China to pay for Russian gas in national currencies.
Russia's Gazprom said on Tuesday it had signed an agreement to start switching payments for Russia's gas supplies to China to yuan and roubles instead of dollars.
Sources: reuters.com

What Was the Golden Age

In ancient myths, the Golden Age was a time of peace, abundance, and harmony. In Greek mythology, it was the first age of humanity—when people lived without suffering or greed. Nature provided everything, and the gods walked among us.
In Eastern traditions, it’s known as Satya Yuga, an age of truth and spiritual purity. Humans lived in perfect balance with the universe, guided by wisdom instead of fear.
Throughout history, the Golden Age has symbolized a return to divine order—a time when humanity lives in alignment with higher principles.
But even the idea of a Golden Age isn’t without shadows. Every age carries challenges. Progress brings light, but also danger—when power outpaces consciousness, we risk turning blessings into burdens.
🧠 The true Golden Age isn’t just something we wait for—it’s something we become. Through inner transformation—through the alchemy of the mind—we can turn fear into strength, confusion into clarity, and darkness into light.
💡 The real revolution is internal. That’s how a new age begins.

The largest Tax Relief Package in Florida

Florida governor announces new Florida tax holidays and exemptions.
Ron DeSantis Signed the Largest Tax Relief Package in Florida History.
Florida tax relief bill focuses on saving money for families with young children.
The tax relief bill will save Floridians an estimated $1.1 billion.
Sources: fox35orlando.com

Gold demand as a store of value

Central Banks Buying Gold Could Be Catalyst for $3,000 Gold Price.
They have been net buyers of the yellow metal since 2010.
In the first quarter of 2022, they bought gold again, 84 tonnes of it.
Gold Price Analysis: XAUUSD to be in demand as a store of value given record inflation.
Economists expect the yellow metal to remain resilient as Eurozone inflation is set to hit a new record.
Sources: lombardiletter.com, www.fxstreet.com