Bank Of England: Cash Is Trash

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News Date: August 11, 2022

Last week the U.K. Bank of England raised interest rates to 1.75%.
This was meant to seem butch, but frankly 1.75% interest rates is historically the equivalent of zippo. The market didn't care much.
The 1 yen coin used to be gold, it is now aluminum.
The yen never recovered from its periods of inflation, but Japan's economy did and huge wealth was created, so in the end in periods of inflation, cash is trash.
Sources: forbes.com

BRICS Launches BRICS Pay System

BRICS has unveiled BRICS Pay, a new payment platform developed over the past few years.
This system is designed to boost trade and financial transactions within the bloc, emphasizing the use of national currencies over the US dollar.
BRICS Pay aims to streamline cross-border transactions, reduce exposure to currency exchange risks, and enhance the financial independence and stability of its member countries, marking a significant step in challenging the dollar's dominance on the global stage.

Russian Gold-backed Stablecoin Confirmed

Russia Mulls Gold-backed Stablecoin, Lawmaker Confirms After Iran Visit.
Russia may issue a stablecoin backed by gold to use in international settlements, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament has admitted.
The matter has been discussed during a recent visit to Iran where officials have also signaled interest in such an initiative.
Source: bitcoin.com

World Bank is urging debt relief

The World Bank's new president, Ajay Banga, is urging swift action in providing debt relief.
During a press conference at the Bank's annual meeting in Marrakech, he emphasized the need for expedited efforts to alleviate the economic burdens faced by many nations.
President Banga's message highlights the urgency of addressing global economic challenges and reaffirms the World Bank's commitment to supporting economic stability and sustainable development worldwide.

Queen may never return to royal duties

The Queen may never return to regular frontline royal duties if Covid-19 restrictions render public engagements unsafe for years.
The monarch, 94, is in lockdown at Windsor Castle to stop her from catching the killer virus.
Source:the-sun.com

Zimbabwe introduces new digital currency backed by gold

Zimbabwe to create new digital currency backed by gold.
As part of efforts to stabilize the local currency, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is preparing to launch a digital currency backed by gold that will be accepted as legal tender for transactions in the nation.
The RBZ will take the first steps toward using the nation's gold reserves to anchor the Zimbabwe dollar with the introduction of the digital gold tokens, a kind of electronic money backed by gold stored at the RBZ.