Digital Yuan for Cross-Border payments launched

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News Date: November 6, 2023

In Hong Kong, the Bank of China is leading the push for widespread cross-border usage of the digital yuan.
From experimental programs to cutting-edge applications, they have advanced.
One such application allows guests from the mainland to add more money to their Octopus cards using digital yuan.
In a different development, PetroChina successfully executed the first global trade of crude oil using e-CNY, the digital currency of the Chinese central bank, with the intention of extending its use worldwide.
As of June, transactions on China's highly advanced CBDC had totaled 1.8 trillion yuan.

US Rep Calls for Abolishing Income Tax

Rep. Thomas Massie posted on February 24 that the federal income tax was unconstitutional for much of U.S. history and called for its repeal.
Massie: "The federal income tax was unconstitutional for most of our county???s existence.
The founders of this country would have never agreed to it.
We should repeal it."

Digital Currency Backed by Gold Bill in Texas

November 22 update:
Texas State Representative Mark Dorazio filed House Bill 1049 and House Bill 1056 on November 12, to create gold and silver-backed transactional currencies.
Original news:
Texas Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Create Digital Currency Backed by Gold.
The comptroller shall establish a digital currency that is backed by gold so that each unit of the digital currency issued represents a particular fraction of a troy ounce of gold held in trust as provided by this chapter.
Source: capitol.texas.gov

Putin urges for an international independent Digital Payment System

Vladimir Putin Urges for Creation of a Digital Payment System for International Settlements.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin has called for the establishment of a new system for international settlements, independent from banks and third-party interference.
It can be created using digital currency technologies and distributed ledgers, the Russian leader said, quoted by local media.
Sources: news.bitcoin

The Revolution of Common Sense

Donald Trump has declared the start of a transformative era, proclaiming, "The golden age of America begins right now." In his inaugural address, Trump called for a "Revolution of Common Sense," unveiling plans to create the External Revenue Service to simplify taxes and the Department of Government Efficiency to cut waste and improve accountability.
Emphasizing unity, Trump stated, "My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier," with Russia's Vladimir Putin expressing readiness for peaceful relations.
Crediting God for his mission, Trump vowed to "make America great again" and urged citizens to "Never Ever Give Up."
With Joe Biden officially leaving Washington, Trump?s vision of reform and renewal is set to define the next chapter in American history.

BRICS Considers a global Stablecoin

BRICS nations are considering a stablecoin for international trade settlements.
Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, hails this move as groundbreaking.
He also states that BRICS is also exploring a platform for digital payments.
Ryabkov: "BRICS is moving forward, creating an important precedent."
Russia has also hinted at issuing a gold-backed stablecoin.
With member nations amassing gold reserves, the idea gains traction.