First-ever cross-border settlement for precious metals
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News Date: December 20, 2023
The Bank of China Shanghai Branch achieved a historic milestone by conducting the first-ever cross-border settlement for precious metals using the digital yuan (e-CNY) on December 20.
Collaborating closely with the Shanghai Gold Exchange, they executed a 100 million yuan digital renminbi transaction, marking a significant advancement in the financial factor market.
This successful initiative demonstrates the practical application of digital currency in cross-border transactions for precious metals and sets a precedent for future developments in this space.
The longest partial lunar eclipse of the century next week
The partial lunar eclipse will last three hours 28 minutes and 23 seconds. It is also the longest partial lunar eclipse for 580 years.Everything you need to know about the longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years:
The event will begin on November 19 at approximately 2.19 a.m. EST.
a) Everyone in North America will see it;
b) Don't miss the 'max red' moment;
c) Get up earlier to see 'Half Blood Moon';
d) It is the longest partial lunar eclipse this century;
e) The southern limb of the Moon won't turn red.
Sources: insiderpaper.com
CEO of SVB exits the board of FED
CEO of Failed Silicon Valley Bank No Longer a Director at SF Fed.The chief executive officer of failed Silicon Valley Bank, Greg Becker, is no longer on the board of directors at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
The spokesperson declined to say how Becker exited the San Francisco Fed board.
(Reuters)
Asian Clearing Union to adopt SWIFT alternative
Within the coming weeks, ACU member states plan to introduce the Iranian-developed system.During a recent summit in Iran, the members of the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) decided to compete with the SWIFT global payment network by launching a new cross-border financial messaging system in June.
ACU members include the central banks of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Iran.
According to reports, the new, unnamed method for banking communication among ACU members was designed by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).
Along with the top representatives from the ACU member states, the conference also included the governor of the Russian central bank, representatives from Afghanistan, and Belarus.
Last week, applications for membership in the ACU were submitted by Belarus and Mauritius.
Mohammad Reza Farzin, the governor of the CBI, disclosed that the bloc would look to expand its membership and vary the payment methods it accepts in order to support a more comprehensive de-dollarization drive.
BIG details are going to be revealed
President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Appoint Individuals to Key Administration Posts and issued a Memorandum on the Attorney Generals Authority to Use Classified Information in Connection with Review of Intelligence Activities, on December 22, 2020.Also, the U.S. Secret Service tweeted this: You better watch out... someone is coming. [Santa Claus] Stay tuned for a special holiday announcement tomorrow.
Sources: www.whitehouse.gov, www.whitehouse.gov, twitter.com
The Bank of England closed, fire in WTC Brussels
Weird recent events:World Trade Center in Brussels was on fire (Aug 6) and the Bank of England seems to be closed for several days.
The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom a huge international Rothschild bank.
Sources:www.youtube.com, www.google.com