FedNow Approved. Interoperability with private-sector ASAP

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News Date: August 13, 2020

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) has approved the FedNow Service.
The Federal Reserve is committed to using widely accepted standards in designing the FedNow Service to aid in accomplishing the key goals of achieving nationwide reach for instant payments and promoting interoperability with the existing private-sector service. To support these goals, the service will use the widely accepted ISO 20022 standard.
The Federal Reserve intends to launch the FedNow Service as soon as practicably possible. Although the target release date remains 2023 or 2024.
Sources:www.federalregister.gov, www.pymnts.com

Atomic race joint statement

5 nuclear-weapon states vow no arms race in a joint statement.
China, Russia, Britain, The United States, and France have agreed that a further spread of nuclear arms and nuclear war should be avoided.
They have released a joint statement affirming their opposition to using their nuclear arsenals for offensive purposes.
They also promised to work together on nuclear disarmament.
Source: reuters.com

Crypto-Currency Act of 2020

US Lawmaker Introduces Crypto-Currency Act of 2020 While Under Coronavirus Quarantine.
The bill clarifies which federal agencies regulate which type of crypto assets. It's crucial that America remains the global leader in cryptocurrency, the lawmaker said.
Source:congress.gov

New financial order supported by South Africa

South Africa's president has endorsed China's proposal for a new global financial order.
Ramaphosa acknowledged that there had been huge developments in the geopolitical scene in response to a News24 inquiry on Saturday regarding China's desire for a new financial order.

Elon Musk questions IRS DOGE audit

Elon Musk recently posted, 'Would you like DOGE to audit the IRS?' After most users voted 'Yes,' he responded with 'Vox Populi, Vox Dei.'
Given Musk's history, such polls often hint at future moves. With his fascination for shaking up the status quo, a poll about the Federal Reserve wouldn't be surprising.
Whether playful or strategic, Musk's polls often spark conversations that challenge traditional financial systems. What's next? We'll likely find out soon.

Payroll Tax Cut

President Trump said Wednesday that he has the absolute right to suspend payroll tax collections without the approval of Congress.
The president has considered issuing an executive order suspending evictions and payroll cuts.
Source 1:www.foxbusiness.com/
President Trump recent tweeted Payroll Tax Cut plus Dollars!
Source 2:twitter.com
Also, in march 2020, Trump proposed eliminating payroll tax through the end of the year.
Source 3:www.nbcnews.com