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

Federal Reserve Endorses Ethereum-Backed Alternative To Libor

Jerome Powell, the current Chair of the US Federal Reserve, recently stated that an Ethereum-backed blockchain project operating as a reference rate called AMERIBOR could serve as a potential replacement to LIBOR.
Goldman Sachs-backed crypto finance startup Circle has published the latest third-party audit of its USD-pegged stablecoin, USD Coin (USDC). USD Coin is on the Ethereum blockchain. The execution of issuing and redeeming USDC tokens is ensured with ERC-20 smart contract.
Source: forbes.com
A district court in China has reportedly ruled that Ethereum's cryptocurrency is legal property with economic value.
While cryptocurrency is not legal tender in China, people can hold and transfer them like property.
Source: bitcoin.com

First-ever cross-border settlement for precious metals

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.

Black Swan recent Event

September 5, 2021: A black swan appeared on Tiananmen Square. Which In Chinese Culture Is A Foreshadowing Of Disastrous Events.
The incident triggered heated discussions, as Chinese leader Xi Jinping mentioned a black swan earlier this year.
On August 17th Palantir purchased gold bars as a hedge against a black swan event.
Also, Sunday 5 September: 150th Anniversary of the 1871 Act Of England. Check out Chapter 11 Washington D.C filing for Bankruptcy. Everything from 1871 is branded Illegitimate/ Illegal.
Sources: www.ntd.com

President Pro Tempore Emeritus Grassley

Senator Grassley gave a powerful speech at the Trump Rally!
High profile Senator Grassley rarely speaks at a Trump Rally, but he did it!
Chuck Grassley is a former president pro tempore and current president pro tempore emeritus.
The president pro tempore of the United States Senate is the second-highest-ranking official of the United States Senate.
Reports that 6 buses were escorted by police and Secret Service from DC.
Think of place holder, A possible scenario: Removal of current admin by Military will leave Grassley to assume the presidency. He would technically be next in line.
The transition may be happening! Did Trump introduce the interim president of the United States of America?
Actor Jon Voight decried forces of evil in America, urged Americans to watch the Trump Iowa rally.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, rsbnetwork.com

Central banks bought a record amount of gold

Record central bank buying lifts global gold demand, WGC says.
Central banks bought a record 399 tonnes of gold worth around $20 billion in the third quarter of 2022, helping to lift global demand for the metal, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Tuesday.
Sources: reuters.com