Fintech and XRP Support in US GOV Register New Rule

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News Date: July 18, 2020

The Remittance Transfers Under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act final rule is effective July 21, 2020.
The continued growth of "fintech" nonbank remittance transfer providers and their further expansion into partnerships and other relationships with banks and credit unions, which allow such entities to tap into the closed network payment systems that nonbank remittance transfer providers have developed and (3) the continued growth and expanding partnerships of virtual currency companies, such as Ripple, which offer both a payments messaging platform to support cross-border money transfers as well as a virtual currency, XRP, which can be used to effect settlement of those transfers.
The Bureau also believes that expanded adoption of SWIFT's gpi product or Ripple's suite of products could similarly allow banks and credit unions to know the exact final amount that recipients of remittance transfers will receive before they are sent.
Source: www.federalregister.gov

IMF, World Bank annual meetings on economic development

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank will hold their annual meetings, with both calling on the Group of 20 largest economies to extend a freeze in debt payments from the worlds poorest nations that is set to expire at year end.
The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the Board of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) are going to kick off on Monday 12, and will remain in session till 18 October. The meetings come amid unprecedented conditions because of the COVID-19 outbreak and the severe impact it has had on the whole world.
The meetings are designed to bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations, and academics to discuss issues of global concern, including the world economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness.
IMF to revalue its Special Drawing Rights (SDR) - the world's reserve currency waiting in the wings.
Sources:www.bloomberg.com, ahram.org.eg, gesara.news

SLD 45 & SpaceX Starlink launch

Congratulations to SpaceX, all the Guardians and Airmen of SLDelta45 that made the Starlink 4-3 launch possible this evening.
This launch kicks off what is sure to be a busy December, with 5 launches slated to close out the year.
Without the dedication from their teammates, this high ops tempo would not be possible!
Source: SpaceForceDoD

Zimbabwe ready to dump US dollar

Zimbabwe Must Revert to Using Own Currency, Ruling Party Says.
ZANU PF National spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa says the country will soon dump the American dollar in favor of the local currency, Zimdollar.
He said abolishing the multi-currency would help Zimbabweans get value for their money.
Sources: zwnews.com

Multichain integrates XRP Ledger

Multichain is supporting XRP Ledger (XRPL) for cross-chain connection with EVM and non-EVM compliant blockchains.
Multichain was born as Anyswap on the 20th July 2020 to service the clear needs of different and diverse blockchains to communicate with each other.
As a cross-chain infrastructure, Multichain facilitates interoperability across different networks and enables seamless transfers of assets and values.
With a constantly growing family of non-EVM and EVM chains (now 39), Multichain is the leader in the cross-chain field.
Its sustained daily volume of more than $200 million, its Total Value Locked in excess of $6 billion, and its thousands of daily users are testament to its popularity and security.
Source: medium.com

HSBC introduces tokenized gold platform

HSBC is the First Bank in the World to Offer Tokenized Gold.
HSBC Holdings Plc, a major bullion bank, has introduced a platform that utilizes blockchain technology to tokenize ownership of gold stored in its London vault.
This platform generates digital tokens representing gold bars, making gold trading more accessible.
While initially targeting institutional investors, it plans to open up to retail investors where regulations allow.
HSBC's entry into the tokenized gold market is notable due to its significant role as a custodian of precious metals and a clearer on the London gold market.
The technology promises to streamline the process, allowing clients to easily track their gold ownership down to the serial number of each bar.
HSBC has been actively exploring blockchain technology and recently launched HSBC Orion, a tokenization platform for digital bonds, with successful applications in the market.