HSBC Launched Gold Tokens in Hong Kong

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News Date: March 27, 2024

HSBC has introduced a novel opportunity for retail investors in Hong Kong by launching a gold investment option in the form of digital tokens.
Through its online banking service and app, customers can now purchase real gold using these tokens.
This initiative marks the first instance of HSBC utilizing its private distributed ledger for everyday investors, powered by its digital assets platform, Orion.
The platform enables the issuance and storage of digital assets such as bonds. The HSBC Gold Token, created through this platform, represents physical gold bars and can be traded through the bank's single-dealer platform, paving the way for retail products driven by the Orion platform.

Blockchain Council Pioneers Blockchain-Based Voting Systems

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These systems aim to modernize the voting process by providing faster results, verifiable records, and broader access—especially for remote or underserved communities. With ongoing pilot programs across the globe, blockchain is quickly becoming a trusted technology in the evolution of digital voting.
For professionals interested in election technology, governance, or innovation, now is the perfect time to explore certifications in blockchain, data science, or emerging tech fields.
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White House lit in Gold. Think 50 Year Anniversary

The White House was lit in Gold on October 8 night.
From 1946 to 1971, nations operated under a new monetary system: the Bretton Woods Agreement.
On August 15, 1971, Nixon removed gold as the backing to the U.S. dollar.
After Nixon left the Bretton Woods system, gold went from $35 an ounce in 1971 to over $1800 today.
Sources: catalyst.independent.org

Government shutdown averted through December

Shutdown averted: Senate passes continuing resolution to keep US government open through December.
The US Senate approved a stopgap funding bill Thursday in a rare show of cross-party unity to avert a crippling government shutdown and keep the lights on for another two months.

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)