HSBC introduces tokenized gold platform

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News Date: November 3, 2023

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.

Next generation supersonic jet

Virgin released a few fantastic conceptual designs of the new supersonic commercial aircraft that would have the capacity for 9 to 19 people at an altitude above 60,000 feet.
The now-retired Concorde flew at average cruising speed around Mach 2, which would mean the Virgin aircraft could hit speeds over 2,300 mph, or about 50% faster.
Sources:liveandletsfly.com, www.zerohedge.com

Fed policies will be rocket fuel for gold and silver

Fed policies that are coming soon on inflation, and interest rate suppression will be rocket fuel for gold and silver. And gold and silver are just getting started. If Bitcoin is $10,000 per unit, why cannot gold be $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 per ounce? With the amount of dollars out there, it could easily be $5,000 or $8,000 per ounce, and that is where it is headed. The bond market will eventually collapse, but the biggest collapse coming is the faith in all fiat currencies.
Sources:usawatchdog.com

ISO 20022 migration launched

Swift's ISO 20022 Services for Cross-Border Payments Ready for Customer Testing with Launch of In-Flow Translation.
Swift launches translation service for cross-border payments.
In-flow Translation will enable financial institutions to realize the benefits of rich data when they migrate to ISO 20022, even if their counterparts have not yet adopted the standard.
The availability of a test environment means that customers can now prepare for ISO 20022 a year before it goes live.
Source: paymentsjournal.com

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

Rumors Swirl Around Fed Chair Resignation

🔥 July 9, 2025: Speculation is growing that Jerome Powell may be planning to resign, following Trump’s call for Congress to investigate the Federal Reserve chief. 👀
💥 June 30, 2025: Scott Bessent says the White House is actively working to select Jerome Powell's replacement in the coming weeks. When asked about stepping into the role himself, Bessent said: “I will do what the President wants.”
🏛 June 27, 2025: President Trump calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to resign. Trump: I'd love for him to resign… He’s done a lousy job.
🏦 June 25, 2025: President Trump has begun interviewing candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. "I know within three or four people who I’m going to pick," he stated Wednesday.
🏛️ June 21, 2025: Trump posted: maybe, I’ll have to change my mind about firing him? But regardless, his Term ends shortly!
🏛️ June 18, 2025: President Trump ramps up attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell — and half-jokingly suggests appointing himself to lead the Federal Reserve. "I’d do a better job," he quipped, fueling speculation and headlines alike.
🏛️ June 7, 2025: President Donald Trump announced that a decision on the next Federal Reserve chair is coming “very soon.” Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump reiterated his stance that a strong Fed leader would lower interest rates. Kevin Warsh is seen as the frontrunner, as Trump continues to criticize current Chair Jerome Powell’s rate policy.
May 20, 2025: A reported court ruling has sparked speculation that President Trump could have the authority to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, potentially paving the way for interest rate cuts. However, no official sources confirm this ruling, and legal protections under the Federal Reserve Act suggest Powell’s position remains secure absent misconduct. Stay tuned for verified updates!
President Donald Trump, who nominated Jerome Powell to lead the Federal Reserve in 2017, recently stated he has “no intention” of firing the central bank chair before his term ends in 2026. This marks a shift from Trump’s escalated rhetoric, where he hinted at the unprecedented step of ousting him over disagreements on interest rate policies. Trump’s push for lower rates to counter his tariff-driven economic agenda has clashed with Powell’s warnings of potential inflation and slower growth. Despite the de-escalation, which calmed markets, Trump’s continued pressure suggests the Fed’s independence remains under strain as he tests the limits of his influence.
Trump’s frustration centers on the Fed’s refusal to cut interest rates, which he says hinders growth.
Powell, whose term lasts until May 2026, has stressed the Fed’s independence. Removing him would require proving misconduct, a legal challenge no president has won. The move could test the Fed’s autonomy.