Iran Joins Russia in BRICS Currency Initiative

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News Date: May 19, 2024

Iran is collaborating with Russia in BRICS initiatives, including developing a single currency for the bloc, according to Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali.
He highlighted Iran's active role as a new BRICS member at the Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum.
"The creation of a new single currency within the framework of the association is what Russia and Iran are working on," the diplomat stated.

A Financial System by Nonbank Financials, Fintech, and Innovation

Fintech stands for financial technology.
On February 3, 2017, Donald Trump issued a Presidential Executive Order on Core Principles for Regulating the United States Financial System.
Full order:whitehouse.gov
The report of U.S. Department of the Treasury was prepared on July 2018, set A Financial System That Creates Economic Opportunities Nonbank Financials, Fintech, and Innovation.
Nonbanks are well integrated into the U.S. payments system and play key roles such as facilitating back-end check processing; enabling card issuance, processing, and network activities; and providing customer-facing digital payments software.
This report includes a limited treatment of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies.
Treasury report: treasury.gov

Russia Proposes SWIFT-like System for BRICS

Russia is advocating for BRICS countries to develop their own financial messaging system, similar to SWIFT, to reduce reliance on Western institutions and boost financial autonomy.
Deputy Chairman Alexander Babakov stated this system would allow secure, independent transactions via state-owned banks, support African development, and reduce neocolonial influences.
Integrating with national infrastructures and using advanced cybersecurity, the system would lower transaction costs, speed up capital turnover, and improve liquidity, benefiting international trade.
"The creation of a financial messaging system similar to SWIFT will help create a new economic reality for the BRICS countries," Babakov said.
Source: TASS.

BRICS common currency

Russian FM says BRICS group to consider common currency.
Russia, Brazil, India, China, and South Africa may soon consider creating their own currency within the framework of the BRICS, FM Lavrov hints possibility during a visit to Angola.
Source: aa.com

The STORM Act signed into law

On Friday, January 1, 2021, the President signed into law: the "STORM Act," which authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide hazard mitigation assistance to reduce risks from disasters and natural hazards.
S. 3418, the "Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Act".
Sources: www.congress.gov, www.whitehouse.gov

DoJ drops criminal investigation into Fed

⚖️🏛 April 24, 2026: DoJ drops criminal investigation of Fed chair Powell and Fed. This decision clears the way for Trump's nominee, Kevin Warsh, to move forward with his Senate confirmation vote.
🔥 April 15, 2026: Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May. Trump is threatening to fire Jerome Powell if he doesn’t step down on his own 😳
Powell's term expires on 15 May, but he is planning to remain in post until his successor, Kevin Warsh, is confirmed by the Senate.
Even after a successor is confirmed, Trump says he’ll remove Powell if he remains a Fed governor.
🔍 Meanwhile, the investigation into the Fed headquarters renovation is still ongoing.
⚔️ October 28, 2025: President Trump says Fed Chair Jerome Powell will be out in a 'few months.'
Donald Trump is preparing to announce his next Federal Reserve Chair, a decision that could reshape not just U.S. monetary policy — but the global economy.
The finalists:
💼 Christopher Waller – pragmatic insider, favors faster rate cuts
🏦 Michelle Bowman – banking regulator, steady and growth-minded
📈 Kevin Warsh – policy veteran, reform advocate
🤝 Kevin Hassett – loyal Trump adviser, pro-growth voice
💰 Rick Rieder – Wall Street strategist, market stabilizer
With Trump seeking a more aggressive, pro-growth Fed, markets — including crypto — are watching closely. A dovish pick could ignite new rallies, while a cautious one may bring stability but restraint. 🌍
🚨 August 12, 2025: Trump signals he might allow a lawsuit against Fed Chair Powell over costly Fed renovation! 🏛️ He’s doubling down, calling again for rate cuts and threatening legal action. 💥
🕰️ August 1, 2025: Trump posted: “Too Late” Powell should resign, just like Adriana Kugler, a Biden Appointee, resigned. She knew he was doing the wrong thing on Interest Rates. He should resign, also!
🏛️July 21, 2025: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has referred Fed Chair Jerome Powell to the DOJ for potential perjury, accusing him of lying to Congress about lavish HQ renovations. Powell denied luxury upgrades — but records show a $2.5B project and past full renovations.
Trump, who recently weighed firing Powell, remains critical of his refusal to cut rates. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for a broader review of the Fed’s role.
✅ July 16, 2025: According to the New York Times, President Trump reportedly waved a draft letter firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell during a meeting with House Republicans in the Oval Office. He asked them if he should send it. The letter hasn’t been delivered—yet. Powell’s fate may now hinge on political momentum. 🪑🔥
🔥 July 15, 2025: Trump torches Fed Chair Jerome Powell over $2.5B HQ renovations, calling it “disgraceful” and suggesting it’s a fireable offense. 😬 He mocked Powell’s lack of personality and economic judgment, saying, “It’s like talking to a chair.” Trump also claimed he outperformed 69 Fed economists with his predictions 📉📈.
🏛️ July 13, 2025: White House adviser Kevin Hassett says President Trump could fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if cause is found—possibly tied to the $700 million overrun in Fed HQ renovations.
The administration is pressuring Powell for answers, and some see this as a setup to remove him. Hassett, a possible successor, hinted the decision depends on Powell’s response to a July 10 letter from OMB.
🔥 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.