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News Date: August 25, 2021
IMF member countries are receiving their shares of new SDRs, of about US$650 billion, the largest in the funds history! This is a shot in the arm for the world and will help bolster confidence and strengthen the resilience of the global economy.
The SDR is an international reserve asset created by the IMF to supplement the official reserves of its member countries.
The SDR is not a currency. It is a potential claim on the freely usable currencies of IMF members. As such, SDRs can provide a country with liquidity.
A SDR is not a loan & is cost-free for all IMF members. Unlike an extended fund facility, the government does not have to request any arrangement & there is no repayment involved. All member countries can use their allocated SDRs unconditionally.
IMF urges wealthy nations to direct $650 billion SDR share to vulnerable countries.
Zimbabwe to use more than half of IMF funds to prop up the currency.
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Ripple XRP - Gold standard
Three reasons why Ripple XRP can be the gold standard soon:1.President Trump's nominee for the Federal Reserve board of governors, Judy Shelton, has advocated for getting back to a gold standard, possibly "in a very cryptocurrency way". She Faces Senate Committee Vote This Week;
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2.There are close connections or relations between Donald Trump and Ripple board;
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3.Ripple XRP already has Support in the US Federal Register New Rule.
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20 countries apply to join BRICS
According to Sergey Ryabkov, the deputy foreign minister of Russia, there are currently about 20 countries applying for membership in the BRICS, and that number is only increasing."I can say that, in our view, the Arab world and the Asia-Pacific region have been clearly 'begging' to join BRICS, as they have no representation there today.
But we will see exactly what we can offer to the leaders regarding this, and leave this to the leaders to decide at the summit in Johannesburg," he concluded.
source:Tass Agency
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.
Satellite Communications transferred to Space Force
Space Force Takes Over All Military Satellite Communications.The Army transferred some of its satellite operations to the Space Force on Monday, marking the latest move to reorganize and grow the youngest military branch.
This historic transfer from the Army to the Space Force will mark the first time all Department of Defense military satellite communication functions have been consolidated under single military service.
Sources: military.com
BRICS tested Hack-proof quantum communication link
China and Russia collaborated on a groundbreaking test for a hack-proof quantum communication link using the Mozi satellite.This achievement, based on quantum mechanics principles, promises secure data transmission.
A quantum researcher emphasized its crucial role in technological leadership, stating that without quantum technology, success may be unattainable.
This test marks a significant leap in secure information exchange, crucial for BRICS countries and global security.