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News Date: November 18, 2021How Quantum Computing Will Transform Life:
Quantum computing remains a nascent technology, but its potential is already being felt across many sectors.
From healthcare to finance to artificial intelligence, we look at the industries poised to be reshaped by quantum computers.
Quantum computers could help improve by parsing through data more quickly, running better forecasting models, and more accurate weighing conflicting possibilities.
They could also help solve complex optimization problems related to tasks like portfolio risk optimization and fraud detection.
Sources: www.cbinsights.com
Russia supports Saudi Arabia membership in BRICS
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he supports Saudi Arabia's possible accession to the BRICS group.Putin: Yes, we support. This requires a consensus of all countries.
Also, on 20 Oct, China voiced support for the expansion of BRICS membership after reports about Saudi Arabia showing its intention to join the group that presently comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Sources: see.news
Putin urges for an international independent Digital Payment System
Vladimir Putin Urges for Creation of a Digital Payment System for International Settlements.President of Russia Vladimir Putin has called for the establishment of a new system for international settlements, independent from banks and third-party interference.
It can be created using digital currency technologies and distributed ledgers, the Russian leader said, quoted by local media.
Sources: news.bitcoin
XRP bombed. Could Ripple Replace SWIFT?
Cross-border payments network Ripple (XRP) has become part of the ISO 20022 Standards Body, its first member focused on distributed ledger technology (DLT).Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton dropped a legal airburst bomb on Ripple. A few short days before leaving the position, Clayton filed a lawsuit making claims that are at least, suspect because of timing.
What possible motivation could there be for shaking all retail investors out of XRP, and tanking its price? Perhaps it has to do with the actual function of Ripple. Ripple is a major contender for replacing the central banking SWIFT system for international transfers.
First Pretrial Conference for Ripple and SEC to Take Place on February 22.
Sources: gesara.news, www.youtube.com, u.today
China increased Russian gold import
Russian Gold Rerouted to China Amid Western Ban.China imported $108.8 million worth of Russian gold in July - a 750% increase from June and a 4,800% increase from the same month last year.
China may be just one of several important new destinations for Russian gold in Asia and the Middle East.
Source: themoscowtimes.com
MOEX to launch Ruble priced gold July
Head of the exchange's derivatives market Maria Patrikeyeva stated that The Moscow Exchange is planning to start trading in perpetual gold futures.Patrikeyeva: "We launched settled quarterly gold futures, and in the near future, in July, we will launch new perpetual gold futures,".
This statement was made at the press lunch "Options Market on the Moscow Exchange: New Opportunities."
On June 28, the Moscow Exchange started trading settled gold futures contracts denominated in Russian rubles.
The GLDRUB_TOM instrument from the exchange's precious metals market serves as the underlying asset.
A lot is 1 gram, while a tick's size and value are both 0.1 rubles.
On the day the contract is settled, the strike price is the RUGOLD index price as determined by the Moscow Exchange based on transactions involving the underlying asset in the precious metals market.