The Reserve Bank of India has increased its gold reserve

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News Date: August 7, 2022

There was a sharp jump in the foreign currency assets and gold reserves.
All components in forex reserves climbed with gold reserves outperforming foreign currency assets (FCA) in the week.
RBI announced key measures that are likely to protect the Indian rupee at the interbank forex market and further drive the reserves.
The value of gold reserves rose by $1.140 billion to $39.642 billion during the week ended July 29.
This is the highest monthly purchase since September 2021.
Sources: livemint.com

More fair global governance

Russia's Medvedev meets China's Xi in Beijing.
Former Russian president has undertaken a surprise trip to Beijing and held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during which he said they discussed strategic partnership.
'China is ready to move closer to Russia for the sake of more fair global governance' -Xi Jinping.
Sources: reuters.com

US House Passes Anti-CBDC Bill

The US House of Representatives passed the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, which aims to ban the Federal Reserve from creating a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
The bill, passed with a vote of 216 to 192, saw support from 213 Republicans.
It prevents any pilot programs for a CBDC before they are proposed and restricts the Federal Reserve and the Department of Treasury from issuing a CBDC without Congressional approval.
Additionally, the bill ensures that the Fed cannot issue a retail digital currency that could be used for citizen surveillance.
Majority Whip Emmer emphasized that the bill is a response to the current administration's lack of clarity and guidance on digital assets, arguing that an improperly managed CBDC could significantly impact American lives.

Patent for Blockchain-Based Secure-Voting System

Patent US20200258338:
A voting system can use the security of blockchain and the mail to provide a reliable voting system. A registered voter receives a computer readable code in the mail and confirms identity and confirms correct ballot information in an election. The system separates voter identification and votes to ensure vote anonymity, and stores votes on a distributed ledger in a blockchain.
Source:appft.uspto.gov

Zimbabwe interested in SWIFT alternatives

The Zimbabwean government would like to become a member of the BRICS economic bloc, the speaker of the ruling party ZANU-PF said on Wednesday.
"We made it clear that we would like to become a member of the BRICS," Christopher Mutsvangwa told Russia's RIA Novosti news agency.
The official added that his country is interested in developing alternatives to the Western-dominated SWIFT payment network.
In his view, BRICS could contribute to that.

The largest Tax Relief Package in Florida

Florida governor announces new Florida tax holidays and exemptions.
Ron DeSantis Signed the Largest Tax Relief Package in Florida History.
Florida tax relief bill focuses on saving money for families with young children.
The tax relief bill will save Floridians an estimated $1.1 billion.
Sources: fox35orlando.com