Ripple's Xumm Banking App Will Soon Be Ready for Mass Adoption

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News Date: May 25, 2020

On behalf of Ripple, XRPL Labs has developed the banking app Xumm, which is based on the bridge currency XRP and should offer the same extensive functions as a bank account. The app works completely without third parties such as banks or other financial institutions and offers cross-border transactions in real-time.
Source:coinspeaker.com

Federal Student Loan Payments Officially Suspended

President Trump signed an Executive Memorandum on August 8 related to student loan relief.
Secretary DeVos announced that she has fully implemented Mr. Trump's directive.
Source:www.ed.gov

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

Discussions on Turkey's entry into BRICS

Kremlin allowed Putin and Erdogan to discuss Turkey's entry into BRICS.
Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov admitted that today in Sochi, during a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Recep Taypiy Erdogan, the topic of Turkey's entry into the BRICS may be raised.
'As for the BRICS, it cannot be ruled out,' Peskov said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with his Turkish counterpart expressed the hope that it would be possible to sign a memorandum on the development of trade and economic ties.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Putin that they have to open a new page in matters of cooperation.
Putin and Erdogan discussed gas supplies to Turkey, and agreed on partial payment for gas in rubles
Sources: www.mk.ru

Vance Backs Trump on Fed Influence

Senator JD Vance, R-Ohio, who is former President Trump's vice presidential nominee, expressed support for Trump's idea that U.S. presidents should have a say in the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions, including interest rate changes.
In an interview on CNN's "State of the Union," Vance agreed with Trump, arguing that such decisions should involve America's elected leaders and not be left solely to the independent Federal Reserve.
Vance acknowledged that this would mark a significant shift from the traditional approach, where the Fed operates independently of political influence, but emphasized that Trump is advocating for greater political input, not direct control, over monetary policy.

Trump Urges Global Cooperation in Humanitarian Aid Efforts

In a recent interview aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump advocated for enhanced global collaboration to address humanitarian challenges, particularly in conflict-affected regions. He emphasized the importance of providing medical support and food aid to those in need, while stressing that the responsibility should not rest solely on the United States.
“We’re committed to helping,” Trump said, “but we need other nations to contribute as well.” He highlighted the role of international organizations and allied countries in stepping up efforts to deliver critical resources to areas impacted by war and displacement.
Trump’s remarks underscore the value of shared global responsibility in humanitarian initiatives, encouraging stronger participation from international partners to support relief efforts and provide essential aid.