Russia is increasing its reserves with safe assets

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Date: April 18, 2023

According to the head of the central bank, Russia is increasing its reserves with assets that the West cannot sanction.
Elvira Nabiullina, the governor of the Russian Central Bank, stated on Tuesday that Russia is increasing its foreign reserves using assets that are immune to Western sanctions.
The central bank has previously stated that it believes that cash-held foreign currency, gold, and the Chinese yuan are safe.

Fed testing FooWire blockchain with Hyperledger

Federal Reserve detailed FooWire distributed ledger experiment designed to test whether the technology is suited for payments application.
The team built the system using Hyperledger Fabric, a popular DLT platform, because it generally met the team's design requirements of a closed network, mature technology, and enterprise readiness. The experiment highlighted the potential of DLT for certain payment uses, the quick speed with which a system could be implemented, the potential simplicity of smart contracts, and the range of functionality offered by such platforms. It further highlighted the need for more experimentation to better understand the possibilities for wide-scale adoption and use of any DLT platform for payments.
Source:www.federalreserve.gov

Instructions for Following the True Light

Why do elites, governments, and powerful institutions seem to expose their own symbolism through films 🎬, music 🎵, technology 🛰️, commerce 🛒, and architecture 🏛️? Some call it the “revelation of the method.” The idea suggests that plans are displayed openly — encoded in culture — because power operates through consent, fascination, and gradual normalization.
From a biblical lens, the forces of darkness know the face of God — perfect Love and perfect Justice (1 John 4:8). They understand that God is a righteous Judge (Psalm 7:11). If humanity freely chooses a path — even through temptation, distraction, or deception — then spiritual consequences follow. Just as in Eden 🍎, the choice was voluntary. The invitation was subtle. The surrender was internal.
Throughout history, systems of power have often presented themselves as progress, evolution, or enlightenment 🔆. Yet Scripture warns: “Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light” (2 Corinthians 11:14). A false light can imitate the true one. A copy of the Kingdom can be offered — structured, impressive, efficient — but missing the living Presence of God.
The temptation is ancient: a kingdom without obedience, glory without humility, knowledge without surrender. But Christ reminds us: “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). He also promised, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20) 🤍. And again: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find” (Matthew 7:7).
Yes, history moves through tension. Yes, deception can rise. But divine justice is not absent. God allows events up to a limit (Job 1–2 shows this principle). There is a boundary. There is accountability. And there is separation between truth and rebellion.
What appears as collapse may actually be exposure. What seems like chaos may be refinement. The fall of humanity was not caused by divine cruelty — but by human choice.
So the instruction is simple: remain anchored in truth 🕊️. Do not fear spectacle. Do not chase imitation light. Be joyful, because if we choose the true path, divine justice stands above all systems — steady, patient, and present.
The true Kingdom cannot be replaced.

Dutch Central Bank Preparing for the Gold Standard

Update from November 18, 2023:
The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) disclosed in a recent interview that it has modified its gold reserves to bring them into line with those of other nations within and outside the eurozone.
Motivated by political factors, this policy seeks to maintain strength and balance in reserves in relation to GDP.
Additionally, DNB proposed that during a financial crisis, an increase in the price of gold might make it possible to utilize official gold reserves as a stabilizing mechanism to uphold or create a new gold standard.
News from November 3, 2022:
Dutch Central Bank discussing Gold Revaluation
The DUTCH government openly discussed canceling debt by revaluation of the Gold price.
The Governor of the Dutch Central Bank stated the gold revaluation account ensures the solvency of his central bank in an interview on television about prospective losses.
Sources: gainesvillecoins

China is closer to the gold standard

Update from November 1st:
China Securities Index Co launched two gold-linked stock indices to cash in on surging demand for exposure to the safe-haven metal.
The new indexes include shares of global gold miners such as Newmont Corporation and Barrick Gold.
In response to Western responses to military conflicts, Chinese government-affiliated researchers are considering several strategies for China.
One is the issuance of gold-denominated bonds, supported by gold reserves, which would bolster economic resilience and establish China as a stable global player.
Another approach involves creating a global network of Chinese companies to diversify trade relationships and reduce vulnerability to sanctions.
Additionally, seizing American assets within China is seen as a retaliatory measure to protect Chinese interests and discourage unilateral actions by the U.S.
These strategies reported through Reuters collectively aim to ensure China's economic stability and global influence in an evolving geopolitical landscape.

State of the Union speech delayed to March

On the 20th January, Biden was scheduled to make his first State of the Union speech.
The speech has been delayed due to the current explosion of infections in the US, causing a breakdown in basic functions and services.
So, Joe Biden will give his first State of the Union address to Congress on March 1, the White House said.
Source: www.cnbc.com