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News Date: August 25, 2020

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

Chinese, Russian payment systems consultations

Chinese and Russian central banks to discuss the use of national payment systems.
The Chinese and Russian central banks will discuss the use and promotion of their respective national payment systems in both countries, Beijing's envoy to Moscow told the TASS news agency in an interview published on Thursday.
Russian banks may issue cards with China as Visa, and Mastercard cut links.
The use of the Mir and China UnionPay national payment systems in both countries will be decided by the two sides' central banks at consultations.
Sources: reuters.com

Coin shortage hits retailers, laundromats, tooth fairy

The national coin shortage has been an unusual side effect of the pandemic. Among its victims? Retailers, laundromats and even the tooth fairy.
Retailers large and small have urged shoppers to use cards or exact change whenever possible.
As the shortage persists, it's become clear that there are still some conundrums that only coins can solve.
Source:www.foxbusiness.com

Musk: This partnership can unlock a Star Trek future

In a landmark move, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a “Strategic Economic Partnership” with Saudi Arabia on May 13, 2025, securing $600 billion in investments across AI, technology, energy, and defense. The agreement, signed with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, marks a pivotal step in deepening the 80-year U.S.-Saudi alliance, with ambitions to scale investments to $1 trillion over four years.
The deal includes a $142 billion defense package, the largest in U.S. history, bolstering Saudi military capabilities with advanced U.S. equipment. Additionally, $20 billion from DataVolt will fund AI infrastructure, while $80 billion in joint tech ventures signals a shift toward innovation-driven economies. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, aimed at diversifying from oil, aligns with these investments, particularly in AI and tech.
American business titans, including Tesla’s Elon Musk, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, and BlackRock’s Larry Fink, joined Trump at the Saudi royal court, underscoring the deal’s economic weight. The Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, where Musk spoke, highlighted transformative technologies like Tesla’s Optimus robots and autonomous robo-taxis.
Musk concluded his speech with optimism: “I’m very excited about the future and very glad to be here. This partnership can unlock a world of prosperity, where humanoid robots and AI drive unprecedented economic growth, potentially creating a universal high-income society. Together, we can explore the stars and understand the universe.” His vision of a “Star Trek future” resonated with Saudi ambitions to lead in innovation.
This partnership not only strengthens U.S.-Saudi ties but also positions both nations as global leaders in the AI and tech revolution, promising economic prosperity and technological advancement.

Trump's objective is to abolish the IRS

February 25, 2025:
Doug O'Donnell, the acting head of the IRS, is set to announce his retirement amid significant disruptions at the agency. His departure follows recent layoffs initiated by the Trump administration and an attempt by personnel from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access taxpayer data. The move comes at a time of mounting challenges for the tax collection agency.
February 20, 2025:
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated on Fox News that President Trump's objective is to abolish the IRS, aligning with his broader vision of replacing federal income taxes with tariffs on foreign nations.
Lutnick emphasized that the administration aims to balance the U.S. budget by the end of Trump's term, reinforcing Trump's economic and fiscal agenda.
"I am so pumped up for it," Lutnick declared on Jesse Watters Primetime, highlighting plans for an "External Revenue Service" to oversee alternative revenue sources.

Gold is real money, store of value, alternative to cash

Schiff: Because I think they are also underestimating just how much inflation global central banks are going to create - in particular the Federal Reserve - and how much value the US dollar is going to lose against other fiat currencies, but in particular against real money, which is gold.
I don't even look at gold bullion as an investment. I look at it as a store of value - as an alternative to cash.
I think gold is going to make a much bigger rise against these fiat currencies. But as an investment, I think investors should be at gold mining stocks. Fed is not winning a long-term game. They continue to print money, devalue the currency, and continue to essentially run the American currency into the ground.
Peter responded saying that just because blockchain technology has value doesn't mean bitcoin itself does.
Sources:www.zerohedge.com