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News Date: June 14, 2021

President Donald Trump celebrates his 75th birthday today, June 14.
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777.
Happy birthday, President Trump! Have a good one! You are going to be a winner in Arizona today.
Sources: thegatewaypundit.com

ISO 20022 migration. The Ripple effect strikes the Pound

Ripple Joins the Digital Pound Foundation: Designing a Path for a CBDC-Forward Future.
Ripple is excited to announce it is joining the Digital Pound Foundation, a non-profit focused on the development and implementation of a digital Pound in the United Kingdom.
ISO 20022 promises greater interoperability between various settlement networks, richer information flows, higher levels of straight-through processing, and more efficient compliance processes.
It signals a significant opportunity for banks to improve operational efficiency and reassess existing business models.
ISO 20022 has already been introduced for high-value payments systems (HVPS) in major countries and is established as the standard in instant payments markets following implementations worldwide.
Sources: ripple.com, www.sibos.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

Federal Reserve Endorses Ethereum-Backed Alternative To Libor

Jerome Powell, the current Chair of the US Federal Reserve, recently stated that an Ethereum-backed blockchain project operating as a reference rate called AMERIBOR could serve as a potential replacement to LIBOR.
Goldman Sachs-backed crypto finance startup Circle has published the latest third-party audit of its USD-pegged stablecoin, USD Coin (USDC). USD Coin is on the Ethereum blockchain. The execution of issuing and redeeming USDC tokens is ensured with ERC-20 smart contract.
Source: forbes.com
A district court in China has reportedly ruled that Ethereum's cryptocurrency is legal property with economic value.
While cryptocurrency is not legal tender in China, people can hold and transfer them like property.
Source: bitcoin.com

Mississippi to Phase Out Income Tax Under New Law

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has officially signed a bill into law that sets the state on a path to phase out its income tax. The legislation, a major victory for conservative economic policy, aims to gradually reduce and eventually eliminate personal income tax in the state, making Mississippi one of the few states without such a levy.
Supporters argue that the move will attract businesses, boost economic growth, and put more money into the hands of residents. Opponents, however, warn that eliminating the tax could strain state revenues, potentially affecting funding for education, infrastructure, and public services.
Gov. Reeves hailed the decision as a step toward greater financial freedom, emphasizing Mississippi's commitment to lower taxes and a pro-business environment. The phase-out plan will occur over several years, with incremental reductions to ensure a smooth transition.
Mississippi now joins a growing number of states pursuing aggressive tax-cutting measures, reflecting a broader national debate over taxation and economic policy.

Russia invites Iraq to join BRICS

The Russian ambassador in Baghdad Elbrus Kutrashev invites Iraq to join BRICS.
He expressed personal ties to the country. Russia pledges support and dismisses any agenda against the U.S.
He recalls Iraq's resistance to American occupation and clarifies Russian companies' interest in Iraq as commercial expansion, not filling voids.
The ambassador denies plans to send Russian forces, emphasizing it's not Russia's approach but the U.S.'s.
Additionally, he mentions Iraq's role in mediating conflicts and affirms Russia's readiness for a solution.