Turkey, warehouse and bridge for metals trade to Russia

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News Date: August 8, 2022

Turkey offers a warehouse and bridge for metals trade to Russia.
Turkish metals sector to serve as 'warehouse and bridge,' the head of an industry group said, citing increased interest from Russian companies and also from EU companies seeking to sell to Russia via Turkey.
This comes after 5 of Turkey's banks adopted Russia's payment system and the country said it would look to ditch the dollar for Russian energy.
Sources: reuters.com

Turkey Applies to Join BRICS

September 2 update:
Turkey has officially applied to join BRICS, frustrated by the lack of progress in its bid to join the European Union, and aims to become the first NATO member and EU candidate to join the group.
June 9 update:
Turkiye's foreign minister will travel to Russia on June 10 to attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the BRICS+.
Older news:
Turkey, a NATO member, is expressing interest in joining BRICS as an alternative to the European Union to enhance its economic prospects.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced this during his visit to China, as reported by the South China Morning Post.
The matter is expected to be discussed at the upcoming BRICS ministers' meeting in Nizhny Novgorod. Russia, through Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, has welcomed Turkey's interest, affirming that this initiative will be on the agenda at the next BRICS summit, which Russia is preparing to chair.

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As the shortage persists, it's become clear that there are still some conundrums that only coins can solve.
Source:www.foxbusiness.com

The Upside In Gold Is Unlimited

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Source:kingworldnews.com

PayPal, Venmo to Roll Out Crypto Buying and Selling

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Source:coindesk.com

Supreme Court could hit the tax system

The Supreme Court's decision to hear a pivotal tax case has profound implications for the future of the U.S. tax system.
At stake is the constitutionality of a proposed wealth tax, which could address economic disparities or dismantle key aspects of the existing tax framework.
A favorable ruling may promote social equity, while an adverse outcome could preserve individual economic freedom.
The case underscores the delicate balance between economic growth and fairness, making it a crucial moment in the nation's fiscal history with far-reaching implications.
The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision by June 2024.