Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Sunday Afternoon 1-11-26
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TETHER AT CENTER STAGE IN US–VENEZUELA CONFLICT AS 80% OF OIL REVENUE MOVES VIA STABLECOINS
Sanctions pressure accelerates digital money adoption and weakens traditional banking control
Overview
Tether’s USDT stablecoin has emerged as a central financial tool in Venezuela following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro in the United States.
An estimated 80% of Venezuela’s oil-sector revenue is now being collected through stablecoins rather than traditional banking channels.
USDT has become critical both for state-level oil transactions and for everyday civilian use amid currency collapse.
Heightened scrutiny of Venezuela’s financial flows has placed stablecoins at the center of global sanctions and enforcement debates.
Key Developments
Sanctions-driven shift: Venezuela’s state oil company began accepting USDT for oil sales as early as 2020 to bypass restrictions on dollar-clearing banks.
Oil revenue transformation: Economists estimate that nearly four-fifths of Venezuela’s oil income now settles in stablecoins rather than fiat currency.
Civilian adoption accelerates: With the bolívar having lost over 99% of its value over the past decade, USDT has become a preferred store of value and medium of exchange for citizens.
Regulatory tension: Tether has cooperated with U.S. authorities to freeze wallets linked to sanctioned entities, highlighting the dual-use nature of stablecoins.
Maduro case intensifies scrutiny: The former president’s detention has renewed focus on tracking state-linked crypto flows tied to oil exports.
Why It Matters
This development reflects a structural change in how sanctioned economies function financially:
Banking systems are no longer mandatory: Stablecoins allow commodity trade to operate outside traditional correspondent banking networks.
Sanctions enforcement is evolving: Digital settlement challenges conventional financial controls designed around banks and SWIFT.
Parallel financial systems are forming: Stablecoins are now operating as functional money, not speculative instruments, in stressed economies.
Precedent-setting case: Venezuela provides a real-world example of how digital currencies can sustain national revenue under extreme pressure.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For those holding foreign currencies in anticipation of revaluation within a global reset framework, this shift is significant:
Dollar dominance is being quietly eroded: When oil revenue settles outside dollar-clearing systems, reserve-currency influence weakens.
Alternative settlement systems gain legitimacy: Stablecoins demonstrate how trade can persist without reliance on legacy fiat infrastructure.
Currency repricing signals: Monetary systems often fracture at the edges before broader revaluation events occur.
Hard lessons for fiat currencies: Trust, access, and usability matter more than official status during monetary stress.
This is a reminder that currency power follows utility, not declarations.
Implications for the Global Reset
Payment Systems Pillar: Stablecoins are proving capable of replacing banks in high-value trade under pressure.
Monetary Transition Pillar: The rise of digital dollars outside U.S. control exposes vulnerabilities in the existing fiat-dominated order.
This is not just a crypto story — it is a case study in how money systems evolve when traditional structures fail.
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Sources
CoinGape – “Tether in Focus as 80% of Venezuela Oil Revenue Moves via Stablecoins”
Crypto Economy – “Venezuela Captures 80% of Oil Revenue in USDT Amid Sanctions Pressure”
LiveBitcoinNews – “USDT Becomes Venezuela’s Financial Lifeline Amid Sanctions”
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BRICS PLAN TO MOVE FROM 50% TO 65–70% GLOBAL GOLD CONTROL IN 2026
Gold, not debt, is emerging as the backbone of the next monetary system
January 11, 2026
Overview
BRICS nations are accelerating a coordinated strategy to expand their control of global gold reserves from roughly 50% to an estimated 65–70% in 2026.
The strategy combines aggressive central-bank gold purchases, expanded domestic production, and gold-backed trade and settlement systems.
Since 2020, BRICS countries have increased gold’s share of their total reserves by more than 100%.
Central banks within the bloc accounted for over half of all global gold purchases between 2020 and 2024.
Key Developments
Production dominance: China produced approximately 380 tonnes of gold in 2024, while Russia added about 340 tonnes, underscoring BRICS’ internal supply strength.
Allied output expands control: When aligned producers such as Kazakhstan, Iran, and Uzbekistan are included, BRICS-aligned nations now represent close to 50% of global gold output.
Brazil resumes gold accumulation: Brazil purchased 16 tonnes of gold in September 2025 — its first major addition since 2021 — raising reserves to 145.1 tonnes.
Massive reserve buildup: Combined BRICS gold reserves now exceed 6,000 tonnes, led by Russia, China, and India.
Bloc expansion amplifies power: With 11 member nations, BRICS now represents roughly 46% of the world’s population and 37% of global GDP.
Why It Matters
This is not simply a commodities story — it is a monetary architecture shift.
Gold is being repositioned as strategic money, not just a reserve hedge.
Paper-based systems are being quietly sidelined in favor of physical settlement credibility.
Gold-backed trade infrastructure reduces reliance on dollar-denominated systems and Western financial rails.
Production plus reserves equals leverage: BRICS now controls both supply and storage — a rare historical combination.
Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders
For those holding foreign currencies in anticipation of revaluation within a global reset framework, this development is critical:
Gold accumulation precedes currency repricing: Historically, nations strengthen balance sheets with hard assets before resetting or revaluing currencies.
Gold-backed trade changes exchange dynamics: Settlement in gold or gold-linked units reduces artificial currency suppression.
Dollar dilution accelerates diversification: As BRICS reduces dollar exposure, alternative currencies gain relative strength.
Physical backing restores trust: In a reset environment, currencies tied to tangible assets tend to outperform fiat-only systems.
In short, gold is being positioned as the anchor asset for the next monetary era — and currency holders are watching the foundation being laid.
Implications for the Global Reset
Hard-Asset Pillar: Central banks are replacing debt exposure with physical gold at scale.
Monetary Realignment Pillar: Gold-backed trade and reserve systems signal preparation for a post-fiat monetary reset.
This is not speculation — it is balance-sheet warfare playing out in real time.
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