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Operation Golden Lily – World War II
Operation Golden Lily – World War II
The Final Wake Up Call By Peter B Meyer
Contrary to popular belief, gold and silver are real money that cannot be corrupted and represent real value for the exchange of valuable goods and services.
The Looting of Treasure
An important aspect of the Second World War that often goes unnoticed and is rarely discussed is the extensive looting of treasure carried out by the Nazi regime during the war. It is well documented that the Nazis did indeed loot vast amounts of treasure and wealth from across Europe, much of which was reportedly recovered by the Allied forces after the war, but some of which remains missing to this day. Look, Hitler’s Gold Grab – Gold! Man’s greatest obsession.
Operation Golden Lily – World War II
The Final Wake Up Call By Peter B Meyer
Contrary to popular belief, gold and silver are real money that cannot be corrupted and represent real value for the exchange of valuable goods and services.
The Looting of Treasure
An important aspect of the Second World War that often goes unnoticed and is rarely discussed is the extensive looting of treasure carried out by the Nazi regime during the war. It is well documented that the Nazis did indeed loot vast amounts of treasure and wealth from across Europe, much of which was reportedly recovered by the Allied forces after the war, but some of which remains missing to this day. Look, Hitler’s Gold Grab – Gold! Man’s greatest obsession.
Watch this 5 minute video to understand the importance of gold to society. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfg2dxUXzG0
What has been almost completely brushed aside by historians, however, is the plundering of China and South Asia by the Japanese. Thirteen nations in all, as part of Operation Golden Lily, which continued more aggressively than ever during the Second World War.
The sheer volume of gold and treasure stolen from the Chinese and other nations during this period of the war makes the Nazi looting of Europe look like a run-of-the-mill convenience store robbery.
To this day, it is common knowledge throughout China that enormous wealth was stolen from them both before and during the war, but because of the total secrecy of Operation Golden Lily, as well as the total control of the media in the Western world throughout the 20th century and beyond, this fact has gone completely unreported in the West.
This begs the question:
Knowing full well that treasures beyond imagination have been taken as part of the war effort, why has this not been reported, and where exactly have all these treasures ended up?
Here is a short documentary video on the subject. Note that the man speaking in the film, Rhawn Joseph, claims that the gold and treasures looted by the Japanese totalled $100 billion.
This figure is confirmed in the book Gold Warriors, written by investigative journalists Sterling and Peggy Seagrave.
The Japanese hid vast amounts of these stolen treasures throughout the Philippines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le7SCVNA7Z8
The authors wrote: “.
.. a high-ranking Japanese officer, who was a cousin of Emperor Hirohito… (confirms) that the Japanese hid over $100 billion worth of treasures in the Philippines and that it would take ‘more than a century’ to recover it all”.
Based on additional information provided later, this $100 billion estimate turned out to be $240 billion.
Obviously, as the victor, the US felt entitled to share in the spoils. But to make the deal stick, the world’s number one war criminal, Emperor Hirohito, was absolved of all responsibility.
The US began conspiring with mass murderers, war criminals and gangsters to cover up their crimes.
It was imperative that Hirohito and all responsible members of the royal family should never be charged, never be questioned, and that all should go free. Even General Ishii, who commanded the notorious Unit 731, was given immunity.
Ishii struck a private deal with MacArthur. General Ishii had conducted horrible medical experiments on innocent people, injecting Koreans, Chinese, Russians, Americans and others with terrible diseases and then dissecting people alive without anaesthetic.
According to Colonel Sanders,
“MacArthur agreed to immunity for all in return for all the information [Unit 731] had. Ishii went on to become a millionaire and director of Japan’s Green Cross.
Black Eagle Trust Fund
“The Allies, through a vast and complex network of spies, learned of the stories of vast quantities of gold and ancient treasures stolen by the Japanese as part of Operation Golden Lily, and later hidden and buried throughout Japan and the Philippines.” https://www.voltairenet.org/article30068.html
In July 1944, delegates from 44 nations met in New Hampshire and developed the Bretton Woods system of monetary management. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/brettonwoodsagreement.asp
“On the outside, it was presented as an effort to rebuild the world’s financial system in the aftermath of World War II. The idea seemed noble enough. But there was a hidden agenda. Thanks to the extensive espionage networks that had been set up behind the scenes during the war, the highest levels of government were aware of the treasures looted by the Nazis and the Japanese.
In anticipation of the Allied seizure of these riches, delegates set up the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and discussed what to do with the loot once it was in Allied hands.
However, it was not until later in 1945, when both General Dwight D. Eisenhower and General MacArthur had informed President Truman of just how vast the treasures actually were, that the Powers That Be, or the Deep State Cabal, who decided to set up the ultra-secret Black Eagle Trust – named after the Black Eagle symbol of the Third Reich.
One of the key players in the creation of this fund was Henry L Stimson, then US Secretary of War.
Various publicly available reports that have attempted to catalogue the amount of wealth lost in the war in both Europe and Asia have estimated that these treasures amount to a total of 280,000 tonnes of gold, in addition to an abundance of jewels and diamonds.
In 1945, US intelligence officers in Manila discovered, through the bribery and torture of insiders, that the Japanese had hidden large quantities of gold bullion and other looted treasures in the Philippines.
President Truman decided to recover the gold, but to keep these treasures secret.
It would be combined with Japanese treasures recovered during the US occupation and Nazi loot to create a worldwide American political action fund to fight communism.
This ‘black gold’ was placed in a fund called The Black Eagle Trust Fund, which gave the Khazarians in Washington DC virtually unlimited, unaccountable funds, providing an asset base to bolster the treasuries of America’s allies, to bribe political and military leaders, and to manipulate elections in foreign countries for some eighty years. https://www.wanttoknow.info/911/black_eagle_trust_fund
Between 1945 and 1947, astronomical sums of gold bullion and jewels were transferred from Germany, Japan, the Philippines and other countries throughout Asia and placed in 172 accounts in 42 different countries.
Huge sums went directly into the accounts of the Federal Reserve and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in Basel, Switzerland.
Over the years, this wealth has been used as part of a global political action fund to do the following;
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ACTING SEC CHAIR REJECTS ENFORCEMENT—DEMANDS REAL CRYPTO RULES
The acting SEC chair urged rulemaking over enforcement to clarify crypto regulations and avoid courtroom confusion.
Acting SEC Chair Urges Crypto Reset—Classification Shouldn’t Be Courtroom Chaos
Acting U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Mark T. Uyeda led the inaugural session of the agency’s Crypto Task Force roundtable on March 21 in Washington D.C. He used the occasion to urge the Commission to move away from regulation through enforcement when dealing with crypto assets.
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ACTING SEC CHAIR REJECTS ENFORCEMENT—DEMANDS REAL CRYPTO RULES
The acting SEC chair urged rulemaking over enforcement to clarify crypto regulations and avoid courtroom confusion.
Acting SEC Chair Urges Crypto Reset—Classification Shouldn’t Be Courtroom Chaos
Acting U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Mark T. Uyeda led the inaugural session of the agency’s Crypto Task Force roundtable on March 21 in Washington D.C. He used the occasion to urge the Commission to move away from regulation through enforcement when dealing with crypto assets.
Speaking to regulators, legal experts, and market participants, Uyeda argued that the SEC should instead embrace formal rulemaking processes to bring clarity to the digital asset space. He stated:
"This approach of using notice-and-comment rulemaking or explaining the Commission’s thought process through releases – rather than through enforcement actions – should have been considered for classifying crypto assets under the federal securities laws."
His remarks set the tone for a roundtable focused on addressing the fragmented legal interpretations that have defined the crypto landscape for years.
Uyeda examined the inconsistent application of the Howey test, the Supreme Court’s 1946 standard for identifying investment contracts, and how those inconsistencies complicate the classification of crypto assets.
He cited his own past as Chief Advisor to the California Corporations Commissioner, where he argued a certificate of deposit with an attached bonus qualified as an investment contract—a position the court rejected.
According to Uyeda, the legal community remains divided. Some federal circuits, he noted, require pooling of investor funds and pro rata profit distribution, while others accept a broader interpretation centered on shared risk.
There is also disagreement over whether the investor’s gain must stem from post-sale efforts by the promoter or whether significant actions taken before the sale are sufficient to meet Howey’s threshold.
The acting SEC chair noted:
"Differences in opinions among various courts is not unusual. After all, a judicial opinion is limited to the particular facts and circumstances of that case."
“When judicial opinions have created uncertainty for market participants in the past, the Commission and its staff have stepped in to provide guidance,” he clarified. Pointing to past instances where the SEC offered guidance to fill legal gaps—such as in the classification of whisky warehouse receipts and condominium sales—Uyeda suggested that the same approach should have been taken with digital assets.
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Source: Bitcoin News
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BRICS: 35% OF RUSSIA’S FOREIGN EXCHANGE RESERVES IS GOLD
BRICS member Russia is heavily diversifying its foreign exchange reserves by replacing the US dollar with gold. As of March 2025, gold makes up 34.4% of Russia’s foreign exchange reserves and is worth $217.4 billion. The Central Bank of India is massively accumulating the precious metal to safeguard its economy from market turmoil.
Russia is just one among the BRICS nations that has been aggressively buying gold since 2022. Its counterparts China, India, and Brazil have also been accumulating the glittery metal for 36 months.
The developing countries are looking to sideline the US dollar for foreign exchange reserves as the currency comes with the risk of debt.
If the market crashes, holding the US dollar becomes a financial burden and weakens their respective economy.
Therefore, BRICS members are turning towards gold and other local currencies to distance themselves from the threat of acquiring debt. If the US fails to export the dollar, inflation could wreak havoc in the homeland leading to a rapid price rise for daily essentials.
BRICS Newfound Love for Gold
Speculation is also doing the rounds that BRICS aims to launch a new currency backed by gold in the coming years. Therefore, the alliance members are massively accumulating the metal in their central banks and diversifying their reserves. The goal is to usher into a new era of financial establishment where the US dollar plays no significant role.
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It’s the Difference Between $70 and $140 Million
It’s the Difference Between $70 and $140 Million [Podcast]
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black) March 18, 2025
A few years ago, I was at a private conference listening to a CEO of a silver mining company explain—quite matter-of-factly—how silver prices were being manipulated.
He laid out the whole playbook: how major Wall Street traders would flood the market with short positions in paper silver, drive the price down, and simultaneously accumulate physical silver at rock-bottom prices. Then, once they’d cornered enough physical supply, they’d let prices rise, selling into the momentum they themselves created.
It’s the Difference Between $70 and $140 Million [Podcast]
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black) March 18, 2025
A few years ago, I was at a private conference listening to a CEO of a silver mining company explain—quite matter-of-factly—how silver prices were being manipulated.
He laid out the whole playbook: how major Wall Street traders would flood the market with short positions in paper silver, drive the price down, and simultaneously accumulate physical silver at rock-bottom prices. Then, once they’d cornered enough physical supply, they’d let prices rise, selling into the momentum they themselves created.
It was a textbook case of market manipulation—illegal, unethical, but enormously profitable.
But what stuck with me wasn’t the CEO’s explanation. It was the reaction of some of the “finance elite” in the room.
A few of them scoffed. You could practically see them rolling their eyes. Manipulate silver? Why would anyone bother? They arrogantly dismissed the notion outright.
Fast forward a couple of years, and guess what happened? JP Morgan paid a nearly $1 billion fine for precisely this kind of manipulation. Several traders went to prison.
Turns out, the “conspiracy theory” was, in fact, reality.
The reason why it happened is because it could happen. Silver is a small enough market where a few large players can force those kind of price fluctuations.
And to me, that is the primary reason why we likely won’t see a sustained run up in silver prices.
Gold has now hit $3,000 per ounce. So could speculation drive silver to ridiculous heights? Absolutely. The Wall Street traders might even pull the reverse of what they did last time and intentionally drive prices up.
But there is a key difference between silver and gold– gold has an obvious catalyst for higher prices: central banks are buying up gold literally by the metric ton in their efforts to diversify away from the US dollar.
The silver market, on the other hand, is simply too small to absorb that amount of capital.
Gold also provides central banks with the best wealth density to easily store vast fortunes of value.
Think about it like this— a barrel of oil is worth about $70. If you fill up that same barrel with silver, you’d have about $1.5 million of value.
But fill it up with gold and suddenly it’s worth about $140 million!
In other words, gold is the one of the most ‘dense’ forms of wealth in existence… and that’s the primary reason why central banks are loading up on it, instead of silver.
We discuss all this in today’s podcast, as well as another precious metal that central bankers might consider accumulating— and it’s not silver.
We also talk about what gold’s latest milestone means, if investors are too late to the party, and some alternative ways to gain exposure to what will likely be a continuing run up in gold prices.
One of those alternatives is investments in profitable, well-managed precious metals companies which are at the moment incredibly undervalued.
That’s because central banks are buying gold, not gold companies.
The last three precious metals companies that we showcased in our 4th Pillar investment research newsletter fit this exact criteria, and are up 27%, 21%, and 40% respectively.
We still think this is a very sensible approach worth considering.
You can listen here.
Also, you can access the transcript of this video, here.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Sunday Afternoon 3-23-25
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SEC STAFF READY TO ‘WORK EARNESTLY’ TOWARD A FRAMEWORK FOR CRYPTO REGULATION, SAYS COMMISSIONER HESTER PEIRCE
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ready to reset its relationship with the crypto industry, according to Commissioner Hester Peirce.
The SEC’s new “Crypto Task Force” held its inaugural roundtable event on Friday, which brought together regulators, private-sector lawyers and digital asset firm executives.
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SEC STAFF READY TO ‘WORK EARNESTLY’ TOWARD A FRAMEWORK FOR CRYPTO REGULATION, SAYS COMMISSIONER HESTER PEIRCE
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ready to reset its relationship with the crypto industry, according to Commissioner Hester Peirce.
The SEC’s new “Crypto Task Force” held its inaugural roundtable event on Friday, which brought together regulators, private-sector lawyers and digital asset firm executives.
At the event, Peirce, a longtime crypto advocate, spoke of “a restart of the Commission’s approach to crypto regulation.”
“The formation of the Crypto Task Force gave permission to staff in the building to work earnestly towards a workable framework for crypto regulation, and staff have responded with palpable enthusiasm. The enthusiasm in this room is also palpable, so let us seize the moment and have a meaningful conversation today.
This room is full of people—on the panel, on the Crypto Task Force, on the Commission staff, and in the audience—who are ready for [the] sprint ahead. People have been talking, thinking, and writing about the issues with which we are now wrestling. The roundtable series will allow us to explore the issues collaboratively.”
Peirce leads the Crypto Task Force, which launched in January. The commissioner said last month that the team is currently working on questions related to the security status, public offerings, custody and secondary market trading of crypto assets.
irce/
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Source: DailyHodl
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RIPPLE LAWSUIT NEWS: SEC DROPS CASE, BUT HERE’S THE WORST CASE SCENARIO
Ripple’s recent legal victory over the SEC has caused a huge stir in the crypto world. After a long legal battle, the SEC dropped its lawsuit against Ripple, which has left the industry buzzing with excitement. This decision marks a huge shift in how regulators will handle digital assets in the U.S., and it could set an important precedent for future cases.
Jeremy Hogan, a legal expert, provided a detailed breakdown of the current situation, explaining that while the SEC has dropped its appeal, it’s still unclear if Ripple has agreed to the same.
He said that the judgment from Judge Torres, which includes a $125 million penalty and an injunction, is the worst case scenario for Ripple. Here’s what could happen next:
1. Ripple could continue appealing, seeking a court ruling on whether investment contracts require formal agreements.
2. Ripple might agree to drop its appeal, returning the case to the trial court where both sides could try to amend the judgment.
3. Ripple could drop its appeal and come to a private agreement with the SEC without modifying the judgment.
4. Ripple might just pay the $125 million and move on without further legal action.
This outcome could have lasting effects on the crypto industry, as the SEC’s decision to back off from its aggressive stance signals a potential shift toward more clear and balanced regulatory guidelines
The legal victory clears a major roadblock for Ripple and sets the stage for the company to continue its mission of revolutionizing cross-border payments.
It also suggests a future where digital assets may be regulated under clearer rules, creating opportunities for growth in the industry. If Ripple can maintain this momentum, it could be a game-changer for the crypto space and offer a new path forward for digital currencies.
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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Sunday Morning 3-23-25
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SEC HOLDS FIRST CRYPTO ROUNDTABLE TO REASSESS REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Despite presenting contrasting arguments, advocates and skeptics conceded that crypto needs regulatory clarity in the US.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held its first crypto task force roundtable on March 21 to discuss regulation, which ended in a consensus that crypto needs regulatory clarity in the US despite diverging views among the panelists.
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SEC HOLDS FIRST CRYPTO ROUNDTABLE TO REASSESS REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Despite presenting contrasting arguments, advocates and skeptics conceded that crypto needs regulatory clarity in the US.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held its first crypto task force roundtable on March 21 to discuss regulation, which ended in a consensus that crypto needs regulatory clarity in the US despite diverging views among the panelists.
Panelists ranged from crypto advocates to skeptics and the session focused on longstanding debates, including the classification of digital assets and the limits of existing securities laws in addressing decentralized technologies.
Advocates defended decentralization as a gauge for determining whether a token is a security. At the same time, skeptics argued that the current definition by the Howey test works, as the SEC won more motions than lost.
The event marked a shift in tone from the SEC under former Chair Gary Gensler, who frequently characterized most crypto tokens as securities and pursued enforcement actions against major firms.
Legal definitions and the scope of securities law
Discussions extended to what characteristics of digital assets, if any, justify different treatment under the law. Crypto advocates at the event suggested that beyond asking whether something is a security, the more relevant question may be whether certain securities merit exemptive relief.
Proponents argued that one possible differentiator is the degree of control exerted by issuers, a concept that better captures the decentralized nature of many blockchain networks.
Lee Reiners, a lecturing fellow at the Duke Financial Economics Center, said that all panelists agree that Bitcoin (BTC) is not a security because it is sufficiently decentralized.
However, he added that drawing a line to define if something is sufficiently decentralized or an investment contract is impossible, citing a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) report that divides decentralization by spectrums based on different aspects.
Investor risk and statutory authority
Skeptics of the crypto industry presented contrasting perspectives. Former SEC enforcement official John Reed Stark and the most vocal critic maintained that the agency’s responsibility is to protect investors who purchase digital assets.
Additionally, crypto critics argued that the Howey Test remains a sufficient legal standard and that the SEC’s track record of litigation success affirms its interpretive authority. Stark suggested that there is no need to reinvent the framework.
Despite these divisions, participants generally agreed that clearer definitions and regulatory consistency would benefit the industry and the SEC’s oversight responsibilities.
The roundtable represents the first in a series of efforts to modernize the agency’s stance on crypto markets while balancing investor protection with technological innovation. It signals the beginning of the regulator’s reassessment process.
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Source: CryptoSlate
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RIPPLE PUSHES SEC WITH 3-STEP PLAN FOR CLEAR CRYPTO REGULATIONS
▪️Ripple criticizes past SEC leadership for creating regulatory confusion and urges a return to clear, existing securities laws.
▪️Ripple proposes the SEC focus on enforcing established laws, not creating new ones, to provide clarity for the crypto market.
▪️With the SEC dropping its appeal, the Ripple lawsuit nears resolution, highlighting the need for defined crypto regulations.
Ripple is calling on the SEC to finally bring clarity to crypto regulations. The company argues that unclear rules have caused confusion for years, making it harder for businesses and investors to navigate the industry.
This comes after Hester Peirce, head of the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, asked the public for input on how crypto assets should be classified. Her request, titled “There must be some way out of here,” signals an effort to fix the mess left by past SEC leadership.
But Ripple isn’t holding back. The company has strongly criticized the SEC’s previous approach, calling it inconsistent, overly complicated, and legally weak.
Now, Ripple is laying out a clear plan to cut through the confusion – one that could finally bring long-overdue regulatory clarity.
Ripple Criticizes Previous SEC Leadership
In its response, Ripple strongly criticized the SEC’s former chairman, Gary Gensler arguing that the agency’s past approach to crypto regulation was unclear, overly complicated, and lacked legal support. Ripple suggested that the SEC intentionally created confusion to hide its failure to follow proper legal processes.
To fix this, Ripple outlined three key steps the SEC should take to improve regulatory clarity.
Ripple’s Three-Step Plan for Clearer Regulations
1. Focus on True Securities
Ripple believes the SEC should only regulate assets that legally qualify as securities under federal law. The company argued that many digital assets, especially those that do not generate profit or yield, should not be classified as securities.
2. Enforce Existing Laws Instead of Creating New Ones
Ripple urged the SEC to stick to the laws already in place instead of introducing new rules that could create further confusion. The company stressed that only Congress has the power to make new laws, and the SEC should focus on enforcing existing regulations.
3. Provide Clear Guidelines
Ripple called on the SEC to take a more transparent approach to crypto regulations. It praised the SEC’s decision to clarify that meme coins are not securities, saying such clear guidance helps reduce uncertainty in the market. Ripple is now pushing for similar clarity across the entire crypto industry.
Ripple vs. SEC Lawsuit Nears Its End
Meanwhile, the long-running legal battle between Ripple and the SEC is close to wrapping up. The SEC has dropped its appeal against Ripple, leaving only Ripple’s cross-appeal as the final step. Many legal experts believe Ripple will withdraw its appeal once a favorable agreement with the SEC is reached.
After years of regulatory chaos, the SEC and Ripple might finally be on the same page. The real question is: will crypto finally get the clarity it deserves?
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Bank Runs - What Are The Real Risks? | Dr. Judy Shelton
Bank Runs - What Are The Real Risks? | Dr. Judy Shelton
Liberty and Finance: 3-22-2025
Dr. Judy Shelton, former economic advisor to President Trump, discusses the risks and psychological factors associated with bank runs, emphasizing how rumors can escalate depositors to flee even otherwise solvent institutions.
She weighs in on a possible audit of US gold reserve at Fort Knox, and critiques recent government bailouts, questioning the long-term impact of deviating from laws like the Dodd-Frank Act to protect large depositors.
Dr. Shelton also critiques the role of organizations like the CFPB, arguing that depositors should be financially literate and understand the risks involved in banking.
Bank Runs - What Are The Real Risks? | Dr. Judy Shelton
Liberty and Finance: 3-22-2025
Dr. Judy Shelton, former economic advisor to President Trump, discusses the risks and psychological factors associated with bank runs, emphasizing how rumors can escalate depositors to flee even otherwise solvent institutions.
She weighs in on a possible audit of US gold reserve at Fort Knox, and critiques recent government bailouts, questioning the long-term impact of deviating from laws like the Dodd-Frank Act to protect large depositors.
Dr. Shelton also critiques the role of organizations like the CFPB, arguing that depositors should be financially literate and understand the risks involved in banking.
She highlights the growing reliance on non-bank institutions for financing, especially by small businesses, as banks focus more on government debt.
The interview concludes with a mention of her book, "Good as Gold," and its insights into monetary policy and economic risks.
INTERVIEW TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
2:30 Fort Knox audit
6:30 London gold outflows
8:50 Dodd-Frank act
19:50 Who's protected?
25:25 Bank runs
30:30 Understanding banking risks
Facing a MAJOR RESET?: Trump Team Plans “Significant” Move Anchored by Gold
Facing a MAJOR RESET?: Trump Team Plans “Significant” Move Anchored by Gold
Daniela Cambone: 3-21-2025
"They really do plan a significant reset of the entire system, and gold is the anchor," says Mat Smith, co-host of the Doug Casey’s Take podcast, writer, and investor.
In this compelling interview with Daniela Cambone, Smith breaks down the recent gold rally and the underlying factors driving the precious metal to all-time highs.
He points to the Trump administration's apparent plan to reset the global monetary and trading system, with gold taking center stage.
Facing a MAJOR RESET?: Trump Team Plans “Significant” Move Anchored by Gold
Daniela Cambone: 3-21-2025
"They really do plan a significant reset of the entire system, and gold is the anchor," says Mat Smith, co-host of the Doug Casey’s Take podcast, writer, and investor.
In this compelling interview with Daniela Cambone, Smith breaks down the recent gold rally and the underlying factors driving the precious metal to all-time highs.
He points to the Trump administration's apparent plan to reset the global monetary and trading system, with gold taking center stage.
"Knowing the historic role of gold, it’s very difficult to imagine this is anything other than a calculated move for the reset they’ve planned."
Smith also shares a crucial piece of advice for investors: own some gold. As the paper gold system shows signs of falling apart, holding physical gold has never been more important.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Gold overview
2:23 Gold moves to New York
4:46 Why monetary reset?
6:16 Gold confiscation
7:03 Gold price
8:09 BRICS
9:14 Devalue currency
10:59 Deflationary environment
12:17 Matt’s advice
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Saturday Morning 3-22-25
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SEC HOLDS FIRST CRYPTO ROUNDTABLE TO REASSESS REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Despite presenting contrasting arguments, advocates and skeptics conceded that crypto needs regulatory clarity in the US.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held its first crypto task force roundtable on March 21 to discuss regulation, which ended in a consensus that crypto needs regulatory clarity in the US despite diverging views among the panelists.
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SEC HOLDS FIRST CRYPTO ROUNDTABLE TO REASSESS REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Despite presenting contrasting arguments, advocates and skeptics conceded that crypto needs regulatory clarity in the US.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held its first crypto task force roundtable on March 21 to discuss regulation, which ended in a consensus that crypto needs regulatory clarity in the US despite diverging views among the panelists.
Panelists ranged from crypto advocates to skeptics and the session focused on longstanding debates, including the classification of digital assets and the limits of existing securities laws in addressing decentralized technologies.
Advocates defended decentralization as a gauge for determining whether a token is a security. At the same time, skeptics argued that the current definition by the Howey test works, as the SEC won more motions than lost.
The event marked a shift in tone from the SEC under former Chair Gary Gensler, who frequently characterized most crypto tokens as securities and pursued enforcement actions against major firms.
Legal definitions and the scope of securities law
Discussions extended to what characteristics of digital assets, if any, justify different treatment under the law. Crypto advocates at the event suggested that beyond asking whether something is a security, the more relevant question may be whether certain securities merit exemptive relief.
Proponents argued that one possible differentiator is the degree of control exerted by issuers, a concept that better captures the decentralized nature of many blockchain networks.
Lee Reiners, a lecturing fellow at the Duke Financial Economics Center, said that all panelists agree that Bitcoin (BTC) is not a security because it is sufficiently decentralized.
However, he added that drawing a line to define if something is sufficiently decentralized or an investment contract is impossible, citing a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) report that divides decentralization by spectrums based on different aspects.
Investor risk and statutory authority
Skeptics of the crypto industry presented contrasting perspectives. Former SEC enforcement official John Reed Stark and the most vocal critic maintained that the agency’s responsibility is to protect investors who purchase digital assets.
Additionally, crypto critics argued that the Howey Test remains a sufficient legal standard and that the SEC’s track record of litigation success affirms its interpretive authority. Stark suggested that there is no need to reinvent the framework.
Despite these divisions, participants generally agreed that clearer definitions and regulatory consistency would benefit the industry and the SEC’s oversight responsibilities.
The roundtable represents the first in a series of efforts to modernize the agency’s stance on crypto markets while balancing investor protection with technological innovation. It signals the beginning of the regulator’s reassessment process.
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Source: CryptoSlate
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RIPPLE PUSHES SEC WITH 3-STEP PLAN FOR CLEAR CRYPTO REGULATIONS
▪️Ripple criticizes past SEC leadership for creating regulatory confusion and urges a return to clear, existing securities laws.
▪️Ripple proposes the SEC focus on enforcing established laws, not creating new ones, to provide clarity for the crypto market.
▪️With the SEC dropping its appeal, the Ripple lawsuit nears resolution, highlighting the need for defined crypto regulations.
Ripple is calling on the SEC to finally bring clarity to crypto regulations. The company argues that unclear rules have caused confusion for years, making it harder for businesses and investors to navigate the industry.
This comes after Hester Peirce, head of the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, asked the public for input on how crypto assets should be classified. Her request, titled “There must be some way out of here,” signals an effort to fix the mess left by past SEC leadership.
But Ripple isn’t holding back. The company has strongly criticized the SEC’s previous approach, calling it inconsistent, overly complicated, and legally weak.
Now, Ripple is laying out a clear plan to cut through the confusion – one that could finally bring long-overdue regulatory clarity.
Ripple Criticizes Previous SEC Leadership
In its response, Ripple strongly criticized the SEC’s former chairman, Gary Gensler arguing that the agency’s past approach to crypto regulation was unclear, overly complicated, and lacked legal support. Ripple suggested that the SEC intentionally created confusion to hide its failure to follow proper legal processes.
To fix this, Ripple outlined three key steps the SEC should take to improve regulatory clarity.
Ripple’s Three-Step Plan for Clearer Regulations
1. Focus on True Securities
Ripple believes the SEC should only regulate assets that legally qualify as securities under federal law. The company argued that many digital assets, especially those that do not generate profit or yield, should not be classified as securities.
2. Enforce Existing Laws Instead of Creating New Ones
Ripple urged the SEC to stick to the laws already in place instead of introducing new rules that could create further confusion. The company stressed that only Congress has the power to make new laws, and the SEC should focus on enforcing existing regulations.
3. Provide Clear Guidelines
Ripple called on the SEC to take a more transparent approach to crypto regulations. It praised the SEC’s decision to clarify that meme coins are not securities, saying such clear guidance helps reduce uncertainty in the market. Ripple is now pushing for similar clarity across the entire crypto industry.
Ripple vs. SEC Lawsuit Nears Its End
Meanwhile, the long-running legal battle between Ripple and the SEC is close to wrapping up. The SEC has dropped its appeal against Ripple, leaving only Ripple’s cross-appeal as the final step. Many legal experts believe Ripple will withdraw its appeal once a favorable agreement with the SEC is reached.
After years of regulatory chaos, the SEC and Ripple might finally be on the same page. The real question is: will crypto finally get the clarity it deserves?
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UAE COMMITS TO $1.4 TRILLION US INVESTMENT, WHITE HOUSE SAYS
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, March 21 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates has committed to a 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment framework in the United States after top UAE officials met President Donald Trump this week, the White House said on Friday.
The framework will "substantially increase the UAE's existing investments in the U.S. economy" in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, and manufacturing, the White House said in a statement.
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UAE COMMITS TO $1.4 TRILLION US INVESTMENT, WHITE HOUSE SAYS
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, March 21 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates has committed to a 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment framework in the United States after top UAE officials met President Donald Trump this week, the White House said on Friday.
The framework will "substantially increase the UAE's existing investments in the U.S. economy" in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, and manufacturing, the White House said in a statement.
The White House did not outline how UAE investments would reach $1.4 trillion, with some of the deals unveiled as part of the framework having already been announced.
The only fully new deal appeared to be an investment by Emirates Global Aluminium in what would be the first new aluminum smelter in the United States in 35 years, the White House said, adding the plant "would nearly double U.S. domestic aluminum production".
"Developing a primary aluminium smelter in the U.S. has been part of EGA's ambitions for several years," a spokesperson for the firm said in a statement.
The UAE, an oil producer and longtime security partner of the U.S., is looking to deepen investment ties with Washington and is emerging as a global leader in AI, one of the sectors it is betting on to diversify its economy away from energy.
In September, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met former U.S. President Joe Biden, in the first visit of a UAE president to the White House, as the two leaders discussed deepening cooperation in areas such as AI, investments and space exploration.
Gulf sovereign wealth funds, including Abu Dhabi's $330-billion Mubadala, are already big U.S. investors, and Trump and his family have business ties to the region.
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Trump in January asked Saudi Arabia to spend upwards of $1 trillion in the U.S. economy, over four years, including purchases of military equipment, and said this month he likely would make his first trip abroad to the Gulf country to seal an investment agreement.
The deal, which could happen between this month or the next, would come at a time when Saudi Arabia, the Arab world's biggest economy, has been taking a more prominent role in U.S. foreign policy. The Gulf country is set to host diplomatic talks around Ukraine involving the United States and Russia next week.
The White House said on Friday the UAE agreement resulted from a meeting that Trump held on Tuesday with national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the Oval Office and a dinner that Vice President JD Vance and several cabinet members held with the UAE delegation, which included the heads of major UAE sovereign wealth funds and corporations.
Among the tie-ups highlighted on Friday was a partnership between UAE sovereign wealth fund ADQ, which is chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon, and U.S. private equity firm Energy Capital Partners, for a $25 billion U.S.-focused initiative to invest in energy infrastructure and data centers. That had been previously announced two days ago.
A commitment by XRG, the international investment arm of UAE state oil company ADNOC launched in November, to support U.S. natural gas production and exports with an investment in the NextDecade liquefied natural gas export facility in Texas, had previously been made public last year by ADNOC, under Biden.
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AUSTRALIA OUTLINES CRYPTO REGULATION PLAN, PROMISES ACTION ON DEBANKING
The Albanese-led government intends to release draft legislation in 2025 for public consultation and promised to work with Australia’s four largest banks to better understand de-banking.
Australia’s government, under its ruling center-left Labor Party, has proposed a new crypto framework regulating exchanges under existing financial services laws and has promised to tackle debanking.
It comes ahead of a federal election slated to be held on or before May 17, which current polling shows is shaping up to a dead heat between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor and the opposing Coalition led by Peter Dutton.
The Treasury Department said in a March 21 statement that crypto exchanges, custody services and some brokerage firms that trade or store crypto will come under the new laws.
The regime imposes similar compliance requirements as other financial services in the country, such as following rules safeguarding customer assets, obtaining an Australian Financial Services Licence and meeting minimum capital requirements.
In August 2022, the government initiated a series of industry consultations to draft a crypto regulatory framework.
“Our legislative reforms will extend existing financial services laws to key digital asset platforms, but not to all of the digital asset ecosystem,” the Treasury said in its statement.
Small-scale and startup platforms that don’t meet specific size thresholds will be exempt, along with firms that develop blockchain-related software or create digital assets that aren’t financial products.
Payment stablecoins will be treated as a type of stored-value facility under the Government’s Payments Licensing Reforms; however, some stablecoins and wrapped tokens will be exempt.
“Dealing or secondary market trading in these products will be not treated as a dealing activity, and platforms where they are traded will not be treated as operating a market simply because of that trading activity,” the Treasury said.
As part of its crypto agenda, Albanese’s government has also promised to work with Australia’s four largest banks to better understand the extent and nature of de-banking.
There will also be a review into a central bank digital currency and an Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox in 2025, allowing businesses to test new financial products without needing a license.
Albanese’s government intends to release a draft of the legislation for public consultation. However, a change of government could be on the horizon with a looming federal election, a date for which is yet to be called.
Dutton’s center-right Coalition had earlier promised to prioritize crypto regulation if it wins the election.
The latest YouGov poll published on March 20 shows the Coalition and Labor neck in neck for a two-party preferred vote.
Caroline Bowler, the CEO of local crypto exchange BTC Markets, said in a statement shared with Cointelegraph that the areas of reform are sensible and would keep Australia competitive with global peers.
However, she thinks there “will be additional detail required on capital adequacy and custody requirements.”
“We need to ensure that these requirements aren’t overly burdensome for business investment in Australia,” Bowler said.
Kraken Australia’s managing director, Jonathon Miller, said there is an “urgent need for bespoke crypto legislation” to address the existing confusion and uncertainty in the country’s industry.
“We believe that by establishing a clear crypto regulatory framework and mitigating problems like debanking, government can remove the barriers hampering growth in the Australian economy,” he said.
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SEC’S OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON RIPPLE LAWSUIT STILL PENDING: HERE’S WHAT WE CAN EXPECT
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, recently announced that the SEC has finally dropped its appeal against Ripple, marking the end of a lengthy legal battle that lasted over three years. The SEC has decided not to pursue further legal action, confirming that Ripple is no longer under threat from the regulatory body.
This decision has had an immediate impact on XRP’s price, which surged following the announcement. The legal saga, which began with the SEC’s claim that Ripple violated securities laws by selling XRP, has been a major point of contention in the cryptocurrency space
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SEC’S OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON RIPPLE LAWSUIT STILL PENDING: HERE’S WHAT WE CAN EXPECT
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, recently announced that the SEC has finally dropped its appeal against Ripple, marking the end of a lengthy legal battle that lasted over three years. The SEC has decided not to pursue further legal action, confirming that Ripple is no longer under threat from the regulatory body.
This decision has had an immediate impact on XRP’s price, which surged following the announcement. The legal saga, which began with the SEC’s claim that Ripple violated securities laws by selling XRP, has been a major point of contention in the cryptocurrency space.
Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett responded, explaining that the SEC still needs to formally approve the withdrawal of its appeal. Once the Commission gives the green light, they can expect a press release similar to the one issued earlier this year when the SEC dismissed its lawsuit against Coinbase.
Terrett added that the SEC typically addresses matters of litigation and enforcement during their closed meetings. The dismissal of the Ripple case will likely be discussed at one of these meetings, which is scheduled for next Thursday.
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RIPPLE CEO PREDICTS NEW RLUSD CRYPTO TO BE TOP 5 STABLECOIN BY YEAR END FOLLOWING SEC’S DROPPED XRP LAWSUIT
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the firm’s dollar-pegged crypto asset will become a top stablecoin by the end of the year after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped its lawsuit against the payments platform.
In a new interview, Garlinghouse says that RLUSD – which launched in December 2024 – will grow into a top-five stablecoin after the regulatory agency dropped its lawsuit against Ripple Labs for allegedly violating securities law.
According to Garlinghouse, the stablecoins sector of the industry should see massive growth in the next few years.
“I think we’re underestimating how big [stablecoins] might get. Today, that market is about $230 billion. Some smart people think that may go up 10x in the next five years – I think that’s probably right…
Ripple launched its own stablecoin at the end of the last year that’s already ahead of our own internal forecast in terms of where we are at this point…
We’re still really small, but the goal is by the end of the year, for RLUSD, Ripple’s stablecoin, to be one of the top five in the market, and I think the whole market is going to grow dramatically this year.”
Earlier this week, the SEC announced it is dropping its case against Ripple Labs for allegedly selling unregistered securities, causing XRP, the digital asset associated with the firm, to rally.
Ripple was initially sued by the SEC in 2020, but a judge in 2022 ruled that the open-market sales of XRP to retail investors do not qualify as securities.
XRP is trading for $2.47 at time of writing, a 2.4% decrease on the day while RLUSD has a market cap of $169.6 billion.
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JUST IN: PRESIDENT TRUMP DECLARES END TO CRYPTO ‘WAR’
At the Digital Asset Summit 2025, President Donald Trump spoke via video, sharing his vision for the U.S. to lead in the world of crypto and financial technologies. He expressed that while it won’t be easy, the U.S. is already ahead, having hosted the first-ever White House Digital Summit just two weeks ago.
The summit brought together top leaders in the crypto space for discussions led by Crypto Czar David Sachs. Trump also reflected on his recent executive order to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, which will help the government maximize the value of its crypto holdings, unlike the previous administration’s actions.
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JUST IN: PRESIDENT TRUMP DECLARES END TO CRYPTO ‘WAR’
At the Digital Asset Summit 2025, President Donald Trump spoke via video, sharing his vision for the U.S. to lead in the world of crypto and financial technologies. He expressed that while it won’t be easy, the U.S. is already ahead, having hosted the first-ever White House Digital Summit just two weeks ago.
The summit brought together top leaders in the crypto space for discussions led by Crypto Czar David Sachs. Trump also reflected on his recent executive order to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, which will help the government maximize the value of its crypto holdings, unlike the previous administration’s actions.
Trump went on to criticize the past administration’s approach to crypto, particularly its regulatory actions, calling them a misuse of government power. He said that with his leadership, the U.S. is ending this regulatory “war” and promised a more supportive environment for crypto.
Trump also called on Congress to pass clear, sensible regulations for stablecoins and market structures, which would help boost innovation and investment in the industry.
“We are ending the previous administration’s regulatory war on crypto and Bitcoin, which includes stopping the lawless ‘Operation Chokepoint 2.0.’ This operation went far beyond regulation — it was a form of government weaponization, and frankly, it was a disgrace. But as of January 20, 2025, all of that is over,” he said.
He concluded by expressing excitement about the energy of the crypto community, believing it embodies the spirit that built America, and reaffirming that the future of finance will be led by the U.S.
The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve will hold about 200,000 bitcoins that have been seized by federal agencies. The U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile will include other types of digital assets, also seized through legal processes.
The Treasury will oversee these assets and decide how to manage or sell them if needed. The goal of this executive order is to centralize and properly manage the country’s digital assets, ensuring their value is maximized.
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TRUMP IS TAKING ON THE FED—WITH CRYPTO AS THE TIP OF THE SPEAR
Anticipated moves by President Trump and Senate Republicans appear intent on using crypto policy to achieve a broader goal: ending the Fed’s independence.
As President Donald Trump continues to test the limits of executive authority by reshaping all manner of U.S. government agencies, one such battle appears poised to rope in the cryptocurrency industry: a brewing war against the Federal Reserve and its publicly stated mission to remain independent.
Since the early 1950s, the Fed has enjoyed final say on key decisions related to the American banking system and U.S. monetary policy. Now the Trump administration and its Republican allies in Congress appear intent on taking over some of that decision-making—first and foremost via numerous crypto-related policy initiatives.
As Decrypt reported last week, the White House is planning to soon issue another cryptocurrency-focused executive order that will, among other things, likely direct the Fed to change its policies on withholding coveted master accounts from so-called crypto banks—financial institutions that possess banking licenses but also offer crypto custody services to their clients.
Master accounts, which allow banks to access the Fed’s financial services, are crucial for serving customers at scale. Should crypto banks finally receive such approval, the development would constitute a massive victory for the digital assets industry.
Only the precious few crypto-focused banks that are registered as depository institutions, such as Kraken Financial, a subdivision of the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, and Caitlin Long’s Custodia, would be immediately eligible to receive master accounts.
Master account approvals have, for decades, been the final say of the Fed’s seven-member board of governors. And while those governors are appointed by the president, their decisions have not been openly overridden by the executive branch ever since an informal agreement granted them policy-making independence in 1951, according to the Fed.
Last month, Trump laid the groundwork to begin undoing that understanding by signing an executive order declaring he had the right to dictate the Fed’s policies related to the “supervision and regulation of financial institutions.” That policy category would likely include the Fed’s decision-making related to master accounts.
Trump’s order did make the caveat that the Fed will continue to shape its own “monetary policy” on sensitive matters like interest rates. But efforts are brewing in Washington to undo even the Fed’s monetary policy independence—and once again, those plans run straight through the crypto industry.
Last week, Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced a bill, the Bitcoin Act, that would obligate the U.S. government to buy some $80 billion worth of Bitcoin in an effort to bolster a federal Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. That huge sum of crypto would be paid for, chiefly, by a scheme that would compel the Fed to have its Nixon-era gold certificates reissued at market prices.
Because gold has appreciated by some 6,000% in the intervening years, new gold certificates would theoretically be worth hundreds of billions more than the old ones. The Fed would receive these new, more valuable certificates—but then have to immediately fork over $80 billion to the Treasury Secretary to fund Bitcoin purchases.
A Capitol Hill source with direct knowledge of the thinking that went into the Bitcoin Act told Decrypt that no one has yet tried to tap into such a fundraising mechanism because, for decades, legislators and presidents alike have been hesitant to explicitly direct the Fed.
That position has now changed.
“The view [behind the Bitcoin Act] is in line with the president’s, that there’s no such thing as an independent agency,” the source said. “The Federal Reserve can be instructed, especially through legislation.”
The Capitol Hill insider added that Republicans have likely been emboldened in recent years to take a stronger stance on overseeing the policies of ostensibly independent federal agencies because of the perceived politicization of these agencies, exemplified by the alleged political targeting that took place in the anti-crypto “Operation Chokepoint 2.0.”
Trump is by no means the first president to push against the Fed’s independence in the modern era. Presidents from both parties have pressured the Fed to enact or undo certain policies.
In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson went so far as to physically assault then-Fed chair William McChesney Martin over a disagreement about raising interest rates, according to one biographer.
But still, since the 1950s, no president has successfully managed, or meaningfully tried, to rip key decision-making powers back from the Fed’s governors—at least not explicitly.
Should Trump and his congressional allies keep pressing forward on that goal—and should crypto policy become the tip of that spear—how might the digital assets industry react?
One crypto lobbyist told Decrypt that the Trump administration appears to be using crypto-related policy as a “test case” for reclaiming control over independent agencies.
On one hand, those efforts could unlock crucial victories crypto leaders wouldn’t have dared dream of even a year ago.
On the other hand, the same moves could not only end up in contentious litigation, but also associate the crypto industry—which has tried desperately to avoid political polarization—with a precedent-bucking agenda that is increasingly testing the limits of the U.S. Constitution.
“I can't tell yet if it’s a good thing or a bad thing,” the crypto lobbyist said. “But we’ll take it. Right?”
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PRESIDENT TRUMP PLEDGES US LEADERSHIP IN CRYPTOCURRENCY AT DIGITAL ASSET SUMMIT
President Donald Trump outlined his administration’s vision for U.S. leadership in cryptocurrency and financial technology during the Digital Asset Summit.
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PRESIDENT TRUMP PLEDGES US LEADERSHIP IN CRYPTOCURRENCY AT DIGITAL ASSET SUMMIT
President Donald Trump outlined his administration’s vision for U.S. leadership in cryptocurrency and financial technology during the Digital Asset Summit.
Trump Touts Crypto as Key to U.S. Economic Growth
Addressing the summit’s attendees via video feed, Trump declared his commitment to making America the global center for digital assets.
“Together we will make America, the undisputed bitcoin superpower and the crypto capital of the world,” he stated. He also highlighted the recent White House Digital Asset Summit, where top crypto executives met with White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks.
Trump announced the creation of a strategic bitcoin reserve and a U.S. digital asset stockpile, a move aimed at maximizing the government’s holdings. “Instead of foolishly selling them for a fraction of their long-term value, which is exactly what Biden did,” he asserted.
The president also vowed to end what he described as the previous administration’s “regulatory war on crypto,” including halting Operation Choke Point 2.0. “It was a form of lawfare through government weaponization. Frankly, it was a disgrace,” he said, pledging that such policies ended on January 20, 2025.
Trump called on Congress to pass legislation establishing clear regulations for stablecoins and market structure, arguing that a strong legal framework would allow institutions to invest and innovate freely. “You will unleash an explosion of economic growth,” he told the audience.
He concluded by reinforcing his belief that crypto will drive financial innovation in the U.S. “It’s going to be right here in the USA, the good old USA,” he said.
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XRP JUST HIT MAJOR MILESTONE WITH FIRST US REGULATED FUTURES
The first-ever regulated XRP futures in the U.S. are live, delivering compliant, physically settled contracts that enhance market integrity and strengthen price discovery.
Regulated XRP Futures Are LIVE in the US
Bitnomial, a U.S.-based digital asset derivatives exchange, has launched the first-ever U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulated futures contract for XRP, the company announced on March 20. The announcement states:
"This marks the first-ever CFTC-regulated XRP futures product in the United States, providing traders with a compliant, transparent, and capital-efficient way to gain exposure to XRP".
The newly introduced XRP US Dollar Myra (XRUY) Futures are designed to enhance market integrity by ensuring contracts are physically settled in actual XRP rather than cash. This approach strengthens price discovery by directly linking derivatives trading to the real supply and demand dynamics of XRP.
Along with the product launch, Bitnomial Exchange, LLC voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which was initially filed in October 2024. The company shared:
"Bitnomial is also pleased to announce that yesterday, Bitnomial Exchange LLC filed a notice of voluntary dismissal of its case against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)."
The lawsuit questioned whether Bitnomial’s XRP futures should be classified as security futures contracts. With the SEC’s evolving stance on crypto assets providing greater clarity, Bitnomial decided to withdraw the case, emphasizing the importance of regulatory certainty for fostering innovation in digital asset markets.
Bitnomial has been broadening its range of physically settled futures, now offering contracts on solana, avalanche, chainlink, bitcoin cash, litecoin, ethereum, polkadot, and hedera. The company detailed:
"Bitnomial’s physically settled futures ensure contracts are delivered in actual XRP upon settlement, distinguishing them from cash-settled alternatives that do not have direct interaction with the underlying asset."
“This structure enhances market integrity and strengthens price discovery by tying derivatives trading directly to XRP’s supply and demand dynamics,” the company added.
CEO Luke Hoersten highlighted the significance of physically settled contracts in reinforcing market transparency, while President Michael Dunn noted that the introduction of XRP futures solidifies Bitnomial’s role as a leader in regulated crypto derivatives trading.
Bitnomial’s announcement of launching the first CFTC-regulated XRP futures contracts came a day after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that the SEC is dropping its appeal in the company’s long-running lawsuit over XRP.
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DUBAI LAND DEPARTMENT BEGINS REAL ESTATE TOKENIZATION PROJECT
The Dubai government has started the pilot phase of a project that will convert real estate assets into digital tokens on the blockchain.
The Dubai Land Department (DLD), a government entity responsible for registering, organizing and promoting Dubai real estate, announced that it started the pilot phase of its real-estate tokenization project.
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DUBAI LAND DEPARTMENT BEGINS REAL ESTATE TOKENIZATION PROJECT
The Dubai government has started the pilot phase of a project that will convert real estate assets into digital tokens on the blockchain.
The Dubai Land Department (DLD), a government entity responsible for registering, organizing and promoting Dubai real estate, announced that it started the pilot phase of its real-estate tokenization project.
The project was launched in collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), Dubai’s crypto regulator.
The token launch makes the DLD the first real-estate registration entity in the UAE to implement tokenization on property title deeds.
DLD expects the sector to grow $60 billion by 2033
In the announcement, the DLD said the initiative is expected to drive growth in real estate tokenization. The government agency predicts that its market value could reach over $16 billion by 2033. According to the agency, this represents 7% of Dubai’s total real estate transactions.
DLD Director-General Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita said in the announcement that real estate tokenization drives a fundamental change in the sector.
“By converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology, tokenization simplifies and enhances buying, selling, and investment processes,” he said.
The official said this aligns with the DLD’s vision to become a global leader in real estate investment and use technology to develop innovative real estate products.
Tokenization to open up Dubai real estate to global investors
Tokinvest co-founder and CEO Scott Thiel said the initiative is a “transformative moment” for the sector. Thiel told Cointelegraph:
“The initiative not only reinforces Dubai’s leadership in blockchain adoption but also paves the way for a more inclusive, liquid, and efficient real estate market.”
“Tokenisation is no longer a concept. It’s a reality that will open up Dubai’s real estate market to a global pool of investors like never before,” Thiel told Cointelegraph.
In a previous interview, Thiel told Cointelegraph that the UAE’s proactive regulations paved the way for the country’s real-world asset (RWA) tokenization boom. The executive said there was a genuine desire from government agencies to develop clear guidelines for the sector.
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BRICS: ANALYST REVEALS IF THE US DOLLAR CAN MAINTAIN ITS DOMINANCE
The BRICS alliance is looking to uproot the US dollar from the world’s reserve currency position. The bloc wants to put local currencies in the top slot and reduce dependency on the greenback. The power struggle has ignited fresh debates about the use of the USD among developing nations. Eastern nations want to tilt power from the West and usher into a new financial era.
The move will shake the foundation of the US dollar and weaken its dominant position in the currency markets. Local currencies are getting stronger in 2025 as the USD is down against all leading currencies this year as the DXY index fell to the 103.2 mark.
BRICS: The US Dollar Will Maintain Its Dominance
Ashishkumar Chauhan, the Managing Director of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) spoke about the US dollar’s prospects. He spoke at a Singapore panel on capitalism and technology highlighting the importance of geopolitics and the global stock markets. He also touched on the subject of de-dollarization where BRICS aims to replace the US dollar with local currencies.
Chauhan stressed that BRICS cannot shake the foundation of the US dollar and it will remain the dominant currency. “After World War II, the US meticulously positioned itself to replace the British pound as the global reserve currency. Today, no other country is ready to take on that role,” he argued.
He explained that leading currencies like the euro and the pound are not strong enough to stand the whiplash of the markets. The Chinese yuan and the Japanese yen also fold under pressure and cannot challenge the USD. Therefore, no matter how hard BRICS tries its hand in de-dollarization, the US dollar will remain the dominant currency.
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