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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Evening 1-30-25

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COINBASE FILES TO LIST SOLANA AND HEDERA FUTURES ON ITS DERIVATIVES TRADING PLATFORM

▪️Coinbase Derivatives has filed to list new futures contracts for Solana and Hedera tokens on or after Feb. 18.

▪️The move comes amid a flurry of regulatory filings to list new assets like crypto ETFs and derivatives.

Coinbase Derivatives, a subsidiary of the U.S.-based crypto exchange, has filed to list new futures contracts for Solana and Hedera, according to separate regulatory filings on Thursday. The exchange is looking to list these new contracts, which will be cash-settled on a monthly basis, on or after Feb. 2025.

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COINBASE FILES TO LIST SOLANA AND HEDERA FUTURES ON ITS DERIVATIVES TRADING PLATFORM

▪️Coinbase Derivatives has filed to list new futures contracts for Solana and Hedera tokens on or after Feb. 18.

▪️The move comes amid a flurry of regulatory filings to list new assets like crypto ETFs and derivatives.

Coinbase Derivatives, a subsidiary of the U.S.-based crypto exchange, has filed to list new futures contracts for Solana and Hedera, according to separate regulatory filings on Thursday. The exchange is looking to list these new contracts, which will be cash-settled on a monthly basis, on or after Feb. 2025.

Coinbase is the latest firm looking to capitalize on the improved market sentiment and the possibility of positive regulatory advancement under the Trump Administration.

CME, for instance, appears to be readying to launch SOL and XRP futures in the coming weeks, while asset managers such as VanEck and ProShares submitted a flurry of crypto ETF filings to trade Litecoin, XRP and Solana in the days leading up to Inauguration Day.

Launched in June 2021, Coinbase Derivatives is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a “designated contract market” to allow users to trade crypto derivatives like futures contracts on various digital assets, including BTC and ETH.

If approved, the new Solana futures will have a contract size of 100 SOL (around $24,000) contract notional, or the monetary value of a futures contract at a given price. Trading terminates at 4:00 PM London time on the last Friday of the contract month. 

The exchange also filed to list a “nano” Solana contract with a size of five SOL. The Hedera contract would track 5,000 Hedera tokens.

Nodal Clear, LLC, a CFTC-registered derivatives clearing organization, will clear the contracts.

“The Exchange has spoken with FCMs and market participants who support the decision to launch a nano Solana Contract. The Exchange is not aware of any substantive opposing views to the Contract,” Coinbase wrote in all three regulatory filings.

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TETHER DISAPPOINTED WITH ‘RUSHED ACTIONS’ ON MICA-DRIVEN USDT DELISTING IN EUROPE

MiCA-triggered crypto changes in Europe could create a “disorderly” market, according to USDT stablecoin operator Tether.

Stablecoin operator Tether addressed European cryptocurrency regulations amid exchanges like Crypto.com preparing to delist its USDt stablecoin in Europe tomorrow.

Tether expressed disappointment over market developments in Europe amid changes triggered by the enforcement of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework.

Crypto.com, a global crypto exchange, confirmed on Jan. 29 it will start delisting Tether’s USDt stablecoin and nine other tokens on Jan. 31 to comply with MiCA regulations.

“It is disappointing to see the rushed actions brought on by statements which do little to clarify the basis for such moves,” a spokesperson for Tether told Cointelegraph.

EU consumers under risk of “disorderly” crypto market

MiCA-triggered changes pose significant risks for EU consumers and the local crypto market, with exchanges like Crypto.com preparing to delist multiple tokens, according to Tether.

“These changes affect many tokens in the EU market, not only USDt, and we fear that such actions will lead to further risk being placed on consumers in the EU,” Tether’s representative said.

According to Tether, such regulatory developments in the EU could create a “disorderly” market at a time when MiCA is still in the early stages of implementation.

As previously mentioned, Crypto.com’s MiCA-forced delisting process is set to affect a total of 10 tokens, including Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) stablecoin and more.

Coinbase — an exchange that delisted USDT in December 2024 — said at the time it would delist six tokens to comply with MiCA. The exchange delisted WBTC on the entire Coinbase platform for other reasons on Dec. 19, 2024.

“We regularly review the assets we make available to customers on our platform to ensure we are meeting regulatory requirements, and will assess re-enabling services for stablecoins that achieve MiCA compliance on a later date,” a Coinbase representative told Cointelegraph on Jan. 30.

The spokesperson also mentioned that Coinbase has so far delisted a total of eight tokens to comply with MiCA.

Tether finalizes European strategy for USDt

Apart from broader consumer risks potentially arising from MiCA-triggered ecosystem changes, Tether reiterated that MiCA poses negative implications for stablecoins licensed in the EU.

“As we have consistently expressed, some aspects of MiCA make the operation of EU-licensed stablecoins more complex and potentially introduce new risks,” Tether said.

Tether’s representative also again highlighted differences in stablecoin use cases between Europe and emerging markets, where USDT is extremely popular. “The USD stablecoin market is almost negligible in Europe,” the spokesperson noted.

At the same time, Tether still commends EU regulators for their efforts in establishing a structured framework, as it plays a key role in fostering growth within the sector, the spokesperson noted, adding:

“As Tether finalizes its European strategy for USDt, it remains committed to ensuring compliance with evolving regulations while introducing groundbreaking technologies such as Hadron and investments in transformative projects such as Quantor, designed to be MiCA compliant.”

Tether’s comments come shortly after the European Securities and Markets Authority pushed European crypto asset service providers (CASP) to start restricting non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins by the end of January.

While still allowing the listing of those tokens in sell mode until March 31, the regulator has asked CASPs to completely restrict non-compliant stablecoins by the end of the first quarter of 2025.

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Source:  CoinTelegraph

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CZECH NATIONAL BANK GOVERNOR TO PROPOSE $7B BITCOIN RESERVE PLAN

The Czech National Bank may invest up to 5% of its reserves in Bitcoin, potentially acquiring $7.3 billion in BTC as part of its diversification strategy.

The Czech National Bank (CNB) may become the first European central bank to invest in Bitcoin as part of its diversification strategy for the country’s foreign exchange reserves.

CNB Governor Aleš Michl is set to present his Bitcoin acquisition plan to the bank’s board meeting on Jan. 30, he told the Financial Times.

If approved, the investment may amount to over $7.3 billion in Bitcoin purchases, given the CNB’s total reserves of more than $146 billion, according to André Dragosch, head of research at Bitwise 

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Even the US Government is Worried There Won’t Be Enough Electricity

Even the US Government is Worried There Won’t Be Enough Electricity

Notes From the Field  January 27, 2025  By James Hickman ( Simon Black

It was known as the “Timber Famine” in 18th-century Great Britain. And it was no exaggeration to say that it was a national crisis: Britain was running out of wood.

The first major reason was population growth; wood was the major material and fuel source of the era, used for cooking, heating, and construction. And Britain’s booming population growth created insatiable demand for timber.

Even the US Government is Worried There Won’t Be Enough Electricity

Notes From the Field  January 27, 2025  By James Hickman (Simon Black)

It was known as the “Timber Famine” in 18th-century Great Britain. And it was no exaggeration to say that it was a national crisis: Britain was running out of wood.

The first major reason was population growth; wood was the major material and fuel source of the era, used for cooking, heating, and construction. And Britain’s booming population growth created insatiable demand for timber.

The second reason was technological advancement. New machines like steam engines needed a reliable fuel source to generate heat... causing demand for wood to skyrocket.

Soon timber demand outstripped supply. Loggers cleared out entire forests, and timber prices shot up dramatically. British writer Malachy Postlethwayt lamented in 1747, “So great is the scarcity of wood. . . that where cord wood had been sold at six and seven shillings per cord, it is now sold for upwards of fifteen and twenty shillings; and in some places is all consumed.”

But Britain’s timber famine wasn’t just an economic problem—it was a matter of national security.

The domestic iron industry needed wood to fuel its fires. And with the timber shortage came a major risk of having to rely on foreign imports. Moreover, the timber famine also jeopardized the ability for the Royal Navy and merchant fleets to build new ships and repair existing ones.

The solution was clear: Britain needed to switch to a well-known alternative fuel source: coal.

But it didn’t happen without serious resistance.

Those profiting from the timber trade formed a powerful lobby, and the politicians in their pocket made ridiculous, specious arguments against coal.

Coal critics even went as far as arguing that the smell of wood smoke was preferable to coal smoke, and cleverly labeled coal “the devil’s excrement.”

Another criticism was that coal production was too dangerous (compared to logging). But technology fixed that too. Inventions like water pumps and safety lamps dramatically improved conditions in coal mines.

In the end, coal overcame the criticism and became the primary fuel of the Industrial Revolution; and the world became vastly more prosperous as a result of the combination of cheaper, more efficient energy, combined with groundbreaking productive technology (like the steam engine).

The world faces a similar choice today.

Like Britain throughout the 1700s, significant population growth has increased demand for electricity around the world, including in the US. And while there’s no “timber famine” today, there are major challenges in the production of electricity.

Much of this is self-inflicted. Years of climate fanaticism have pushed power companies to shut down coal-fired plants and replace them with inefficient wind and solar facilities.

Look, I like a clean environment as much as anyone. But the reality is that wind and solar simply aren’t as clean as the mainstream narrative would have you believe.

The mining of key input materials like germanium, cobalt, etc. is incredibly filthy. Batteries are filthy. The manufacturing process is filthy. And that doesn’t even get into child labor issues.

Plus, with wind and solar, you have to build in all sorts of extra redundancy for times when the wind doesn’t blow. Or, you know, night time, when the sun doesn’t shine. And all that extra redundancy increases the environmental waste even more.

Despite the costs and limitations, however, the share of wind and solar powering America’s grid is higher than ever before. This is a major reason why the electrical grid is struggling to keep up with surging demand.

Aside from population growth, another key driver of demand is new technology. Similar to Britain in the late 1700s, it’s well known now that our modern technology (AI) consumes massive quantities of electricity.

The net result of this supply and demand imbalance is a major concern for looming electricity shortages.

Elon Musk predicted last March that “the world will face supply crunches in electricity” this year. He’s far from alone.

One of the ventures that I’ve invested in (along with many of our Total Access members) is a technology company that focuses on specialized microchips. And the head of sales told me he was in the Washington DC area last week meeting with various government officials who are prospective customers.

One of the major concerns they expressed to him was that there simply wasn’t going to be enough electricity to meet their needs (hence their interest in our technology, which is designed to consume less power).

They recognize that there isn’t enough electrical production capacity coming on line to match demand. They also understand that demand for electricity can (and likely will) grow much faster than supply.

And it was extraordinary that even government officials were complaining about the intense, bureaucratic regulation at the local, state, and federal level to bring new power plants online. God forbid you have to displace a bird’s nest, which might set you back several years.

In Britain’s timber famine, they solved their supply shortage by turning to a better technology: coal.

Today there is also a vastly superior technology, and that’s nuclear.

We’ve written about this before— the idea that a single rock can power a small city is nothing short of astonishing. But like coal in Britain’s industrial age, nuclear power today has plenty of detractors.

But the latest emerging technology— small scale reactors— dispenses with virtually all criticism. It’s safer, cleaner, and cuts down on 90% of the waste. It’s also cheaper and faster to build, requiring 80% less energy to construct than traditional reactors.

And it has the potential to drive widespread prosperity throughout the world— something cheap energy has always been able to do.

A lot of countries have already woken up to this idea, which is why places like China, India, and even Russia have been rapidly building their own nuclear reactors.

Europe has naturally been shutting theirs down, but those governments are clearly insane. And if you have a problem with their self-destructive decisions then you’re a far-right fascist. Those people are in serious need of psychiatric care.

The US is now waking up from its green fantasy. And as America often does, it’s starting this race from behind... but will probably catch up quickly.

All of this makes uranium, i.e. the fuel source for most nuclear reactors, one of the most critical resources in the world.

Yet the supply chain for uranium is fragile, and the market is painfully underdeveloped. Decades of disinterest in nuclear have kept uranium exploration and production at a standstill, even as global demand is poised to soar.

The US government is acutely aware of this risk. In 2020, Congress established the US Uranium Reserve, allocating $75 million to buy domestically-produced uranium.

But $75 million is nothing. Even with this program, domestic production is expected to fall far short of what’s needed to fuel the next generation of reactors.

Meanwhile, the uranium market is taking notice. Prices have more than doubled since 2021, but they remain well below the levels needed to incentivize new production.

The few publicly traded uranium miners and developers have seen their stocks surge. Yet most investors remain unaware of just how critical this resource will become.

Uranium is also a quintessential real asset— a critical resource that is vital to economic prosperity and new technology.

Yet, again, uranium is in a deficit. Demand already outpaces supply, and that imbalance is only set to worsen.

That likely means skyrocketing uranium prices. And massive profits for the few producers left— many still trading at quite modest valuations.

To your freedom,   James Hickman   Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

 

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Evening News with MarkZ and Dr. Scott Young. 01/30/2025

Evening News with MarkZ and Dr. Scott Young. 01/30/2025

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

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Evening News with MarkZ and Dr. Scott Young. 01/30/2025

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More News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday PM 1-30-2025

Ariel: Only One Way out, Rate Change or Sink

Jan. 30, 2025

Things are lining up nicely. Donald Trump is putting pressure on them in many ways and it’s choking their economy. He has basically gotten rid of the double-speak and narrowed everything down to one tunnel entrance.

No getting over or under this time. Only one way out. Rate change. Or sink.

Ariel: Only One Way out, Rate Change or Sink

Jan. 30, 2025

Things are lining up nicely. Donald Trump is putting pressure on them in many ways and it’s choking their economy. He has basically gotten rid of the double-speak and narrowed everything down to one tunnel entrance.

No getting over or under this time. Only one way out. Rate change. Or sink.

Game Time

And guess what was published today? The RLUSD audit. Do you know what is next? Regulation.

And what is supposed to happen on January 31st? Isn’t something supposed to be delisted? Oh’ that’s right Tether. Which of course will devalue Bitcoin. Which I do not think will be in any reserve.

Things are moving rapidly people. This tells me how close we are now that a vote on the amendment to the Iraqi 2025 budget has been agreed upon.

Watcher Guru:  JUST IN: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says "banks are perfectly able to serve crypto customers."

https://x.com/i/status/1884699251860553789

Money, money, money.

Majeed:  Senior US treasury official travel to Iraq today to counter illicit finance And the budget will be passed Sunday

Today's meeting ended with a unanimous vote in favour of the proposed text for the amendment to the budget law This came from the Head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc in the Iraqi Council of Representatives:

You want an apparatus of where we are simplified? Because this list is a prime indicator towards definitive outcomes that are scheduled to take place for an historical time ahead. I told you all this will be an action packed week.

And we will not be disappointed. Because you will have a lot of people upset and dancing at the same time. Nor all news is good news for everyone.

Those who cling to the old will have a hard time adjusting. You see a glimpse of this from the cabinet hearings taking place. And it will be the same for those in the crypto world. So tighten up folks. The New Republic is about to take off.

Serving The Divine:  SAB 21 passed Powell - banks can hold crypto Tether delisting 31st Jan Iraq to pass budget law on Sunday RLUSD audited and passed and open Bank of England gold delivery time to 4-8weeks Sunshine act meeting tomorrow Charts on XRP coiled and set What I miss?

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Walkingstick  Question: "What do you think about the new Treasury Secretary going to Iraq?"  Isn't it wonderful that his first mission was to go to Iraq...I think they're celebrating 1 to 1... This is a re-denomination.  They're going to drop the three zeros from the exchange rate and they're going to drop them from their physical currency and they'll come out with a re-denomination of currency without zeros that will match a 1 to 1 rate.

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]  FIREFLY:  The United States Treasury Secretary just arrived in Iraq and it’s a meeting with Sudani and the CBI on the news…Television is showing Alaq talking about an imminent launch of initiatives to give economic stability… FRANK: Many American officials are going to Iraq.  To see the new Secretary of Treasury join the CBI and Alaq and Sudani in his meeting is very big news…This is big.  We have been waiting for this Secretary of Treasury to show up.  I am excited to see what the results are after the meeting…

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Tishwash:  Foreign Minister: We are holding talks with America regarding the presence of its forces in Iraq and we are considering visiting Damascus

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced that Iraq needs international support to confront the threats of ISIS.

Hussein said in a press statement: "The presence of about 10-12 thousand ISIS elements in SDF prisons poses a threat to Iraq."

He pointed out that "discussions are underway with the United States regarding its presence in Iraq and the development of bilateral relations."

He added, "There is no official visit by the Iraqi Foreign Minister to Syria at the moment, but it is under consideration."

He pointed out that "Iraqi-Turkish talks focus on the situation in Syria and the threats of ISIS." link

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The Collapse of the Dollar: A Simple Breakdown of a Complex Crisis

VRIC Media:  1-30-2025

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Bullion Banks Scramble To Borrow Central Bank Gold After Big Shipments To US

Arcadia Economics:  1-30-2025

Bullion Banks Scramble To Borrow Central Bank Gold After Big Shipments To US

It hasn't been a good week if you're counting on the stability (or lack thereof) of the gold market.

As the latest news is that the bullion banks are now scrambling to borrow gold from central banks after large outflows from London to New York.

So it's getting exciting in the precious metals markets, and to find out the latest about what's going on, click to watch this video now!

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Afternoon 1-30-25

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BRICS: CHINA TRADE SURPLUS HITS $1T AMID US FACEOFF

The last several months have seen geopolitical tensions between the global South and West increase. At the center, new United States president Donald Trump has warned of impending 100% tariffs on the alliance. Yet one of the BRICS leading nations, China, has recently announced a trade surplus of $1 trillion amid its ongoing US faceoff.

The growth of China as a prominent global economy is undeniable. Moreover, it has only reinforced the growing rivalry with the United States that could continue well into 2025. However, the Eastern Asian nation has continued to solidify its position at the forefront of an economic alliance that could be growing in its allure.

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BRICS: CHINA TRADE SURPLUS HITS $1T AMID US FACEOFF

The last several months have seen geopolitical tensions between the global South and West increase. At the center, new United States president Donald Trump has warned of impending 100% tariffs on the alliance. Yet one of the BRICS leading nations, China, has recently announced a trade surplus of $1 trillion amid its ongoing US faceoff.

The growth of China as a prominent global economy is undeniable. Moreover, it has only reinforced the growing rivalry with the United States that could continue well into 2025. However, the Eastern Asian nation has continued to solidify its position at the forefront of an economic alliance that could be growing in its allure.

China Announces Trade Surplus and Economic Growth as US Targets BRICS

In 2024, Donald Trump won a historic presidential election. The outcome was clear, and he was set to lead his second nonconsecutive term as commander-in-chief. 

A key part of his campaign was ensuring the US dollar stood as the world’s currency. That placed his incoming administration in direct conflict with the BRICS alliance

For much of the last several years, the BRICS bloc has sought to challenge the dominance of the greenback. Moreover, they have even considered the creation of their own economic alliance. A big reason was to create an alternative world order, one that doesn’t so easily rely on the West.

That message caught on, and its influence is what drove Trump to focus on countering it. Yet, recent data has reinforced why it became important to begin with. Indeed, BRICS nation China has announced its trade surplus has hit $1 trillion amid its US faceoff.

That reality reinforces the potential of the Chinese economy to continue to flourish. The US goods trade deficit reached a record $122 billion, according to a Reuters report. Moreover, China has also announced a 5% economic growth figure, which only assures it is a key alternative to Western dominance.

Trump has warned of incoming tariffs, but the data makes that a concerning proclamation. How both sides respond will have monumental geopolitical implications.

To this point, China has not budged on its BRICS-related efforts. Alternatively, the US President has not sought producing discussions. Only time will tell where the faceoff goes in the coming months.

@ Newshounds News™

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ECB CUTS RATES, LAGARDE RULES OUT BITCOIN IN EU RESERVES

The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and left the option for more easing open. It maintained that inflation in the euro zone is mostly under control, despite concerns about global trade.

ECB Cuts Rate To 2.75%

The European Central Bank made its fifth rate cut since June, lowering the deposit rate from 3.0% to 2.75%. Despite some signs of recovery in recent surveys, the euro zone economy remains weak, and inflation is still slightly above the ECB’s 2% target.

This economic situation made the rate cut necessary to support growth and keep inflation under control. “The disinflation process is well on track,” noted the ECB.

The ECB noted that inflation is still high because wages and prices are adjusting slowly after the past inflation surge. However, wage growth is slowing down as anticipated, and company profits are helping to reduce the impact of inflation.

Policymakers Relieved

Besides, the policymakers were likely relieved after U.S. President Donald Trump’s new administration didn’t impose the feared blanket trade tariffs. However, his threats continue to cast a shadow over the economic outlook. Tariffs often weaken economic growth, and if countries respond with their own tariffs, it can drive up inflation. This could complicate the ECB’s plans to ease interest rates.

Recently, the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced its first monetary policy decision of 2025 noting that it will keep interest rates steady at the 4.25% to 4.5% range, which was in line with expectations.

Bitcoin Won’t Enter EU Reserves

Besides, the European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said that she was confident that Bitcoin would not enter reserves in the European Union.

“There is a view around the table of the Governing Council and most likely the General Council as well that reserves have to be liquid, that reserves have to be secure, that they have to be safe, that they should not be plagued by the suspicion of money laundering or other criminal activities,” Lagarde noted.

As a result, she stated that she is confident Bitcoin will not be included in the reserves of any central bank within the General Council.

Czech Reublic Faces Concerns Over Bitcoin Reserve Proposal

The Czech Republic is also preparing to adopt a Bitcoin reserve, but Finance Minister Zbynek Stanjura has raised concerns about the country’s Bitcoin strategy. In response to Czech National Bank (CNB) Governor’s Bitcoin proposal, the Finance Minister voiced concerns about Bitcoin’s instability and volatility. He argued that Bitcoin is unsuitable as a national reserve due to its highly volatile nature and emphasized that the government cannot override the CNB’s decisions.

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Millionaires Live by These Rules To Build Wealth

Millionaires Live by These Rules To Build Wealth — Experts Explain If They’ll Work for You

Angela Mae  Mon, January 27, 2025   GOBankingRates

There’s an estimated 24.5 million millionaires in the United States. That’s a relatively small percentage of the country’s population, but it’s also not zero — meaning it’s very possible for more people to achieve “millionaire” status. It’s all about being strategic and intentional with your money and financial decisions.

If you’ve decided to truly pursue the goal of becoming a millionaire, you might be wondering how to get started. What types of rules do millionaires — especially self-made ones — follow to build (and maintain) their wealth?

Millionaires Live by These Rules To Build Wealth — Experts Explain If They’ll Work for You

Angela Mae  Mon, January 27, 2025   GOBankingRates

There’s an estimated 24.5 million millionaires in the United States. That’s a relatively small percentage of the country’s population, but it’s also not zero — meaning it’s very possible for more people to achieve “millionaire” status. It’s all about being strategic and intentional with your money and financial decisions.

If you’ve decided to truly pursue the goal of becoming a millionaire, you might be wondering how to get started. What types of rules do millionaires — especially self-made ones — follow to build (and maintain) their wealth?

Here’s the answer, according to a Forbes article, and how well the average person can follow those rules to do the same, as per the experts.

Pay Yourself First

Building wealth can take a while, but you can get yourself on the right path by prioritizing saving money before you prioritize spending it. In other words, pay yourself first.

According to the Forbes article, you should be saving 20% to 30% of your total income. This means you should save $20,000 to $30,000 for every $100,000 you make. You can do this based on either net or gross income, but gross will result in greater savings potential.

“By prioritizing savings and investments before any discretionary spending, individuals ensure that they are consistently building wealth,” said Shirley Mueller, founder of VA Loans Texas. “The earlier you begin this habit, the more time your money has to grow, particularly through the power of compound interest.”

Live Below Your Means

Millionaires stay millionaires not because they flaunt what they have or spend their money with abandon, but because they live below their means. But they become millionaires because they also think big.

This means spending less than you earn, which could entail eliminating those unnecessary expenses or reevaluating your budget. And it means dreaming of — and planning for — a bigger future.

“Resist the urge to splurge! Once of the most common financial mistakes people make is to drastically increase their expenses as soon as their income increases,” said Melissa Murphy Pavone, founder at Mindful Financial Partners.

“Avoid the urge to spend more as you make more. Instead save more. Invest the difference. As you get a raise, give yourself a raise. Increase your 401(k) contribution. Add to your emergency fund. Your future self will thank you.”

Be Strategic With Debt

According to Experian, the average U.S. consumer has $104,215 in total debt — including mortgages and other loans. But while some debt is “good” — or rather, useful — much should be avoided.

 

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Economist’s “News and Views” Thursday 1-30-2025

Gold To Surge Past $3k on This Market Move, Stock Market on Verge of ‘Topping Out’ | Chris Vermeulen

Kitco News:  1-29-2025

The Federal Reserve just held interest rates steady, but US central bank Chair Jerome Powell removed key language about inflation progress, sending stocks tumbling and Treasury yields surging past 4.5%.

 With traders now pushing back rate cut expectations to July, is Powell ignoring warning signs of slowing growth? Meanwhile, Trump is turning up the heat, demanding immediate rate cuts and claiming he knows interest rates better than Powell.

If the Fed holds firm, could the White House start targeting the central bank? At the same time, gold is nearing $3,000, but a liquidity crunch is draining UK vaults as bullion shifts to New York.

Gold To Surge Past $3k on This Market Move, Stock Market on Verge of ‘Topping Out’ | Chris Vermeulen

Kitco News:  1-29-2025

The Federal Reserve just held interest rates steady, but US central bank Chair Jerome Powell removed key language about inflation progress, sending stocks tumbling and Treasury yields surging past 4.5%.

 With traders now pushing back rate cut expectations to July, is Powell ignoring warning signs of slowing growth? Meanwhile, Trump is turning up the heat, demanding immediate rate cuts and claiming he knows interest rates better than Powell.

If the Fed holds firm, could the White House start targeting the central bank? At the same time, gold is nearing $3,000, but a liquidity crunch is draining UK vaults as bullion shifts to New York.

Are traders bracing for potential Trump tariffs on gold, or is something bigger at play? Chris Vermeulen, Founder & CIO of The Technical Traders, joins Kitco News to break down these major market moves, the risks ahead, and where the best trades are right now. Key Topics:

Powell removes inflation language – Is the Fed shifting course?

Trump vs. Powell: Political pressure or market necessity?

Stock market topping out – What signals traders should watch

Gold’s liquidity crunch – Is something bigger happening?

Silver’s lagging behind – A buying opportunity or a red flag?

Best trades now – Stocks, gold, or cash?

00:00 Introduction

 01:49 Fed's Strategy and Market Impact

03:31 Trump's Influence on Interest Rates

06:32 AI Sector Analysis

 14:15 Gold and Silver Market Trends

24:21 Best Trades and Investment Strategies

 29:47 Conclusion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMK84sj2SFA

NEGATIVE RATES ARE COMING. AND THAT MEANS MASSIVE CURRENCY PURCHASING POWER DESTRUCTION.

Greg Mannarino:  1-30-2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Igli2312ckc

How Rising Bond Yields Impact Stocks and Real Estate

Heresy Financial:  1-29-2025

TIMECODES

 00:00 Why treasury yields haven't been this high since 2007

01:08 Stocks that win and lose when rates rise

03:20 The next long-term cycle of inflationary deleveraging

05:21 Office and multifamily crash in commercial real estate

06:32 Homebuyer sentiment and single-family strength

07:51 Real estate’s mixed outlook sector by sector

 09:44 Building a future-ready portfolio with a long-term strategy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jcDnWrhed4

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News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday 1-30-2025

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Thurs. 30 Jan. 2025

Compiled Thurs. 30 Jan. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

What We Think We Know as of Thurs. 30 Jan. 2025: 

Trump is ready to tear down the Federal Reserve and IRS and replace them with a fair, simple system: A 14% flat tax on non-essential goods—no taxes on food, medicine, or housing. A gold-backed currency that ends the Federal Reserve’s stranglehold.

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Thurs. 30 Jan. 2025

Compiled Thurs. 30 Jan. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

What We Think We Know as of Thurs. 30 Jan. 2025: 

Trump is ready to tear down the Federal Reserve and IRS and replace them with a fair, simple system: A 14% flat tax on non-essential goods—no taxes on food, medicine, or housing. A gold-backed currency that ends the Federal Reserve’s stranglehold.

If the tariffs work out no income tax, no IRS, Nesara/Gesara is here. …Julian Assange

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Wed. 29 Jan. 2025 TRUMP ANNOUNCES: NO INCOME TAX, NO IRS! NESARA GESARA IS HERE! …Julian Assange on Telegram

KABOOM! It’s January 26, 2025, and President Donald J. Trump just dropped the biggest bombshell in American history! Standing before a roaring crowd, he declared:

“How about no tax? We could do that. If the tariffs work out, a thing like that could happen!”

This is more than a promise—it’s the beginning of the NESARA GESARA era, a golden age where financial slavery ends, and freedom reigns!

GOODBYE INCOME TAX, HELLO FREEDOM! For over a century, the IRS has drained the lifeblood of the American people. Trump’s vision? No more income tax. No more property tax. NO IRS. This isn’t just talk. Trump’s plan is rooted in history—America thrived without income taxes before 1913. What changed? The Federal Reserve and the IRS were created, enslaving Americans under a corrupt system.

Now, Trump is ready to tear it all down and replace it with a fair, simple system: A 14% flat tax on non-essential goods—no taxes on food, medicine, or housing. A gold-backed currency that ends the Federal Reserve’s stranglehold.

NESARA GESARA: THE PEOPLE’S RESET: This isn’t just an idea; it’s a revolution! Under NESARA GESARA: Debt erased—mortgages, loans, and credit card debt wiped out! IRS abolished—no audits, no harassment. Financial privacy restored—Big Brother is out of your wallet.

TARIFFS:: How will this work? Trump’s strategy is simple: tariffs on foreign imports. By taxing global elites and foreign competitors, he protects American workers while funding the government without stealing from your paycheck.

THIS IS IT—THE GOLDEN AGE HAS ARRIVED!: Trump isn’t just changing policy; he’s changing lives. The NESARA GESARA framework ensures: True ownership—no property taxes. Unhackable elections with the new QFS voting system. Global prosperity through humanitarian projects.

IT’S TIME TO RISE! The Storm is here, and Trump is leading the charge. The old system is crumbling. Are you ready to embrace the future? Freedom is calling.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/01/30/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-january-30-2025/

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Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Mnt Goat  Article:  “IRAQ BOOSTS FINANCIAL STABILITY WITH HUGE DOLLAR AND GOLD RESERVES IN US, EUROPE”.   ...Boy, oh boy they are teasing us dinar investors once again. They are flaunting their wealth once again but the IQD is still at 1/6 of a penny and NOT traded on FOREX?  Meanwhile Iraq has 43% more oil reserves than Kuwait...and just founded two more major wells besides....Kuwait is at 1 KWD = 3.25 USD on FOREX...If we pay attention we can see the writing is on the wall and their economists see it now too.

Walkingstick   President Trump put the world on notice that the American dollar will be the reserve currency of the world with or without you.  Trump protects the United States dollar and the IQD.  Our military forces have poured into Iraq from one area to refortify what we have.  WhyTo protect the reforms, to protect the currency.  Trump was saying I'll take your oil but I'm going to drill baby, therefore I'll take a new exchange rate for the IQD that I have in my reserves and deal, deal, deal or no deal...

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BRAKING NEWS: World Bank -Iraq | DRP Completion 2028

Edu Matrix:  1-30-2025

BRAKING NEWS World Bank - Iraq | DRP Completion 2028 - Iraq is on the brink of transformative economic reforms, marked by a pivotal partnership with the World Bank.

 In a crucial meeting on January 28, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani emphasized the importance of this collaboration in enhancing Iraq's non-oil economy and job creation.

The ambitious Development Road Project, costing $18 billion, aims to connect southern Iraq to the Turkish border, significantly boosting the nation’s geopolitical standing and generating thousands of jobs by 2028. Iraq is poised to attract international investments as the World Bank commits to supporting vital infrastructure projects.

 Watch our video to learn more about these developments and their impact on Iraq’s future!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wu4wjcs49I

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“Coffee With MarkZ” Thursday Morning Chat 1-30-2025

Thank you MarkZ for all your time, and encouragement daily….. PDK

MarkZ  Update- Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Member: Good morning, everyone. I grieve for family members who lost loved ones on either the American Airlines aircraft or the military helicopter. Horrible accident.

Thank you MarkZ for all your time, and encouragement daily….. PDK

MarkZ  Update- Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Member: Good morning, everyone. I grieve for family members who lost loved ones on either the American Airlines aircraft or the military helicopter. Horrible accident.

Member:  Our thoughts, and prayers go out to the people, and the Families of everyone involved in that tragic, tragic Accident...

Member: Can't we ever just go a week or two without some heartbreaking news???

MZ: A terrible tragedy……many details will be coming out today. Lots of conspiracy theories….we will be hearing more throughout the day.

Member: Some are saying nothing until Chinese new year ends and HSBC is open on Monday next week

Member: Another Intel person says IQD rate being 4.75 and contract rate at 5.19. And possible announcement on Saturday.

​​Member: Majeed is indicating Iraq Forex this Weekend!

Member: That would be amazing.

MZ: I am hearing they have sped things up massively in the last 10 days.

Member: With Kuwait having the highest currency in the world, it makes no sense for Iraq to revalue at a rate too much higher than Kuwait.

Member: Mark why hasn't 4b got notifications for the rv? what are your thoughts on when it would happen?

MZ: I have zero bond updates today. This may have been one of the longest stretches I have seen in weeks with nothing on that front. Same with PP’s CMKX ect…..contacts are not sharing information. They have really tightened up the lips. Zipped the lips

Member: Maybe that is good news then?

MZ: We are hearing in Iraq some kind of agreement was reached with Sudani and crew and they are expecting fireworks on Friday –or completion in the voting……That is what I was told this morning from a contact in Iraq. We will see how this plays out.

MZ: “ The most prominent of which is civil aviation: Parliamentary transport plans to put three important laws to a vote.”  I think this is an important one. They havn’t been allowed to fly the Iraqi flag on their planes ect…..since 2002. Guess what….they are going international again and are allowed to proudly fly their colors. We are seeing signs Iraq is now fully international again.  Big news.

MZ: “Iraq oil settles at $78 a barrel for the second executive day”  Things now appear less tumultuous in the energy markets .

MZ: We see pressure on Iraq from the US treasury and there are representatives from all over the world for some reason…..right now in Iraq. This tells us of International business –if nothing else.

MZ: Iraq has to be international, secure and safe, and stable oil prices preferably at $70 or more.

MZ: “ Kirkuk signs the first investment contract to establish an oil refinery in the province” Iraq wants to become fully energy independent. They pump their own oil, refine it and sell it. In the past they just produced it and it was sent elsewhere around the world to be treated and refined. With their own refinery their oil will become highly profitable with refined gas, lubricants ect…..and make exponentially more money than they are now.

MZ: “2 economists say Iraq’s foreign reserves are reassuring compared to previous years”  Iraq has large cash reserves that are greater than 100% of the volume of the issued currency. They have more assets, more money backing up the dinar then they have in circulation. So Iraq has over 100% backing for their currency…..This is important as most countries only have 20% or so to back their currencies.

MZ: “3 scenarios for Iraq under Trump including “guardians of the region” The most likely one is Trump working with international parties and strengthening  Iraq to be guardians of the region.

Member: The london metals exchange is in a lot of trouble because their physical gold is Depleted bigly.

Member: Mark what's your opinion on which currencies are in the basket with the dinar?

Member: A list from awhile ago…..may still be accurate. 1. US 2. UK 3. Kuwait 4. Canada 5. Mexico 6. Russia 7. China 8. Venezuela 9. Iranian Rial 10. IRAQ 11. Indonesia Rupiah 12. Malaysia 13. Vietnamese 14. Brazil 15. Saudi Arabia 16. Qatar 17. United Arab Emirates 18. Turkey 19. Afghanistan possibly20. India 21. Libya 22. Japan23. Zimbabwe

Member: Could Iraq’s RV (revaluation)  be in the double digits.

MZ: I could be if you look at all the numbers I have shared with you and listen to Dr. Shabibi years ago who said Iraq could support a $16 rate……and back then there was far more dinar in circulation then there is now…..So it could be. I will just continue to think “lower” so I am not disappointed.

Member: plan for the worst and hope for the best.

Member: Thank  you Mark for all you do thanks to your crew

Member: Everyone have a safe and hopeful day…..The best is yet to come.

Member: Never give up…..its coming

Wendy from Lifevantage is on the stream today. Please listen to the replay for her information.

THE CONTENT IN THIS PODCAST IS FOR GENERAL & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY&NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE ANY PROFESSIONAL, FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSIDER EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IN MARKZ’S OPINION ONLY

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Note from PDK: Please listen to the replay for all the details and entire stream….I do not transcribe political opinions, medical opinions or many guests on this stream……just RV/currency related topics.

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THANKS FOR JOINING. HAVE A BLESSED DAY! SEE YOU ALL THIS EVENING FOR NEWS @ 7:00 PM EST ~ UNLESS BREAKING NEWS HAPPENS!

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Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Thursday AM 1-30-25

Iraq Is Under The Danger Of Sanctions: The Smuggling Of The Dollar Threatens The National Economy
 
Jan 26, 2025 Last update: Jan 26, 2025  Independent/- With the approaching end of 2024, economic reports showed an unprecedented rise in smuggling the dollar from Iraq, which raised great concern in international economic and financial circles.
 
The flow of hard currency is accelerated outside the country, with increasing complaints from the involvement of many governmental and private banks in these smuggling operations, 
which threatens to impose economic sanctions on Iraq by international financial institutions.

Iraq Is Under The Danger Of Sanctions: The Smuggling Of The Dollar Threatens The National Economy
 
Jan 26, 2025 Last update: Jan 26, 2025  Independent/- With the approaching end of 2024, economic reports showed an unprecedented rise in smuggling the dollar from Iraq, which raised great concern in international economic and financial circles.
 
The flow of hard currency is accelerated outside the country, with increasing complaints from the involvement of many governmental and private banks in these smuggling operations, 
which threatens to impose economic sanctions on Iraq by international financial institutions.

The escalation of the phenomenon of smuggling of the dollar out of Iraq has led to the pushing of economists and international observers to talk about serious consequences for the Iraqi economy.
 
Where reports indicate that Iraqi banks, whether governmental or private, played a prominent role in smuggling the dollar abroad through informal channels.
 
This smuggling is not limited to the deterioration of the local economy, but rather threatens dangerous consequences that may lead to financial sanctions by the major countries, especially the United States of America, especially in light of the increasing suspicions of money laundering and the support of suspicious activities.
 
The dollar sale rate witnessed a noticeable increase over the past year, to exceed 81 billion dollars, which is an unprecedented number in the history of Iraq.
 
Despite the Iraqi government's attempts to take measures to reduce this phenomenon, the financial conditions do not seem to be under control.
 
On the other hand, the Central Bank of Iraq justifies this increase in selling the dollar as to cover the needs of Iraq from goods and services,
 
but there are warnings that this is a cover for wide smuggling operations aimed at financing countries subject to international sanctions such as Iran and Syria.
 
Fears of US sanctions
 
Under the pressure of international financial institutions, especially the United States, the
 
Central Bank of Iraq
 
     acknowledged the existence of a dollar smuggling crisis and
     announced the suspension of work on the electronic platform that banks were adopting to sell the dollar.

But is this step enough to prevent illegal practices?
 
Experts believe that this decision may be just a formal attempt to dispel international concerns,
especially since
 
many obstacles still hinder the effectiveness of the declared procedures.
 
Economist Dr. Nabil Al -Marsoumi says in press statements that
 
what is happening now is to transfer sales and purchases through correspondence (intermediate) banks, which are banks subject to less control, which facilitates money smuggling and money laundering operations.
 
This transformation of the sale mechanism may increase the complexity of monitoring and increase international anxiety over illegal purposes of these financial transfers.
 
Political complicity and corruption
 
There are also analyzes that indicate that political corruption and collusion between some parties in the Iraqi government and its associated banks may have a major role in this crisis.
 
While the government has pledged to take deterrent measures, the actual implementation on the ground seems to be shy.
 
There are political and financial interests for some parties that run commercial banks, and benefit from these informal networks to smuggle the dollar.
 
In statements to him, Iraqi MP Mustafa Sanad stressed that
 
a large part of this smuggled money goes to Iran,
 
which opens a wide door to talk about Iranian domination of the Iraqi economy and its negative effects on the stability of the country.
 
These facts reflect the size of the challenges facing Iraq in its attempts to combat the smuggling of the dollar and achieve real economic stability.  

Insufficient procedures
 
Despite the efforts made by the government of Iraq, whether through the Central Bank or the Ministry of Finance, the gap between the official exchange rate of the dollar and the black market price is still large.
 
This gap reflects the weak measures taken to combat currency smuggling, and enhances the chances of speculators in the currency market.
 
In highly cruel statements, some experts indicated that the government does not have the true political will to confront this crisis seriously, as the influential forces on the ground, including the major political parties, benefit from the continuation of this corrupt system.
 
Therefore, the process of solving this crisis remains very complicated and needs radical interventions that start from reforming the Iraqi financial system completely.
 
Summary
 
What Iraq is facing today from the crisis of smuggling the dollar is not just a passing economic problem,
 
but rather an alarm bell that may afflict the Iraqi economy and expose it to international financial sanctions.
 
Despite the government's pledges to achieve reforms, the current situation reflects the lack of seriousness in addressing the true roots of the crisis.
 
If things continue this way, Iraq may witness an escalation in international economic pressures,
which will increase the suffering of the Iraqi people and push the country to more financial isolation on the international scene.    https://mustaqila.com/العراق-تحت-خطر-العقوبات-تهريب-الدولار/  

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Morning 1-30-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

PAYPAL’S PYUSD STABLECOIN JOINS CARDANO, ENHANCING BLOCKCHAIN INTEROPERABILITY

PYUSD’s integration into Cardano enhances DeFi liquidity, providing users with new stablecoin options and increasing cross-chain transaction potential.

▪️PYUSD, launched by PayPal, is now available on Cardano via a bridge by Wanchain, expanding cross-chain options.

▪️The stablecoin brings new lending opportunities to Cardano, enabling platforms to offer yield-earning products.

▪️PYUSD’s presence on Cardano boosts liquidity, attracting more participants and enhancing the network's appeal.

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

PAYPAL’S PYUSD STABLECOIN JOINS CARDANO, ENHANCING BLOCKCHAIN INTEROPERABILITY

PYUSD’s integration into Cardano enhances DeFi liquidity, providing users with new stablecoin options and increasing cross-chain transaction potential.

▪️PYUSD, launched by PayPal, is now available on Cardano via a bridge by Wanchain, expanding cross-chain options.

▪️The stablecoin brings new lending opportunities to Cardano, enabling platforms to offer yield-earning products.

▪️PYUSD’s presence on Cardano boosts liquidity, attracting more participants and enhancing the network's appeal.

Cardano is expanding with the integration of PayPal USD (PYUSD) in its system. PYUSD, a stablecoin that was first available on Solana and Ethereum, is now accessible on Cardano through a bridge created by Wanchain. This provides Cardano blockchain users with new ways to trade, lend, and manage liquidity.

The introduction of PYUSD opens up new opportunities for lending protocols on Cardano. Platforms may adopt the stablecoin to offer yield-earning options, further expanding the lending ecosystem. For traders, having another stablecoin for liquidity and positions adds flexibility and efficiency. PayPal users and blockchain participants with PYUSD can now bridge their assets to Cardano, helping attract more users and making the ecosystem more appealing.

Wanchain’s CEO, Temujin Louie, stated that the integration will provide users with additional options and more autonomy when moving assets between blockchains. With nearly $447 million in Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem, this collaboration will promote stronger connections between networks, fostering new developments and broader blockchain adoption. It will contribute to improving the interaction between diverse systems.

Broader Implications for US Cryptocurrency and Cross-Border Payments

Aside from its impact on Cardano, PYUSD’s integration could also have broader implications for the cryptocurrency market in the United States. Platforms that support PYUSD may gain a competitive edge as users increasingly favor networks offering diverse stablecoin services. This trend could reshape US digital currency platforms, encouraging greater adoption of blockchain-based payment solutions.

The integration also demonstrates the potential of stablecoins like PYUSD to streamline cross-border payments. By significantly reducing transaction times and fees compared to traditional banking systems, stablecoins could set the stage for wider adoption of similar frameworks across other networks.

However, challenges remain. The need for seamless operation and adherence to regulatory frameworks, including features like reversing transactions or locking accounts, is critical. Cross-chain bridges also pose technical challenges, such as security risks, complicated transactions, and ensuring secure and efficient performance. Addressing these issues will require constant attention and strong security measures.

PYUSD’s Market Performance and Cardano’s Expanding Stablecoin Ecosystem

The total supply of PYUSD is currently $484 million, according to data from CoinMarketCap. The stablecoin was launched in August 2023. In September, PayPal began allowing US businesses to directly buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies through their accounts. In October, OKX wallet revealed that it now supports the token in its spot market.

PYUSD is an addition to the growing list of stablecoins in the Cardano ecosystem, including DJED, iUSD, MyUSD, USDM, USDC, and USDT, among others. The price of Cardano’s native token, ADA, has increased by more than 7% in the last 24 hours and is currently trading at $0.9542.

The integration of PYUSD into Cardano is a major milestone. It strengthens the foundation for blockchain interoperability, fosters growth in DeFi, and enhances the user experience for both Cardano participants and PYUSD holders.

@ Newshounds News™

Source:  CoinSpeaker

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CRYPTO FOE AND FORMER SEC CHAIR GARY GENSLER RETURNS TO MIT

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Gensler will focus on AI, financial technology, and finance.

▪️The announcement comes one week after he stepped down as SEC chair.

▪️Gensler is touted to be one of crypto’s staunchest adversaries in Washington D.C.

One of crypto’s top adversaries is returning to academia.

Former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler will return to MIT after a controversial four-year stint at the helm of the regulator.

His teaching and research will focus on artificial intelligence, finance, financial technology, and public policy, according to a press release from the prestigious university.

“I’m thrilled to once again collaborate with MIT’s distinguished team of scholars creating a better future for all through artificial intelligence, finance, and technology,” said Gensler in a statement.

The news comes one week after he left the markets watchdog the same day that Donald Trump was inaugurated. Before stepping down, he had become crypto’s l’ennemi commun after spearheading the agency’s crackdown on the industry.

At MIT, Gensler will serve as co-director of the FinTechAI initiative, exploring the intersection of AI and finance.

His new focus on AI comes at a crucial time for the US tech industry. Earlier this week, the market went into freefall after a Chinese artificial intelligence startup dubbed DeepSeek surfaced. The startup brandished an AI assistant that operates at a discount to US-based AI leader OpenAI and its ChatGPT product.

The slump — which wiped out more than $1 trillion from the broader stock market — was also exacerbated by derisking from investors in anticipation of Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting by the Federal Reserve.

Gensler was co-director of MIT’s FinTech@CSAIL, and senior advisor to the MIT Media Lab Digital Currency Initiative immediately before he joined the SEC.

Anti-crypto stance

Under Gensler, the SEC pursued a number of lawsuits against top companies like Coinbase, Binance, and Ripple, while also tagging a number of tokens as unregistered securities.

His tough approach wasn’t limited to crypto.

While leading the Commodity Futures Trading Commission from 2009 to 2014, he was also known as an industry hard-hitter — annoying Wall Street and implementing new swap rules in the aftermath of the global financial crash of 2008.

“Those who have known Gensler throughout his regulatory career know he has an imperious attitude that tends to rub industry and fellow policymakers the wrong way,” 
Sean Tuffy, a regulation and market structure expert, previously told DL News.

“He’s not a warm and fuzzy guy,” Tuffy said.


@ Newshounds News™

Source:  DI News

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“Tidbits From TNT” Thursday Morning 1-20-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Economist: The country's financial situation is among the most prosperous years

Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi confirmed that “the country has large cash reserves, which are greater than 100 percent of the volume of the issued currency.”

Al-Marsoumi promised in a statement seen by Al-Masry today, Thursday, that the percentage for a country like Iraq that maintains cash reserves equivalent to between 20 and 40 percent of the volume of the issued currency is positive, indicating that the financial situation is reassuring as it has exceeded 100 percent, and thus the cash reserves in the country are very large, pointing out the importance of the matter, as it represents a firewall in the face of crises that may occur, even if they are caused by a decrease in the price of oil.

TNT:

Tishwash:  Economist: The country's financial situation is among the most prosperous years

Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi confirmed that “the country has large cash reserves, which are greater than 100 percent of the volume of the issued currency.”

Al-Marsoumi promised in a statement seen by Al-Masry today, Thursday, that the percentage for a country like Iraq that maintains cash reserves equivalent to between 20 and 40 percent of the volume of the issued currency is positive, indicating that the financial situation is reassuring as it has exceeded 100 percent, and thus the cash reserves in the country are very large, pointing out the importance of the matter, as it represents a firewall in the face of crises that may occur, even if they are caused by a decrease in the price of oil.

Al-Marsoumi added, “The Central Bank can provide a major source of protection for the Iraqi government if it needs some financial supplies by deducting remittances from government banks,” explaining that “the financial situation that the country is experiencing is among the most prosperous years in terms of foreign exchange reserves.”

Al-Marsoumi said, “Iraq ranked third in the Arab world in terms of foreign exchange reserves for the year 2024,” adding, “Despite the slight decrease in foreign exchange reserves in the Central Bank of Iraq from (109,153) billion dollars in 2023 to (106.7) billion dollars in 2024 according to data from the Central Bank of Iraq, as a result of the deduction of remittances to the Iraqi government, the financial situation in Iraq is still cohesive, and it occupies the third place after Saudi Arabia and the Emirates, whose reserves amount to (499) billion dollars for Saudi Arabia and (210) billion dollars as reserves for the Emirates.”  link

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Tishwash:  German Ambassador: We have great cooperation with Iraq in many fields

German Ambassador to Iraq, Christiane Hohmann, confirmed on Wednesday that she would submit a report to her country's government on Iraqi achievements, while pointing out that there is great cooperation with Iraq in many areas.

Hohmann said, in a dialogue session during the Iraq Energy Conference, which was followed by "Al-Eqtisad News", that "one of the problems facing investors is electricity in Iraq," indicating that "the environment in Iraq is different from our country."

She added that "the embassy's work is to prepare a report to our government," noting that "we submitted a report on the achievements in Iraq."

She pointed out that "there are Iraqi businessmen investing in Germany, and not only Germany investing in Iraq," explaining that "Iraq has many German companies working in the electrical sector, and there is a factory in the Najaf Governorate for producing glass and a pharmaceutical factory, and there is great cooperation with German companies."

She stressed, "We want Iraq to succeed on the national and international levels, as Iraq is a young country with young energies and job opportunities must be provided for them," explaining that "everything is based on history and Iraq likes to focus on the past to build the future."

She pointed out that "the presence of embassies here is to provide advice and investments, but the work will remain for the country."  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani calls on the heads of parliamentary blocs to vote on the budget as received from the government without change

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani called on Parliament today, Wednesday, to approve the budget amendment without change.

The Prime Minister's media office said in a statement received by / Today's News / that "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani hosted a meeting at the government palace today, which included the heads of parliamentary blocs, in the presence of the Speaker of Parliament Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, and his deputies Mohsen Ali al-Mandalawi and Shakhwan Abdullah."

The statement added that "the meeting witnessed a review of the progress of the implementation of the government program, and the importance of supporting government steps in completing service and economic projects that have direct contact with citizens' lives, as well as ways to enhance cooperation between the legislative and executive authorities to achieve development goals and priorities."

He continued: "Based on the role of the Federal General Budget Law as a fundamental pillar for implementing the obligations contained in the government program, and in a manner that takes into account the supreme national interest, the latest amendment submitted by the government to the law was discussed."

Al-Sudani stressed "the commitment to this text that addresses the issue of the cost of producing a barrel of oil, which was approved by the Council of Ministers in its 45th session on November 5, and was confirmed in the letter of the government representative in the House of Representatives, No. 15, sent to the House of Representatives on January 23, which is the same text that was voted on within the Parliamentary Finance Committee."

He pointed out "the necessity for the House of Representatives to approve this amendment without change, to complete the development plans, in accordance with the economic interest of Iraq, and the vision adopted by the government program approved by the esteemed House of Representatives."
For their part, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, his deputies, and the heads of the parliamentary blocs expressed their support for "the adoption of the government text sent to amend the Federal Budget Law."

They stressed "supporting the government's plans and programs in a way that achieves the supreme interests of Iraqis everywhere."  link

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