Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Afternoon 2-17-25
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SILVER PRICES SURGE TO HIGHEST LEVELS SINCE OCTOBER, EYEING $35 MARK
Silver prices surged to $33 per ounce on Friday, hitting their highest since late October at $33.41, fueled by factors driving gold to record highs. Analysts suggest silver may challenge its 10-year peak of $34.87, though some remain cautious due to the metal’s volatility and its lag behind gold in 2024.
Silver has gained 14% in 2025 after rising 21% in 2024, supported by rising U.S. Comex futures prices amid concerns over a potential U.S. trade war due to proposed import tariffs.
The March silver contract increased 3.3% to $33.79. The premium between CME futures and London spot prices has caused market volatility, drawing significant inflows into COMEX-approved warehouses. CME silver stocks surged 22% to 375.8 million ounces since November 24, when President Trump announced tariffs on Mexico and Canada, later delayed until March.
Copper prices also hit a three-month high, supporting silver. Meanwhile, London Bullion Market Association data revealed an 8.6% drop in silver inventories to 23,528 tons in January, the largest monthly decline since 2016.
Despite bullish trends, analysts caution against silver's volatility, noting its price movements often exceed gold’s by 2-2.5 times. Technical concerns arise as silver traded between $22-35 in 2024 compared to $19-27 in 2023.
Industrial demand, comprising half of silver’s usage, could face challenges if a trade war hampers global growth. Additionally, fewer U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and slowing Chinese growth may pressure silver prices further.
The silver market's volatility and external economic factors will likely continue to influence its trajectory, with investors closely watching its attempt to reach the $35 threshold.
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Source: Economic Times
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BREAKING: ELON MUSK’S DOGE LAUNCHES SEC PROBE AS RIPPLE LAWSUIT NEARS END
In a latest development, Elon Musk’s DOGE has announced audit into the SEC for fraud, abuse and waste. The cryptocurrency community is closely watching this development, particularly as the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple is nearing its conclusion.
The DOGE_SEC account has urged the public to share information about the SEC’s actions. “DOGE is seeking help from the public! Please DM this account with insights on finding and fixing waste, fraud, and abuse,” the account posted.
This move has sparked heated debates among legal and financial experts. In reaction to this, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, suggested a rule requiring the SEC to pay legal fees for defendants who successfully fight its lawsuits. Other voices from the crypto community have also raised concerns about the SEC’s actions, especially over its ongoing litigation with Ripple.
Besides, Ripple’s CLO, Stuart Alderoty, responded to SEC’s ongoing scrutiny, saying, “I have the receipts,” suggesting that crucial documents tied to the case could soon be made public. However, it remains to be seen if this could bring a swift end to the Ripple vs. SEC case.
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Source: Coinpedia
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TETHER SEEKS INVOLVEMENT IN U.S. STABLECOIN REGULATIONS
Tether has been in talks with U.S. lawmakers behind the STABLE Act. The firm aims to get more involved in shaping U.S. stablecoin legislations.
According to FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, Tether has been in discussions with Rep. Bryan Steil and Republican Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, French Hill, regarding stablecoin regulations in the U.S.
Steil and Hill confirmed to Terret that the world’s largest stablecoin issuer has been engaging actively on the discussion draft for the new bill, Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy, or STABLE Act.
The bill is set to require stablecoin issuers to gain permission from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and back their crypto to traditional fiat currency, short-term U.S. Treasury bills, or central bank reserves.
CEO Paolo Ardoino said that the firm plans to comply with the U.S. regulations for stablecoin, however it may turn out.
“We are not going to just throw in the towel and let Tether die just for the sake of not adapting to U.S. legislation,” said Ardoino.
This means that if the STABLE Act comes to pass, Tether will need to commit to maintaining one-to-one asset backing for its tokenized fiat and conduct monthly reserve audits through a U.S.-based accounting firm.
According to Terret, Tether has been criticized for its lack of transparency, namely due to accusations that the firm has never received a full audit. Instead, the stablecoin firm provides quarterly reports from its financial books published by global accounting firm BDO.
Furthermore, JP Morgan analysts predict that Tether will have to sell some of its Bitcoin holdings to comply to the new requirements, citing that the stablecoin firm only has 66% to 83% of the required amount to back its crypto supply.
Ardoino stated that his team aims to get involved in shaping all regulatory frameworks for stablecoins in the U.S. to ensure that they have a say in the legislative process.
“We are going to work within the regulatory framework, and we are going to try to advise on every single one of these field proposals to make sure that our voice is heard,” said Ardoino.
In the past week, there have been three stablecoin bills introduced in the House and the Senate.
Aside from the STABLE Act, there was also the GENIUS Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by the Senate team that includes an author of the Bitcoin reserve proposal, sen. Cynthia Lummis. The bill regulates stablecoins with a market cap over $10 billion.
Additionally, Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters on the House Financial Services Committee, introduced a proposal for stabelcoin oversight involving the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Federal Reserve.
On Feb. 13, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said that stablecoins have the potential to strengthen the U.S. dollar’s domination on a global scale.
However, he believes that the stablecoin market still requires a regulatory framework that directly addresses stablecoin risks and enables banks and non-banks to issue stablecoins.
Last year, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell also claimed to fully support the creation of a stablecoin framework in a meeting with the House Financial Services Committee.
@ Newshounds News™
Source: Crypto News
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