
There’s Only 0.04% of USA’s GOLD Left. Can Trump Buy it Back For $42? | Mike Maloney
There’s Only 0.04% of USA’s GOLD Left. Can Trump Buy it Back For $42? | Mike Maloney
3-12-2025
Ever wonder who really owns America’s gold—and why so much secrecy surrounds it?
In this eye-opening video, Mike Maloney uncovers the shocking truth: 99.96% of the nation’s gold reserves are under lien to the Federal Reserve, leaving a mere 0.04% truly unencumbered.
Tracing the story back to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s controversial 1933 gold nationalization, Mike reveals how the government—and the Fed—took complete control of America’s “base money.”
There’s Only 0.04% of USA’s GOLD Left. Can Trump Buy it Back For $42? | Mike Maloney
3-12-2025
Ever wonder who really owns America’s gold—and why so much secrecy surrounds it?
In this eye-opening video, Mike Maloney uncovers the shocking truth: 99.96% of the nation’s gold reserves are under lien to the Federal Reserve, leaving a mere 0.04% truly unencumbered.
Tracing the story back to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s controversial 1933 gold nationalization, Mike reveals how the government—and the Fed—took complete control of America’s “base money.”
Discover how our gold-based monetary system was replaced by paper currency, why it may violate the Constitution, and how the nation’s gold might still be stuck in a giant “pawn shop” arrangement to this day.
Don’t miss this exposé on the hidden history of America’s gold—and what it could mean for your financial future.
Recession by Design, Buckle up for Turbulence
Recession by Design, Buckle up for Turbulence
Liberty and Finance: 3-12-2025
In a recent appearance on Liberty and Finance, the anonymous financial commentator Doomberg delivered a stark warning about the current economic climate, predicting an impending recession and dissecting the potential strategies a future Trump Administration might employ to navigate the turbulent waters.
Doomberg painted a picture of an overvalued stock market on the precipice of a correction, fueled by unpredictable global supply chains and escalating geopolitical tensions.
Recession by Design, Buckle up for Turbulence
Liberty and Finance: 3-12-2025
In a recent appearance on Liberty and Finance, the anonymous financial commentator Doomberg delivered a stark warning about the current economic climate, predicting an impending recession and dissecting the potential strategies a future Trump Administration might employ to navigate the turbulent waters.
Doomberg painted a picture of an overvalued stock market on the precipice of a correction, fueled by unpredictable global supply chains and escalating geopolitical tensions.
Doomberg’s core argument centers on the inevitability of a recession. He believes the current market valuations are unsustainable, a bubble waiting to burst.
This reckoning, he suggests, will be exacerbated by the fragility of global supply chains, easily disrupted by unforeseen events, and a stock market ill-prepared for a significant downturn.
Beyond the purely economic factors, Doomberg highlighted the geopolitical complexities stemming from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He speculated that a Trump Administration might leverage these tensions to benefit the U.S. financially. While the exact nature of this leverage remained undefined, the implication is that Trump would exploit the situation to strengthen the U.S. position on the world stage.
Doomberg further explored how Trump’s potential policies, particularly his emphasis on fiscal conservatism, could impact the market.
He envisions a scenario where Trump’s austerity measures trigger a significant market correction. This correction, while painful in the short term, would ultimately pave the way for a more sustainable and robust recovery.
The conversation culminated in a bullish outlook, albeit one contingent on navigating the coming recession successfully. Doomberg anticipates that Trump’s handling of the crisis could result in a post-crisis economic boom, echoing the recovery seen after the 2008 financial crisis.
This optimistic prediction hinges on the idea that a necessary correction, followed by strategic economic maneuvering, could ultimately set the stage for future growth and prosperity.
Doomberg’s analysis serves as a timely reminder that the financial landscape is constantly evolving and that a nuanced understanding of both economic fundamentals and geopolitical forces is essential for navigating the challenges and opportunities ahead.
While predictions should always be viewed with a degree of skepticism, the insights shared by Doomberg offer valuable food for thought in these uncertain times.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Wednesday Morning 3-12-25
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U.S. HOUSE OVERTURNS IRS DEFI RULE: TRUMP’S FIRST CRYPTO LAW AHEAD?
U.S. lawmakers voted to cancel an IRS rule that required crypto companies, including DeFi platforms, to collect and report taxpayer and transaction information.
The House passed the vote 292-132, following the Senate’s decision to reject the rule that was finalized during the final days of former President Biden’s administration. This could change how crypto businesses are regulated.
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
U.S. HOUSE OVERTURNS IRS DEFI RULE: TRUMP’S FIRST CRYPTO LAW AHEAD?
U.S. lawmakers voted to cancel an IRS rule that required crypto companies, including DeFi platforms, to collect and report taxpayer and transaction information.
The House passed the vote 292-132, following the Senate’s decision to reject the rule that was finalized during the final days of former President Biden’s administration. This could change how crypto businesses are regulated.
Fox Business Journalist Eleanor Terrett noted that due to a rule that budget-related bills must start in the House, the Senate will need to vote on the resolution one more time. Once that vote passes, it will go to President Trump’s desk as the first crypto-related bill to become law.
Missouri Republican Jason Smith urged lawmakers to support the resolution, saying the IRS rule could hurt U.S. businesses and stifle innovation. He added that the rule might be impossible to enforce, as DeFi platforms are different from centralized crypto exchanges or banks and cannot gather the required user information to comply with the rule.
Last week, 70 Senators voted to overturn the IRS rule, with Trump’s advisers urging him to sign it. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) noted the Senate must approve it again due to budget rules. If signed, the IRS would be blocked from enforcing similar rules in the future.
Illinois Democrat Danny Davis argued the rule was part of the 2021 Infrastructure Act, comparing crypto to stocks and saying crypto platforms should report like stock brokers. Meanwhile, North Carolina Republican Tim Moore claimed the rule overstepped and could harm U.S. innovation in digital assets.
Texas Democrat Lloyd Doggett called the resolution “special interest legislation,” saying that it could help tax cheats, criminals, and terrorist financiers, and add $4 billion to the national debt, going against President Trump’s goal to cut the debt.
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COINBASE GETS GREEN LIGHT TO OPERATE IN INDIA AFTER RECEIVING APPROVAL FROM REGULATORS
Top US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has received approval from India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to resume operations in the country after ceasing activities in early 2023 due to regulatory issues.
According to a Coinbase press release, the approval enables the leading US exchange to offer crypto trading services in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital asset markets – India.
Coinbase has announced plans to introduce retail trading services in the country later this year, followed by additional investment products curated for Indian customers.
Says John O’Loghlen, Coinbase’s Regional Managing Director for Asia-Pacific,
“India’s developer community and entrepreneurial energy are unmatched. But too often, young Indian entrepreneurs have felt forced to look abroad to build global companies. Crypto can change that. By expanding access to our trusted platform and tools such as Base, we aim to empower a new generation of builders to stay home, innovate locally, and scale globally.”
The exchange says that India is a “global technology powerhouse home to one of the most vibrant startup ecosystems,” making it a natural fit for Coinbase’s international expansion.
Coinbase joins other global exchanges, including Binance and KuCoin, that have recently received similar approvals.
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Tishwash: Iraq, World Bank discuss enhancing financial cooperation
Finance Minister Taif Sami stressed the importance of the ongoing partnership with the World Bank, and Iraq's aspiration to benefit from the technical and financial support provided by the bank in implementing strategic projects to stimulate economic growth and provide job opportunities, especially in areas including infrastructure and human development.
This came during her reception of the World Bank Representative to Iraq, Jean-Christophe Carret, and his accompanying delegation.
TNT:
Tishwash: Iraq, World Bank discuss enhancing financial cooperation
Finance Minister Taif Sami stressed the importance of the ongoing partnership with the World Bank, and Iraq's aspiration to benefit from the technical and financial support provided by the bank in implementing strategic projects to stimulate economic growth and provide job opportunities, especially in areas including infrastructure and human development.
This came during her reception of the World Bank Representative to Iraq, Jean-Christophe Carret, and his accompanying delegation.
The meeting discussed ways to enhance economic and financial cooperation between Iraq and the World Bank. It reviewed a number of key topics related to enhancing financial stability in Iraq, in addition to discussing development projects that the two parties seek to implement with the aim of achieving sustainable development.
For his part, the World Bank representative expressed the bank's commitment to continue supporting Iraq in achieving its development goals, noting that the World Bank pays great attention to enhancing Iraq's ability to face economic and development challenges, with a focus on sustainable development and achieving comprehensiveness in the benefits achieved. link
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Tishwash: I don't think there is any new information in this article but they have posted it again
Iraq is preparing to launch the digital dinar... a step towards a cashless economy!
The Central Bank of Iraq is preparing to launch a national digital currency as part of a gradual shift toward a digital financial system aimed at reducing the use of paper money and enhancing transparency and financial inclusion.
The initiative relies on modern payment technologies and seeks to reduce transaction costs and combat money laundering.
Despite the ambition, experts question the project's success due to challenges related to weak trust in the banking system and the lack of adequate digital infrastructure. The Central Bank, meanwhile, reiterates its rejection of cryptocurrencies, deeming them illegal, and warns against the activity of fictitious trading companies in the local market. The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, revealed that the country's financial and banking system is undergoing fundamental transformations, most notably the gradual decline in the use of paper currency in favor of digital payments.
During his speech at the Ninth Finance and Banking Conference and Exhibition, Al-Alaq confirmed that the Central Bank is working to create its own digital currency, which will be gradually introduced as an alternative to paper currency, following the experiences of several global central banks.
The Central Bank of Iraq announced on December 16 that it would not grant any licenses to stock, metals, and cryptocurrency trading companies, warning against the activity of fictitious companies claiming to have official licenses.
Despite the growing global spread of cryptocurrencies, Iraq doesn't appear close to entering this high-risk digital world. According to experts, these digital assets do not represent a real addition to the Iraqi economy, which is primarily based on oil exports and dollar transactions in global markets.
Financial affairs expert Mustafa Hantoush told Al-Mada that "Iraq does not have a legislative or economic environment capable of accommodating these currencies. Rather, they could become a tool for speculation and money laundering in the absence of oversight and regulation."
He pointed out that "dealing in them is limited and informal, via external platforms and offices in neighboring countries, exposing investors to the risk of loss and fraud."
Furthermore, according to Hantoush, cryptocurrencies are not based on real reserves or bank guarantees, making them highly volatile and unreliable in fragile markets such as Iraq's. According to economic researcher Ziyad al-Hashemi, the initiative to launch the "digital dinar" is an attempt to eliminate the chronic problems plaguing the monetary system, but its success remains in doubt.
In an interview with Al-Mada, Al-Hashemi explained, "There is a fundamental difference between digital currency and cryptocurrencies. Digital currencies, such as the digital dollar or the digital dirham, are issued and regulated by central banks and are managed within an official regulatory framework. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, operate within a decentralized system that is not subject to any regulatory authority and are highly volatile in value due to their dependence on supply and demand."
Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency, emerging in 2009 as a response to the global financial crisis. It was designed to operate outside the regulatory framework of central banks, making it an attractive tool for some, particularly in digital circles and criminal networks, due to the privacy and speed of money transfers it provides, free from government restrictions. Transactions in Bitcoin are a legal violation, subjecting perpetrators to the provisions of Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Law No. 39 of 2015.
The bank issued an official statement during the recent dollar crisis, emphasizing that trading in cryptocurrencies is prohibited and not recognized in the country. Regarding the anticipated digital dinar, he points out that "the Central Bank of Iraq will be responsible for issuing and circulating it, allowing it to control and monitor financial transactions and contributing to the reduction of financial crimes and money laundering. Unlike cryptocurrencies, this currency will be fully backed by the Central Bank, giving it a degree of stability and making it similar to paper currency in terms of sovereign value, with the difference that its circulation will be electronically only through bank accounts and digital wallets."
Al-Hashemi believes that "the main goal of this step is to reduce reliance on paper dinars hoarded outside the banking system and advance financial inclusion, as well as to attempt to limit the widespread use of the dollar in local transactions by enhancing confidence in using the digital dinar as an official alternative in daily transactions."
He adds that "the success of this project depends on providing an appropriate environment and strict implementation. If this is achieved, the digital dinar could effectively contribute to withdrawing stagnant cash, revitalizing banking activity, and stimulating credit, which could positively impact overall economic performance."
However, Al-Hashemi does not hide his pessimism, emphasizing that The Central Bank of Iraq currently lacks the basic components needed to ensure the success of this initiative, due to the significant flaws in its monetary policies, the lack of public confidence in the banking system, and the recurring political interference in its decisions. He believes that all of these obstacles could make the digital dinar a fragile project, suffering from the same problems as the paper dinar.
He concludes by saying, "Ambition alone is not enough. Without genuine reform of monetary policies, strengthening public confidence in banks, and distancing politics from the economy, the chances of success of the digital dinar remain extremely limited."
Furthermore, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, economic advisor to the Prime Minister, believes that "central banks around the world, including the Central Bank of Iraq, are still in the gradual preparation phase for the transition to the world of digital payments as a modern alternative to paper currencies." This shift, he explains, does not change the essence of money and its basic functions.
Rather, it seeks only to improve the efficiency of dealing with it and reduce associated costs, in addition to strengthening financial oversight tools and reducing financial crime and money laundering.
Saleh confirms to Al-Mada that "this digital transformation in the monetary system does not mean that money will lose its function as a store of value, a means of payment and receipt, or a tool for unit of account and measurement of rights. Rather, these functions will be fully preserved, but within a more transparent, governed, and compliant environment, enhancing the monetary authority's ability to manage monetary stability using the same monetary policy tools."
Saleh explains that "digital money can expand the scope of banking services to include the poorest and most vulnerable segments of society by facilitating the opening of digital bank accounts. Digital money will be available to all citizens, from the smallest monetary unit to the largest, allowing for instant settlement of transactions without delay or wasted rights or time."
He points out that "providing digital liquidity widely within the banking system, with minimal liquidity risk, will enable low-income groups to obtain immediate and affordable digital loans at a lower cost, given that the funds will remain within the banking system and will not require large reserves or financial hedges.
This will optimally leverage the digital credit multiplier, enhancing financing and stimulating economic activity without compromising economic stability or causing monetary inflation, as long as monetary policy tools remain effective."
The economic advisor emphasizes that "implementing this project requires precise and extensive investments in information technology, such as smartphones and social networks, along with the necessity of an advanced digital infrastructure, most notably a reliable internet network, as it is the backbone of the success of digital payments.
He also emphasizes the importance of a solid legal structure that protects the rights of users and customers and ensures the security of networks from breaches, within a comprehensive cybersecurity framework that aligns with the rapid development of digital services worldwide." linkI
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Tishwash: Ramadan revives the Iraqi dinar and official expectations of a continued decline in the dollar
The exchange rate of the US dollar in the parallel market in Iraq declined significantly during the first and second weeks of Ramadan, recording 1,480 dinars per dollar, or less than that, from 1,520 dinars before the beginning of the month.
The decline is due to several factors, most notably the strict measures taken by the Central Bank of Iraq to control imports and electronic money transfers, in addition to the decline in economic activities of the Iraqi citizen during the month of Ramadan.
"strict measures"
Government advisor Alaa Al-Fahd says the decline in the dollar price in the parallel market is due to the Central Bank’s implementation of strict measures aimed at controlling imports and electronic money transfers.
He added that this measure reflects the success of the Central Bank's monetary policy, as Iraqi banks have begun to implement correspondence operations with international banks with which they have commercial relations.
He added that diversifying the currency basket contributed significantly to easing pressure on the dollar, and that most imports of consumer and food goods are financed through the official platform of the Central Bank and at the official price, stressing that any trading outside this framework is considered unofficial dealing.
Al-Fahd praised the Central Bank’s announcement of implementing digital transactions and encouraging tourism, stressing that these steps contributed to easing pressure on the parallel market for exchange rates.
Al-Fahd expected the market to remain stable, especially with most of the needs of Ramadan and the Eid season being covered through the official platform and at the official price, noting that expectations indicate a continued decline in the dollar price in the coming period.
The exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar increased significantly in the last week before Ramadan, recording 1,520 dinars per dollar for sale and 1,510 dinars for purchase in the main stock exchanges, but in the first week of Ramadan, the exchange rate recorded a significant decrease, reaching 1,465 dinars per dollar for sale and 1,475 dinars per dollar for purchase in the main stock exchanges in Baghdad, Erbil and Basra.
In the second week of Ramadan, the exchange rate rose slightly, recording 1,485 dinars per dollar for sale and 1,480 dinars per dollar for purchase, with a variation up or down not exceeding two and a half dollars.
The exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar against the dollar is affected by several main factors, including:
-Daily sales volume in currency auction
-Central Bank procedures related to external transfers
-The need of traders to import goods, especially from countries subject to US sanctions, which increases the demand for the dollar in the parallel market.
-Smuggling the Iraqi dinar to other countries to benefit from price differences.
"Ramadan is a game changer"
For his part, economic expert Ahmed Al-Ansari believes that the decline in demand for the dollar during the month of Ramadan is mainly due to the decline in economic activities of the Iraqi citizen, which is evident in the decline in the movement of real estate, cars and basic services.
Al-Ansari explained that the weak purchasing power of citizens also contributed to reducing the volume of imports, which led to a reduction in demand for the dollar in the parallel market.
He added that the Central Bank's measures aimed at reducing imports through the black market and encouraging traders and importers to import through approved banks and convert the dollar at the official price were an additional reason for this temporary decline.
Al-Ansari expected a strong recovery in the markets after Ramadan and by Eid al-Fitr, which could lead to a slight increase in the dollar price or a return to its previous level, stressing that the dollar price is greatly affected by the strength of supply and demand in the market, as it rises whenever demand for it increases in the parallel market.
He pointed out that the continuation of the facilities provided by the Central Bank, such as providing travelers' dollars, will encourage citizens to deal at the official price and avoid exchange offices and banks that sell dollars at higher prices.
On February 7, 2023, the Council of Ministers approved the decision of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Iraq to amend the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar, equivalent to 1,300 dinars per dollar, obligating banks to sell at a rate of 1,310 dinars per dollar and at a rate of 1,320 dinars per dollar for currency transfer operations when using electronic cards while traveling or online, with a ceiling of 3,000 dollars at the official rate granted to each traveler who presents a visa and a travel ticket with his official passport. link
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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday AM 3-12-2025
KTFA:
Henig: Vietnam to sign U.S. deals as trade, energy officials meet, document shows
By Reuters March 10, 20252:55 AM PDT
HANOI, March 10 (Reuters) - Vietnam expects to sign pacts with the United States this week after its trade minister meets U.S. trade and energy officials, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters.
The step comes after weeks of conciliatory messages Vietnam has sent Washington in an effort to avert tariffs by the Trump administration the Southeast Asian nation may face because of its large trade surplus with the United States.
KTFA:
Henig: Vietnam to sign U.S. deals as trade, energy officials meet, document shows
By Reuters March 10, 20252:55 AM PDT
HANOI, March 10 (Reuters) - Vietnam expects to sign pacts with the United States this week after its trade minister meets U.S. trade and energy officials, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters.
The step comes after weeks of conciliatory messages Vietnam has sent Washington in an effort to avert tariffs by the Trump administration the Southeast Asian nation may face because of its large trade surplus with the United States.
The March 5 document from the trade ministry features the schedule of Trade Minister Nguyen Hong Dien's trip to the United States this week.
It also listed energy companies and government departments, from customs to tax, asked to send accompanying representatives.
Last week the government said on its portal Dien, who is also in charge of energy and industry policy, would travel to the United States on Thursday to meet U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
But it gave no details of possible deals or topics to be discussed.
Officials have publicly indicated Vietnam's intention to buy U.S. liquefied natural gas for its fledgling industry and to possibly revise duties on several imports, from ethanol and LNG to agriculture products.
Trading firm PetroVietnam Gas (GAS.HM), opens new tab, power generator PetroVietnam Power (POW.HM), opens new tab and power distributor EVN are among the state-controlled gas and energy companies asked to send delegates on Dien's U.S. trip, the ministry document shows.
The event is part of regular meetings between U.S. and Vietnamese trade officials under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement signed in 2007.
Dien is set to first meet Greer on Thursday, before working with officials of the U.S. energy department and witnessing the signing of "a number of agreements" the following day, the document showed.
Then he will meet officials of the commerce department and industry groups with "interests in Vietnam", it added, but did not say if the meetings were listed according to times in the United States or Vietnam, which could affect the days.
Reporting by Emily Chow, Francesco Guarascio and Khanh Vu; Editing by Clarence Fernandez Link
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Clare: World Bank confirms its continued support for Iraq to achieve its development goals
3/11/2025
Finance Minister Taif Sami stressed the importance of the ongoing partnership with the World Bank, and Iraq's aspiration to benefit from the technical and financial support provided by the bank in implementing strategic projects to stimulate economic growth and provide job opportunities, especially in areas including infrastructure and human development. This came during her reception of the World Bank Representative to Iraq, Jean-Christophe Carret, and his accompanying delegation.
The meeting discussed ways to enhance economic and financial cooperation between Iraq and the World Bank. It reviewed a number of key topics related to enhancing financial stability in Iraq, in addition to discussing development projects that the two parties seek to implement with the aim of achieving sustainable development.
For his part, the World Bank representative expressed the bank's commitment to continue supporting Iraq in achieving its development goals, noting that the World Bank pays great attention to enhancing Iraq's ability to face economic and development challenges, with a focus on sustainable development and achieving comprehensiveness in the benefits achieved. LINK
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Militia Man All the money that's going to come in is going to help the budget which is going to help support the value of the currency in the long run. Everything that's going to go through that country is going to be around in a Real Effective Exchange Rate. It isn't going to be 1310 or they'd have done it a long time ago. There would have been no reason to just say, 'we're going to go like we are and this is the way we're going to go onto the Forex.' But have they done that yet? Sure not.
Mnt Goat Article: "INFLATION’S FREEFALL: IRAQ HITS 2.8%, ECONOMIC HOPES SOAR”. If you look at the Dr Shabibi plan to get to the reinstatement you can clearly see...he planned to put the brakes on after each step, then monitor closely for inflation... Folks the process is working…
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Over 40% LMBA Silver Leaves London | Andy Schectman
Liberty and Finance: 3-10-2025
Join us for a live Q&A with Miles Franklin CEO & President, Andy Schectman, as he analyzes the latest figures from the London Bullion Market Association.
The LBMA’s new report reveals a massive 128.5 million ounces of silver were pulled from London vaults over the past three months, ending February 2025.
This equates to nearly 42% of silver not held by ETFs being removed from storage.
Andy will share his perspective on how this significant withdrawal could impact the market's future, pricing, and overall silver dynamics.
Don't miss the chance to hear expert insights and ask your own questions about this pivotal silver market development.
Is the US Headed Toward Recession?
Is the US Headed Toward Recession? [Podcast]
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black) March 11, 2025
By the late 1920s, the US economy was booming and had advantages that most of the world did not yet enjoy. Manufacturing in America was extremely competitive due to mass electrification powering factories. Farmers had traded out horses and mules for trucks and tractors.
US productivity was surging.
Is the US Headed Toward Recession? [Podcast]
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black) March 11, 2025
By the late 1920s, the US economy was booming and had advantages that most of the world did not yet enjoy. Manufacturing in America was extremely competitive due to mass electrification powering factories. Farmers had traded out horses and mules for trucks and tractors.
US productivity was surging.
Global trade was still recovering from World War I, but there was enough sense at the League of Nations (the precursor to the United Nations) to campaign against trade barriers.
The final report from the World Economic Conference in 1927 concluded that “the time has come to put an end to tariffs. . .”
But America decided to move in the opposite direction.
Two politicians, Willis Hawley and Reed Smoot put forth a plan to impose steep tariffs that reached as high as 59.1% on some products.
The infamous Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act passed in 1930, and almost immediately, countries around the world imposed their own retaliatory tariffs against the US.
Global trade plummeted as a result, which became a major factor in prolonging an almost never-ending and extremely painful economic depression.
I don’t think another Great Depression is in the cards right now, but frankly all these threats of tariffs are starting to have an impact.
Stock market investors are realizing that a recession is clearly on the table, and that business and consumer sentiment across the board have taken a nose dive.
That could all rebound just as quickly as it has fallen, but the larger point is that tariffs will absolutely make the country, and the world for that matter, much worse off.
The key reason is that tariffs force the economy to operate below its maximum potential.
Think about it on an individual basis. Imagine if Tom Cruise were sacking groceries instead of making movies. I think most people would probably acknowledge that creating multi-billion dollar box office hits is a hard thing to do, and sacking groceries would be below his potential.
The same goes for a trained and experienced neurosurgeon— picking turnips is not the best use of his or her time.
The US economy is certainly capable of producing just about anything. But there’s no point in deliberately producing below your potential— i.e. taking scarce talent and resources away from more valuable more productive sectors, and instead focusing that energy to make socks and underwear.
If an economy consistently underachieves its potential, everyone is worse off as a result— regardless of whether that results in a near-term recession.
The US has the potential in small-scale nuclear reactors, and emerging technology in AI, automation, robotics, and high-performance computing to create a level of abundance and prosperity that is almost unimaginable. That advantage is specific to the United States and that reality could be just a few years away because most of that technology exists or is close.
And that’s what the US needs to get out of its $36 trillion debt problem— a productivity and innovation driven economic boom.
Tariffs throw cold water on the whole thing.
This is what we discuss in today’s podcast.
We also touch on:
Recent stock market swings
The valuation of stocks now, and historically
Who is investing in the stock market today
What could drive investors into bonds
And more.
(For the audio-only version, check out our online post here.)
To your freedom, James Hickman Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC
https://www.schiffsovereign.com/podcast/is-the-us-headed-toward-recession-podcast-152224/
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Tuesday Evening 3-11-25
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MOMENTUM BUILDS IN WASHINGTON TO PASS STABLECOIN LEGISLATION, MARKING A 'MOMENT FOR US HERE IN CONGRESS NOW TO ACT'
▪“There is a moment for us here in Congress now to act,” said Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., during a House committee hearing on Tuesday.
▪A stablecoin bill is set to be marked up in the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday.
Good Evening Dinar Recaps,
MOMENTUM BUILDS IN WASHINGTON TO PASS STABLECOIN LEGISLATION, MARKING A 'MOMENT FOR US HERE IN CONGRESS NOW TO ACT'
▪“There is a moment for us here in Congress now to act,” said Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., during a House committee hearing on Tuesday.
▪A stablecoin bill is set to be marked up in the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday.
Movement on legislation to regulate stablecoins is underway this week as lawmakers in the House debated necessary provisions in the bill on Tuesday. The Senate committee will also assemble in the coming days to take a vote on proposed stablecoin rules.
This is the moment for Congress to act, said Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., on Tuesday during a House Financial Services Committee hearing focused on stablecoins and central bank digital currencies. Huizenga cited the Trump administration's actions over the past few weeks, including a White House crypto summit last week.
"There is a moment for us here in Congress now to act, and as legislators, it's ultimately up to us to provide the regulatory clarity needed to ensure that the U.S. dollar remains the dominant reserve currency, and I believe stablecoins can do that," Huizenga said.
Lawmakers have legislation teed up in both the Senate and House to tackle stablecoin regulation. A handful of bipartisan legislators have been working to pass a stablecoin bill for years.
However, like all previous congressional acts to advance crypto regulation, these various attempts had stalled out. Fifty days into Donald Trump's presidency, however, Congress is seemingly making crypto a priority — including by investigating claims of industry-wide debanking and repealing the controversial "DeFi Broker rule."
In February, House Financial Services Committee Republican Chair French Hill, R-Ark., alongside Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., released draft legislation to regulate stablecoins. That draft, called the STABLE Act, builds on work done over the years in the committee beginning in 2022.
A sticking point for a previous draft was a provision that would have allowed state regulators to approve stablecoin issuances without Federal Reserve input.
The new bill differs slightly from the previous stablecoin bill. For example, it gives the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency the authority to "approve and supervise federally qualified nonbank payment stablecoin issuers " instead of including a federal path through the Federal Reserve for "payment stablecoin issuers."
Work is also underway in the Senate. Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced a bill to regulate stablecoins called the "Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins," dubbed the GENIUS Act. Though it is not a companion to the House's version, lawmakers say it shows an effort among Republicans to work on key issues.
That bill is set to be marked up in the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday.
Ron Hammond, senior director of government relations at the Blockchain Association, called all the action "Stablecoin Spring" and said Congress is set on getting a stablecoin bill across the finish line.
"The House hearing today showed most of the Democrats and all the Republicans largely supporting the measures in the STABLE Act," Hammond said in a statement to The Block.
"That same bipartisan spirit will likely be reflected in Thursday’s Senate Banking markup of the GENIUS Act. This will be set the stage for a comprehensive vote on the combined product, the STABLE GENIUS Act, sometime in the next two-to-three months.”
House hearing unfolds
In the House, lawmakers also heard from experts, including Paxos CEO Charles Cascarilla, Global Head of Digital Assets at The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, among others, on Tuesday.
Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., who has shown support toward crypto, compared digital assets to cars.
"The proper legislative response to the automobile is not to ban it, it's not to sabotage it, it's to regulate it," Torres said. "It's to make it safer. And as far as I'm concerned, the proper role of Congress is not to sabotage digital asset transactions, but to make them safer, to strike a careful balance between financial stability and innovation."
Some Democrats revealed hesitancy toward Republican-led stablecoin bills.
Top Democrat Rep. Waters of California criticized Trump over the launch of his memecoin and his executive order creating a strategic bitcoin reserve.
"Despite my belief that the Trump administration only wants crypto legislation that personally benefits them and protects their crypto financiers — I still hope we can work together on a bill that requires stablecoins be robustly and fairly regulated," Waters said.
The current Republican-led bill at play "strips away critical protections to shield investors from criminals," she added.
Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., criticized the GENIUS Act during Tuesday's hearing and said it needed to be amended "vigorously."
"I read the GENIUS Act over in the Senate — I'm a little weary about anything called genius coming out of the United States Senate — but there were so many problems with that and I'm hopeful, hopefully my colleagues, Mr. Hill, and others will amend that vigorously because it had huge, huge problems," Lynch said.
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BRICS TRADE AGREEMENT LOOKS TO END THE PETRODOLLAR’S DOMINANCE
There is no denying that 2025 has seen tension between the West and the Global South reach a fever pitch. That is only expected to continue throughout this year, as a plethora of BRICS trade agreements look to end the petrodollar’s dominance.
The economic alliance has spearheaded efforts to increase trade settlements in local currencies. Moreover, that should continue to extend into the oil industry, which may only increase the growing geopolitical uncertainty between the United States and the bloc.
BRICS Eye an End to the Petrodollar: How Will Donald Trump Respond?
Since his 2024 presidential election win, Donald Trump has placed a clear target on the BRICS alliance. Their previous efforts to de-dollarize global markets led the President to threaten 150% tariffs on membership nations. Yet, that has not deterred its continued pursuit of US dollar alternatives in a host of sectors.
Moreover, that hasn’t limited the attractiveness of the BRICS bloc for developing nations.
Three new nations have been invited to the bloc’s annual summit, all of which are eyeing a position in the collective. Moreover, their presence could only further efforts for BRICS to use new trade agreements to end the petrodollar’s dominance.
Due to the presence of sanctions, Russia pivoted into oil trade settlement currencies in 2022. Specifically, 78% of oil exports to fellow BRICS members China and India were in local currencies over the two years that followed. Comparatively, just 32% were settled in local currencies in 2021.
The alliance’s hopes of de-dollarizing the oil market can be clearly seen in the allies it has embraced. Since the arrival of BRICS+, it has welcomed Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, and Iran. Those nations are some of the top oil producers in the world. Moreover, many stand to also see the petrodollar cease to hold as much dominance as it does.
If it were successful, it would be a monumental blow to the United States. The BRICS bloc holds more than 40% of the world’s oil and gas reserves Although 58% of currency reserves are still held in the greenback, it presents a key point of conflict that is building on already concerning relations between BRICS and the US.
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CIRCLE TRIMS USDC CROSS-CHAIN SETTLEMENT TIME DOWN TO SECONDS WITH PROTOCOL UPDATE
▪Circle, issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin USDC, has launched a protocol update it says reduces cross-chain transaction settlement time “to seconds,” compared to an average of 13 to 19 minutes for a typical blockchain transaction between Ethereum and Layer 2 blockchains.
▪According to Circle, the newly launched Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2, or CCTP V2, improves upon the earlier version “with a new set of smart contracts and APIs.”
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CIRCLE TRIMS USDC CROSS-CHAIN SETTLEMENT TIME DOWN TO SECONDS WITH PROTOCOL UPDATE
▪Circle, issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin USDC, has launched a protocol update it says reduces cross-chain transaction settlement time “to seconds,” compared to an average of 13 to 19 minutes for a typical blockchain transaction between Ethereum and Layer 2 blockchains.
▪According to Circle, the newly launched Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2, or CCTP V2, improves upon the earlier version “with a new set of smart contracts and APIs.”
Circle, issuer of the world's second-largest stablecoin USDC, unveiled a protocol update on Tuesday it says will reduce cross-chain settlement time from several minutes to a matter of seconds.
The company's newly launched Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2, or CCTP V2, will improve upon CCTP V1 "with a new set of smart contracts and APIs," slashing cross-chain transaction settlement time from "an average of 13 to 19 minutes for a typical blockchain transaction" between Ethereum and Layer 2 blockchains to only seconds, according to a statement.
"CCTP V2 reduces the barriers that have hindered the fluid movement of digital dollars between supported blockchains," said Nikhil Chandhok, chief product officer of Circle, in the statement.
"CCTP V2 gives developers greater flexibility to tailor cross-chain transactions to their specific needs and unlocks low-latency use cases in crypto capital markets, effectively abstracting away cross-chain complexities for developers and their users."
As the USD-pegged stablecoin market, by most accounts, is poised to keep growing, improving transaction time could prove beneficial to Circle as competition potentially heats up in the coming months and years.
Out of the roughly $235 billion worth of USD stablecoins in circulation, Circle's USDC accounts for $58 billion, according to The Block Data Dashboard. USDC ranks a distant second to Tether's USDT, the clear market leader.
Avalanche, Base and Ethereum to begin with
Circle said CCTP V2 will initially be available for developers working on Avalanche, Base and Ethereum, but the plan is to add support for more blockchains as the year progresses. "CCTP V1 will remain available on 11 blockchains," Circle said, adding that since launched in 2023, "CCTP has facilitated more than $36 billion in transaction volume."
Some of CCTP V2's new features Circle highlighted on Tuesday include "Hooks," which it said makes it possible for developers "to automate post-transfer actions on the destination blockchain."
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Source: The Block
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BRICS: RUSSIA & IRAN ANNOUNCE NEW DEAL TO BOOST TRADE
Amid the ongoing tension between the US and BRICS, both Russia and Iran have announced a new deal to boost trade and cooperation. Indeed, both sides are expecting a surge in their partnership as things look increasingly uncertain for the alliance moving forward.
Throughout the year so far, the bloc has faced aggressive economic policy from the United States. Since being inaugurated, Donald Trump has not minced words regarding his feelings for the group. However, that has not seen the collective slow its ambitious growth efforts.
Russia & Iran Sign New Trade Deal as BRICS Faces Increased US Pressure
The last two years have seen the BRICS economic alliance embrace a massive growth effort. Indeed, they are continuing, with the alliance eyeing continued expansion in 2025. Moreover, it has held firm in its commitment to de-dollarization despite increased pressure from the United States.
Those efforts to fortify their alliance have continued for BRICS Monday as Russia and Iran have signed a new trade deal. According to a new report, both sides are expecting the increased cooperation to result in a “trade surge,” with cultural expansion to soon follow.
“Trade between Russia and Iran is generally demonstrating positive dynamics,” Ambassador Aleksley Dedov said. “We expect further growth in trade turnover at the end of this year,” he added. Indeed, they project a 15% increase in trade dealings over 2024. Moreover, a key emphasis on the increased trade is the decision for both sides to settle in local currencies.
That decision is yet another blow to the US dollar. President Donald Trump has not been kind to any de-dollarization efforts present globally. He has previously warned of 150% tariffs on nations that engage in the practice. It will be interesting to see if Russia and Iran are now subject to those threats.
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Basically he feels Good News is coming. He feels he will have confirmation of that soon.
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DJ: DID YOU KNOW? Basel Accords
DJ: DID YOU KNOW? Basel Accords
Lost in the conversation lately is, “What happened to the Basel Accords, are they being used, how many countries and their financial institutions are compliant or at least striving to be compliant ?”
The Basel Accords are a set of international banking regulations developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) to enhance financial stability and strengthen risk management in the banking sector.
These accords aimed to ensure global financial stability by reducing systemic risks and enhancing banks’ ability to absorb financial shocks. Keep in mind these proposed regulations are voluntary not mandatory.
DJ: DID YOU KNOW? Basel Accords
Lost in the conversation lately is, “What happened to the Basel Accords, are they being used, how many countries and their financial institutions are compliant or at least striving to be compliant ?”
The Basel Accords are a set of international banking regulations developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) to enhance financial stability and strengthen risk management in the banking sector.
These accords aimed to ensure global financial stability by reducing systemic risks and enhancing banks’ ability to absorb financial shocks. Keep in mind these proposed regulations are voluntary not mandatory.
The accords were first introduced through Basel 1 in 1988. Followed by Basel 2 in 2004 and Basel 3.5 (sometimes called Basel IV) that refers to the final revisions to Basel III, introduced by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) in 2017.
While not an entirely new framework, these changes significantly alter how banks calculate risk-weighted assets (RWA) and capital requirements, leading some to call it Basel IV due to its major impact.
Originally set for 2022, the Basel IV reforms were delayed due to CoviD-19 and are now being gradually implemented, with full adoption expected by 2025 in many jurisdictions.
As of March 2025, the implementation of Basel IV regulations varies across different jurisdictions, leading to differences in compliance time-lines among financial institutions, While Basel IV does not officially exist as a separate accord, its significant changes to Basel III justify its informal nickname.
While many global financial institutions and countries have agreed in principle to adapt the regulatory framework, many are still in the process.
For example: the EU originally set a go-live date of January 1, 2025, for Basel IV. However, a partial delay has been announced, moving the implementation of certain components to January 1, 2026.
Other elements, including changes to credit risk, operational risk, and the output floor were implemented in January 2025. The UK has proposed implementing Basel 3.1 starting July 1, 2025, a shift from the original January 2025 deadline.
The US federal banking regulators are preparing to finalize the Basel IV regulatory framework. While specific implementation dates are pending, the finalized rules are expected to impact US financial institutions in the near future. Canada, on the other hand, has been proactive in adopting Basel IV, with the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) setting initial compliance deadlines for the second quarter of 2023, indicating that many Canadian banks are already aligning with Basel IV standards.
Given these staggered time-lines, the number of financial institutions currently compliant with Basel IV varies by region. In jurisdictions like Canada, where earlier deadlines were set, a significant number of banks have likely achieved compliance. In contrast, in regions with forthcoming deadlines, banks are actively working towards meeting the new standards but may not yet be fully compliant.
It’s important to note that while many financial institutions are striving to comply with Basel IV regulations, the exact number of compliant institutions globally is not readily available due to ongoing implementation processes and varying regional time-lines.
Considering that the adaptation of the Basel standards is a key element of the GCR implementation, it’s something to pay attention to.
We have to think about the term “start”. What does it mean when we suggest the GCR has started?
The Basel standards started in 1988 and are still being implemented. Think about how many years ago the GCR concept was introduced.and how long It’s been implementing. It’s hard to travel down a road when it’s being built. But once the barricades are down, we’ll all travel smoothly.
DJ
News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday 3-11-2025
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 Tues. 11 March 2025
Compiled Tues. 11 March 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington
Sun. 9 March 2025 Ginger has confirmed:
– Liquidity is happening with the big groups.
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 Tues. 11 March 2025
Compiled Tues. 11 March 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington
Sun. 9 March 2025 Ginger has confirmed:
– Liquidity is happening with the big groups.
– Massive movement with the bigger groups coming – imminent (days) for Zim bonds Tier 3 beginning last Tuesday.
– Things are actually happening. She has the rate but won’t say what it is.
– A person she knows received their payment already.
– The timetable is moving to Monday and Tuesday this week.
– Zurich is exchanging worldwide.
– Burger buying (liquidity) is upon us lol
– The World Court verified 2-3 weeks ago that everything will be tax free.
– Tier 3 bond holders were receiving their contracts and payments being received this week.
– Tier 4 on the heels of that.
– Seven unconnected sources dealing in different areas of this all say it’s going to be a Manic Monday on the bonds.
– It’s all coming together.
– CMKX members say they don’t have theirs yet but it could go into their accounts within a 24 hour period.
– Another source (whale) received funds today and Ginger will wait for them to announce it. Not sure if it was their advance money or the 1%.
– When Tier 4B receive notifications, the Tier 3 will receive the balance of their funds.
Mon. 10 March 2025: BOOOMB OF THE YEAR! Trump Uncovers the Truth About Fort Knox – WHERE IS AMERICA’S GOLD?! – amg-news.com – American Media Group
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Mon. 10 March 2025 UNSTOPPABLE! Unleashing the Greatest Revelation in Human History! …Charlie Ward on Telegram
GESARA Begins: The People’s Wealth Restored
Debt forgiveness has (Allegedly)begun. Student loans, mortgages, and credit card balances are vanishing.
Stolen DS wealth is (Allegedly)being repatriated to fund GESARA initiatives.
The Federal Reserve is (Allegedly)Dead. The Quantum Financial System (QFS) takes over.
Read full post here: https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/03/11/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-march-11-2025/
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Walkingstick Aki says...due to what the GOI and CBI are instructing us, I am moving my family to the city where the bank is where me and my boss work. The reason why is due to the fact that my boss told me you're going to be very busy very soon. [Aki] is bringing his family from the state that he lives in, he's bringing them down south [of that state] to be closer to this bank that he's in charge of...Aki must have a very good idea of this true time frame because he's moving his family to the bank's location. This target date has to be IMO within arms reach...
Frank26 It was last month that Sudani said right around the middle of February that at the end of February we will bring the budget tables...Then towards the end of last month he says I'm going to do it at the beginning of March...On the 3rd of March he comes out and he says I'm going to do this at the middle of March...Here we are headed towards the middle of March in about another week and he just made an announcement...he says I'm going to expose the budget tables at the end of March...We went from the end of February to the beginning of March, to the middle of March...What is April 1st? End of quarter. What did Dr. Shabibi want when he wanted to release the new exchange rate? The beginning or end of a year or the beginning of a quarter...
"$50.000 is the REAL Value of Gold"
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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Tuesday Morning 3-11-25
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RETROACTIVE SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS BEGIN, WHEN TO EXPECT THEM?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has made remarkable progress in distributing retroactive payments to those impacted by the Social Security Fairness Act.
This pivotal legislation, passed at the end of 2024, repeals two controversial provisions—the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). These provisions had long been criticized for reducing or eliminating benefits for certain public sector workers, including firefighters, police officers, and teachers.
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RETROACTIVE SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS BEGIN, WHEN TO EXPECT THEM?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has made remarkable progress in distributing retroactive payments to those impacted by the Social Security Fairness Act.
This pivotal legislation, passed at the end of 2024, repeals two controversial provisions—the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). These provisions had long been criticized for reducing or eliminating benefits for certain public sector workers, including firefighters, police officers, and teachers.
According to the SSA, over $7.5 billion has already been distributed to more than 1.1 million eligible beneficiaries.
The average retroactive payment stands at $6,710, compensating for benefits that would have been issued in 2024 had the law been enacted earlier. Initially, the agency estimated that processing these increased monthly payments and retroactive sums could take over a year. However, recent updates suggest that the majority of cases have been expedited.
Who will receive these payments and when? The SSA is actively adjusting the monthly benefits for affected recipients, with updated payments expected to be reflected in the April 2025 disbursement. Those who have not yet received their retroactive payment are advised to wait until April before contacting the SSA for further inquiries.
To determine eligibility for increased benefits, the SSA will be sending official notices by mail to affected individuals in the coming weeks. It is estimated that up to 3.2 million Americans will benefit from the changes introduced by the Social Security Fairness Act. However, some individuals may need to take action to ensure they receive their due benefits.
Individuals who are unsure whether they previously applied for retirement, spousal, or survivor benefits, or those who never applied due to WEP or GPO restrictions, should consider taking action. The SSA recommends submitting an application online or by phone at 1-800-772-1213 (Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM ET). When prompted, say “Fairness Act” to be connected with a trained representative.
How much will monthly payments increase? A September 2024 estimate by the Congressional Budget Office projected significant increases. Social Security beneficiaries previously impacted by the WEP will see an average increase of $360 per month. Those affected by the GPO could receive between $700 and $1,190 extra per month.
These adjustments represent a historic shift for millions of retired public sector employees, ensuring they receive the benefits they were previously denied. This change marks a new era of fairness and equity in the distribution of Social Security benefits.
For further details, beneficiaries should refer to their official SSA notices or check the agency’s website for updates. The SSA is committed to ensuring that all eligible individuals receive the benefits they deserve under the new legislation.
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TRUMP SET TO SIGN EXECUTIVE ORDER REVERSING BIDEN’S CRYPTO BANKING RESTRICTIONS
President Donald Trump is all set to sign an executive order targeting Biden administration policies that have made it hard for crypto companies to access banking services. The order is expected to target policies under “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” which seeks to roll back these restrictions and support the crypto industry.
Bo Hines, Executive Director of the White House’s Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets, confirmed that administrative action is coming but didn’t provide details. He mentioned that the industry can expect something soon.
Hines also emphasized that the Trump administration aims to end practices linked to “Operation Chokepoint 2.0,” a term coined by Nic Carter, which refers to efforts similar to the Obama-era Operation Choke Point that targeted payday lenders and gun dealers.
Trump’s Executive Order Could Open Fed Access to Crypto Banks
While details of Trump’s executive order are still being finalized, it could impact Federal Reserve policies on master accounts. These accounts, held by federally chartered banks, are essential for making direct payments and accessing the Fed’s services. Under the Biden administration, the Fed denied master accounts to crypto-focused banks like Custodia, hindering their growth.
Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett remarked that this is significant because the Federal Reserve and the FDIC have not yet reversed any anti-crypto policies, even though Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell mentioned last month that he was concerned by the increasing number of crypto debanking cases and that the Fed would “take a fresh look” at the issue.
Trump Administration Pushes Forward Despite Challenges
While the Federal Reserve operates independently from the White House, the Trump administration is pushing forward with its crypto order, despite potential legal hurdles. Sources note that senior White House officials are set to meet Thursday to assess possible challenges before putting the order on Trump’s desk.
However, a White House official denied any such meeting is scheduled but confirmed that efforts to roll back Operation Chokepoint 2.0 are already in motion. The race to reshape crypto policy is heating up, and all eyes are on what comes next.
Directive on Stablecoins?
The upcoming executive order could extend beyond banking, and might include a directive stating that stablecoins, which are designed to maintain a stable value and are typically pegged to the U.S. dollar, should not be classified as securities.
If Trump signs this order, it would be his third crypto-related executive action since returning to office. The first, signed on January 23, created a Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets. The second, signed last week, ordered the establishment of a U.S. government Bitcoin reserve and a separate stockpile for other digital assets.
Bitcoin Dips Despite The Developments
Trump’s recent Crypto Summit disappointed industry leaders, with his Bitcoin reserve plan failing to boost the market as the administration plans to use seized assets. Broader economic policies, including tariffs on China and others, have also shaken markets. As a result, institutional investors pulled funds from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, causing Bitcoin to fall below $80,000 for the first time in 4 months and Ethereum to drop to $1,870.
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THAILAND’S SEC JUST APPROVED USDT & USDC, ALONGSIDE BITCOIN & ETHEREUM AS APPROVED TOKENS!
▪Thailand’s SEC approves USDT and USDC for trading on licensed crypto exchanges.
▪Stablecoins join Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Stellar in Thailand’s approved crypto list.
▪New rules effective March 16 boost crypto trading and adoption in Thailand.
▪Tether faces transparency scrutiny despite $142 billion market cap and growing demand.
Thailand’s financial regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has expanded its list of approved cryptocurrencies. The country has now allowed the use of Tether (USDT) and Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) on licensed digital asset exchanges. This decision follows a growing demand for stablecoins in crypto trading and payments worldwide.
Thailand Regulator Adds USDC, USDT Stablecoins
With this approval, Thailand opens its doors to stablecoins, a crucial part of the global crypto market. Stablecoins like USDT and USDC are widely used for trading, payments, and remittances due to their price stability.
By adding USDT and USDC to its list of approved cryptocurrencies, alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Stellar, Thailand is expanding its digital asset ecosystem. This move not only enhances trading opportunities but also strengthens Thailand’s position as a growing hub for crypto adoption in Asia.
The new regulations, set to take effect on March 16, will allow licensed exchanges to list and trade these stablecoins, making it easier for investors and traders to move funds within the crypto ecosystem.
Thailand Aligns with Global Crypto Trends
The decision to approve USDT and USDC comes after a public consultation held in February, where most participants supported the idea. Across regions like Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, stablecoins have gained popularity due to their reliability and ease of use in transactions.
Tether alone contributes to around 40% of the total trading activity in the country. As of now, USDT holds a massive $142 billion market capitalization, while USDC follows with $58 billion.
Push for Transparency
The approval of Tether’s stablecoin comes at a time when the company is facing scrutiny over its financial transparency. Just last week, the company appointed Simon McWilliams as its Chief Financial Officer to address concerns regarding its financial audits.
The company has been publishing quarterly reports verified by BDO Italy, but some critics argue that a full financial audit is needed. Following the 2022 market crash, the crypto industry has pushed for more transparency.
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