Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Afternoon 2-27-25
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SOCIAL SECURITY ANNOUNCES EXPEDITED RETROACTIVE PAYMENTS AND HIGHER MONTHLY BENEFITS FOR MILLIONS – ACTIONS SUPPORT THE SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACT
Today, the Social Security Administration announced it is immediately beginning to pay retroactive benefits and will increase monthly benefit payments to people whose benefits have been affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Morning 2-27-25
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RIPPLE PARTNERS WITH BDACS FOR XRP, RLUSD CUSTODY IN SOUTH KOREA
Ripple Labs and South Korean custodian BDACS partner to offer institutional-grade custody for XRP, RLUSD and other crypto assets.
Ripple Labs has signed a strategic partnership with BDACS, a South Korean digital asset custody provider, to support institutional custody for XRP and Ripple USD.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Wednesday Evening 2-26-25
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SEN. LUMMIS SAYS WASHINGTON IS 'ON THE PRECIPICE' OF STABLECOIN AND CRYPTO REGULATION BILLS
▪We’re on the precipice of finally creating a bipartisan legislative framework for both stablecoins and market structure,” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo. on Wednesday.
▪So far this year in the new Congress, the focus has been on first regulating stablecoins, with both Republican and Democratic lawmakers coming out with bills over the past several weeks.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Wednesday Afternoon 2-26-25
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UKRAINE WAR: TRUMP IS NOT TRYING TO APPEASE PUTIN – HE HAS A VISION OF A NEW US-CHINA-RUSSIA ORDER
There has been much and justified focus on the implications of a likely deal between US president Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and the overwhelmingly negative consequences this will have for Ukraine and Europe. But if Trump and Putin make a deal, there is much more at stake than Ukraine’s future borders and Europe’s relationship with the US.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Wednesday Morning 2-26-25
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XRP NEWS: RIPPLE DEVS UNVEILS ROADMAP FOR INSTITUTIONAL DEFI ON XRP LEDGER
XRP Ledger is undergoing restructuring that might attract more institutional participants
▪The XRP Ledger is transforming with new innovations designed to boost institutional adoption.
▪Developers are particularly building to permit DeFi participation by institutions.
▪Onchain innovations to enhance include DiD, programmability and compliance.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Tuesday Evening 2-25-25
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SEC BACKS OFF: UNISWAP ANNOUNCES END OF INVESTIGATION
The platform called the move a “huge win for DeFi” after reports have suggested the SEC may be radically changing its approach to crypto enforcement in 2025.
Uniswap Labs, the developer behind the Uniswap decentralized exchange, reported that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its probe into the firm.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Tuesday Afternoon 2-25-25
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RUSSIA REJECTS BRICS, PROPOSES HISTORIC DEAL WITH THE US
Russia is slowly bowing out of the BRICS agenda of cutting ties with the US and the dollar for trade and transactions.
In a historic deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed to supply 2 million tons of aluminum to the US markets. The move could stabilize prices in the commodity metals sector and smoothen out price fluctuations and market volatility.
Dr. Judy Shelton: Where is all the Fed’s Monday Going?
Dr. Judy Shelton: Where is all the Fed’s Monday Going?
Liberty and Finance: 2-24-2025
In a recent discussion with Liberty and Finance, Dr. Judy Shelton, former economic advisor to President Donald Trump and author of “Good as Gold: How to Unleash the Power of Sound Money,” delivered a powerful argument for a return to honest money, framing it not just as an economic necessity but as a moral and constitutional imperative.
Shelton, a long-time advocate for sound monetary policy, argues that the Federal Reserve’s current approach, particularly its focus on “stable inflation,” fundamentally betrays the principles of true monetary integrity.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Tuesday Morning 2-25-25
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BIG NEWS: SEC PLANS TO CUT 10 REGIONAL OFFICE LEADERS AS PART OF DOGE-DRIVEN COST-CUTTING PLAN
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to remove the top leaders at its 10 regional offices as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative. As reported by Reuters, according to sources familiar with the matter, the SEC informed directors across these offices on Friday that their positions will be eliminated as part of a plan set to be submitted next month.
This move is part of a larger push for cost reductions under the Trump administration, which has been focused on purging federal agencies and cutting expenses. The SEC, which oversees the U.S. capital markets, is responding to pressure from President Donald Trump to reduce staff and expenses.
Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Monday Evening 2-24-25
Gold Retreats From Highs
Arabic and international Economy News - Follow-up Gold prices retreated on Monday from an all-time high hit during trading, supported by concerns about US President Donald Trump's plans to impose new tariffs, while investors' focus turned to a key report on inflation in the United States, due later in the week. Spot gold fell 0.09% to $2,937.30 an ounce, while futures fell 0.03% to $2,951.90.
The precious metal hit an all-time high of $2,954.69 on Thursday.
Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Evening 2-24-25
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BRICS: US DOLLAR FALLS FOR 3RD STRAIGHT WEEK FROM TRUMP TARIFFS
With a trade war brewing with the BRICS alliance, the US dollar has fallen for the 3rd straight week amid the ongoing Trump tariffs. Indeed, the country is beginning to see the effects of the ongoing import taxes as the currency struggled to end the week yet again.
All eyes are on how the global economy will react to the increased global tensions. Friday saw US President Donald Trump restate his threat towards the economic alliance. This time, he warned of 150% tariffs, as he further claimed that the bloc “broke up” amid the warning.