Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Morning 4-28-25

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B️REAKING: XRP ETF APPROVED, BUT IT’S NOT SPOT ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first-ever XRP futures ETF, launched by ProShares. This ETF is expected to go live on April 30th, 2025. While it’s not a spot ETF — which tracks the actual price of XRP — it’s still a huge step forward for XRP’s recognition on Wall Street.

The ETF approval comes just a few years after Ripple, the company behind XRP, was locked in a long legal battle with the SEC. Now, XRP is moving from courtrooms to trading floors, joining the ranks of Bitcoin and Ethereum, which already have both futures and spot ETFs.

Some investors were unsure at first, asking, “Why futures and not spot?” But futures ETFs are often the first step. This was the path for Bitcoin and Ethereum, and experts believe a spot XRP ETF could be next. Futures trading allows big institutional investors to take positions on XRP, whether the market goes up or down — a common and healthy part of mature financial markets.

Experts called the approval a game-changer, pointing out that this move gives major players a way to legally and securely trade XRP.  And the good news doesn’t stop there. In Brazil, the XRP H11 ETF has just launched on the country’s main stock exchange, making it the first XRP-focused ETF in the world. This global momentum suggests XRP is no longer being left behind.

Just a few years ago, XRP was under heavy legal scrutiny. Now, it’s being listed on international exchanges, with regulated investment products opening the door for more adoption.

From being targeted by regulators to becoming a favorite of institutional investors — XRP is clearly turning the page.

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Source:  Coinpedia

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FROM SWIFT TO SHANGHAI: BRICS JUST SEIZED GLOBAL SETTLEMENT POWER WITH DIGITAL GOLD | ANDY SCHECTMAN

 Andy outlines that BRICS just flipped the global financial system on its head. China’s digital RMB settlement system is now fully connected to 38% of global trade, allowing transactions to bypass SWIFT and the U.S. dollar entirely. Even more shocking—this new payment network is being expanded to non-member countries, quietly replacing the old financial order with a gold-linked system.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Sunday Afternoon 4-27-25

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FEDERAL TAXES TO BE 'SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED' ONCE TARIFFS SET IN: TRUMP

The US President previously floated the idea of eliminating the federal income tax altogether and replacing it with import duty revenues.

United States President Donald Trump recently said that federal income taxes would be "substantially reduced" or potentially eliminated once the tariff regime fully sets in.

In an April 27 Truth Social post, Trump added that the focus of the purported tax cuts would be on individuals making less than $200,000 per year.

The US President also said that the "External Revenue Service" — a reference to funding the federal government exclusively through import tariffs instead of the current model of collecting taxes through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — is materializing.

Eliminating the federal income tax would likely be a positive catalyst for asset prices, including cryptocurrencies, as the increase in disposable income should partially flow back into productive investments. However, this stimulative effect is not guaranteed.

Trump’s plan leaves analysts and markets doubting

Trump previously floated the idea of eliminating the federal income tax in an October 2024 appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, although Trump, who was on the campaign trail at the time, provided scant concrete details on the proposal.

The US President suggested that replacing the federal income tax with revenue from import duties would return the US to a time of prosperity seen during the Gilded Age, in the 19th century, when the US did not have a permanent federal income tax.

Research conducted by accounting automation company Dancing Numbers found that Trump's proposal could save the average American $134,809 in lifetime tax payments.

Dancing Numbers added that the tax savings could be as much as $325,561 per American if other wage-based income taxes are also eliminated.

On April 2, Trump signed an executive order imposing sweeping tariffs on all US trading partners, which included a 10% baseline tariff on all countries and different "reciprocal" tariff rates on countries with import duties on US goods.

However, since that time, the Trump administration walked back its tariff policies several times, flip-flopping on tariff rates and when the tariff regime would fully take effect.

The Trump administration's ever-changing rhetoric surrounding trade policies has heightened volatility in the US stock market, caused a rise in US bond yields, and has drawn widespread criticism from financial analysts who say the protectionist trade policies hurt capital markets while achieving little else.

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Source:  Cointelegraph

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BRICS: US SANCTIONS FAIL AS RUSSIA’S ECONOMY GROWS 4.1%

The US pressed sanctions on Russia in February 2022 after they invaded and waged war on their neighboring country Ukraine. The sanctions were aimed at stalling Russia’s growth and bringing its overall economy and GDP down. Russia teamed up with the BRICS alliance and the bloc kick-started the de-dollarization agenda to counter the US sanctions.

The BRICS bloc rewrote trade deals allowing Russia to send and accept local currencies for trade and cross-border transactions. China, India, and Saudi Arabia made use of the US sanctions and procured Russian oil and discounted prices. Saudi Arabia even brought Russian crude oil for a concession and laundered it all over Europe earning bigger profits.

BRICS member India even saved $7 billion in foreign exchange by buying Russia’s crude oil at cheaper prices due to the sanctions. Therefore, the BRICS bloc mostly benefitted from the US sanctions saving and earning billions in development. They even pushed local currencies ahead for trade strengthening their businesses and overall GDP.

BRICS: Russia’s Economy Grows 4.1% Despite US Sanctions

Trade restrictions could not stop BRICS member Russia’s growth as it immediately kick-started the de-dollarization agenda. The move helped the country navigate through troubled times and simultaneously gained the support of developing countries. “Over the past two years, the Russian economy grew by 4.1%,” said Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu.

The latest data shows that BRICS member Russia’s economy comfortably sat above 4% despite the US sanctions.

2023: 4.1%
2024: 4.3%
2025 (Projection): 2.5%

Shoigu explained that BRICS member Russia’s banking system demonstrated remarkable resilience during the US sanctions. “Russia’s external and internal debt has diminished. Its financial and banking systems demonstrated resilience,” he said. 

The diplomat added, “The external trade also retained its positive dynamics. Despite sanctions, the past year’s trade grew by $3.8 billion, to over $716 billion. Proficit of the balance of foreign trade gained $7 billion, reaching approximately $146 billion.”

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Source:  Watcher Guru

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Economist’s “New and Views” 4-27-2025

Gold Revaluation 2025: Two Paths to a U.S. Dollar Reset

Taylor Kenny:  4-27-2025

Gold revaluation isn’t a future event—it’s a process already unfolding.

 In this video, Taylor Kenney reveals the quiet shift underway as trust in fiat evaporates, debt spirals out of control, and gold returns to the center of the global financial system.

There are two ways a revaluation could unfold—one is already happening, and the other could rewrite the rules overnight.

Understanding how each scenario plays out could be the key to protecting wealth and future.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSh_fsoJV3U&t=58s

The Fed Isn’t Independent — Here’s Who Really Pulls the Strings

Heresy Financial:  4-26-2025

TIMECODES

00:00 Trump Fed

00:29 Myth Fed Independence

 00:52 Matters Investors

 01:00 Trumps Pressure Powell

01:29 Powell Defends Fed Independence

02:21 Feds Dual Mandate Explained

 03:05 Really Controls Fed

04:14 Feds Profits Go

05:02 Fed Under Government Control

05:26 Dangers Centralizing Power

06:36 Partisan Risk Fed Controlled

07:04 Real Solution End Fed

07:59 Feds History Systemic Risk

08:24 Price Controls Work

09:19 Interest Rate Setting Flawed

10:03 Controlling Money = Controlling Everything

10:40 Trumps Past Influence Fed

11:03 Bear Market End Soon

11:08 Prepare s Next

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehm8hqOy4Fk

They’re Weaponizing 1 Mil SLV Shares To Block The Silver Explosion—Pure Desperation | Andy Schectman

Two Dollars Investing:  4-27-2025

1 million SLV shares were dumped in minutes to suppress silver—and Andy Schectman reveals why.

As demand for physical silver explodes, Wall Street is using paper manipulation to block the breakout. Is this the final silver suppression before a massive price shock?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fNmZ2seoyQ

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Sunday Morning 4-27-25

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BREAKING NEWS: FIRST XRP ETF GOES LIVE IN BRAZIL, NOT U.S

▪️Brazil becomes the first country to launch an XRP ETF, beating the United States.

▪️The XRPH11 ETF will give investors safe, easy, and regulated access to XRP investments.

▪️Experts predict XRP-related products could attract up to $8 billion in future, with XRP price to hit $24 soon.

XRP has just reached a major milestone with the launch of its first-ever ETF in Brazil. This exciting move could bring more investors into XRP and open the door for bigger developments in the United States.

With experts predicting that billions of dollars could soon flow into XRP products. However, this could pump the XRP price by 1000%.

First XRP ETF Goes Live in Brazil

In a big win for the XRP community, Brazil’s B3 stock exchange has launched the world’s first XRP ETF. The fund, called XRPH11, is managed by Hashdex and Genial Investimentos.

It will track the Nasdaq XRP Reference Price Index, making it easier for investors to gain safe and regulated exposure to XRP.

According to Hashdex, the ETF will invest at least 95% of its assets directly in XRP or in other products like futures contracts that copy XRP’s price movements. This setup allows both regular and big investors to invest in XRP without needing to own or store the cryptocurrency themselves.

Brazil Moves Ahead, US Still Waiting

Interestingly, this major step happened in Brazil, not in the United States, where Ripple is based. In the US, companies like Grayscale and Franklin Templeton have already filed for XRP ETFs, but they are still waiting for approval from the SEC.

Meanwhile, the demand for XRP-related investment products is growing fast. As of April 18, XRP-focused ETPs had about $950 million in assets under management, according to CoinShares. Just last week, XRP funds saw $37.7 million in new money, leading all other crypto funds.

Even bigger things could be on the horizon. JPMorgan predicted earlier this year that XRP products could pull in up to $8 billion — almost eight times more than today.

XRP Price Outlook

Even after this big news, XRP’s price hasn’t moved much. It is still trading around $2.20, with only a small 0.8% rise in the last 24 hours. But many believe that if an XRP ETF gets approved in the US, the price could shoot up.

Although XRP has been moving slowly for some time, signs are starting to look more exciting. In the past, when gold slowed down after a strong rally, XRP went up by 1,000%.

Now, with gold pulling back again, some experts think XRP could rise sharply and even reach $24 this year.

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Source:  Coinpedia

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US CRYPTO RULES LIKE 'FLOOR IS LAVA' GAME WITHOUT LIGHTS — HESTER PEIRCE

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said that to engage in crypto activities, “SEC-registrants have had to hop from one poorly illuminated regulatory space to the next.”

SEC Commissioner and head of the crypto task force, Hester Peirce, says US financial firms are navigating crypto in a way that’s similar to playing the children’s game “the floor is lava,” but in the dark.

“It is time that we find a way to end this game. We need to turn on the lights and build some walkways over the lava pit,” Peirce said at the SEC “Know Your Custodian” roundtable event on April 25.

The lava is crypto, says Peirce

Peirce explained that SEC registrants are forced to approach crypto-related activities like “the floor is lava,” where the aim is to jump from one piece of furniture to the next without touching the ground, except here, touching crypto directly is the lava.

“A D.C. version of this game is our regulatory approach to crypto assets, and crypto asset custody in particular,” she said.

Peirce said that, much like in the game, firms wanting to engage with crypto must avoid directly holding it due to unclear regulatory rules. “To engage in crypto-related activities, SEC-registrants have had to hop from one poorly illuminated regulatory space to the next, all while ensuring that they never touch any crypto asset,” Peirce said.

Peirce said that investment advisers are often unsure which crypto assets qualify as securities, what entities count as qualified custodians, and whether “exercising staking or voting rights” could trigger custody violations.

“The twist in the regulatory version is that it is largely played in the dark: burning legal lava and no lamps to illuminate the way.”

Peirce also said that a broker or ATS that cannot custody or manage crypto assets will struggle to facilitate trading, making it unlikely for a “robust market” to develop.

Echoing a similar sentiment, SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda said at the event that as more SEC registrants work with crypto assets, it’s essential that they have access to custodial options that meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Uyeda said the agency should consider letting advisers use “state-chartered limited-purpose trust companies” with the authority to hold crypto assets as qualified custodians.

Meanwhile, the recently sworn-in chair of the SEC, Paul Atkins, said that he expected “huge benefits” from blockchain technology through efficiency, risk mitigation, transparency, and cutting costs.

He reiterated that among his goals at the SEC would be to facilitate “clear regulatory rules of the road” for digital assets, hinting that the agency under former chair Gary Gensler had contributed to market and regulatory uncertainty.

“I look forward to engaging with market participants and working with colleagues in President Trump’s administration and Congress to establish a rational fit-for-purpose framework for crypto assets,” said Atkins.

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Source:  Cointelegraph

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More News, Rumors and Opinions Saturday PM 4-26-2025

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Toyvp:  Signing ceremony of MoU between ISX, ISC, and ADX for Tabadul platform

Baghdad/Abu Dhabi (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) and the Iraq Securities Commission (ISC) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, marking Iraq’s official entry into the regional “Tabadul” digital trading platform. Iraq becomes the ninth market to join the ADX-led initiative.

The agreement, signed at ADX headquarters, facilitates seamless cross-border trading and investment between Iraq, Abu Dhabi, and other Tabadul member markets. It allows brokers remote access and enables investors to participate in cross-market IPOs.

ISC Chairman Faisal Al-Haimus hailed the move as a “qualitative leap” for Iraq’s financial infrastructure, boosting regional integration and digital transformation. ISX CEO Taha Ahmed Abdul Salam added that joining Tabadul aligns with government efforts to enhance economic growth and openness.

ADX Group CEO Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi stated the collaboration enhances ISX’s regional standing and provides investors with diverse opportunities. Tabadul connects markets with over 490 listed companies and access for over 7.5 million investors.

This integration signifies a major step in modernizing Iraq’s capital market and connecting it more closely with regional financial hubs.

https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq.....tegration/

Clare:  Baghdad calls on Washington to reconsider travel warnings, while the latter praises billion-dollar agreements.

4/26/2025

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein called on the United States on Friday to reconsider its security warnings regarding travel to Iraq.

This came during Hussein's meeting with his US counterpart, Marco Rubio, in Washington.

Hussein said, "The security situation in Iraq is good and represents an additional factor attracting foreign investment. Some European countries have reconsidered their security assessments in Iraq," according to a statement issued by the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

He stressed the importance of enhancing security cooperation and information exchange in the fight against terrorism, and praised Washington's role as the leader of the international coalition against ISIS.

Regarding developments in Syria, the Iraqi Foreign Minister called for the launch of a comprehensive political process that respects the rights of all Syrian components and contributes to strengthening regional stability. He noted that Syrian stability has a positive impact on Iraqi security, and that the underlying causes of concern in Syria must be addressed.

He also called for caution in dealing with prisons controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which hold approximately 10,000 of the most dangerous ISIS members.

On the economic front, the minister emphasized that Iraq has begun diversifying its energy sources and reducing its reliance on imported gas. He also called on American companies to increase their investments in the country.

The statement continued: "Both sides expressed optimism about the future of relations, and Fuad Hussein praised the role of the United States and its leadership of the international coalition to combat terrorism."

For his part, Secretary Rubio affirmed his country's commitment to supporting stability in Iraq and praised the joint efforts in the war against ISIS.

In a similar vein, according to the statement, the two sides discussed "opportunities to strengthen economic and trade partnerships. They commended the recent visit of a delegation of American businessmen and private sector leaders to Iraq, and the opportunity it provided to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries in the public and private sectors."

For his part, a US State Department statement stated that the two ministers discussed the importance of Iraqi sovereignty in achieving regional security and stability. The two ministers commended Iraq's efforts to promote regional calm and constructive dialogue.

Ministers Rubio and Hussein also discussed opportunities to expand economic cooperation and increase trade and investment between the United States and Iraq.

Rubio praised Iraq for hosting the first trade mission appointed by the U.S. Department of Commerce to Baghdad earlier this month, resulting in billions of dollars in agreements with American companies.LINK

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Sandy Ingram  We are all waiting for a payday from our IQD investment regardless of how long it takes.  I personally have been so disappointed and upset over the time it is taking Iraq to revalue, float or whatever they are going to do with their currency...The more research I do the more I understand why it is taking so long...Hidden behind the curtains, the US is
embedded right in the middle of the delay.  Hopefully the rumors are true that the current administration is trying to help Iraq change things...

MarkZ   [via PDK]   Article:   “Iraqi delegations holds talks with the bank and the international Monetary Fund in Washington”  There is a high level delegation meeting with our Administration from Iraq right now in DC.  They are holding talks with the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and the international Monetary Fund (IMF)...and they have cleared the last hurdle for ascension in the World Trade organization as a full blown member. Many have stated for years now that we should have a new rate on the dinar before they ascend. So all these talks are very encouraging to me.

Broke The COMEX Sprott’s Secret $2 Billion Silver Raid Nearly Crashed The System Rick Rule

Two Dollars investing:  4-25-2025

Did Sprott’s $2 billion silver raid nearly break the COMEX? In this explosive interview, Rick Rule reveals what really happened behind the scenes when Sprott's Physical Silver Trust went on an unprecedented buying spree.

What they uncovered exposed the fragile illusion of silver market liquidity—and it nearly brought the entire system to its knees.

 Rick breaks down the shocking disconnect between the paper and physical silver markets, why the silver squeeze was more real than anyone admitted, and how even a "small" $2B purchase exposed the vulnerabilities of the global silver supply chain.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQUrvZ-JqRU

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Saturday Afternoon 4-26-25

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FEDERAL RESERVE RELAXES STANCE ON BANK CRYPTO ACTIVITIES

The Federal Reserve has withdrawn four crypto-asset related advisories, including ones that required banks to inform the Fed of planned activities in advance or receive a non objection letter. The two other main federal banking regulators, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) had already cancelled the requirements to get permission.

It follows a letter from Republican members of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee earlier this month requesting the withdrawal of the letters. They characterized the supervisory non objection process as a method to “stonewall financial institutions” and prevent them from engaging with distributed ledger technology (DLT).

The FDIC’s responses to freedom of information requests, combined with the lack of services launched by banks, largely support this assertion.

Oversight will now happen through the normal Fed supervisory process. The Federal Reserve statement says, “the Board will work with the agencies (FDIC, OCC) to consider whether additional guidance to support innovation, including crypto-asset activities, is appropriate.”

“Today’s announcement from the Fed and FDIC is a welcome and important step toward achieving that goal and ensuring consumers can access these products and services through their trusted bank relationships,” said American Bankers Association President and CEO Rob Nichols. “We look forward to working with the Fed and FDIC in this fast-evolving marketplace.”

The withdrawn letters

The first withdrawn letter was issued in 2022 and required Board supervised banking organizations to notify the Federal Reserve prior to engaging in digital asset activities. The 2023 letter, SR 23-8 established a supervisory non objection process for state member banks involved with tokens using distributed ledger technology.

The withdrawal also included two joint 2023 letters issued by the Fed, FDIC and OCC that were more cautionary in nature. In fairness, their timing made sense. The crypto crash that followed the 2022 collapse of the Terra algorithmic stablecoin, resulted in the mass withdrawal of funds at Silvergate Bank, which alarmed the regulators.

Shortly after these letters, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, which was unrelated to crypto. However, there were assertions that the collapse of Signature Bank around the same time was partly related to crypto, an issue that bank executives disputed.

In addition to the banking regulators, the CFTC and SEC have also adopted different approaches to crypto under the new Trump administration. While the SEC took an extreme stance under the Biden administration, it remains to be seen whether the pendulum swings too far the other way.

For example, the SEC washed its hands of supervising most meme coins. But some critics, including popular podcaster Joe Rogan, have expressed shock that meme coin pump and dump scams remain largely unregulated

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Source:  Ledger Insights

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CARDANO FOUNDER CONFIRMS XRP INTEGRATION, FRUSTRATED BY CHAINLINK DELAYS

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson used the closing minutes of a wide-ranging “ask-me-anything” session on Wednesday to give the community a granular look at two long-running alliance talks that have often generated more speculation than substance:

▪️a multisided collaboration with Ripple’s XRP ecosystem
▪️an oracle integration with Chainlink.

Hoskinson, responding to a viewer who asked, “Charles, are partnerships of Ripple and Chainlink still being discussed?”, made it clear that progress has been uneven. “Ripple, yes. Chainlink we’re working hard on that,” he said.

XRP Integration Makes Progress

On Ripple, Hoskinson sounded decidedly upbeat, describing a concrete roadmap that reaches from native wallet support to token distribution and a new role for Ripple’s forthcoming RLUSD stablecoin. He confirmed that “we’re going to add XRP support for Lace, so if you’re an XRP user you can hold your XRP in the Lace wallet,” referring to IOG’s flagship light wallet launched last year.

He went further, noting that “XRP is going to be part of the Midnight airdrop,” the privacy-focused sidechain announced by Input Output Global. Even the stablecoin is on the table: “we’re in talks with RLUSD so I mean, uh, that’s as good as it gets,” he said, hinting that Cardano infrastructure might natively support Ripple’s fiat-pegged asset.

Hoskinson attributed the new momentum partly to personal rapport inside Ripple’s technical brain-trust. “David Schwarz just invited me to speak at one of their conferences and we’re on very good terms,” he disclosed.

The founder also revealed that “the Flare [Network] people want to come to Cardano and do oracles with us,” underscoring that the partnership has broadened beyond Ripple and broadens to the entire XRP Ledger ecosystem.

sed that relations remain cordial—“I have [Sergey] Nazarov’s private number… we meet and we’re like ‘Yeah, we need to work together’”—the substance of the collaboration still hangs in limbo.

Chainlink, he explained, “has us on the list for integration” and is migrating to “some new framework that’s kind of like Rosetta with Coinbase to do these integrations.” The result is a moving target: “for some reason it’s just always like three to six months off.”

Hoskinson dismissed any notion that the delay stems from politics or money. “There’s no component of it where there’s an interpersonal issue… there’s no component where there’s an economic issue,” he insisted. Instead, he pointed to Chainlink’s bifurcated codebase—“they have like a legacy way of doing it [and] they’re moving towards a new way”—which makes it “hard to predict… what the integration’s going to take.”

Even staffing up the effort has not forced the process across the finish line. “No matter how many people I throw at it… it just, for some reason, doesn’t get over the line,” he admitted, conceding that Cardano is “kind of in this no man’s land” while it waits for Chainlink’s next-generation tooling to stabilize.

Despite the frustration, Hoskinson reiterated his desire for Chainlink to become a premier oracle on Cardano, though he added that “there’s also Pyth [Network] and then there’s Flare and others” in play. He softened the critique with an anecdote about the two founders’ similarities, quipping that “Sergey and I… have the same fashion style, we have the same beard, we’re the same body mass… there’s no bad blood.”

At press time, ADA traded at $0.72.

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Source:  Bitcoinist

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Saturday Morning 4-26-25

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RIPPLE PRESIDENT MONICA LONG STUNS XRP ARMY WITH PRODUCT ADVANCEMENT UPDATES

President Monica Long confirmed Ripple Labs’ $1.25 billion Hidden Road purchase, emphasizing XRP and RLUSD enterprise integration.

Ripple’s acquisition of prime brokerage firm Hidden Road for $1.25 billion is back in the spotlight.

XRP eyes bullish breakout with price holding above key levels.

Derivatives marketplace CME Group is to launch XRP futures on May 19, boosting institutional interest.

Monica Long, the President of American blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs Inc, has spurred fresh excitement within the XRP community. She recently stunned the community with updates on the company’s ongoing expansion and its latest acquisition. These developments come as the Ripple Labs-linked cryptocurrency XRP shows steady price gains amidst increasing institutional adoption.

Ripple Strengthens Infrastructure with Hidden Road Deal

In a recent CNBC interview, Monica Long confirmed Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road, a global prime brokerage firm that processes over $3 trillion in transactions annually.

In the interview, Long disclosed that the deal, which cost Ripple $1.25 billion, is considered a strategic move. This acquisition is aimed at strengthening the company’s financial infrastructure services, which include global payments, token custody, and asset tokenization, all of which are tailored for enterprise use.

According to the update, Long shared that Ripple Labs has expanded its payments network. She highlighted the company’s strong liquidity management, regulatory compliance with over 60 licenses, and complete control over payment flows.

Long also mentioned that purchasing Hidden Road supports Ripple’s core mission and enhances the integration of XRP, RLUSD (Ripple’s stablecoin), and other digital assets into enterprise-level solutions.

It is essential to add that this development follows Ripple Labs’ decision to delay going public. Long explained that the company remains financially strong, holding billions in cash reserves, and does not need an IPO for capital or visibility.

Commenting on the development, CEO Brad Garlinghouse echoed these remarks, confirming that Ripple will focus on building through acquisitions rather than listing on the stock market.

XRP Holds Key Levels

CoinMarketCap data shows that the fourth-largest cryptocurrency XRP is currently trading at $2.19, up 1.80% in the last 24 hours.

It is worth noting that the price has shown signs of consolidation. Market data shows that it is holding support above $2.11 and pushing through key levels following a mid-week high of $2.30.

Analysts are watching a possible 25% breakout toward $2.74, backed by a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern. According to experts, a move above $2.22, which stands as the short-term resistance, is expected to open the path toward $2.50 and beyond.

It is worth mentioning that Derivatives exchange CME Group’s announcement of XRP futures set to launch on May 19 has only added to the market optimism. As detailed in its announcement, the futures will offer micro and larger contracts targeting institutional and retail investors.

Coinspeaker noted earlier that Coinbase submitted a filing with the CFTC to introduce XRP futures trading. This shows the rising appeal of XRP among Institutional and professional traders.

Reports also show that XRP technical indicators are pointing toward mixed signals. For context, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is hovering around 55 but trending down toward the midline, indicating a potential shift in sentiment. Meanwhile, long liquidations are outpacing short ones, hinting at growing sell-side pressure. Despite this, XRP remains above the 100-day EMA, keeping the current bullish setup intact.

With continued attention on support at $2.15 and resistance at $2.22, market participants are closely watching Ripple’s next steps.

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Source:  CoinSpeaker

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BRICS: GOLDMAN SACHS ANALYST PREDICTS THE US DOLLAR’S FUTURE

Goldman Sachs analyst has provided a gloomy prediction for the US dollar as BRICS aims to topple the US dollar from the world’s reserve currency. The US dollar is the worst-performing currency in the forex markets as the DXY index dipped below the 100 mark.

 It hit a low of 98.06 after falling from a high of 109.40 early this year. The greenback has dipped nearly 9% year-to-date and eight out of nine leading currencies outperformed it in 2025.

BRICS: Goldman Sachs on The US Dollar’s Future: ‘Weakness Is Here To Stay,’ Says Analyst

Kamakshya Trivedi, Head of Global FX at Goldman Sachs said that the US dollar’s weakness is here to stay. Trivedi explained that the geopolitical winds have changed as emerging economies are now looking at their own benefits similar to how the US does on foreign policies. 

The Goldman Sachs analyst remains bearish on the US dollar as BRICS and other countries are diversifying their reserves.

“The US dollar weakness is here to stay. It’s going to persist, and it’s going to deepen,” said the analyst. He added, “I think the dollar weakness has further to run.” However, the Goldman Sachs analyst explained that the local currencies of BRICS countries do not pose a threat to the US dollar.

He stressed that the euro and Japanese yen could rise as the greenback declines in the charts. “It’s going to be the euro o+r the yen in the lead. That’s your typical ultra-safe haven. And I think that we could be getting back to the low 130s in quick time if the labor market data in the US start to crack.” While BRICS currencies might not pull the US dollar down, the euro and yen could, said the Goldman Sachs analyst.

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Gold to Hit $6,000? Dollar Reset & Bitcoin Boom Ahead | Frank Holmes

Gold to Hit $6,000? Dollar Reset & Bitcoin Boom Ahead | Frank Holmes

Kitco News:  4-25-2025

Gold recently hit a record $3,500/oz amid extreme volatility. Now, Frank Holmes — CEO of U.S. Global Investors and Executive Chairman of Hive Digital — says $6,000 gold is coming under Trump’s new term.

With Goldman Sachs projecting a 25%-30% dollar drop and BRICS nations rapidly stockpiling gold, is a global currency reset already underway?

Frank also shares his forecast for $250,000 Bitcoin, the rise of decentralized assets, and how both gold and crypto are being driven by loss of trust in traditional financial systems.

From central bank gold buying to mining stock cash flows and sovereign reserve shifts, Holmes breaks down the macro forces behind this dual breakout.

00:00 Introduction

 00:54 Gold and Economic Insights

02:30 Gold Market Volatility and Government Policies

03:36 China's Economic Strategies and Global Impact

06:55 Gold and Bitcoin: Investment Strategies

10:46 Bitcoin Ecosystem and Market Dynamics

16:40 Gold and Bitcoin: Parallel Investment Opportunities

28:24 Conclusion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afjU2Z6iXkU

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XRP NEWS TODAY: RIPPLE REJECTS 2025 IPO DESPITE SEC WIN – HERE’S WHY

▪️Ripple confirms no IPO plans for 2025 despite previous speculation and legal clarity.

▪️Strong financial standing and strategic acquisitions negate Ripple's need for public offering.

▪️Ripple focuses on growth through acquisitions like Hidden Road to expand its financial reach.

XRP News April 25th: Despite years of speculation and growing chatter in the crypto world, Ripple has officially confirmed it will not go public in 2025. The company behind XRP has decided to take a different route—even after settling its long legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Why Is Ripple’s IPO Delayed?

In a recent interview with CNBC, Ripple’s President Monica Long made it clear: an IPO just isn’t part of the plan. She explained that Ripple is already in a strong financial position, holding billions of dollars in cash.

She added that most companies go public to raise capital or gain more visibility. Ripple doesn’t need either right now.

CEO Brad Garlinghouse echoed her view. He confirmed that Ripple is not seeking outside funding and has no plans to become a publicly traded company anytime soon.

The IPO Talk Has Been Around for Years

The idea of Ripple going public has been a hot topic in the crypto space. Back in 2022, Garlinghouse said an IPO would be considered after the company resolved its legal issues with the SEC.

That moment finally came in late 2023, bringing some much-needed clarity. But even after that, Garlinghouse made it clear: going public is not a top priority for Ripple.

Ripple’s Valuation Has Shifted, But Its Strategy Is Strong

Earlier this year, Ripple repurchased shares at a valuation of $11.3 billion. That’s a drop from its $15 billion high in 2022.

The share buyback raised $285 million, pushing Ripple’s total funding to $318.5 million. The company’s investors include major names like Andreessen Horowitz, Google Ventures, and Founders Fund—proof that confidence in Ripple is still strong.

Acquisitions Over IPOs: Ripple’s New Playbook

Rather than focusing on an IPO, Ripple is expanding through strategic acquisitions. Its biggest move so far is the $1.25 billion purchase of Hidden Road, a prime brokerage firm that handles around $3 trillion in annual transactions.

This deal is expected to strengthen Ripple’s new stablecoin, RLUSD, and help the company grow its role in global finance. It’s a major step toward building Ripple’s influence in the digital payments and blockchain infrastructure space.

Some XRP holders may have been hoping for an IPO boost, but Ripple’s approach shows confidence in its long-term direction. The focus is now on building technology, expanding reach, and leading innovation in cross-border payments and stablecoins.

For those tracking XRP price trends, crypto market news, or stablecoin developments, Ripple’s evolving strategy is worth keeping a close eye on.

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FEDERAL RESERVE WITHDRAWS CRYPTO RULES FOR BANKS, ENDING 'CHOKE POINT' PRACTICES

The U.S. central bank will now treat crypto like any other banking service, instead of approaching the industry with particular caution.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation unexpectedly released a trove of documents on Wednesday detailing how the agency regulated banks’ approach to crypto.

Travis Hill, the FDICS’s acting chairman, said the agency is taking steps to enhance transparency as lawmakers move to investigate a plot dubbed “Operation Chokepoint 2.0.”

“The documents that we are releasing today show that requests from these banks were almost universally met with resistance,” he said in a press release. “These and other actions sent the message to banks that it would be extraordinarily difficult—if not impossible—to move forward.”

In December the FDIC published 24 letters detailing the agency’s push to delay or prevent American banks from engaging in crypto-related activities. But this 790-page batch of documents appears to contain correspondence covering banks’ ability to serve crypto firms as well.

In one letter, an FDIC appointee acknowledged that a bank’s board of directors had chosen to close all of an entity’s deposit accounts. While the entity wasn’t explicitly referred to as a crypto firm, the letter also sought additional information on the bank’s internal authorization “to engage with up to a maximum of three additional crypto companies.”

The letter also said that “banking organizations are neither prohibited nor discouraged from providing banking services to customers of any class or type,” but industry advocates have claimed the correspondence was further proof of the FDIC’s debanking plot.

The documents were unveiled shortly before Senate lawmakers began a scheduled hearing on “debanking.” So far, it’s been giving the public a first look at whether the FDIC unlawfully clamped down on the crypto industry.

Bitcoin and ‘reputation risk’

One snippet, highlighted by Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal, showed how a bank was deterred from offering an account to a stablecoin issuer looking to park reserves at the institution.

The bank was told that it “should not proceed with any crypto-asset activity” until the FDIC and another entity—the name is redacted in the document—found the practice was safe and sound.

In one case, Grewal said the FDIC did not raise concerns about “risks to the financial system.” But he did think it deterred a bank from offering a way for customers to purchase Bitcoin. In an excerpt, the FDIC stated that "reputation risk" or the prospect of Bitcoin’s price falling was at issue.

Though the conversation among lawmakers has focused intensely on the FDIC, which insures banking deposits and supervises financial institutions, the Federal Reserve recently weighed in.

A week ago, Fed Chair Powell stated that “banks are perfectly able to serve crypto customers, as long as they understand and can manage the risks.”

Some letters included in Wednesday’s document dump accused banks of false advertising, claiming that they did not include clear and prominent disclaimers that digital assets are not covered by FDIC insurance in advertisements.

On Wednesday, Hill signaled that more documents may be in the pipeline, as the agency moves to reverse practices under the previous administration.

“While this review remains underway, we are releasing a large batch of documents today,” he said. “Looking forward, we are actively reevaluating our supervisory approach to crypto-related activities.”

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Evening 4-24-25

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US SEC DELAYS DECISIONS ON POLKADOT AND HEDERA ETFS AS AGENCY WEIGHS DOZENS OF CRYPTO PROPOSALS

The SEC is extending its deadline to June 11, according to filings published on Thursday.

It will also delay a decision on the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF until June 10.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is pushing back its deadline for a few proposals to list and trade crypto funds based on Polkadot and Hedera's tokens. The agency is weighing dozens of filings to launch crypto exchange-traded funds.

The SEC is delaying its decision until June 11 to approve or disapprove a proposal from Grayscale to convert its Polkadot Trust as well as one from Canary to list an HBAR ETF, according to filings posted on Thursday. It originally had until the end of this week to make a judgement. The agency is also delaying a decision on the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF until June 10.

"The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 1, so that it has sufficient time to consider the proposed rule change and the issues raised therein," the agency said in the HBAR filing.

Filings for the Grayscale Polkadot Trust and the Canary HBAR ETF were made in February as firms look to launch a variety of crypto ETFs in what is expected, and is so far, a crypto-friendlier SEC.

Since President Donald Trump took office in January, the SEC has shown an openness to the crypto industry through public crypto roundtables while also dropping several lawsuits against crypto firms. The next roundtable is on Friday and is focused on crypto custody.

Under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, the agency approved the listing of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 and spot Ethereum ETFs later in July, following a decisive court ruling brought on by Grayscale.

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BRICS: EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT IN FINAL TALKS TO REMOVE CHINA SANCTIONS

The European Parliament is in the “final stages” of discussions with Beijing about removing sanctions on China, according to a Parliament spokesperson. “Discussions with the Chinese authorities are continuing and in their final stages,” the spokesperson said Thursday. The Chinese government put retaliatory sanctions on some MEPs in 2021, after the EU sanctioned some Chinese officials and entities over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola “will first inform group leaders once there is official confirmation from the Chinese authorities that sanctions have been lifted. It has always been the EP’s intention to have sanctions lifted and resume relations with China”, the spokesperson added.

Further sanctions, amounting to a visa ban and asset freezes in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, were applied to a group of EU ambassadors who sat on the powerful European Council’s Political Security Committee, as well as the Mercator Institute for China Studies think tank and several other researchers. It is unclear if those sanctions are also set to be lifted, as representatives have yet to comment on further sanctions being cleared.

More Good News For China

The news is another positive for China, which earlier today also found out that their tariffs from the US may be lowered to 50%. 

The Trump administration currently examines different methods for reducing the American trade barrier on Chinese imports, which he imposed in his second term, through possible reductions of 50% to 65%. Ears of political representatives are exploring a plan that duplicates previous House Committee on China recommendations.

China, meanwhile, has embarked on a charm offensive of its own, trying to rally European governments to fight Trump’s duties together. On Tuesday, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke by phone with the foreign ministers of Austria and Britain, in an effort to convince them to oppose US moves.

“The US uses tariffs as a weapon to launch indiscriminate attacks on various countries … as a responsible country, China has stood up to stop it, not only to safeguard its own legit rights and interests, but also to safeguard international rules and the multilateral trading system,” Wang said.

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Gold Is Being Remonetized – Why $10K Gold & $50 Silver Are Now in Sight | Florian Grummes

Gold Is Being Remonetized – Why $10K Gold & $50 Silver Are Now in Sight | Florian Grummes

Kitco News:  4-24-2025

Gold is pulling back from record highs above $3,500/oz — but is this just a pause before the next surge?

Silver is up over 3% in a single day, and some analysts say it's finally “waking up.” Azerbaijan’s State Oil Fund just added nearly 19 tonnes of gold in Q1, signaling fresh sovereign accumulation.

 Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says there's “an opportunity for a big deal” with China on trade. Could this reshape global capital flows — and set the stage for silver to explode?

Florian Grummes, Managing Director of Midas Touch Consulting, joins Kitco News Anchor Jeremy Szafron to break down silver’s technical breakout, China’s strategic push to internationalize the yuan with gold, and what’s next for precious metals.

 They also explore the gold/silver ratio, mining stocks like Silver Tiger Metals and First Mining Gold, and whether silver can really hit $50 this spring.

00:00 Introduction

00:59 Sovereign Gold Accumulation

02:12 Gold Price Predictions and Trends

04:16 US-China Trade Relations Impact

 09:33 China's Strategy and Global Gold Flows

16:13 Gold and Silver Market Dynamics

26:18 Mining Stocks and Investment Opportunities

 32:06 Conclusion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw5qIuZzIlk