American Banker’s Post

🔄 In case you missed it last week, our CEO, Susan L., shared her expert insights with American Banker on the potential impact of a #HarrisAdministration on innovations like the #DigitalDollar. "However, should Harris's bid for the White House pick up speed, it's easy to imagine her coming out more aggressively in favor of innovations such as a digital dollar, which could help counter [GOP Vice Presidential candidate] J.D. Vance's [ties to Silicon Valley]," Lindeque said. For a deeper dive into what this could mean for the future of digital currency, check out the full feature. 💡 #Avestix #AVXI #Finance #Innovation #Leadership #DigitalCurrency

To add background to my letter in the WSJ, I documented here how the Federal Reserve went from "it's an open question" to "well, it depends" on whether it has the authority to issue a CBDC. https://lnkd.in/ewPcqigf

A short and interesting read for anyone interested in the future of money / Central Bank Digital Currency.

Another week of shocks, from attempted US presidential candidate assassination, a major data breach, and governments worldwide reforming economic strategies leading this week's headlines. The role of social media in responding to conspiracy theories, Thailand's Prime Minister's initiative to distribute digital money to citizens, the critical importance of college financial aid, and growing concerns over privacy following a significant data leak may reshape global policy and societal trust in M Capital Group’s Finance Rewind Friday Series. Stay informed with our curated news selection for the week. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/euq4gh9m #MCGFRF #MCapitalGroup #MCG #merchantbanking #globaladvisory #assetmanagement #financialnews #news #dailynews #breakingnews #worldeconomy #markets #update 

If you remember, just two years ago, President Joe Biden asked Congress to authorize the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) data collection on bank accounts with more than $600 in annual transactions. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJukZA9C #DigitalMoneyActivities #Politics #InternalRevenueService #DepositorsPushedBack #JohnDoeSummons #InternalRevenueLaws #SocialSecurityBenefits #PushInterestRates #Zero—EffectivelyTaxingSavers #PersonalFinancialDecisions

The collapse of the Federal Reserve Ponzi scheme can’t happen soon enough. The CBDC will be short-lived as the system of digital ledgers is too complex and will break down. Best way to ”barter” in the new decentralized and local financial system will be with small denomination U.S. (or your country‘s) minted copper (pennies), dimes and quarters (silver). https://lnkd.in/gekTeBzb

WASHINGTON—Donald Trump’s allies are quietly drafting proposals that would attempt to erode the Federal Reserve’s independence if the former president wins a second term, in the midst of a deepening divide among his advisers over how aggressively to challenge the central bank’s authority. Former Trump administration officials and other supporters of the presumptive GOP nominee have in recent months discussed a range of proposals, from incremental policy changes to a long-shot assertion that the president himself should play a role in setting interest rates. A small group of the former president’s allies—whose work is so secretive that even some prominent former Trump economic aides weren’t aware of it—has produced a roughly 10-page document outlining a policy vision for the central bank, according to people familiar with the matter. The group of Trump allies argues that he should be consulted on interest-rate decisions, and the draft document recommends subjecting Fed regulations to White House review and more forcefully using the Treasury Department as a check on the central bank. The group also contends that Trump, if he returns to the White House, would have the authority to oust Jerome Powell as Fed chair before his four-year term ends in 2026, the people familiar with the matter said, though Powell would likely remain on the Fed’s board of governors. It couldn’t be determined whether Trump is aware of or signed off on the effort, but some people close to the discussions believe the work has received the blessing of the former president. “Let us be very specific here: unless a message is coming directly from President Trump or an authorized member of his campaign team, no aspect of future presidential staffing or policy announcements should be deemed official,” Trump senior advisers Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita said in a statement. Trump, who often tells advisers that he loves low interest rates and expressed frustration that he couldn’t influence them as president, hasn’t yet decided exactly how he would approach the Fed in a second term, people close to him said. He is focused foremost on the coming election, his continuing legal troubles and his search for a running mate. But he has had informal discussions with advisers about possible candidates to lead the central bank, and he has asked associates whether they would be interested in the job, the people said. Trump has repeatedly complained—in public and in private—about Powell, continuing a yearslong campaign to discredit the man he picked to lead the Fed. Several people who have spoken with Trump about the Fed said he appears to want someone in charge of the institution who will, in effect, treat the president as an ex officio member of the central bank’s rate-setting committee. My take: It's a power grab and not a good one. The Fed should remain independent.

🌐Is there an urgent need to protect the primacy of the US as the center of the global settlement system⁉ Large scale acceptance of #cryptotokens can provide a robust #settlement mechanism for legitimate #economic activities, and could also shine as tools for illegitimate activities, letting all manner of #criminals conduct business in dollars while bypassing the oversight mechanisms of the Federal Reserve Board #CFTC, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Internal Revenue Service Both #Republicans and #bidenadministration miss the essence of a “well-designed digital dollar” (“Well designed" - UNLIKE how the European Central Bank and other countries intend to create their CBDC; ” see”🚀” below ) - - #DigitalDollar should – 💡 serve as a platform for innovations 💡improving citizens’ lives 🌿 💡promoting a more inclusive society 💡securing the financial system against smart adversaries which may deploy AI cryptanalysis today and quantum computers tomorrow in order to jeopardize the entire financial and payment system 💡bringing #geopolitical strategic advantages to the USA The headline says “in the U.S. they (#cbdc) seem to be ‘hyper-politicized.” Basically, no one in the US is seriously exploring CBDC . 😎 The #Fed and the #Congress and the #treasury department are dragging their feet on this challenge. It seems that it will not become an issue on the main debate stage of the D/R candidates - Although it should, because - The #unitedstates missing an opportunity to lead the way toward a digital currency that could further solidify the U.S. dollar's status as a #global #reserve #currency. 👉 What should be done?, WELL – Immediately after the elections – the #federalreserve and/or the #Treasury department and/or the The White House should look outside of their windows and - 🚀 cross the Potomac to Rockville, and locate there the professor the founded the #quantum-safe digital dollar, which enables #privacy by design, being Harassment-Resistant that will gain public #trust, by avoiding surveillance and censorship, by preserving #cash-like #privacy when two parties (human or devices) trade with digital money, by everyone, everywhere, anytime (not denying anyone, including non-US citizens!), and that offers disruptive use cases that does not exist today with prevailing #payments protocols, and that can be used also for cross border transactions Such a digital dollar can bring #geopolitical strategic advantages to the USA Otherwise, Not too far, #china may have a quantum-resistant CBDC also for cross border, and may become the by default #reservecurrency, if the US dollar will be compromised by quantum computers.  (same risk also for #AES and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) #pqc .. but this is for later) https://lnkd.in/ddWnk6wc Andrew Singer #CBDC #QUANTUM #Law #Politics #Government #centralbanks #Adoption #federalgovernment #unitedstates #donaldtrump #Regulation

"The #government pressures #banks to censor legitimate transactions", writes @n_cachanosky in his latest material. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dSVCRqj3 #freedom #CNBC #Austrianeconomics

Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell surprised Wall Street by suggesting a potential retreat on banking regulations, indicating a possible scaling back or revision of capital requirements that banks have been opposing. This move could significantly impact the financial industry's profitability and emergency preparedness. The proposed rules, known as "Basel III Endgame," aim to strengthen banks' financial cushions but face criticism for potentially hindering lending and exacerbating crises. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's shifting stance on the issue adds complexity to the regulatory landscape. Powell is expected to further address this matter in an upcoming Senate Banking Committee testimony. #BankingRegulations #CapitalRequirements #FinancialIndustry #FederalReserve #WallStreet #BaselIIIEndgame #TreasurySecretaryYellen #SenateBankingCommittee #RegulatoryLandscape Source: The New York Times, ChatGPT https://lnkd.in/eG8TfPzZ