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Federal Reserve and MIT Begin Developing a New Digital Dollar
The United States Federal Reserve and researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are collaborating on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative called Project Hamilton.
Project Hamilton has now tested a digital dollar that the Fed claims can process 1,700,000 transactions per second. According to the project’s whitepaper, Our primary goal was to design a core transaction processor that meets the robust speed, throughput, and fault tolerance requirements of a large retail payment system. Our secondary goal was to create a flexible platform for collaboration.
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The United States Federal Reserve and researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are collaborating on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative called Project Hamilton.
Project Hamilton has now tested a digital dollar that the Fed claims can process 1,700,000 transactions per second. According to the project’s whitepaper, Our primary goal was to design a core transaction processor that meets the robust speed, throughput, and fault tolerance requirements of a large retail payment system. Our secondary goal was to create a flexible platform for collaboration.
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U.S. crypto lobbying expenditure doubles in 2021 fueled by regulatory uncertainty
Data presented by Finbold shows, that money spent on crypto lobbying increased by 116% in 2021, with $4.9 million being leveraged to try to influence lawmakers and public authorities with Robinhood, Ripple, and Coinbase dominating the amount spent on crypto lobbying.
The figures are based on the report published in February 2022 by the digital assets-focused website Crypto Head. Last year, Robinhood spent the most on cryptocurrency lobbying in 2021 making a $1.35 million contribution to crypto lobbying expenditures.
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Data presented by Finbold shows, that money spent on crypto lobbying increased by 116% in 2021, with $4.9 million being leveraged to try to influence lawmakers and public authorities with Robinhood, Ripple, and Coinbase dominating the amount spent on crypto lobbying.
The figures are based on the report published in February 2022 by the digital assets-focused website Crypto Head. Last year, Robinhood spent the most on cryptocurrency lobbying in 2021 making a $1.35 million contribution to crypto lobbying expenditures.
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Massive BP Profits Caused by Soaring Oil Prices Prompt Calls for Taxes on Fossil Fuel Companies
British Petroleum’s annual profits reached eight-year highs of $12.8 billion in 2021, benefited by a surge in energy prices. (Reuters)
BP’s rival Shell reported a quadrupling of 2021 profits to $19.3 billion last week.
Natural gas and oil prices have spurred revenue on for fossil fuel companies with renewed calls from opposition parties in the UK for a windfall tax on firms profiting - to relieve the financial pressure on households facing a sharp rise in bills.
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British Petroleum’s annual profits reached eight-year highs of $12.8 billion in 2021, benefited by a surge in energy prices. (Reuters)
BP’s rival Shell reported a quadrupling of 2021 profits to $19.3 billion last week.
Natural gas and oil prices have spurred revenue on for fossil fuel companies with renewed calls from opposition parties in the UK for a windfall tax on firms profiting - to relieve the financial pressure on households facing a sharp rise in bills.
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Biden Admin Gives $200 Million to Soros-Backed Group Helping Illegal Immigrants Fight Deportation
The HHS gave a $158 million contract to the Vera Institute of Justice to "provide immigration related legal services to unaccompanied minors." (Blaze)
A government watchdog group slammed the spending calling it politically motivated.
“[The government] typically tries to avoid dealing with overtly political institutions. Not this time," the CEO of Open the Books wrote.
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The HHS gave a $158 million contract to the Vera Institute of Justice to "provide immigration related legal services to unaccompanied minors." (Blaze)
A government watchdog group slammed the spending calling it politically motivated.
“[The government] typically tries to avoid dealing with overtly political institutions. Not this time," the CEO of Open the Books wrote.
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Counting Costs: The Reality of Shutting Down the Ambassador Bridge to US-Canada Trade (Bloomberg)
The Ambassador Bridge has been blocked by the Freedom Convoy protesting Canada’s vaccine mandates, here are some key figures about the bridge:
▪️27% of all two-way traffic between Canada and the US uses the bridge.
▪️It sees the flow of $137bn worth of trade annually.
▪️$2.2bn worth of goods were imported from Michigan into Ontario alone.
▪️Around 1.398mn trucks entered Canada across the Ambassador Bridge from Michigan in 2021
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The Ambassador Bridge has been blocked by the Freedom Convoy protesting Canada’s vaccine mandates, here are some key figures about the bridge:
▪️27% of all two-way traffic between Canada and the US uses the bridge.
▪️It sees the flow of $137bn worth of trade annually.
▪️$2.2bn worth of goods were imported from Michigan into Ontario alone.
▪️Around 1.398mn trucks entered Canada across the Ambassador Bridge from Michigan in 2021
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Apple Plans on Turning iPhones into Payment amid Fintech Push
The tech giant is introducing a new feature which will allow businesses to accept credit card payments with just a tap on their iPhones. (Reuters)
The feature will allow all kinds of payments between iPhones, using near field communications technology.
Apple assures users it will not have any data of what they are purchasing on the network.
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The tech giant is introducing a new feature which will allow businesses to accept credit card payments with just a tap on their iPhones. (Reuters)
The feature will allow all kinds of payments between iPhones, using near field communications technology.
Apple assures users it will not have any data of what they are purchasing on the network.
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US Posts Record High Trade Deficit for 2021
The Commerce Department announced US deficit increased 27% in 2021 to an all-time high of $859.1 billion. (Reuters)
The trade gap represented 3.7% of GDP up from 3.2% in 2020, and that year’s respective $676.7 billion deficit.
"The US trade picture won't return to normal until the pandemic purchases start to slow and life returns to what it was," a chief economist said Tuesday.
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The Commerce Department announced US deficit increased 27% in 2021 to an all-time high of $859.1 billion. (Reuters)
The trade gap represented 3.7% of GDP up from 3.2% in 2020, and that year’s respective $676.7 billion deficit.
"The US trade picture won't return to normal until the pandemic purchases start to slow and life returns to what it was," a chief economist said Tuesday.
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Second SBMK rollout!!!
If you can‘t see the SBMK chat on android or iPhone please use the Web Telegram:
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Chip off the old Bloc: EU to Spend €43BN to Offset Massive Chip Shortage
The European Union is ready to use €43 billion ($48BN) to remedy a supply chain crisis over computer chips.
“The pandemic has also painfully exposed the vulnerability of its supply chains,” EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said. “We have seen that whole production lines came to a standstill. While the demand was increasing, we could not deliver as needed because of the lack of chips.”
The “chips act“ will pull the bloc's research and production efforts. It now awaits the backing of the EU parliament and states.
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The European Union is ready to use €43 billion ($48BN) to remedy a supply chain crisis over computer chips.
“The pandemic has also painfully exposed the vulnerability of its supply chains,” EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said. “We have seen that whole production lines came to a standstill. While the demand was increasing, we could not deliver as needed because of the lack of chips.”
The “chips act“ will pull the bloc's research and production efforts. It now awaits the backing of the EU parliament and states.
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❗️France will invest one billion euros in the development of a new nuclear mini-reactor - French Cabinet spox
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Wells Fargo: Cryptos Like Internet in Late ’90s, Nearing ‘Hyper Adoption Phase’
Multinational financial services and banking giant Wells Fargo told investors Monday it did not think it was too early to get skin in the game for cryptocurrency investments.
In a report from the bank’s Global Investment Strategy Team, Wells Fargo said crypto users are growing rapidly around the world. Crypto appears to be near a “hyper-adoption phase,” similar to that of the internet during the mid-to-late 1990s.
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Multinational financial services and banking giant Wells Fargo told investors Monday it did not think it was too early to get skin in the game for cryptocurrency investments.
In a report from the bank’s Global Investment Strategy Team, Wells Fargo said crypto users are growing rapidly around the world. Crypto appears to be near a “hyper-adoption phase,” similar to that of the internet during the mid-to-late 1990s.
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Britain’s “Artificial Sun” Breaks World Record - 59 Megajoules for 5 Seconds
The Joint European Torus nuclear fusion reactor near Oxford, England has smashed its own world record for fusion energy by producing 59 megajoules - enough to boil about 60 kettles - for 5 seconds.
The landmark comes after China’s own nuclear fusion reactor produced a record 126 million°F of heat for 17 minutes in December, with France’s ITER project set to be the world’s largest nuclear fusion research facility when completed in 2025.
Pop the kettle on... for five seconds?
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The Joint European Torus nuclear fusion reactor near Oxford, England has smashed its own world record for fusion energy by producing 59 megajoules - enough to boil about 60 kettles - for 5 seconds.
The landmark comes after China’s own nuclear fusion reactor produced a record 126 million°F of heat for 17 minutes in December, with France’s ITER project set to be the world’s largest nuclear fusion research facility when completed in 2025.
Pop the kettle on... for five seconds?
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More expensive than a Leonardo but worth it. Shawunawaz (the sword of the King of Kings of Atlantis, SABMYK ORIONIS), painting by Gustav Klimt, 1917, the pearl of the Elon Musk art collection.
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JUST IN - Champagne, crisps, and Hawaiian party necklace at the height of the pandemic 🎉
Remember this, if they want to lock you down again.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/new-partygate-image-shows-boris-26181071
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Remember this, if they want to lock you down again.
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New bombshell pic shows Boris Johnson and open bottle of bubbly at No 10 quiz
The image shows the Prime Minister flanked by three members of staff, one wearing tinsel and another a Santa hat, at the event on December 15, 2020
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Russia agrees to treat crypto assets as currencies
The growing popularity of crypto amongst customers and the resultant acceptance from the government has had their impacts on Russia as well.
The decision regarding crypto has amazed many because of its acceptance as currency like dollar and other foreign currencies instead of treating it like digital assets. As per an assessment, the ministry believes that the amount of crypto assets is worth 2 trillion rubles.
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The growing popularity of crypto amongst customers and the resultant acceptance from the government has had their impacts on Russia as well.
The decision regarding crypto has amazed many because of its acceptance as currency like dollar and other foreign currencies instead of treating it like digital assets. As per an assessment, the ministry believes that the amount of crypto assets is worth 2 trillion rubles.
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NFL is giving free NFT keepsakes to fans at this weekend's Super Bowl. Too bad tickets cost Thousands of USD!
Each fan in attendance at Super Bowl LVI will receive a complimentary, customized NFT featuring their unique section, row, and seat to serve as a digital keepsake from their Super Bowl experience.
"We first began offering virtual commemorative ticket NFTs to fans during the regular season. We witnessed great success with this one-of-a-kind fan experience, which provided the momentum to continue this program throughout the postseason and ultimately at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles," said Bobby Gallo, SVP, Club Business Development, NFL in the league's official statement.
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Each fan in attendance at Super Bowl LVI will receive a complimentary, customized NFT featuring their unique section, row, and seat to serve as a digital keepsake from their Super Bowl experience.
"We first began offering virtual commemorative ticket NFTs to fans during the regular season. We witnessed great success with this one-of-a-kind fan experience, which provided the momentum to continue this program throughout the postseason and ultimately at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles," said Bobby Gallo, SVP, Club Business Development, NFL in the league's official statement.
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⚡️EU Cuts Growth Forecast as Inflation Spikes
The European Commission has revised its economic growth forecast and now predicts a sharper inflation increase until at least next year.
The Commission expects eurozone inflation at 3.5% in 2022, up from its previous forecast of 2.2% published in November. For 2023, eurozone inflation is forecast at 1.7%, up from 1.4%.
"Multiple headwinds have chilled Europe's economy this winter: the swift spread of Omicron, a further rise in inflation driven by soaring energy prices and persistent supply-chain disruptions," the European Commission said. (Reuters)
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The European Commission has revised its economic growth forecast and now predicts a sharper inflation increase until at least next year.
The Commission expects eurozone inflation at 3.5% in 2022, up from its previous forecast of 2.2% published in November. For 2023, eurozone inflation is forecast at 1.7%, up from 1.4%.
"Multiple headwinds have chilled Europe's economy this winter: the swift spread of Omicron, a further rise in inflation driven by soaring energy prices and persistent supply-chain disruptions," the European Commission said. (Reuters)
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Germany Gas Stocks Fall to “Worrying” Levels - Top Energy Firm Warns of Crushing Impact if Russia Pipes Up
An economy ministry spox has claimed Germany’s gas reserves have fallen to “worrying” levels amidst fears that an escalation of the Ukraine crisis would strangle supplies.
The International Energy Agency reportedly believes if Moscow switches off its natural gas to Europe it could have a “seismic impact” - with the knock-on effect potentially backfiring too. (The Guardian)
A fortnight ago, the White House said it would help facilitate a divergence from Europe’s dependence on Russian supplies. But those plans have so far jumped from Qatar to Japan.
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An economy ministry spox has claimed Germany’s gas reserves have fallen to “worrying” levels amidst fears that an escalation of the Ukraine crisis would strangle supplies.
The International Energy Agency reportedly believes if Moscow switches off its natural gas to Europe it could have a “seismic impact” - with the knock-on effect potentially backfiring too. (The Guardian)
A fortnight ago, the White House said it would help facilitate a divergence from Europe’s dependence on Russian supplies. But those plans have so far jumped from Qatar to Japan.
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Norwegian Parliament Questions Jens Stoltenberg’s Election to Central Bank Chief
The parliament's Control Committee has questioned whether Stoltenberg’s appointment as the new governor of Norges Bank is fair, considering he was previously leader of the Labour Party. (Nettavisen)
The Conservatives believe the key question is whether the recruitment process was tilted in favor of Stoltenberg – arguing the head of the CenBank should be independent and have no partisan bias.
Stoltenberg was PM of Norway and led Labour for a decade before becoming NATO secretary general in 2014 – he is due to step down from the Alliance post in September.
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The parliament's Control Committee has questioned whether Stoltenberg’s appointment as the new governor of Norges Bank is fair, considering he was previously leader of the Labour Party. (Nettavisen)
The Conservatives believe the key question is whether the recruitment process was tilted in favor of Stoltenberg – arguing the head of the CenBank should be independent and have no partisan bias.
Stoltenberg was PM of Norway and led Labour for a decade before becoming NATO secretary general in 2014 – he is due to step down from the Alliance post in September.
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Ford announces thousands of workers to be temporarily laid off amid chip shortage
The auto manufacturer said it would reduce production at several plants across North America citing a shortage of semiconductors. (WSWS)
Thousands of hourly workers were laid off at Ford’s factories in Chicago, Wayne, and Cuautitlan, Mexico.
The company’s truck plants in Kentucky and Michigan will be operating on single shifts or a reduced schedule.
The supply chain crisis continues.
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The auto manufacturer said it would reduce production at several plants across North America citing a shortage of semiconductors. (WSWS)
Thousands of hourly workers were laid off at Ford’s factories in Chicago, Wayne, and Cuautitlan, Mexico.
The company’s truck plants in Kentucky and Michigan will be operating on single shifts or a reduced schedule.
The supply chain crisis continues.
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