The tests, which took place over 12 weeks with some of the world's leading banks, including Citigroup Inc. and Wells Fargo & Co., sought to evaluate the potential of digital currencies to enhance both domestic and international payment systems.
"By tracking every financial transaction, they will have access to every detail of our spending, the recipient of our money, and how we allocate our resources. In essence, it replicates George Orwell’s dystopian society depicted in 1984," critics have argued.
New revelations continue to emerge in the unfolding saga of Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender, with his logs revealing frequent interactions with high-profile individuals from various sectors, including finance, politics, business, entertainment, and academia, highlighting the breadth of Epstein's influence and connections.
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced an “agreement in principle” with Joe Biden on a deal to raise the federal debt ceiling Saturday night.
Sanctions imposed on Russia under the Biden administration, following Russia's military action in Ukraine, have shaken the foundation of the U.S. dollar's global dominance.
"Ensuring that government follows the same nonaggression principle as law-abiding citizens is the key to a society of freedom, peace, and prosperity," writes Dr. Paul.
