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Russia Vows to Launch Domestic Payment System to Render Western Sanctions Obsolete

Russia Vows to Launch Domestic Payment System to Render Western Sanctions ObsoleteRussia is determined to create a domestic payment system to conduct trade and international transactions free from current disruptions. Mikhail Mishustin, Prime Minister of Russia, stated that this will be a joint effort by many institutions to achieve a principles-based system instead of the current one managed by Western institutions. Prime Minister States Russia Will […]

No Middleman, No Problem? What 2025 Holds for Decentralized Exchanges

Putin Reveals Over 85% of CIS Trade Now in National Currencies

Putin Reveals Over 85% of CIS Trade Now in National CurrenciesRussian President Vladimir Putin announced that more than 85% of trade within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is now conducted in national currencies, highlighting a move toward greater financial independence. This development is part of broader efforts by CIS countries to reduce reliance on foreign economic systems, particularly imports, and to build resilient financial […]

No Middleman, No Problem? What 2025 Holds for Decentralized Exchanges

Academic Paper Questions Federal Reserve Independence and Exposes Political Ties

Academic Paper Questions Federal Reserve Independence and Exposes Political TiesThomas Joseph Webster, Professor Emeritus of Economics at Pace University, challenges the long-held belief in the Federal Reserve’s political independence in his comprehensive report, “The Myth of Fed Political Independence.” Webster’s research scrutinizes the relationship between fiscal and monetary policies, arguing that the Federal Reserve operates more as a political tool than an independent entity. […]

No Middleman, No Problem? What 2025 Holds for Decentralized Exchanges

Messari Declares Independence From SEC — Calls Chair Gensler Incompetent and Corrupt

Messari Declares Independence From SEC — Calls Chair Gensler Incompetent and CorruptCrypto intelligence platform Messari has declared independence from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). CEO Ryan Selkis calls SEC Chair Gary Gensler incompetent and corrupt. Messari plans to challenge the SEC’s legitimacy through legal, congressional, and media avenues, arguing that modern technologies render the agency’s functions redundant and that private market actors are better […]

No Middleman, No Problem? What 2025 Holds for Decentralized Exchanges

FTX Bankruptcy Judge Denies US Trustee’s Request for Independent Examiner

FTX Bankruptcy Judge Denies US Trustee’s Request for Independent ExaminerThe judge presiding over the FTX bankruptcy case has denied the U.S. Trustee’s request to appoint an independent examiner for the ongoing proceedings. The decision comes after judge John Dorsey postponed the ruling last week, citing concerns that the examiner could cost creditors tens of millions of dollars. The U.S. Trustee’s Argument for an Independent […]

No Middleman, No Problem? What 2025 Holds for Decentralized Exchanges