#crypto bill in parliament

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(not the original "maga communism" anon)

tbh i'm not so sure the kke's analysis is not homophobic (or transphobic), i read their statement on same-sex marriage and it rubbed me the wrong way. i don't think it was an issue of translation

https : // inter . kke . gr /en/articles/The-position-of-the-KKE-on-civil-marriage-of-same-sex-couples-and-its-impact-on-childrens-rights-00001/

what do you think of the text?

I hadn't read this text, like I said my opinion was informed on conversations with two KKE militants. The text flip-flops between what I'd consider a principled (albeit rushed in the context of their material situation, marriage abolition is not a realistic position to take at this time) rejection of marriage and the state involvement in it, along with a good point that just legislating marriage won't solve the oppression queer people suffer, and between backwards ideas of parenting and gender. I do think they do genuinely not oppose homosexuality in itself, like they say, they express that they don't think two men or two women can adequately raise a child because of "motherhood and fatherhood".

In the original post you're replying to I did say that "I am not saying that the KKE is free from reactionary tendencies and that it's a paragon of absolute social progress, but just like it isn't that, it is also not comparable with crypto-fascists or glorified socdems playing into transphobic or racist tendencies." and that, in the context of communist parties in the past "Just like we can understand that an individual communist today may be insufficiently educated and express reactionary views and hurt people because of this, I think the analogy can be made that these past communist people and parties hadn't yet been sufficiently educated by practice and theoretical discussions. We can't ignore the harm that they did, but we can recognize that it was in no way necessary, and that it was counterproductive, so we can acknowledge those mistakes, carefully separate those elements from the rest of their achievements, and learn about them.". And I still think these two statements hold true.

The KKE is a historical communist party, one that did not follow eurocommunism. While I'm not intimately familiar with the makeup of their Central Committee, it does seem that their 100 year trajectory along with the resistance against reformism has made their leadership entrenched in excessively orthodox anti-western positions, and they do identify the connection between pro-NATO elements in the Greek parliament with advancing queer rights: "It is important to note that government officials, in order to promote the bill, resort to crude anti-Sovietism and anti-communism, linking its promotion to the further integration of our country into the "camp" of Euro-Atlanticism".

The KKE is still an extremely positive force for Greek workers, their capacity for organization is unparalleled anywhere else in Europe, and I'm certain that, if the sufficient opportunity presented itself, they would be able to overthrow the Greek government. And like I said in the other post, we can acknowledge that, as harmful and backwards as their stated positions are, we can't wholly reject their project because of it, and we can probably expect these positions to change as leadership is renewed. I believe this because one of these militants I talked to is trans, and they (using a gender neutral pronoun to protect their identity as much as possible) do not feel unsafe within the KKE.

TL,DR: Yeah, some positions in that text really suck and are homophobic, transphobic, and generally backwards. But the context of the development of the party and my communication with a couple of militants leads me to believe it is not hostile within their ranks, and that they will improve on this sooner rather than later.

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This day in history

Tomorrow (December 5), I'm at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, NC, with my new solarpunk novel The Lost Cause, which 350.org's Bill McKibben called "The first great YIMBY novel: perceptive, scientifically sound, and extraordinarily hopeful."

#15yrsago Berlin hacker con will use RFID badges to simulate life in a totalitarian panopticon https://events.ccc.de/congress/2008/wiki/OpenBeacon_with_OpenAMD/

#15yrsago RIP, Forrest J Ackerman https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-ackerman6-2008dec06-story.html

#15yrsago Googling Security: book that opens your eyes to how much you disclose to Google https://memex.craphound.com/2008/12/05/googling-security-book-that-opens-your-eyes-to-how-much-you-disclose-to-google/

#10yrsago 75% of American silent feature films lost https://variety.com/2013/film/news/library-of-congress-only-14-of-u-s-silent-films-survive-1200915020/

#10yrsago NSA collecting unimaginable quantities of mobile phone location data for guilt-by-association data-mining https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/nsa-tracking-cellphone-locations-worldwide-snowden-documents-show/2013/12/04/5492873a-5cf2-11e3-bc56-c6ca94801fac_story.html

#10yrsago Democratic lawmakers share a squalorous house in DC https://edition.cnn.com/2013/12/04/politics/real-alpha-house/index.html

#10yrsago Rob Ford police document: allegations of heroin use and more https://torontolife.com/category/city/toronto-politics/2013/12/04/new-bombshells-from-police-documents-suggest-rob-ford-may-have-tried-heroin-been-blackmailed/

#10yrsago NYPD shoot at unarmed man, hit bystanders, charge man for making them shoot https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/05/nyregion/unarmed-man-is-charged-with-wounding-bystanders-shot-by-police-near-times-square.html?smid=pl-share

#10yrsago Orange UK plumbs the depths of insulting, stupid marketing, finds a new low https://memex.craphound.com/2013/12/05/orange-uk-plumbs-the-depths-of-insulting-stupid-marketing-finds-a-new-low/

#5yrsago What it’s like to be a woman reporter on a cryptocurrency cruise where nearly all the other women are sex-workers https://web.archive.org/web/20181205144647/https://breakermag.com/trapped-at-sea-with-cryptos-nouveau-riche/

#5yrsago See you in court: amid protests, shameless Wisconsin GOP neuters the incoming governor in an all-night, lame-duck session https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2018/1205/Wisconsin-GOP-pass-slew-of-measures-during-lameduck-session

#5yrsago British Member of Parliament publishes 250 pages of damning internal Facebook documents that had been sealed by a US court https://www.parliament.uk/globalassets/documents/commons-committees/culture-media-and-sport/Note-by-Chair-and-selected-documents-ordered-from-Six4Three.pdf

#5yrsago The longest-serving Congressman in US history proposes a four fixes for American democracy https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/12/john-dingell-how-restore-faith-government/577222/

#5yrsago RIP, George HW Bush: a mass-murderer and war-criminal https://theintercept.com/2018/12/05/george-h-w-bush-1924-2018-american-war-criminal/

#5yrsago Trump cybersecurity advisor Rudy Giuliani has no idea how the internet works https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/12/rudy-giuliani-doesnt-seem-to-know-how-the-internet-works.html

#5yrsago Not just breaches: Never, ever use Quora https://waxy.org/2018/12/why-you-should-never-ever-use-quora/

#5yrsago Obamacare study: 25% decline in home delinquencies among newly insured poor people https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-12-04/how-access-to-obamacare-cuts-late-housing-payments

#5yrsago Poland rejects the EU’s copyright censorship plans, calls it #ACTA2 https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/11/poland-saved-europe-acta-can-they-save-us-acta2

#1yrago Monopoly's event-horizon: The true capitalist singularity https://pluralistic.net/2022/12/05/eldritch-physics/#wouldnt-start-from-here Banning surveillance ads and banning drm as good politics

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Introduction

Financial technologies environment has improved very quickly over the last 20 years. This development causes enormous challenges to national and international policy and law makers. This paper will give a brief outline of recent preparations for new Turkish Crypto Law 2024. At the beginning, it is useful to remember what the meaning of FinTech is.  

For a comprehensive discussion on the FinTech Environment in Turkey, take a look at our article on FinTech Guide in Turkey

What is the meaning of FinTech?

The term “FinTech” describes emerging electronic payment methodologies based on the automation and facilitation of payment systems. Indeed FinTech contains a broad range of payment models such as electronic money institutions, payment institutions, digital banks, online insurance agencies, and crowdfunding platforms and blockchain such as crypto currencies. What is really important is that the FinTech environment is mostly dedicated to the development of faster and better delivery of financial services.

For our work and all legal services on the matter of financial technologies, please click our “Practice Areas”, titled, FinTech

For more discussion for banking and finance, take a look at our article on Banking and Finance Law in Turkey

What is the main role of FinTech ecosystem?

The main intention of financial technologies market is to facilitate shopping and trade. There are several advantages of alternative virtual payment instruments. Financial technologies provide numerous tools for individuals.

What is the news on new Turkish Crypto Law 2024?

The draft bill on Turkish Crypto Law 2024 came to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Draft on New Turkish Crypto Law 2024 was introduced by Mehmet Şimşek, the Ministry of Treasury and Finance to the Parliament agenda. That step is of utmost importance in the development of the digital era in Turkey. It should be remembered that the previous step for digital technologies was to recognize digital wallets by means of new regulation of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye.

For more observation about digital wallet regulation, take a look at our article on Digital Wallet Era in Turkey

What is the importance of the draft bill on new Turkish Crypto Law 2024?

Main intention of the draft on New Turkish Crypto Law is to provide a compliance of the capital markets system in line with the Financial Task Force standards and principles aiming at the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing. It is firstly intended to formulate core standards for the definition of crypto asset, crypto asset exchange platform, crypto assets service providers. Secondly, legal obligations will be placed for the certification and licensing of crypto currency service providers. In this context, Central Bank of Republic of Türkiye will be authorized for granting licensing for the establishment and operation. Thirdly, the relevant crypto asset is subject to an approval process by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK).

Conclusion 

It would be a little earlier now to make comments on the potential results of the Law. Because it is beyond easy to imagine to what extent all articles in draft will be finalized and adopted by the Parliament. Because Parliament has a direct power to make comprehensive changes and|or rejection of the draft bill completely. Nevertheless, considering that the fundamental objective of policy makers from the draft is to introduce certification and|or licensing and the approval of blockchain instruments in Turkey. In this way, crypto assets will be regarded and recognized as capital markets instruments as well.   

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UK Parliament Introduces Bill to Recognize Bitcoin and Crypto as Personal Property

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UK Parliament Introduces Bill to Recognize Bitcoin and Crypto as Personal Property

The new legislation aims to provide legal clarity and protection for Bitcoin and digital asset owners.

... read more !

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UK Tables Crypto Property Bill - Notice Today Internet https://www.merchant-business.com/uk-tables-crypto-property-bill/?feed_id=197358&_unique_id=66e32afa9c3d9 #GLOBAL - BLOGGER BLOGGER Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new bill has been introduced to classify cryptocurrencies and digital assets as personal property under UK lawThe legislation provides increased legal protection to owners and businesses handling digital assetsThe bill aims to strengthen the UK’s position as a global leader in crypto by clarifying legal frameworks around digital assetsA new bill has been introduced in the British Parliament that would classify digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, as personal property under English and Welsh law. This move, aimed at providing more legal protection to asset holders, is expected to clarify the legal status of digital assets such as Bitcoin and NFTs, while maintaining the UK’s position as a leader in the global digital economy.Business Grey Areas Cleaned UpThe Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill will bring significant changes to the way courts handle disputes involving digital property. Previously, digital assets existed in a legal grey area, leaving owners vulnerable in the event of fraud or interference.Justice Minister Heidi Alexander emphasized the importance of this legislative move, stating, “It is essential that the law keeps pace with evolving technologies and this legislation will mean that the sector can maintain its position as a global leader in cryptoassets.”Business Move Will Aid Legal SystemThe bill is expected to boost confidence among investors and businesses while protecting individuals in cases such as divorce settlements, where digital assets might be involved. By establishing a new category of property to encompass crypto-tokens, this legislation also responds to the Law Commission’s 2023 recommendations on digital asset reforms.These changes will ensure the UK’s legal system remains modern and capable of handling the complexities introduced by digital technologies, further solidifying the country’s appeal to international investors and businesses in the rapidly growing tech sector. http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cape_tm-0657fb911a.jpg Reading Time: < 1 minute A new bill has been introduced to classify cryptocurrencies and digital assets as personal property under UK law The legislation provides increased legal protection to owners and businesses handling digital assets The bill aims to strengthen the UK’s position as a global leader in crypto by clarifying legal frameworks around … Read More

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UK Tables Crypto Property Bill - Notice Today Internet - #GLOBAL https://www.merchant-business.com/uk-tables-crypto-property-bill/?feed_id=197357&_unique_id=66e32af994bee Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new bill has been introduced to classify cryptocurrencies and digital assets as personal property under UK lawThe legislation provides increased legal protection to owners and businesses handling digital assetsThe bill aims to strengthen the UK’s position as a global leader in crypto by clarifying legal frameworks around digital assetsA new bill has been introduced in the British Parliament that would classify digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, as personal property under English and Welsh law. This move, aimed at providing more legal protection to asset holders, is expected to clarify the legal status of digital assets such as Bitcoin and NFTs, while maintaining the UK’s position as a leader in the global digital economy.Business Grey Areas Cleaned UpThe Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill will bring significant changes to the way courts handle disputes involving digital property. Previously, digital assets existed in a legal grey area, leaving owners vulnerable in the event of fraud or interference.Justice Minister Heidi Alexander emphasized the importance of this legislative move, stating, “It is essential that the law keeps pace with evolving technologies and this legislation will mean that the sector can maintain its position as a global leader in cryptoassets.”Business Move Will Aid Legal SystemThe bill is expected to boost confidence among investors and businesses while protecting individuals in cases such as divorce settlements, where digital assets might be involved. By establishing a new category of property to encompass crypto-tokens, this legislation also responds to the Law Commission’s 2023 recommendations on digital asset reforms.These changes will ensure the UK’s legal system remains modern and capable of handling the complexities introduced by digital technologies, further solidifying the country’s appeal to international investors and businesses in the rapidly growing tech sector. http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cape_tm-0657fb911a.jpg BLOGGER - #GLOBAL

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UK Tables Crypto Property Bill - Notice Today Internet - BLOGGER https://www.merchant-business.com/uk-tables-crypto-property-bill/?feed_id=197356&_unique_id=66e32af805da6 Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new bill has been introduced to classify cryptocurrencies and digital assets as personal property under UK lawThe legislation provides increased legal protection to owners and businesses handling digital assetsThe bill aims to strengthen the UK’s position as a global leader in crypto by clarifying legal frameworks around digital assetsA new bill has been introduced in the British Parliament that would classify digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, as personal property under English and Welsh law. This move, aimed at providing more legal protection to asset holders, is expected to clarify the legal status of digital assets such as Bitcoin and NFTs, while maintaining the UK’s position as a leader in the global digital economy.Business Grey Areas Cleaned UpThe Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill will bring significant changes to the way courts handle disputes involving digital property. Previously, digital assets existed in a legal grey area, leaving owners vulnerable in the event of fraud or interference.Justice Minister Heidi Alexander emphasized the importance of this legislative move, stating, “It is essential that the law keeps pace with evolving technologies and this legislation will mean that the sector can maintain its position as a global leader in cryptoassets.”Business Move Will Aid Legal SystemThe bill is expected to boost confidence among investors and businesses while protecting individuals in cases such as divorce settlements, where digital assets might be involved. By establishing a new category of property to encompass crypto-tokens, this legislation also responds to the Law Commission’s 2023 recommendations on digital asset reforms.These changes will ensure the UK’s legal system remains modern and capable of handling the complexities introduced by digital technologies, further solidifying the country’s appeal to international investors and businesses in the rapidly growing tech sector. http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cape_tm-0657fb911a.jpg #GLOBAL - BLOGGER Reading Time:

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UK Tables Crypto Property Bill - Notice Today Internet - BLOGGER https://www.merchant-business.com/uk-tables-crypto-property-bill/?feed_id=197355&_unique_id=66e32af72155a Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new bill has been introduced to classify cryptocurrencies and digital assets as personal property under UK lawThe legislation provides increased legal protection to owners and businesses handling digital assetsThe bill aims to strengthen the UK’s position as a global leader in crypto by clarifying legal frameworks around digital assetsA new bill has been introduced in the British Parliament that would classify digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, as personal property under English and Welsh law. This move, aimed at providing more legal protection to asset holders, is expected to clarify the legal status of digital assets such as Bitcoin and NFTs, while maintaining the UK’s position as a leader in the global digital economy.Business Grey Areas Cleaned UpThe Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill will bring significant changes to the way courts handle disputes involving digital property. Previously, digital assets existed in a legal grey area, leaving owners vulnerable in the event of fraud or interference.Justice Minister Heidi Alexander emphasized the importance of this legislative move, stating, “It is essential that the law keeps pace with evolving technologies and this legislation will mean that the sector can maintain its position as a global leader in cryptoassets.”Business Move Will Aid Legal SystemThe bill is expected to boost confidence among investors and businesses while protecting individuals in cases such as divorce settlements, where digital assets might be involved. By establishing a new category of property to encompass crypto-tokens, this legislation also responds to the Law Commission’s 2023 recommendations on digital asset reforms.These changes will ensure the UK’s legal system remains modern and capable of handling the complexities introduced by digital technologies, further solidifying the country’s appeal to international investors and businesses in the rapidly growing tech sector. http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cape_tm-0657fb911a.jpg BLOGGER - #GLOBAL Reading Time: < 1 minute A new bill has been introduced to classify cryptocurrencies and digital assets as personal property under UK law The legislation provides increased legal protection to owners and businesses handling digital assets The bill aims to strengthen the UK’s position as a global leader in crypto by clarifying legal frameworks around … Read More

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UK Tables Crypto Property Bill - Notice Today Internet - BLOGGER https://www.merchant-business.com/uk-tables-crypto-property-bill/?feed_id=197353&_unique_id=66e329d6ee062 Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new bill has been introduced to classify cryptocurrencies and digital assets as personal property under UK lawThe legislation provides increased legal protection to owners and businesses handling digital assetsThe bill aims to strengthen the UK’s position as a global leader in crypto by clarifying legal frameworks around digital assetsA new bill has been introduced in the British Parliament that would classify digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, as personal property under English and Welsh law. This move, aimed at providing more legal protection to asset holders, is expected to clarify the legal status of digital assets such as Bitcoin and NFTs, while maintaining the UK’s position as a leader in the global digital economy.Business Grey Areas Cleaned UpThe Property (Digital Assets etc.) Bill will bring significant changes to the way courts handle disputes involving digital property. Previously, digital assets existed in a legal grey area, leaving owners vulnerable in the event of fraud or interference.Justice Minister Heidi Alexander emphasized the importance of this legislative move, stating, “It is essential that the law keeps pace with evolving technologies and this legislation will mean that the sector can maintain its position as a global leader in cryptoassets.”Business Move Will Aid Legal SystemThe bill is expected to boost confidence among investors and businesses while protecting individuals in cases such as divorce settlements, where digital assets might be involved. By establishing a new category of property to encompass crypto-tokens, this legislation also responds to the Law Commission’s 2023 recommendations on digital asset reforms.These changes will ensure the UK’s legal system remains modern and capable of handling the complexities introduced by digital technologies, further solidifying the country’s appeal to international investors and businesses in the rapidly growing tech sector. http://109.70.148.72/~merchant29/6network/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cape_tm-0657fb911a.jpg UK Tables Crypto Property Bill - Notice Today Internet - #GLOBAL BLOGGER - #GLOBAL

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New bill introduced in UK Parliament to clarify crypto’s legal status

The Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill, introduced in Parliament yesterday, will mean that for the first time in British history, digital holdings including cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens such as digital art, and carbon credits can be considered as personal property under the law. The Bill will also ensure Britain maintains its pole position in the emerging global crypto race by being one of the first countries to recognise these assets in law. Previously, digital belongings were not definitively included in the scope of English and Welsh property law – leaving owners in a legal grey area if their assets were interfered with. The new law will therefore also give legal protection to owners and companies against fraud and scams, while helping judges deal with complex cases where digital holdings are disputed or form part of settlements, for example in divorce cases. Justice Minister Heidi Alexander said: Our world-leading legal services form a vital part of our economy, helping to drive forward growth and keep Britain at the heart of the international legal industry. It is essential that the law keeps pace with evolving technologies and this legislation will mean that the sector can maintain its position as a global leader in cryptoassets and bring clarity to complex property cases. Today’s news also means the UK legal sector will be better equipped to respond to new technologies, attracting more business and investment to the legal services industry which is already worth £34 billion a year to the economy. It is estimated that English law governs £250 billion of global mergers and acquisitions, and 40 per cent of global corporate arbitrations, so keeping the law up to date is vital to ensuring that the UK remains the law of choice internationally.  Read the full article

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2024-09-11

Singapore

New, stricter laws for MBS/RWS casino gamblers/operators

Landmark bill passed, recognising ride-hail & delivery gig workers as distinct labour class

Road closures near Parliament House & NUS from 11-14 Sep due to pope's visit

China national who facilitated crypto Ponzi scheme here that scammed victims of $1.1m jailed - our govt seems to have a knack for allowing in foreign criminals

Health

Novel chemotherapy "spray" gives hope to patients with advanced gastric cancer

Environment

Alleged dumping of chemical waste into Sungai Tebrau sickens villagers in JB

Don Don Donki's move to stop selling plastic bags from Oct draws ire - this is stupid, especially considering how much more plastic they use in their takeaway food packaging!!! 😒

History

^ A map showing who lived when

Travel

Scoot having sale to destinations in Malaysia, India, Japan & Greece till 16 Sep

Passengers on SIA flight stuck on tarmac at HK airport for 4 hours due to technical fault

Sports

Singapore’s horseback & traditional archers take aim at World Nomad Games

Entertainment

Andy Lau almost falls through open trapdoor at Shenzhen concert - in China, if they can't kill you via their air & food, they'll try to kill you some other way 💩

Gossip

Huang Yiliang back in court, this time for colliding with cyclist who had the right of way - loose cannon, this chap

[biblenewsprophecy]

Russia, USA, & Bitcoin

On July 30, 2024, Russian lawmakers passed a bill that will allow businesses to use cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, to skirt Western sanctions imposed after Russia's Special Military Operation into Ukraine. This is to go into force in September 2024. This is hoped to help with trade between Russia, China, India, the United Arab Emirates, and others. What are several advantages to Russia in doing so? Could there be "unintentional consequences" in dealing with Bitcoin? Is Bitcoin "as good as gold" or silver? What does the Bible teach about gold? Does the Bible allow for the '666' power to use unregulated Bitcoin? Has a bill been introduced in the US Congress for its Treasury to purchase 1 million Bitcoin? Has Donald Trump made statements about the USA stockpiling Bitcoin should he again become President of the United States? Does the Bible warn against debt accumulation, show that the USA dollar will one day be worthless, and prophesy that the strongest military on the earth will be conquered? Should you rely on any nation, gold, or cryptocurrency? What should Christians rely on? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie address these issues.

A written article of related interest is available titled 'Reuters: Russia to allow crypto payments in international trade to counter sanctions; Bloomberg: Trump Likes the Idea of a Federal Bitcoin Reserve’

Youtube video link: Russia, USA, & Bitcoin

Reuters: Russia to allow crypto payments in international trade to counter sanctions; Bloomberg: Trump Likes the Idea of a Federal Bitcoin Reserve

COGwriter

Reuters reported the following:

Russia to allow crypto payments in international trade to counter sanctions

MOSCOW, July 30 (Reuters) – Russian lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday that will allow businesses to use crypto currencies in international trade, as part of efforts to skirt Western sanctions imposed after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The law is expected to go into force in September, and Russian central bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina, one of the backers of the new law, said the first transactions in cryptocurrencies will take place before the end of the year.

Russia has faced significant delays in international payments with major trading partners such as China, India and the United Arab Emirates after banks in those countries, under pressure from Western regulators, became more cautious.

“We are taking a historic decision in the financial sphere,” the head of the Duma lower house of parliament, Anatoly Aksakov, told lawmakers. https://www.reuters.com/technology/russia-launch-international-payments-crypto-before-end-2024-2024-07-30/

Here is some more about that:

Russia Legalizes Bitcoin And Crypto for International Trade To Bypass Sanctions

In a significant legislative move, Russian lawmakers have passed a bill permitting businesses to use Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in international trade, according to a report by Retuers. This development is part of Russia’s strategy to circumvent Western sanctions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine. The new law, expected to take effect in September, aims to address delays in international payments, particularly with key trading partners like China, India, and the UAE. …

Despite efforts to shift to trading partners’ currencies and develop an alternative BRICS payment system, many transactions still rely on dollars and euros via the SWIFT system, risking secondary sanctions. Nabiullina emphasized that these sanctions have complicated import payments, extending supply chains and increasing costs.

This decision by Russian lawmakers aims to mitigate the economic challenges posed by sanctions and ensure smoother international trade operations. 07/30/24 https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/russia-legalizes-bitcoin-and-crypto-for-international-trade-to-bypass-sanctions

While the BRICS nations may or may not end up with their own currency, Bitcoin is something that many of them are willing to deal in.

This helps Russia in many ways as 1) It has accumulated more Indian rupees than it has reasons to spend, 2) bypasses the USA dollar, and 3) gives Russia a lot more flexibility in buying from non-BRICS aligned nations as well.

Plus, Russia likely realizes that anything it can do to bypass the USA dollar hurts the USA which is trying to hurt Russia with its sanctions policies.

I have long warned of “unintended consequences” of USA sanctions policies against Russia.

Six years ago, we put out the following video on our Bible News Prophecy YouTube channel:

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US Sanctions and Tariffs leading to New World Order?

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said new US sanctions would be a declaration of economic war. Iran, North Korea, China, Europe, and Turkey are also upset about USA sanctions and tariffs. A Turk asserted “Somebody must find a solution and stop the USA.” The BRICS nations see US sanctions and tariffs as helpful to their objectives to trade without the USA. Are “unintended consequences” of USA policies threatening the current Anglo-American world order and leading to a New World Order? What has ‘Lord’ Jacob Rothschild and Russian President Vladimir Putin stated? Does Bible prophecy show that a confederation of Turks, Arabs, and Europeans pose a real threat to the USA and UK? Is the final time of the Gentiles coming? Will it be worse than people imagine? Dr. Thiel addresses these issues and more.

Here is a link to our video: US Sanctions and Tariffs leading to New World Order?

As far as cryptocurrencies go, ZeroHedge posted the following in 2022:

The Bitcoin is ‘as-good-as-gold’ myth is over

November 17, 2022

When you invest in gold or buy silver coins … you are choosing to invest in an asset that has no counterparty risk.

Sadly those who have been holding their bitcoin on the crypto exchange FTX, have not experienced the same level of reassurance and service from the exchange’s management.

This time last year, cryptocurrency enthusiasts were still touting “Crypto as the new gold”– crypto touted as having the same ‘safe’ attributes as gold.

The main attribute is that it is a currency that government doesn’t control. Also, it is without counterparty risk. The latest debacle has once more proved this is not always the case for cryptocurrencies.

The news that the crypto exchange FTX was filing for bankruptcy on November 5 sent Bitcoin plunging down a further 25%.

This is on top of the more than 60% Bitcoin has already declined since its November 2021 peak. …

The FTX collapse has brought to light that the CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, had authorized billions of dollars worth of customer assets to be lent to its affiliated trading firm Alameda Research to fund risky bets.

According to news reports Alameda Research owes FTX upwards of US$10 billion. This is more than half of its US$16 billion in customer assets!

The bankruptcy case is likely to take years to unravel. There could be more than one million creditors, and more than 100 other related corporate entities involved.

Everyone who thought they owned Bitcoin held by FTX became an unsecured bankruptcy creditor. These are the ones who must now rely upon some Court to confirm just how much, or any Bitcoin they will receive. …

Only time will tell if the timing of the test (on the heels of the FTX collapse) is simply ‘bad timing’ or an omen of a system building in even more risk. Investing in physical gold and silver are still the tried-and-true alternative!  https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2022-11-17/bitcoin-good-gold-myth-over

The reason crypto can never replace gold lies in physics: Gold cannot be destroyed

Everything else can. Computers. Exchanges. Mining Pools. Wallets. Powergrids. Internets. Nations. You name it. If you blew up the planet earth, the gold atoms would still be there.

Unlike anything else you can invest or store money in, gold doesn’t rely on any external force for this to continue to be true over time. It is sort of like a battery with no expiration date.

Gold exists as atomic number 79 on the periodic table. It is chemically inert and does not interact with oxygen. It is the only element with properties that make it completely immune to the forces of entropy. The only way to destroy it would be to fire it into the sun, or somehow put it in the middle of an equivalent fusion reaction that took the atoms apart at a subatomic level. (Stanczyk A. A Gold Guys View of Crypto, Bitcoin, and Blockchain. Medium.com, December 10, 2017 https://medium.com/@alex.stanczyk/a-gold-guys-view-of-crypto-bitcoin-and-blockchain-26e42eeab6b7)

Yes, gold and silver have been safer than being with FTX.

Cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, have never been backed by anything other than the desire of many to use it to trade or speculate with. (Note: that although currencies like the USA dollar were once backed by gold, currently it, and nearly all currencies of the world, are backed by nothing either–so in that respect are not much different than cryptocurrencies.)

As long time reader of this COGwriter Church of God News page are aware, I never bought into the myth that Bitcoin was “as good as gold” and have long warned about it–here is a link to something posted here over 8 years ago: Bitcoin seller ‘goes dark’–Bitcoins are not the answer.

Yet, for nations under sanctions such as Russia, Iran, and North Korea, they have different needs and interests which cryptocurrencies may assist.

It remains my view that once governments get involved enough with their own digital currencies, steps to eliminate Bitcoin will take place.

As far as governments being involved, former US President and Republican party candidate Donald Trump has brought it up.  Notice the following:

Trump Likes the Idea of a Federal Bitcoin Reserve. Don’t Laugh.

The idea of a government fund invested in cryptocurrency may sound foolish, but there are reasons for the US Treasury to consider adding Bitcoin to its portfolio.

July 31, 2024

Which financial assets a central bank should buy and sell is hardly a novel question. Historically, the US Federal Reserve has focused on shorter-term Treasury securities, but quantitative easing had the Fed buying mortgage securities and quality commercial paper in significant quantities. More generally, central banks often hold gold and foreign currencies. https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-07-31/trump-likes-the-idea-of-a-federal-bitcoin-reserve-don-t-laugh

‘Absolute Game Changer’—Congress Introduces Radical Bitcoin Bill As Trump Primes Price For A $100 Trillion Surge To Replace Gold

The bitcoin price has climbed almost 20% since Trump was revealed to be the headline speaker at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, with billionaire investor Mark Cuban issuing a “crazy” bitcoin price prediction.

Now, after Trump promised to create a “strategic national bitcoin reserve” and predicted bitcoin could eclipse gold’s $16 trillion market capitalization, U.S. senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has introduced a bill to direct the U.S. Treasury to purchase 1 million bitcoins worth almost $70 billion—while MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor has upped his huge bitcoin price prediction. …

“If I am elected, it will be the policy of my administration, United States of America, to keep 100% of all the bitcoin the U.S. government currently holds or acquires into the future, we’ll keep 100%,” Trump said during his Saturday speech at Bitcoin 2024. “This will serve, in effect, as the core of the strategic national bitcoin stockpile.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/07/28/absolute-game-changer-congress-introduces-radical-bitcoin-bill-as-trump-primes-price-for-a-100-trillion-surge-to-replace-gold/

The Bible teaches that the coming Beast power will control buying and selling (Revelation 13:16-18)–hence the Bible makes no provision for something like Bitcoin being able to operate like it has.

A couple of years ago, the European Union has stated that it will be the “sheriff” of Bitcoin. Related to that, the Continuing Church of God (CCOG) put out the following video on our Bible News Prophecy YouTube channel:

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EU to be ‘Sheriff’ of BitCoin & Digital Currencies

Will Bitcoin remain unregulated? The European Union does not think it should be and it released a paper titled “Proposal for EU Regulation on Markets in Crypto-Assets.” Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, earlier endorsed EU regulation of crypto and digital currencies. A Belgian declared that the EU was the “new Sheriff in town” to deal with the “wild west” of Bitcoin, blockchain, and other cryptocurrencies. The European Union now also has the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in operation, mainly to deal with financial matters? Will the Europeans end up controlling buying and selling associated with 666 in Revelation 13:16-18? Is Europe taking preliminary steps to do so now? Dr. Thiel address these issues.

Here is a link to our video: EU to be ‘Sheriff’ of BitCoin & Digital Currencies.

As far as gold goes, it is mentioned 453 times in the NKJV Protestant translation of the Bible and 464 times in the Roman Catholic Douay-Rheims Bible–hence it is something that the Bible refers to. Furthermore, gold is prophesied to have worth into the time of the Great Tribulation (cf. Revelation 18:12,16), but that will not last either. For more on gold and prophecy go, check out the article: The Plain Truth About Gold in Prophecy. How Should a Christian View Gold?

As far Bitcoin itself goes, unless adopted and controlled by the Beast, it will become worthless.

The time is also coming when the USA dollar will be worthless. And yes, the Bible tells that for a time gold will be worthless, but that does not happen to gold until years after the demise of the US dollar. But placing too much confidence in gold, currencies, or alternatives like Bitcoin will not truly save anyone (cf. 1 Peter 1:7). Yet, true repentance and turning to the Jesus of the Bible can.

UPDATE 08/04/24: We just uploaded the following related video:

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Russia, USA, & Bitcoin

On July 30, 2024, Russian lawmakers passed a bill that will allow businesses to use cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, to skirt Western sanctions imposed after Russia’s Special Military Operation into Ukraine. This is to come to force in September 2024. This is hoped to help with trade between Russia, China, India, the United Arab Emirates, and others. What are several advantages to Russia in doing so? Could there be “unintentional consequences” in dealing with Bitcoin? Is Bitcoin “as good as good” or silver? What does the Bible teach about gold? Does the Bible allow for the ‘666’ power to use unregulated Bitcoin? Was a bill been introduced in the US Congress for its Treasury to purchase 1 million Bitcoin? Has Donald Trump made statements about the USA stockpiling Bitcoin should he again become President of the United States? Does the Bible warn against debt accumulation, show that the USA dollar will one day be worthless, and prophesy that the strongest military on the earth will be conquered? Should you rely on any nation, gold, or cryptocurrency? What should Christians rely on? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie address these issues.

Here is a link to our video: Russia, USA, & Bitcoin.

Although the USA is not likely to repent nationally to prevent its prophesied demise (c. Habakkuk 2:6-8; Daniel 11:39; Isaiah 10:5-11), nor can Bitcoin prevent it, personally you can repent, as well as physically take steps, before the dollar-based economic system collapses.

Do NOT place your confidence in Bitcoin, FTX, the US dollar, or gold, but “seek first the Kingdom of God” (Matthew 6:33).

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Is trans ideology popular in your country? Ive heard there's been a backlash in the UK so now i'm curious about France... My country is unfortunately the type of country that follows whatever trend the USA is doing whether it's bad or good so the ideology did make its way into our schools, universities, politics and so on. But I feel the average person here is much less tolerant of it than the average american, like pretty much everyone believes it's a pretty radical ideology and very few people take the whole nonbinary stuff or neopronouns seriously.

Some serious stuff here has been passed like kids can now transition when they turn 14 (hormone treatment inc puberty blockers and surgery), you can also change your legal sex at that age too no transition of any kind neeeded for that, you just need to request the legal change in your papers from male to female or viceversa. Some dude even got to change his ID to mark X where his sex is supposed to be since he identifies as nonbinary (he's a bio male though).

Like i'm glad to be able to freely express my opinion with others since being critical of trans ideology is quite popular actually, but there are so many laws being changed since people still are very "to each their own". They just care if their own kids get sucked into the ideology but couldn't care less if others do, then they're like "as long as its not hurting anybody". So people tend to act apathetic about the way this agenda is slowly making its way into society since it isn't directly affecting them... Until it does. Then it's just too late.

France is still very TERFy lol

When abortion access got passed in the Constitution, french tra seethed about the fact that the bill didn't even include trans men or "people with uterus" (whatever this is) lol. When female members of the parliament celebrated the bill, they dressed in the "radfem colors" (violet white and green) 👀

I think trans ideology will have an extremely hard time invading romance countries because we have an extremely gendered culture. Even our languages are extremely gendered and gender neutral (singular) pronouns are nonexistent (the only attempt I've seen are those mixing the female and male singular pronouns in a single one, but it still puts genderless people in the female/male pronouns box). We don't have the equivalent of "it" or "they" in french. Everything has a gender, even objects or concepts.

Romance countries also have a very deep love for romance (duh), sex/sensuality and the human body. This comes from the Greek civilization they're the offsprings of ofc, but Catholicism plays a big part too. Catholics love some naked people. They couldn't help pulling out countless paintings of Jesus on the cross almost naked SMH lol. The chapel Sixtine is full of naked bodies too....

That's why in the psyche of those countries, trans bodies are unholy atrocities destroying God's work. Trans people won't be accepted like that out there.... And when they do, they have to be impeccably passing. I always found troubling how french people dissed the first lady (who's trans) on her looks, almost more than the fact he sexed the current president when he was still a 14 y.o boy.... Sometimes tells me if s/he was more passing people wouldn't be that mad, and I lowkey hate it....

Sometimes I feel privileged for being able to have critical thoughts about the trans ideology publicly because I know that women lost their jobs for that. One time I was talking to my colleague about a transathletes and we both agreed how men had some damn nerves and no shame for invading female sports like that. Like- it wasn't even a debate for any of us that those trans women were men and we both seethed against male audacity during the whole discussion lol Most women in France are crypto terf yall lol

But the pushing for trans ideology is definitely getting stronger. It's now possible to change your legal sex (but you have to be an adult I think). Not sure about whether minor can access hormones though.