Author: Aaron
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The World’s Richest Poor Country: Congo’s Per Capita Dilemma
The Congo’s Underground Fortune: A Mineral Giant When many think of the richest places in the world, nations like Qatar, Luxembourg, or the United Arab Emirates might come to mind. Yet, beneath the surface of one of Africa’s most troubled nations lies a treasure unrivaled in scale. How rich is the Congo in minerals? In…
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Overlooked Factors in the Silver Bull Market
Several important factors are widely overlooked in the analysis of a silver bull market. While mainstream coverage often highlights supply-demand imbalances, industrial demand, and safe-haven buying, deeper structural and behavioral elements frequently escape notice. katusaresearch+2 Overlooked Factors Summary Table: Overlooked Factors in Silver Bull Markets Overlooked Factor Implication Physical vs. Paper Market Divergence Early warning…
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The Best Caribbean Second Passport for Russian Expats: Costs, Procedures & Practical Tips
In today’s uncertain global landscape, many Russian nationals are exploring second citizenship as a hedge against geopolitical risk, visa restrictions, banking challenges, or simply to gain more global mobility. Caribbean citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs remain among the most attractive options because of their relative speed, low (compared to many European programs) costs, and strong travel privileges.…
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HSBC demonstrates world’s first-known quantum-enabled algorithmic trading with IBM
25 September 2025 — HSBC today announced the world’s first-known empirical evidence of the potential value of current quantum computers for solving real-world problems in algorithmic bond trading. Working with a team from IBM, HSBC leveraged an approach that utilised quantum and classical computing resources to deliver up to a 34 percent improvement in predicting how…
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British Columbia Ranches: Extraordinary Value in Scarcity
British Columbia is one of the most land-rich yet opportunity-poor provinces in Canada when it comes to freehold property. The paradox lies in ownership: most of B.C.’s vast territory is Crown land, and much of the remainder is subject to First Nations rights and stewardship. This reality means that true ranchland—private, productive, transferable—exists in structurally…
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Italy: The New Tax Haven for Millionaires
In 2025, Italy—the Bel Paese—is no longer just admired for its mild climate, Renaissance art cities, and world-renowned cuisine. It has rapidly climbed the ranks as one of the most attractive destinations for global wealth, combining lifestyle and luxury with highly competitive tax advantages. For high-net-worth individuals, Italy is now a serious contender among the…
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Federal Payments Go Fully Digital on September 30, 2025 — What It Means & Why It Matters
On March 25, 2025, the President signed Executive Order 14247, titled “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account.” (The White House) This EO mandates a sweeping shift: the U.S. federal government will largely phase out paper checks and paper-based payment systems, moving toward electronic payments — both for disbursements (payments made by the government)…
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Why British Columbia Ranches Command Extraordinary Value
British Columbia is a paradox in land. It’s huge—bigger than most countries—yet remarkably few freehold acres ever come to market. The reason is simple: the vast majority of B.C. is Crown (public) land, and a meaningful share of what remains intersects with First Nations title, rights, and stewardship. In a province where private parcels are…
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USD Mint: Clearing the Confusion on Government Authorization and Digital Dollars
In recent months, some commentators have circulated claims that USD Mint is a government-authorized provider of a global digital U.S. dollar. This statement is misleading at best and false at worst. To set the record straight, USD Mint is not authorized by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Mint, nor the Federal Reserve…