Tag: Treasury Department
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The GENIUS Act Sinks — But the Gold Rises
President Trump’s “very big announcement,” teased for weeks as one of the most important declarations in years, was supposed to be about the GENIUS Act of 2025 — a bipartisan bill to regulate U.S. stablecoins and vault America into the digital currency lead. But Washington, as always, had other plans. On May 8, 2025, the…
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Stablecoins and U.S. T-Bills: The Treasury Eyes a New Era of Digital Demand
In a quietly momentous shift, the U.S. Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee (TBAC) has formally acknowledged the disruptive and potentially beneficial role of stablecoins in the broader financial ecosystem. Once viewed with skepticism, dollar-backed stablecoins are now being discussed as a “new payment mechanism” — and more importantly, as a significant and growing source of demand…
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Golden Rule: He Who Has the Gold Makes the Rules
WASHINGTON — The tweet dropped at 4:20 a.m. on April 20 like a tomahawk over Tokyo. “Fort Knox is full. And then some. God bless America. #GoldenRule” — @realDonaldTrump Just twelve words, and the world buckled. The markets spasmed. Gold ticked up, then down, then off the rails entirely. European Central Bank governors held emergency…
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Treasury Releases Long-Awaited Final Anti-Money Laundering Regulations: A Game-Changer for Global Finance
In a significant move towards tightening the global financial system, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its long-anticipated final anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. This development marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing effort to combat illicit financial activities, providing clearer guidance and more robust frameworks for financial institutions and other entities involved in…
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U.S. Treasury to Launch $46 Billion Buyback Program: Aiming for Enhanced Market Liquidity
In a significant move set to impact the financial markets, the U.S. Treasury is gearing up to launch a $46 billion buyback program for government securities starting tomorrow. This initiative, which will run through the end of October, aims to manage the supply of bonds in the market and enhance overall market liquidity. While this…
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Navigating Uncertainty: Planning Ahead for the Transition to the US Treasury Certificate
In the dynamic world of finance, uncertainty can present both challenges and opportunities for investors. As discussions swirl regarding the transition to the US Treasury Certificate, astute investors are considering their options and planning ahead to navigate potential changes in the financial landscape. In this blog post, we explore the importance of strategic planning amidst…
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A New Dawn: The Jubilee Begins with the US Treasury Certificate
On April 8, 2024, as the shadow of the Total Solar Eclipse sweeps across the nation, a profound transition in the financial world is potentially set to unfold, marking not just an astronomical phenomenon but the dawn of a new economic era. This day may herald the introduction of the US Treasury Certificate, a groundbreaking…
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Ushering in a New Era with the US Treasury Certificate
April 8, 2024, is poised to be a landmark date in the annals of financial history, marking the introduction of the new US Treasury Certificate. This revolutionary move sees the Certificate replace the Federal Reserve Note as the primary currency in the United States. Unlike its predecessor, the Treasury Certificate is non-interest bearing, wealth-based, and…
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Navigating the Crossroads: The United States, the OECD, and the Future of International Taxation
In 2025, the United States Congress will stand at a pivotal crossroads, facing a decision with far-reaching implications for international taxation, tax competition, and the global economy at large. The choice before it is stark and consequential: to align with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) proposed tax increases, or to assert autonomy…