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ANOTHER: The Inside Gold-For-Oil Deal That Could Rock The World's Financial Centers

The Dollar Endgame • 339 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
💰 Finance Economics Markets Geopolitics Gold Monetary System
  1. A controversial blogger in 1997 exposed a hidden gold-for-oil deal that impacted global geopolitics.
  2. Gold prices might have been suppressed to maintain the international monetary system's stability.
  3. The delicate balance between gold, oil, and currencies has historical roots and holds the power to disrupt financial systems.

Zen and the Art of CBDC Analysis (Part 2)

Altered States of Monetary Consciousness • 240 implied HN points • 07 Dec 23
💰 Finance Digital Currency Monetary System Central Banking Financial Technology Global Economy
  1. Innovation trends are often blindly followed in mainstream scenes, driven by systemic forces.
  2. The CBDC debate is influenced by the inertia of the global capitalist system and the push towards automation.
  3. CBDC discussions involve various justifications like financial inclusion, cross-border payments, and adapting to the 'spirit of the times.'

L'ONDA D'URTO

ANDREA CECCHI Newsletter • 157 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
💰 Finance Economics Debt Market Analysis Monetary System
  1. Markets react impulsively to news, creating a sudden impact with amplified effects.
  2. The current economic system relies on debt-based currencies, leading to a continuous cycle of increasing debt and the need for new debts to pay off old ones.
  3. Observing unstable curves in economic indicators may indicate a system approaching a critical phase.

The Singularity

The Dollar Endgame • 339 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
💰 Finance Monetary System Quantitative Easing
  1. Money creation and quantitative easing are often misunderstood concepts in the financial system, with complex implications for the economy.
  2. Most of the circulating money is in the form of bank deposits, created when commercial banks issue loans, not just by saving money in bank accounts.
  3. Monetary policy, like quantitative easing, impacts the money supply and bank reserves, influencing the real economy by affecting inflation, prices, and economic growth.
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The Death of the Interbank Market

Concoda • 356 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
💰 Finance Monetary System Regulations
  1. The interbank market has changed significantly due to regulations like The Dodd-Frank Act and The Basel Framework.
  2. Banks are now less willing to lend to each other, with the shadow banking layer taking on their previous roles.
  3. The Federal Funds market, once vital for dollar funding, is in decline as a result of these shifts and regulations.

Talking Bitcoin On The "What Bitcoin Did" Podcast

QTR’s Fringe Finance • 13 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
🎙 Podcasts Bitcoin Investing Monetary System Q&A Debate
  1. The author discussed Bitcoin, monetary systems, investing, and more on the 'What Bitcoin Did' podcast.
  2. Various topics were covered, including Bitcoin skepticism, inflation, the Gamestop rebellion, and fighting against central planners.
  3. Resources mentioned in the interview include 'Why I Bitcoin,' 'Saylor.org,' and 'Marty Bent.'

Why Does the State Have a Monopoly on Money?

Economic Forces • 8 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
💰 Finance Monetary System Central Banks Inflation Policy Making
  1. The state's monopoly on money is motivated by the ability to generate quick revenue.
  2. One key reason for this lasting monopoly is the state's need for emergency financing, especially during wars.
  3. For the state to maintain the monopoly over money, it needs to commit to long-run price stability, ensuring the currency's purchasing power is preserved over time.