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SpaceXAI: On August 5, Grok-Voice-Latest will be upgraded from Grok-Voice-Think-Fast-1.0 to Grok-Voice-Think-Fast-2.0.July 30th - Foreign media analysis suggests that while US President Trump continues to pressure newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh to cut interest rates as soon as possible, Wall Street investors are increasingly betting on the opposite outcome. Recent escalation of the conflict with Iran, the implementation of a new round of global tariffs, the continued data center investment boom, and strong US consumption have collectively exacerbated market and Federal Reserve concerns about inflationary pressures, reinforcing expectations of continued tightening policies or even further interest rate hikes. The market widely expects the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged at its Wednesday meeting. However, whether Warsh, who took over as chairman at the end of May, can continue to suppress calls for rate hikes within the committee increasingly depends on whether inflation can continue to improve. Current polls show that the American public is not satisfied with Trumps economic performance, and higher interest rates will undoubtedly further dampen the economic performance the White House hopes to see. Trump has consistently called for rate cuts and reiterated this stance this week. However, even if the Federal Reserve ultimately chooses to raise rates, Trumps initial target may not be Warsh, but rather other Federal Reserve officials. Trump has already appointed three members to the seven-member Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Trump previously stated, "Kevin is excellent, but he also has a committee, and the members of that committee are very politicized. He wants to do the right thing, and I know what he wants to do, but he also needs the approval of some people who may have ulterior motives. Interest rates should go down."Bank of Canada meeting minutes: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has increased the upside risks to inflation.Bank of Canada meeting minutes: The possibility of new tariffs imposed by the United States is a "constant downside risk".Bank of Canada meeting minutes: Some members expressed concern about signs of rising medium-term inflation expectations, but all members agreed that long-term inflation expectations remained solid.

Owning Government Officials From Working on Regulation

Cory Russell

Jul 07, 2022 16:31

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Government personnel who actively engage in cryptocurrencies or are discovered to be in possession of any are prohibited from taking part in the creation of legislation and policies pertaining to cryptocurrencies, according to a recent directive from the US Office of Government Ethics.

With Some Exceptions

Additionally, the advisory notice made clear that even if the restriction is in effect, it only does so with a de minimis exception.


Owners are still able to invest in cryptocurrencies via publicly listed shares and mutual funds of businesses offering cryptocurrency and blockchain services because to this exception. Stablecoins and all other forms of cryptocurrency are included.


Government personnel are still permitted to acquire cryptocurrencies; but, doing so will prevent them from contributing to the development of crypto-related regulations.


They may still work on such initiatives, however, provided they divert their cryptocurrency holdings into other financial opportunities.


The notification went on to further describe the situation, saying "An employee may not engage in a specific topic if the employee understands that particular item might have a direct and predictable influence on the value of their cryptocurrency or stablecoins."


However, even for those who are permitted to invest in cryptocurrency-related stock index listings, a $50k threshold has been imposed over which the de minimis exemption is no longer applicable.

Crypto investors suffer a loss

The cryptocurrency market isn't in the greatest of health right now, even if the Biden administration is concentrating on creating laws for cryptocurrencies after the POTUS issued an executive order for the same.


The continued bearishness is having an impact on cryptocurrency firms as the overall market value of all cryptocurrencies is struggling to reach $1 trillion.


Voyager Digital has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a week after stopping the platform's withdrawal, trading, and deposit services after Harmony almost went bankrupt a while back.


Thus, even without the US GOE's decision, it would only have taken these investors a little longer to leave the market, similar to how many other investors are already doing.

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