Beginning the Dollar Debasement in the mid-20th century
throughout the mid to late 20th century, a tremendous amount of wealth was stollen from the US citizens and delivered to corporations and their executives.
Federal Reserve
Moscow World Standard Driven by Corruption in the LBMA
Gold reserves are a key component of central banking and are pivotal to the backing of and supporting a country’s currency, both for its domestic economy and foreign trade. For decades, Russia has been increasing their gold reserves and central bank holdings. The reported amounts of gold held in reserves have varied depending on the … Read moreMoscow World Standard Driven by Corruption in the LBMA
Zimbabwe to Issue Gold Coins in New Weight and Currency Denominations
Earlier this year the government of Zimbabwe released a one troy ounce gold coin as a tool for the Central Bank to help keep inflation under control. For many years the Zimbabwe economy has not only been the butt of many jokes, it has served as a very public example of how rampant and out … Read moreZimbabwe to Issue Gold Coins in New Weight and Currency Denominations
JP Morgan Chase Precious Metals Traders in Decade Long Price Manipulation Scheme
A multi-year investigation by the Justice Department has resulted in the convictions of two key leaders from the Precious Metals Trading Desk at JP Morgan Chase. The two defendants, Michael Nowak and Gregg Smith were convicted by jury of wire fraud, attempted price manipulation, commodities fraud, and price spoofing involving a scheme that spanned for … Read moreJP Morgan Chase Precious Metals Traders in Decade Long Price Manipulation Scheme
Bitcoin Investors Buy Silver Bars as Fed Develops CBDC Blockchain Competitor
Many trusted and reputable online bullion dealers have made it easy to buy 10 oz bars with bitcoin as a payment method. Several dealers integrate Bitpay wallet and other wallet to payment gateways and exchanges to provide some assurance that transactions will occur with discretion and privacy.
Central Banks Continue to Buy Gold throughout 2021
Last year was a banner year for Central Banks wanting to buy gold bars and silver. Recent reports from the Reserve Bank of India and other countries have shown that gold and silver continue to be a safe haven store of wealth in times of rising inflation. The central bank’s gold reserves jumped from 668.25 … Read moreCentral Banks Continue to Buy Gold throughout 2021
Federal Open Market Committee 2023 Agenda
The Federal Open Market Committee is the part of the Federal Reserve that is responsible for managing open market operations. The FOMC uses the three primary tools to influence the direction of the economy. The Federal Reserve influences the demand for, and supply of, balances that depository institutions hold at Federal Reserve Banks. This gives … Read moreFederal Open Market Committee 2023 Agenda
Is Owning Precious Metals Legal?
On April 5, 1933 President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 6102 which outlawed the private ownership of gold by citizens.
For a duration lasting 41 years in the mid-20th century, the government made it a crime for the people to own, hold or transact in sound money.
Following the resignation of Nixon, one of the first laws signed by President Ford included a bill which reversed Roosevelt’s Executive Orders.
It has been legal for anyone to own, hoard, buy and sell gold in the United States since December 1, 1974.