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"The Report From Iron Mountain" will blow your mind.

Did you know? At the center of the global financial system is a priviate company called the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). In 2023, DTCC’s subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3 quadrillion (not a typo) and its depository subsidiary provides custody for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $85 trillion. The DTCC was founded in 1973 by William T. Dentzer, a former CIA operative and the Special Assistant to the first head of USAID.

Trivium book review: Simulacra and Simulation" is a philosophical treatise by Jean Baudrillard published in 1981. It explores the relationships between reality, symbols, and society, particularly focusing on how symbols and media construct our understanding of shared existence.

I often wonder if Rhodes Scholars are taught the history of the Rhodes scholarship program...or do they actually think they have their own opinions.

I think TDS can work in both directions 🤣 https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1161

People that look at things like USAID and say "thats our money" let me remind you, no it isn't.

Tom Luongo has the best perspectives and explanations for seemingly unrelated issues. This was a great podcast. https://t.co/NHzGJykjKX

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The blob wont go quietly. This is the height of the 4th turning, and it wont turn without turmoil. Stay vigilant, stick together, protect whats most important and don't let you gaurd down. and whatever you do..."Don't fucking dance."

Just like "Not your keys, not your coins", the gold market also has a saying - if you dont hold it, you dont own it.

Treasury Secretary: "The ability to change the system sits over at the federal reserve...we dont even run the system." Tail, meet dog.

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Scott Bessent just laid every media rumor to rest over DOGE in the Treasury. Come to find out two of the DOGE members are Treasury employees.

The London gold fix at the LBMA happens at 530am and 10am eastern time. Market wasn't having it... What happens to Bitcoin if the BOE goes FTD?

When you hear talking heads from places like the "Atlantic Council " the first thing you should do is ask an AI bot where their funding comes from.👇 The Atlantic Council's funding comes from a diverse array of sources, reflecting both public and private contributions: U.S. Government Funding: The Atlantic Council receives funding from various U.S. government agencies. According to available information, it has been supported by the Department of State, the Department of Defense, USAID, and through entities like the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), which is often described as a "CIA cut-out" in some posts on X. The total funding from U.S. government sources in 2021 was reported to be between $1.5 million and $3 million from four separate U.S. government donors. Foreign Government Funding: The Atlantic Council also receives contributions from foreign governments. In 2019, approximately 14% of its revenue ($5.5 million) came from non-U.S. government sources, with more than half of that from NATO allies, including significant contributions from the United Kingdom. Other donors include the United Arab Emirates, Norway, Sweden, Bahrain, Japan, Lithuania, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, Switzerland, Slovakia, France, Taiwan, South Korea, the European Union, and Luxembourg. Corporate and Private Donations: The organization has a broad donor base which includes corporations like Goldman Sachs, and private foundations like the Rockefeller Foundation. Additionally, there have been significant donations from individuals and entities like Bahaa Hariri and the Gaurav and Sharon Srivastava Family Foundation, although the latter relationship was terminated following scrutiny. NGOs and Think Tanks: Contributions also come from various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other think tanks. Notably, funding from entities linked to George Soros's Open Society Foundations has been mentioned in some contexts. Other Sources: The Atlantic Council also engages in fundraising through its Corporate Program, which offers networking and sponsorship opportunities, and it accepts in-kind donations of goods or services. The funding is often used to support the Atlantic Council's mission of promoting transatlantic cooperation and addressing global challenges through policy research, public events, and education. However, the diversity and sometimes controversial nature of its funding sources have led to criticisms regarding potential conflicts of interest or influence over its policy positions.

👀. Succession is something to watch.

The Aga Khan dead at 88: Spiritual leader, philanthropist and one of the world's richest men passes away in Lisbon | Daily Mail Online

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"Technology drives the marginal cost of production to zero" @Jeff Booth

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If I was the head of the US sovereign wealth fund (and Treasury Secretary), I'd drain the LBMA of its physical gold and break the paper gold market suppression. Bring it all to the CME. Let the "free market" revalue the price, use the difference between the $42/Oz currently on the balance sheet to buy BTC. Then start issuing long dated, 0 coupon redeemable bonds backed by both assets to cover the $7T worth of debt that will need to be rolled this year. anyone know if Bassent is on nostr? @James Lavish @Lawrence Lepard

The human race needs Bitcoin.