Universal Basic Income and Digital IDs – Beware of governments bearing free gifts

The Canadian government is considering universal basic income. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/basic-income-senate-myths-1.6999287 The UK government is also trialling universal basic income. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/04/universal-basic-income-of-1600-pounds-a-month-to-be-trialled-in-england Over the next decade, the agenda is to move over from natural gas generated electricity to that generated by solar panels …

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Digital ID Canada explained

In Canada it is digital ID… Or else.pic.twitter.com/ljU0AUDne7 — Darren of Plymouth (@DarrenPlymouth) October 31, 2023 View post on imgur.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjxJ1wPnkk4 h/t Little Lost

Digital Yuan’s Use in Oil Transaction Heralds Broader CBDC Adoption, Raises Surveillance Concerns

https://twitter.com/ClownWorld_/status/1717585214904418362   PetroChina Completes First International Crude Oil Trade in Digital Yuan: Report Chinese oil and gas company PetroChina (0857) has completed the first international crude oil trade using the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-CNY, China Daily …

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U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Release Proposed Regulations on Sales and Exchanges of Digital Assets by Brokers. OPEN for comment!

by Dismal-Jellyfish Source: https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-17565.pdf How to comment: www.regulations.gov (use IRS and REG-122793-19 to identify your submission) 60 days is October 28th, 2023 60 days is October 28th, 2023 Press Release: The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and the Internal …

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Europe’s Digital Services Act enforces stricter online platform regulations to combat hate speech and disinformation.

JUST IN – Europe's "Digital Services Act" is now in force. Large online platforms risk "heavy fines" if they fail to police "hate speech" and "disinformation" more aggressively. pic.twitter.com/uFS5IoXP5A — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) August 24, 2023 https://twitter.com/_/status/1694724575018553694 EU COMMISSION IS NOW …

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98% of the global economy is now exploring digital versions of their currencies, with almost half in advanced development, pilot or launch stages. Get ready for the next black swan event

by BoatSurfer600 via reuters: A total of 130 countries representing 98% of the global economy are now exploring digital versions of their currencies, with almost half in advanced development, pilot or launch stages, a closely-followed study shows. The research by …

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