Jeff Divers

What is Project Ion, and how will it transform the world of finance? The financial markets are testing distributed ledger tech to settle trades more efficiently. 🧵A thread on Project Ion, and how this project will bring the blockchain to Wall Street.

Will global payment solutions via the blockchain ($XRP) increase the velocity of money? Money velocity is the rate that people spend money within an economy. 🧵A thread that breaks down money velocity and how digital assets can improve the flow of money across the globe.

The US central bank announced this week plans to defer launching a US CBDC (central bank digital currency) as the FedNow service will solve the same issues. 🧵A thread on FedNow, and why the announcement this week was misleading.

ETHGATE: Was there a conspiracy to hold Ripple back from first mover advantage in the cross border payments space? 🧵A thread breaking down this theory, and how various players * may* be involved (subject to change as new details unfold)

What happens if 41% of the world decides the US Dollar is no longer the only global reserve currency? 🧵A thread on the BRICS alliance, their plans for a new reserve currency, and what it means for the US Dollar

How will Flare Networks expand the XRP ecosystem? Flare Networks is bringing smart contracts to the XRPL, which will open a world of DeFi opportunity. 🧵A thread on Flare Networks, and why it's important for XRP.

Is the price of gold manipulated? If so, why? The price of gold is a reflection of the strength of the US dollar, and keeping it low protects the global economy. A thread on how financial institutions hold down the price of gold to support the strength of the dollar.

What are negative interest rates, and why should you care? As more countries prepare to move to CBDCs (digital blockchain currencies), this is a topic you want to understand. 🧵A thread on why CBDCs could make it IMPOSSIBLE for most people to save money.

Will blockchain tech revolutionize the global supply chain? The current system for shipping products around the globe needs an upgrade, and blockchain tech is the ideal solution to many of the issues. 🧵A thread that breaks down trade finance + blockchain tech +$XDC

Why do bailouts & foreign aid hurt the lower class? It's because of the Cantillon Effect. The flow of money through a system matters, as those who receive the funds first benefit most. 🧵A thread on the Cantillon Effect, and how government spending makes the poor even poorer.

Will PolySign change the world of finance? Crypto & digital assets have a big problem: securing blockchain assets. 🔒 Big money investors won't risk their clients' funds if a blockchain can be hacked. 🧵A thread on PolySign, an institutional custodian for digital assets.

Will there be a buyback of $XRP assets at a 5-figure price? This is a hotly debated topic in the XRP community, with strong opinions on both sides of the discussion. Let's break down the theory, how it could play out, and a few counter-thesis questions I have

Are digital assets and crypto tokens securities or currencies? This debate is important for the blockchain industry, as there are strict laws around buying and selling securities in the US. The Howey Test is key part of this debate. 🧵Here is a thread summarizing the case:

Is the SEC doing its job? The Ripple and LBRY cases against the SEC have brought considerable attention to this government agency. Why was the SEC created in the first place? 🧵A thread on the backstory of this agency, and why it's similar what we are experiencing in 2022.

What is the Triffin Dilemma and why should you care? The $US Dollar may lose its status as the global reserve currency, and that might be a good thing for the United States. 🧵A thread to explain the paradox called the Triffin Dilemma and why this matters now.

What is ISO 20022? If you follow $XRP, $XLM or other tokens in the payments space, you may have heard about this upcoming ISO 20022 changes. 🧵 A thread on the changes to the financial system, and a few important terms to understand

What is Bretton Woods? Talk of the BRICS nations creating a new reserve currency introduced the idea of "Bretton Woods 3.0". Before tackling 3.0, it's helpful to understand the original agreement. 🧵 A thread that breaks down Bretton Woods in easy to understand terms.