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Health
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced a halt in U.S. funding to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, citing concerns over vaccine safety and the organization’s approach to public health. Gavi responded by stating that they take vaccine safety very seriously and that their decisions are based on extensive scientific review. Some public health experts argue that while vaccine safety is paramount, cutting funding to Gavi could hinder efforts to vaccinate children in developing countries.
This decision follows public skepticism regarding mRNA vaccines. At a recent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting, Nurse Vicky Pebsworth PhD reportedly raised concerns about the high number of adverse events reported to VAERS for mRNA vaccines, suggesting a need for more comprehensive data on their safety. Dr. Robert Malone, another ACIP member, highlighted the variability in adverse event profiles among different lots of mRNA vaccines, questioning the consistency and safety of these products.
The ACIP, now under new leadership, is set to examine the cumulative impact of the childhood vaccination schedule, focusing on interaction effects, total vaccine doses, and the timing of vaccinations. This initiative follows the removal of previous members to avoid conflicts of interest with pharmaceutical companies. Moreover, ACIP members have challenged the CDC’s claims on the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines, questioning the methodologies used for evaluating these vaccines. Concerns were raised about the lack of randomized placebo-controlled trials and potential biases in observational studies. The discussion highlighted a significant public trust issue, with low vaccination uptake rates among both children and adults, suggesting a need for more transparent and rigorous scientific evaluation of vaccine safety and efficacy. Some experts argue that the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks, even with the acknowledged myocarditis risk.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has announced it will issue its own immunization schedule, distancing itself from the new ACIP’s recommendations.
Economy
The Bank of Russia has proposed new deadlines for the implementation of the digital ruble, setting September 1, 2026, as the date when major banks must enable transactions with this digital currency. This move aims to integrate digital rubles into everyday transactions, with trade companies required to accept payments in digital rubles based on their revenue thresholds. Similarly, South Korean banks are also planning to introduce a won-pegged stablecoin by 2026. Some X posts express skepticism about adoption, citing potential privacy issues and the complexity of integrating new payment systems.
Relatedly, a report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has criticized stablecoins for failing to meet the criteria of effective monetary instruments, advocating for strict regulatory limits on their role in the financial system. The BIS highlighted issues with ‘singleness’, ‘elasticity’, and ‘integrity’, suggesting that stablecoins should only play a limited, well-regulated role. Despite this critique, the BIS report praised tokenization as a transformative innovation for the future of finance.
In yet more crypto news, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider cryptocurrencies as assets in mortgage risk assessments. This directive aims to help potential homeowners with crypto assets qualify for loans, amidst a housing crisis characterized by declining mortgage applications and high borrowing costs. Some experts have raised concerns about the volatility of cryptocurrencies, which could lead to margin calls or forced sales at inopportune times.
Finally, the Federal Reserve has proposed easing capital rules for major banks to enhance liquidity in the Treasury market. This adjustment would modify the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio (eSLR), allowing banks to hold more low-risk assets like U.S. Treasuries without the same capital constraints, potentially reducing market stress during financial downturns. However, critics fear that this might encourage banks to take on more risk, potentially weakening the financial system’s resilience.
Geopolitics
On the Eastern Ukraine front, Russian forces have captured the town of Yalta, continuing their advance. This development coincides with NATO leaders debating their next steps at their annual summit, where discussions included increased defense spending and support for Ukraine. At the summit, President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelensky, discussing the procurement of more US anti-air defense systems for Ukraine, likely funded by US taxpayers.
In related news, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has publicly warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky against Ukraine’s EU membership, arguing that it could drag the EU into a direct conflict with Russia. Orbán’s stance reflects concerns over the potential for escalation in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. EU leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and Mark Rutte, have expressed support for Ukraine’s EU accession process, emphasizing the need for unity and additional sanctions against Russia.
Back in the U.S., President Trump has disbanded a secret “deep state” working group aimed at coercing Russia into concessions regarding Ukraine. This action, coupled with recent policy adjustments like cuts in aid to Ukraine and a cautious approach to new sanctions on Russia, suggests a potential pivot towards peace negotiations with Russia. Some critics argue that this move might be more about domestic political strategy than a genuine shift in foreign policy.
Sources
RFK Jr. Halts U.S. Funding to Gavi, Citing Vaccine Safety Concerns
Gavi has nonetheless promoted the DTP vaccine heavily in developing countries.
Source | Submitted by thecountmc
Bank of Russia Sets New Timelines for Digital Ruble Implementation
The Bank of Russia has submitted proposals on the introduction of the digital ruble from September 1, 2026 to the State Duma.
Source | Submitted by pnwdefector
Orbán Warns Zelensky: EU Entry for Ukraine Risks Direct Conflict with Russia
“Accepting a country that is at war with Russia would immediately drag the EU into a direct conflict.”
Fed Proposes Easing Capital Rules for Big Banks to Boost Treasury Market Liquidity
The proposal will help to build resilience in U.S. Treasury markets, reducing the likelihood of market dysfunction and the need for the Federal Reserve to intervene in a future stress event.
FHFA Directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Include Crypto in Mortgage Asset Assessments
After significant studying, and in keeping with President Trump’s vision to make the United States the crypto capital of the world, today I ordered the Great Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prepare their businesses to count cryptocurrency as an asset for a mortgage. SO ORDERED
South Korean Banks Plan Won-Pegged Stablecoin by 2026 Amidst Global Bitcoin Hashrate Decline
The sharp drop has fueled speculation about possible geopolitical and environmental causes.
BIS Report: Stablecoins Fall Short as Money, Advocates for Tight Regulation
“Stablecoins perform poorly when assessed against the three tests for serving as the mainstay of the monetary system.”
Trump’s Disbandment of Secret “Deep State” Group Sparks Hopes for Peace with Russia
Trump’s Disbanding Of A Secret “Deep State” Working Group Raises Hopes Of Peace With Russia
Russian Forces Capture Yalta in Eastern Ukraine as NATO Debates Next Steps
“Russian forces have taken control of the settlement of Yalta in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, the state-run RIA news agency reported on Wednesday citing the Russian Defense Ministry.”
Nurse Vicky Pebsworth PhD Raises Alarms on mRNA Vaccine Safety at ACIP Meeting
I am very concerned because with uptake being as low as it is reported, and also the reports to VAERS are extremely high compared to other vaccines.
Dr. Robert Malone Highlights mRNA Vaccine Lot Variability at ACIP Meeting
“There are some data suggesting that there may have been significant lot-to-lot variability in terms of adverse event profiles.”
CDC’s New Vaccine Advisory Panel to Examine Cumulative Impact of Childhood Vaccinations
“In addition to studying and evaluating individual vaccines, it is important to evaluate the cumulative effect of the recommended vaccine schedule.”
New ACIP Members Challenge CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Efficacy Claims
The new members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) pushed back on several claims made by the presenters, including the agency’s methods for assessing efficacy and safety.
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: 99Bitcoins, Bank of Russia, Bloomberg, Children’s Health Defense, CoinTelegraph, CryptoRussia, DigitalFinance, Dr. Robert Malone, Financial Times, Health Watchdog Blog, Humanspective, National Cryptocurrency Association, Reuters, RT, Strike, TechEconomy, The Epoch Times, The Guardian, The Hill, The Washington Post, Vaccine Truths.
