Thurs. AM-PM Seeds of Wisdom Crypto Update(s) 12-11-25

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Crypto among sectors ‘debanked’ by 9 major banks: US regulator

OCC finds major banks restricted services to crypto and other politically contentious industries between 2020–2023; probe may be referred to DOJ.

Overview

• OCC preliminary finding: Nine largest U.S. banks placed restrictions or escalated review requirements on customers in certain lawful industries — including cryptocurrency — between 2020 and 2023.

• Scope of industries affected: Restrictions also targeted oil & gas exploration, coal mining, firearms, private prisons, tobacco/e-cigarette manufacturers, and adult entertainment.

• Possible enforcement referral: The OCC said its investigation is ongoing and could be referred to the U.S. Justice Department.

Key Developments

• Banks examined: The OCC reviewed JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, Capital One, PNC Bank, TD Bank and BMO.

• Crypto-specific actions: Banks restricted services to issuers, exchanges, or administrators — often citing financial crime concerns as the rationale.

• Regulator response and rhetoric: Comptroller Jonathan Gould criticized debanking as an improper use of bank charter and market power, while commentators (Cato Institute, industry leaders) argue the report omits regulatory guidance that influenced banks’ behavior.

• Political context: The review follows an executive order directing a probe into whether banks cut customers off for political or religious reasons.

Why It Matters

Banking access is a foundational plumbing of the global economy. If large banks systematically constrain lawful businesses for reputational or political reasons, that rewires capital flows, concentrates power in alternative providers, and accelerates structural shifts in how value is cleared and settled — a dynamic that can feed broader geopolitical and financial realignments.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar — Financial Decentralization: Continued restrictions by major banks push affected industries (notably crypto) toward alternative financial rails and smaller institutions, reducing reliance on incumbent Western banking infrastructure.

• Pillar — Regulatory-Driven Fragmentation: When supervisory guidance and bank risk-management intersect with politics, market access fragments along regulatory lines — increasing the appeal of non-traditional or jurisdictionally diversified financial networks.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Cointelegraph – “Crypto among sectors ‘debanked’ by 9 major banks: US regulator”
• Reuters – “US bank regulator says large banks engaged in ‘debanking’ of disfavored industries”  

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Jakarta Claims World’s Largest Urban Title As Indonesia Joins BRICS

UN confirms Jakarta as the world’s largest urban area in 2025 just as Indonesia enters BRICS, reshaping regional and global economic dynamics.

Overview

• Jakarta surpasses Tokyo: UN reclassification places Jakarta at 42 million, making it the world’s largest urban area and elevating Southeast Asia’s demographic weight.

• BRICS timing boosts influence: Indonesia’s full BRICS membership aligns with its rising urban and economic profile, amplifying its strategic leverage.

• Digital economy surge: Jakarta’s rapid expansion reflects ASEAN’s tech-driven growth, with the city becoming a major hub for fintech, e-commerce, and startup innovation.

Key Developments

• New global ranking: Jakarta now leads Dhaka (36.6M) and Tokyo (33.4M), confirming long-observed local assessments of the city’s scale.

• Tech ecosystem dominance: With 2,400+ startups and 80% digital payment p*********n, Jakarta acts as a frontline laboratory for digital transformation.

• Policy alignment underway: iDEA and the Indonesia Fintech Association plan strategic meetings during National Fintech Month 2025 to align frameworks with Jakarta’s expanding economic role.

• Urban pressures continue: Congestion, flooding, and future infrastructure demands—expected to grow with 10 million more residents by 2050—remain major challenges.

Why It Matters

Jakarta’s rise to the world’s largest urban area signals a new gravitational shift in global economic momentum—away from traditional hubs and toward emerging, tech-centered megacities. Paired with Indonesia’s entrance into BRICS, this demographic milestone strengthens the bloc’s influence and positions Southeast Asia as a central player in the evolving global order.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar — Demographic Power Shift: Indonesia’s massive urban concentration expands BRICS’ population footprint, tilting economic and geopolitical weight toward emerging markets.

• Pillar — Digital Infrastructure Realignment: Jakarta’s fintech and startup ecosystem deepens the bloc’s digital transformation agenda, advancing non-Western innovation hubs.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Watcher.Guru – “Jakarta Claims World’s Largest Urban Title As Indonesia Joins BRICS”
• The Jakarta Post – “Greater Jakarta becomes world’s most populous megacity”

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Source: Dinar Recaps

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Tariff Tensions Surge as China Warns Against Protectionism

Beijing pushes back on tariff escalation amid record trade surplus, deepening global trade friction risks

Overview

• China’s exports and trade surplus reached unprecedented levels in 2025.
• The nation’s leadership publicly challenged rising tariff pressures from the U.S. and EU.
• Global supply chains face heightened uncertainty due to intensifying trade disputes.
• Analysts warn that protectionist moves risk fragmentation of global commerce.

Key Developments

China reports record trade surplus

China’s trade surplus surpassed the $1 trillion mark in 2025, raising concerns among global partners about imbalanced trade and economic competitiveness.

Beijing pushes back on tariff rhetoric

China’s Premier urged trading partners to avoid protectionist tariffs, stressing the importance of stable global trade governance for sustainable economic growth.

Market and supply chain implications emerge

Investors and businesses are monitoring the fallout, as tariff tensions could disrupt manufacturing hubs, increase costs, and accelerate supply chain diversification toward alternative regions.

International bodies weigh in

The IMF urged China to rebalance toward domestic consumption, warning that continued export-dependence may intensify global trade tensions.

Why It Matters

Tariff escalation between China, the U.S., and Europe is becoming a structural driver of global economic fragmentation — altering supply chains, investment flows, and diplomatic alignment as the world reorganizes into competing trade blocs.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Fragmentation of Trade Networks
Reinforced tariff barriers speed the shift away from globalization toward regional, politically aligned supply chains.

Pillar 2: Realignment of Economic Power
China’s defense of its trade position highlights the accelerating multipolar restructuring of global economic governance.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters – “China’s Li says tariff consequences increasingly evident as trade surplus grows”
• Associated Press – “IMF urges China to address economic imbalances as trade surplus hits $1 trillion”

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U.S. Explores C5 Bloc Including BRICS Members

T******************n considers creating an alternative to G7 with BRICS integration

Overview

• The U.S. is reportedly exploring a new alliance called C5 that could include BRICS founding members alongside the U.S. and Japan.
• C5 would stand for “Core 5” and aims to challenge the traditional G7 framework.
• Discussions signal potential closer U.S. engagement with BRICS countries, aligning with strategic economic and tech interests.
• The initiative remains conceptual and evolving, with no formal agreements finalized.

Key Developments

Concept of C5 emerges

The idea was floated by former President Trump to create a five-nation bloc including the U.S., China, Russia, India, and Japan, potentially as a G7 alternative.

Strategic and technological alignment

C5 could facilitate deals like the recent Nvidia AI H200 chip sale to China, which benefits U.S. firms while advancing China’s tech capabilities, reflecting the strategic dimensions of the initiative.

Political signaling

Trump’s statements emphasize that traditional institutions like the G7 or UN Security Council may no longer fit current global dynamics, highlighting the potential need for new multipolar forums.

Ongoing uncertainty

No formal discussions have confirmed the exact members or structure. Russian President P***n has indicated no intention to rejoin the G7, making the C5 concept largely exploratory.

Why It Matters

C5 discussions underscore the evolving geopolitical landscape where emerging powers (BRICS) and the U.S. may collaborate in new frameworks, challenging existing Western-led institutions and potentially reshaping international economic and diplomatic alignments.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Multipolar Alliance Development
Emerging alliances like C5 could redefine economic and strategic partnerships, creating alternative centers of influence outside traditional Western blocs.

Pillar 2: Technology and Trade Leverage
Closer U.S.–BRICS engagement in tech deals and resource access strengthens competitive leverage and influences global industrial dynamics.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Source

• Watcher.Guru – “US Explores Creating an Alternative to G7 by Including BRICS Members”

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U.S.-Backed Peace Deal Opens DRC Mineral Access Amid Ongoing Uncertainty

Trump-era diplomacy seeks strategic mineral access, but fighting and sanctions questions persist

Overview

• The U.S.-brokered peace agreement aimed to stabilize eastern DR Congo and provide preferential access for U.S. companies to strategic minerals like cobalt, copper, and tin.

• These minerals are critical for EVs, batteries, and tech supply chains, making access geopolitically significant.

• Despite the deal, rebels have resumed fighting, creating uncertainty around implementation.

• DRC officials suggest sanctions may be needed to salvage the agreement, underscoring risks to both stability and resource access.

Key Developments

Peace deal brokered by U.S. administration

The agreement intended to end hostilities between the Congolese government and armed rebel groups, particularly M23, while securing resource access for strategic industries.

Strategic minerals access

The deal specifically enables U.S. companies to obtain minerals essential for electric vehicles, battery technology, and high-tech manufacturing, positioning the U.S. for a strategic advantage in global supply chains.

Ongoing conflict threatens implementation

Despite the agreement, recent reports confirm rebels capturing territory and renewed clashes, raising questions about the deal’s durability and enforcement on the ground.

Sanctions discussed as a tool

The Congolese foreign minister has indicated that additional sanctions may be necessary to enforce compliance and restore credibility to the peace process, signaling that the agreement remains precarious. 

Why It Matters

Access to strategic minerals from DR Congo has global implications for technology supply chains, energy transition, and geopolitical leverage. Even partial implementation strengthens U.S. influence, while ongoing conflict introduces risk that could disrupt markets and delay resource availability.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Strategic Resource Realignment
Control over cobalt, copper, and tin enables the U.S. to secure critical supply chains independent of traditional competitors, reinforcing a shift in global industrial power.

Pillar 2: Conflict-Driven Market Volatility
Uncertainty around peace enforcement and rebel activity can impact commodity markets, supply contracts, and investor confidence, accelerating regional and global realignment in energy and tech sectors.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Financial Times – “DR Congo peace deal gives U.S. preferential access to strategic minerals”
• Reuters – “Congo’s top diplomat says sanctions needed to salvage Trump’s peace push”

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Source: Dinar Recaps

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