Why do I love reading @JonahDispatch? Tidbits like this:

The 15% cap formula is problematic for many reasons, including that it is likely to slow shipments of beef to the US at a time when more volume is needed NOW. The formula is so anti-market and so likely to infuriate the White House that it is reasonable to assume the provision

The clause mandates that volume per exporting company be capped at 15% of the total quota – a socialist formula presumably anathema to President Milei’s philosophy – rather than the more efficient “first come, first served” practice typically observed under the Hilton Quota and

On Dec 12, Argentina’s Agriculture Ministry issued a revision to the “Hilton Quota,” which regulates beef exports to the EU & the UK. Oddly, included in the revision was a clause affecting the existing 20,000-ton quota for the US in a manner certain to raise Washington’s ire

To help reduce stratospheric US #beef prices, the #Trump administration proposed raising the limits on imports of beef from #Argentina from 20,000 to 80,000 tons annually. While the importing govt (US) establishes the total quota, the exporting govt (Argentina) determines which

The trajectory is unmistakable. Crypto is no longer sitting outside the financial system looking in. It is being actively integrated into investment products, payment systems and the broader global financial architecture. The mainstreaming of crypto is well underway.

Trump Saves The Quarter Pounder And An American Ally via @forbes https://t.co/3rntw33hZZ Scrapping the quota system altogether, replacing politics with science when it comes to sanitary and phytosanitary barriers, and collective acknowledgement that mandatory country of origin

...a wake-up call for America’s #food #supplychain. It's time to build resilience through smarter #trade policies and cost-efficient practices. The president's #beefdealis a great first step. /4/

President #Trump's deal will: Mitigate a genuine beef #supply crisis Help US #consumers at the grocery store; Provide US ranchers with the room to rebuild their herds, and Allow the US to onshore production long-term. This beef shortage serves as... /3/

...and show solidarity with an important ally amid geopolitical uncertainty. Despite protectionist protests, the deal doesn't hurt America's cattlemen. According to @FarmBureau, the US #cattle herd count last year was the lowest on record since 1951 and was at the lowest

America is facing a #beef shortage not seen in 75 years. In response, @realDonaldTrump has unveiled a plan to increase #Argentine beef sales to meet US demand. This is a big deal that will simultaneously increase supply, reduce consumer prices... https://t.co/nMBw9ycVmA /1/

To Pass the Clarity Act, Moderate Senate Democrats Must Ignore the Warner Wing https://t.co/yMD93j1VdV via @LinkedIn

Crypto Goes Mainstream via @forbes https://t.co/ZmVp8QBkQG Cryptocurrencies are finally moving from niche experiment to mainstream plumbing for financial settlement. After more than a decade of hype, boom-and-bust cycles, and regulatory whiplash, a set of coinciding forces —

...#capital efficiency, utility and #liquiditythat institutions demand.” That's very welcome news. #crypto #innovation #tech #finance #defi$BEN #fintech #capitalmarkets#digitalassets /5/

...quickly and earn #yields during uncertain market conditions. Ripple’s @NigelKhakoo called the effort a “game-changer,” noting that investors can move between a stablecoin and a tokenized fund within a “single, trusted ecosystem, unlocking real-world... /4/

- #DBS Digital-Exchange (DDEx) will list sgBENJI, a tokenized version of Franklin Templeton’s USD Short-Term Money Market Fund, alongside #Ripple USD $RLUSD. - This will allow clients to trade between RLUSD and sgBENJI at any time, helping them rebalance portfolios... /3/

...Ledger and are powered by tokenized money market funds and #stablecoins. Among other details: - The cos. signed a MOU to help #investors better manage market #volatility by offering a way to shift funds between stablecoins and yield-generating #assets. /2/

This week, @Ripple, @FTI_Global, and @dbsbank announced a significant partnership. The firms have joined forces to roll out tokenized #trading & #lending services for institutional investors. This is big! These services are built on the #XRP... https://t.co/D5fgJaDuQm /1/

So much incongruity to Trump's economic policies, but imposing port fees on Chinese ships is especially absurd...@forbes

"Who will want to invest in companies the administration is not backing?” asked Dan Ikenson, an economist and a trade expert. “What will happen to promising firms that don’t kiss Trump’s ring?”"