Federal Reserve launches 'FedNow' instant payment system

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[@Yahushathemessiah]

I have my payment plan and it’s called Jesus Now.

[@prettyvillans1410]

Lol 😂 well just know the devil will be around to collect on bill day.

[@rslongshot7453]

@@prettyvillans1410Until he gets thrown into the lake of fire along with all degeneracy

[@donnabailey929]

AMEN

[@andilenkwanyana17]

he is the only way, no height no depth, no angel no demon, no past no future, no power will able to separate us from his love.

[@Wolfhybrids]

@@prettyvillans1410🤡🌎❄️just an awful person. 😢

[@danielsoutdoors]

We will see more runs on the banks now.

[@commonsense504]

CBDC incoming

[@rslongshot7453]

Bingo. Everyone is sleeping. How much more obvious do things have to get. It’s insane lmfao

[@LeftEagle51012]

Based on?

[@LeftEagle51012]

@@rslongshot7453pretty woke

[@commonsense504]

@@LeftEagle51012 I could post all sorts of links but of course censor tube doesn't allow that anymore.

[@terenceandmalloryjones8163]

I'd rather wait the 3 days than give the federal government the literal path to a CBDC and fascist control over what people can buy.

[@2up2care38]

Or you could not worry about the imaginable gumberment boogeyman coming for you.

[@renjia3504]

​@@2up2care38you say that until in the next "pandemic" if your not an essential working and your tracked shopping when your supposed to be quarantined so they freeze your bank account.

[@willia3r]

@@2up2care38 or you can go and request from Biden your government-assigned sphincter-plug.

[@JeannettaJoy]

I’m confused. Why don’t the regular banks just adjust to this instead?

[@axellaverde7391]

Just don't use it

[@toyobeats1580]

How long is my cash good for?

[@rslongshot7453]

2-3 years. After that, we’re slaves

[@noahsmith108]

This is maybe the fed resv trying to compete with blockchain??

[@williamiannacone8126]

This is the tool they will use to prevent God’s people from buying and selling according to Revelation chapter 13. This system will give the government full control over everyone’s transactions. Jesus is soon to come brothers and sisters!

[@Anthony-dj4nd]

FedCoin😂

[@Dgtrscn]

This is not Good

[@SeeTheWholeTruth]

>.< Cant be a total meltdown in an instant this way right? What a joke.

[@VeeForVendetta]

Huge!!

[@RAPTUREWW3AGENDA2030]

7 months into 2023 Late July-Aug WW3 FEDNOW=CBDC opens and the RAPTURE happens prior 7 mnth war, Russia,Iran,Turkey,Ezekial 38.Sept 3 1/2 yrs peace+ 3 1/2 Great Trib=2029 Summer. Christ Reigns 1000yrs=3030.UN 77th sess🔜 Paris 2030 SDG'S opens 78th session in Sept.SUMMER Rapture!

[@standardworks]

xrp ripple

[@srikark3532]

Super!

[@cynot71]

"Unclear if banks will charge for instant payment" 😆😅🤣😂

[@DancingSweater]

it costs fractions of a penny

[@tylergoodwin3546]

Yet they’ll set the cost at 3$

[@megamikkila]

of course they will charge for instant payment 😂

[@WithstandTheStorm]

Land of the Sheep and home of the Slave.

[@Alex-qm6ig]

It should be called FedUp

[@carloscarlos5633]

Boycott any business that doesn’t accept your cash. Tank your money out of the banks and use only cash. This is not good.

[@josephwalters234]

NOT GOOD FOR CONSUMERS. Another way for the gov to control spending, and be aware of our transactions. They can freeze accounts, as well. Remember what happened in Canada with the truckers? It happens.

[@Drannn54]

You are a type of person who belives in conspiracy theory, therefore your entire comment is irrelavant and ignorant

[@kellymoses8566]

paranoid delusion. Most other countries have instant payment systems like this.

[@kevindashid]

@@kellymoses8566paranoid delusion? Where have you been the last 3 years?

[@kellymoses8566]

@@kevindashid What are you talking about?

[@jgrant5255]

​@@kellymoses8566Ask a citizen of China.

[@joricma]

It's coming... And fast! "And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: and that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six." - Revelation 13:15-18 KJV

[@RAPTUREWW3AGENDA2030]

7 months into 2023 Late July-Aug WW3 FEDNOW=CBDC opens and the RAPTURE happens prior 7 mnth war, Russia,Iran,Turkey,Ezekial 38.Sept 3 1/2 yrs peace+ 3 1/2 Great Trib=2029 Summer. Christ Reigns 1000yrs=3030.UN 77th sess🔜 Paris 2030 SDG'S opens 78th session in Sept.SUMMER Rapture!

[@freshevans]

The beast system is on its way but Jesus 2nd coming is coming very soon

[@Lerita-nc5wb]

Hello. You are correct things are happening fast with the new money system that are coming or wait a minute probably here. I don't know how far things will go, but Jesus is going to Rapture the church and soon...from L.Crowell 😊

[@PlayoffModeGoated]

@@Lerita-nc5wb the rapture is definitely soon. Keep praying God delivers His children from this vile earth.

[@megamikkila]

As a hvac provider we will not accept - Cash or Check only or find another plumber hvac guy.

[@shannonpifke5911]

Do not do this 🤬

[@andilenkwanyana17]

not planning to

[@mrgeraldbroughton1105]

Born again Christians dont have to worry about Satans system. The rapture will take them away as the bible said. Only those unsaved will be forced to take this. Any day now the rapture will happened. Keep watching! Its about to happened

[@mrgeraldbroughton1105]

@@PlayoffModeGoated Your absolutely right

[@andrewemerson347]

The rapture is a lie spawned by Satan to deceive the church. We are going to be here until the very end so buckle up buckaroo.

[@curiousobserver123]

yeah, if technology is a sin. better live as hunter-gatherer and stop commenting in KZbin;

[@rossboyack7434]

We are far from the rapture dude the rapture is just getting started it's still in infancy it hell on earth when it's in full swing 3 generations from now won't even see the middle of it

[@mrgeraldbroughton1105]

Dont speak unless spoken to. I was not talking to you fool@@rossboyack7434

[@lauraminton7935]

BS. As if they care about the consumer. This is about control.

[@2up2care38]

Cry harder. Only the tinfoil hat doomsdayers are crying about this

[@katnip526]

🤣 I’ll stick to Apple Pay and cash

[@LeftEagle51012]

You do know the goverment can still access your bank account right? 😂😂😂

[@XTRADERXNYC]

This is the final nail in the dollar’s coffin

[@XTRADERXNYC]

@@mabi-im2ms it’s the beginning of dedollarisatiion disguised as a “easy way to do banking”

[@andilenkwanyana17]

@@XTRADERXNYC of course, the coming multipolar world will be our down fall, people are not seeing this because they think it a good thing but it not, this is how the 10 kings will rise to power

[@Rana.D4]

The beast system is here.

[@blums9530]

and the mark is coming soon

[@FourLeafCloverPop]

​@@blums9530prepare...

[@skyclarking-123]

Fight it with every fiber of your being. Free people won't be coerced into doing anything.

[@skyclarking-123]

@@blums9530you forecasting victimhood? You'd be wise to retain your dignity and freedom, yeah?

[@desviooffroad5876]

This is another way to track and control what you spend your hard earned money on and if it doesn't fit well with them, then you will not be able spend your hard earned money. Making it easy for consumers 😉👌🏼 If you love this sweet talk, spend on something they will not agree on, but make sure you will like what you buy.

[@I_Love_my_adblock4408]

🙋🏾‍♂️ This is a way to implement the Social Credit System like what they have in China. Next the implant in the right hand or forehead.

[@LeftEagle51012]

You people act like the government doesn’t have access to this. Read the patriot act.

[@andilenkwanyana17]

he will force free and bond, rich and to receive the mark of the beast in his 4 head or in his right hand, no one will able to buy or sell unless he who have the mark of the beast or his number of his name

[@kellymoses8566]

The government can already get this data from banks right now. paranoid delusion. Most other countries have instant payment systems like this.

[@MasterRichStocksOptions]

😎Focus on Visa, Master Card and AXP stocks.

[@MasterRichStocksOptions]

A good time to trade stock options.

[@justinpierre8204]

This is how America dies

[@psfgtech]

I don't wait at all with BOA, it's gov big brother looking at every transaction - get it right

[@cg.claudio]

Hedera … Hello Future. #hbar #hedera #dropp

[@skyclarking-123]

No thanks.

[@chefcrypto5358]

Ripple/XRP

[@flippinnickelproductions298]

CBDC implementation will be soon

[@KrystianWitkowski-p5d]

100 💯

[@DavesArtRoom]

This is not good for consumers. This is a way for the Fed to regulate and further own your money.

[@tln25]

They think you are stupid. Will you line up for the “chip” in your hand for the universal basic income?

[@skyclarking-123]

Hell no.

[@shwnshts9469]

How much is the UBI?

[@lizzawallace8700]

They don't seem to convinced 😂

[@shwnshts9469]

So they gonna use this to stop making pennies?

[@lleo8477]

Yes they will charge for the service 😮

[@R.P-ACE777]

WTF

[@rebelx2695]

When I was growing up, schools ignored any classes about paying taxes, banking systems, government political type stuff. Why would you not prepare a generation for the next step, at least as a senior?

[@ThinkingRaccoon6334]

Your missing the point the usa got an iban system!!!

[@Bob-bb3ur]

If you want to save America and stop things like this, vote for Trump.

[@eugeniotrinidad5398]

The Federal Reserve agreement has expired they do not have any authority to manage any currency😂

[@kellymoses8566]

paranoid delusion. Most other countries have instant payment systems like this.

[@Mooria]

World wide?

[@d.j.madonnie106]

Already Done

[@vanesajay33]

That’s a smart way to bring in the fed dollar control system. Acting as if it’s about immediate payments when it’s all about controlling your money and food

[@thefieryreptile8448]

Its time to bear arms

[@420isthename]

It goes live 7pm est

[@mizjaz138]

what is the routing number for the fed now account? anyone know? im searching for my federal reseeve account

[@conchobar]

Using FedNow for tax return refunds will get consumers adapted to it.

[@CookingwithMerlin]

You’re such a liberal

[@psfgtech]

It's bad news, big Gov ruins everything, look at healthcare

[@flyyinbryan9955]

Ya if you can do your taxes and get the money the same day that would be pretty cool but it’ll break somehow

[@jahsmitty13]

The name aline makes me not trust it. Fednow? No thank you government

[@Dgtrscn]

Precursor to CBDC, goodbye freedom

[@ZacharyCor]

Whole lotta stupid in these comments

[@hiuofwreqc]

Who are they paying "instantly" and with what money?

[@2up2care38]

Did you not listen to any of the video?

[@hiuofwreqc]

@@2up2care38 its called a rhetorical question.

[@itsgonnabeanaurfromme]

​​@@hiuofwreqcthat's not a rhetorical question

[@theekman]

Soooo venmo

[@rebelx2695]

What? Two to three days is a long time? The moment I hit "pay," My funds are locked for that amount in my account. Banks using it among themselves is up to them. Leave me out.

[@psfgtech]

Boooooo, Gov Overreach, I'll take the way we have. Please Mention the Cashless part and social media credit system ESG too

[@functionatthejunction]

Banks were doing this years ago, then a few years back around 2020ish they added a wait time to online transactions with no real explanation. This is the return of a service we previously already had.

[@dottade6797]

YOU HAVE NEVER BERN PAID INSTANTLY ON A SATURDAY OR ON A HOLIDAY ANYWAY STOP THE CAP

[@kellymoses8566]

That is completely false.

[@willia3r]

@@kellymoses8566 That is completely true. Private banks use an _Automated Clearing House_ system to talk to each other. Plus when you use checks at cash registers money will be debited from your account same as a typical atm/debit card.

[@anamerican481]

And how does this help me again 🇺🇸

[@theepicduck6922]

Stops Visa and such from policing you (the government is in charge instead albeit it always has).

[@johnsmith-qe2fd]

So this doesn't help consumers? Sounds like this is for banks and businesses

[@rowedagreat2178]

I might be wrong but this seems to be a Trojan Horse. Maybe, I think too much

[@Kartoens]

Is it already live?

[@3009genius]

I'll wait the 3-7 business days. No thank you

[@richspizzaparty]

Government overreach.

[@davidarellano446]

Fed never mind

[@thefieryreptile8448]

It's time to Bear Arms

[@vladg2792]

What???? It started in Russia 10 years ago..

[@PradeepMangwani-lm5xm]

I pradeep manghwani complaint against countryclub and their people and GCC club and their people many years before I went to Jamaica to work there but these people not allowed me to work there and when I was coming back to India countryclub's people and GCC club"s people were not allowing me to come back to India I was in the airport for 16 days

[@nancysmith2389]

Really? Gold, Silver and guns.

[@benjamincapps5258]

I think so Sara...and my thinking is good

[@JessAbstract]

SOCIALISM!!!!!

[@walterkeener4013]

We already have instance payment with Zelle

[@thefamousdog4286]

Its built on same underlying concept used by UPI in India. Google presented this idea to USA government around 2019. Nice to see it in production. The only sad part is...it might result in the death of all wallet based apps

[@snoopiibeatz]

That’s the point . No cash and full control of what everyone can spend on. There was no need so I don’t need a establishment telling me What’s best for me like I’m a child or something

[@JDMSwervo2001]

@@snoopiibeatzthat’s not what it’s for

[@snoopiibeatz]

@@JDMSwervo2001 that’s what ppl believe until your freedoms get taken away one by one so u can not believe it , makes no difference to me. I’ve seen what many said was “theories” come true year by year since 2016 so whatever gives me instinct and research tells me to be true it happens that way as well. You or anyone else can prove me different knowing what’s to take place

[@joeyharper4976]

Only the ignorant will think this is a "Good idea" 😒

[@2up2care38]

And the paranoid delusional will think it's the big bad government wolf coming to get ya. This is America, if the government wants you. They'll get you. They don't need FedNow to get your goofy ass

[@reensure]

The important thing to note is that the Fed designed its instant payments system to accommodate its ability to track every $100 bill in its inventory while it monetizes those statistics. Follow me for more paranoid ideation. :)

[@kellymoses8566]

paranoid delusion. Most other countries have instant payment systems like this.

[@reensure]

@@kellymoses8566 Most countries adopted large bills with holographic or other embedded scannable mint marks before the U.S. We're late to the party.

[@kellymoses8566]

@@reensure I thought we are talking about instant electronic transfers.

[@reensure]

@@kellymoses8566 Happy to. The speed and economy of instant transfers has been known for a while, but it's taken the strong influence of cryptocurrency and blockchain hashing to expose the artificial hold our Treasury has had on our payments. "Why," people think, "is my wallet full or empty in a flash, but I can't cancel a transaction or clear a payment for days?" Mind you, I'm from the time of 'checks in the mail' and three business day waits for a deposit to clear, I welcome Fed transparency, and I hope the IRS can be reconfigured to suit.

[@2up2care38]

Only the people doing wrong should be concerned. This is America if the government wants to find out where your money is going, they could certainly find out. I'm not worried in the least

[@joewest3901]

XRP still thinks they have a future 😂

[@Letzmakeable]

And you think its Not so

[@studytime-qb9bx]

It seems someone overlooked the statements made by the US Treasury regarding XRP. The IRS clearly states they will be using xrp. You clearly don't know what your talking about lol.

[@unclejunior2668]

@@studytime-qb9bxxrp will die

[@hamelk]

XRP is code, unable to think. Like you :)

[@jordanc97]

Look back at this comment in 2027 and feel the fomo 😂

[@CkWilD]

The fed must not know there’s about 1000 stable coins and I can bet you that everyone will choose something not directly tied to the government

[@ZacharyCor]

No shot they don’t know

[@herbertscott9575]

The fed is composed of economists with Phd's in economics, finance, and statistics....they know😂

[@XY-rh3if]

The whole word has been banking this way for years. Nigeria, Australia. EU, India and the lists goes on. Interesting that the US is just now catching up with something that's been going on around the world for about a decade now

[@RAPTUREWW3AGENDA2030]

7 months into 2023 Late July-Aug WW3 FEDNOW=CBDC opens and the RAPTURE happens prior 7 mnth war, Russia,Iran,Turkey,Ezekial 38.Sept 3 1/2 yrs peace+ 3 1/2 Great Trib=2029 Summer. Christ Reigns 1000yrs=3030.UN 77th sess🔜 Paris 2030 SDG'S opens 78th session in Sept.SUMMER Rapture!

[@XY-rh3if]

@@d.d8381 You don't seem to understand the system because you responded completely out of point. "FedNow" is the topic of discussion. Look it up online

[@TheMagicJIZZ]

​@@d.d8381it's called sepa or faster payments in the UK

[@brandongreen3242]

This is the fall of usa currency and that’s why other countries don’t want to accept our currency

[@dash1bravo24]

You're high

[@Pravin_Yeshua_BTC]

Bitcoin fixes this ⚡️

[@BB-cr9ry]

Yeah Yeah blablablabla Bitcoin crap

[@adamx6000]

Is Fednow a kind of blockchain?

[@aleksandr9481]

Two words. XRP/Ripple.

[@MujerVirtuosaLinajeReal]

🧐🧐🧐🔎

[@kellymoses8566]

About damn time. This should have happened 15 years ago.

[@renjia3504]

Be glad it didn't they're only telling you the good stuff they'res a lot of evil they can do with these systems to be wary my friend

[@angeloPalijama]

XRP

[@BB-cr9ry]

Nope!!!!!!

[@haroldsmith6640]

i Love FEDNOW.

[@valentinesolko4039]

Who FED you that line 🥁

[@GoaWay4Sanity]

*HOLD BITCOIN*

[@richardlyons194]

FEDNOW ISN'T WORKING @ CHASE ! CALL MY BANK "CHASE BANK" , WHICH WAS OVERSEA I India ( CBDC Country) DIDN'T A HAVE ANSWER WHY . Reply

[@MsPardal123]

Where is it - this FedNow. ❓

[@yaboysmoove100]

@markthemessenger