"A FINANCIAL LOCKDOWN IS NEAR!" - Whitney Webb BOLDLY Exposes BlackRock & Larry Fink

Summary

This video explores the growing influence of financial giants like BlackRock in shaping global economic policies, highlighting their involvement in crises such as the 2008 financial collapse and the COVID-19 pandemic. It delves into concerns about the tokenization of natural resources and the rise of blockchain technologies, warning that these could lead to further centralization of power. Investigative journalist Whitney Webb critiques the use of climate finance and carbon markets as tools for financial manipulation, arguing that global elites are orchestrating a shift towards a debt-based, surveilled economy under the guise of environmental sustainability.

Takeaways

• 😀 BlackRock's dominance in global finance has grown significantly, managing over $10 trillion in assets, with close ties to U.S. government economic policy.
• 😀 BlackRock has been involved in U.S. fiscal responses during multiple crises, including the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing both support and criticism for its role.
• 😀 Following the 2008 crisis, BlackRock helped the U.S. government sell distressed assets, raising concerns over conflicts of interest, as these assets were later purchased by BlackRock's wealthy clients.
• 😀 BlackRock's influence in global economic recovery has been controversial, with experts warning that it may further manipulate the financial system to its benefit during the next economic crisis.
• 😀 BlackRock is seeking to tokenize global assets, including natural resources like oceans, mountains, and forests, using blockchain technology to create a multi-trillion-dollar industry for global elites.
• 😀 Whitney Webb, a journalist, warns that the sudden mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin and stablecoins could be a strategic move to consolidate power and further entrench global financial control.
• 😀 The rise of stablecoins and digital currencies, especially backed by the U.S. dollar, could lead to a new form of dollar hegemony, which might centralize power and undermine national sovereignty.
• 😀 The proposed shift to a blockchain-based carbon credit system could lead to the securitization of the natural world, allowing elites to profit from environmental assets while presenting it as climate action.
• 😀 Figures like Senator Gillibrand and others advocating for cryptocurrency and carbon market schemes could be part of a broader plan to use environmental concerns as a cover for financial exploitation.
• 😀 There are ongoing efforts to create a carbon market over Latin America and elsewhere, using digital finance tools like carbon tokens to manage debts and control resources under the guise of environmentalism.
• 😀 Whitney Webb highlights the risks of tokenizing nature, warning that it could ultimately be used as a means to shovel debt, enrich financial elites, and impose stricter control over the global economy.

Q & A

What role did BlackRock play in the 2008 financial crisis recovery?

BlackRock played a central role in the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis by helping the US government value and sell billions of dollars in distressed assets. The firm was able to grow significantly in the years following the crisis, increasing its assets from $1.3 trillion to over $7 trillion by 2018.

How did BlackRock's influence expand after the 2008 crisis?

BlackRock's influence expanded after the 2008 crisis as it helped oversee government efforts to stabilize the financial system, including the Federal Reserve's actions to stabilize the bond market. The firm continued to grow, cementing its position as the world's largest asset management firm with over $10 trillion in assets under management.

What is BlackRock's current ambition according to the transcript?

BlackRock's current ambition is to tokenize the entire planet, turning natural assets like oceans, rivers, and forests into blockchain-based assets, thus creating a multi-trillion-dollar industry. This move would consolidate power and wealth among global elites, leaving the rest of the population with less control.

How do cryptocurrency and stablecoins fit into the concerns raised in the script?

Cryptocurrency and stablecoins are seen as potential tools for reinforcing the existing financial system rather than disrupting it. There is concern that stablecoins, initially viewed as an alternative to fiat currency, may be used to globalize the US dollar, potentially linking them to centralized government control.

What role do carbon markets and ESG principles play in the financial strategies discussed?

Carbon markets and ESG principles are positioned as mechanisms for financial entities like BlackRock to securitize natural assets, such as forests or the Amazon rainforest, under the guise of environmental sustainability. These markets would allow them to generate wealth while controlling natural resources, thus further entrenching their power.

What is the concern about the deflationary nature of the future financial system?

The concern is that a future deflationary system will occur because global elites will have hoarded most of the wealth and assets. This would prevent the inflation of their wealth, effectively allowing them to control the economy while leaving the general population struggling with minimal resources.

How does the involvement of figures like Senator Gillibrand and others in cryptocurrency affect public perception?

Figures like Senator Gillibrand are framing their cryptocurrency advocacy as necessary for ensuring economic stability and protecting US dollar hegemony. However, this raises concerns that such efforts might actually be aimed at reinforcing the existing debt-based financial system rather than providing real alternatives.

What are the implications of using stablecoins for global financial control?

The use of stablecoins could facilitate global financial control by effectively turning them into a de facto global currency, linked to the US dollar. This would create a system where the US government can maintain control over global finances through regulation, even without directly issuing the stablecoins.

What is Whitney Webb's stance on the widespread adoption of Bitcoin and stablecoins?

Whitney Webb is skeptical of the sudden acceptance of Bitcoin and stablecoins. She warns that this shift may be part of a broader strategy to co-opt these technologies to serve the interests of global elites, ultimately manipulating the cryptocurrency space to reinforce the debt-based financial system.

How does the concept of 'you'll own nothing and be happy' relate to the broader concerns raised in the script?

The 'you'll own nothing and be happy' concept reflects the fear that, as financial elites gain control over more assets through tokenization, carbon markets, and other financial schemes, the general population will be left with minimal ownership or autonomy. The concern is that these moves are part of a broader plan to consolidate power and wealth, ultimately leading to a future where the majority of people are financially dependent on a system controlled by elites.