Allain L. de la Motte

Allain is the founder of the nTrust® group that consists of international companies and trusts structured to represent personal interests as well those of close associates, partners, and friends. He serves on the board of trustees of multiple charitable, humanitarian, and business trusts that exploit portfolios of proprietary intellectual property assets that have applications in structured finance, investments, securitization, trade platforms, payment systems, card technology, and banking.

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How US States Could Pave the Way for Currency Competition

07/17/2023 Allain L. de la Motte

The fiat US dollar is being imperiled by reckless actions by monetary authorities.

How US States Could Pave the Way for Currency Competition

06/29/2023 Mises Wire Allain L. de la Motte

The US dollar has been the world reserve currency since 1944. At the Bretton Woods Conference, the dollar was pegged to gold and every other currency was pegged to the dollar. The fixed exchange rate...

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