Dean Heskin

The Secret War on Cash

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The U.S. Government and Federal Reserve are fighting against cash on many fronts. Banks must now report cash withdrawals or deposits of $10,000 or more. Furthermore, banks must report to the government any financial behavior on your part it arbitrarily deems "suspicious" or "unusual." The World Economic Forum and World Bank are touting the creation of an international digital currency, an increasing number of businesses and venues in the U.S. have become "cashless" and the devaluation of the dollar has been in full swing in recent years. Swiss America CEO Dean Heskin says we need to be aware o...

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Dean Heskin

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www.swissamerica.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

How to Buy Gold 01.04.2025

Gold has been rising in value and there different ways to take advantage. In this edition of the Secret War on Cash, Swiss America Trading CEO Dean Heskni and Chris Agalestos offer a primer on how to buy gold. Call for your FREE copy of The Secret War on Cash newsletter: (800) 289-2646 or Visit our website for more information:  https://www.swissamerica.com Call for your FREE copy of How the Comin...

Gold Rising as the Dollar Keeps Declining 28.03.2025

The U.S. Dollar continues to decline after its worst year since 2008. While the Trump Administration is working to try and strengthen up the dollar, the fall is still a reality. In the meantime, gold has continued to rise as the two are intertwined that way. Swiss America's Dean Heskin and Chris Agalestos discuss the relationship between gold and the dollar as well as the immediate future of both...

The Tariffpocalypse Looms: What Will Happen on April 2nd? 26.03.2025

President Trump has threatened a new tariff strategy - perhaps a Tariffpocalypse -- n an effort to re-balance trade agreements with several nations, announcing April 2nd as the day the new strategy begins. How will this affect the markets, our economy and trade with our partners in the short and long runs? Will this lead to a global crisis or a net positive? Also, President Trump announced any cou...

Over 2 Million Debit, Credit Cards Hacked on Dark Web: How Safe is Your Information? 25.03.2025

The Daily Hodl reported 2.3 million credit and debit cards were hacked, draining the bank accounts of many. Swiss America's Dean Heskin and Chris Agalestos ponder the question: "How safe is our savings?" on the Secret War on Cash. Dean and Chris also look at safer alternatives as well as a new report about why many financial institutions which beleived gold would hit $3000 per ounce are still bull...

BRICS Makes Huge Announcement on De-Dollarization 18.03.2025

BRICS has made a huge announcement regarding the de-dollarization movement, of which the alliance has been a longtime leader. Swiss America's Dean Heskin and Chris Agalestos break down what's happening and what this seismic direction means on The Secret War on Cash. Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@swissamerica?sub_confirmation=1 Call for your FREE copy of The Secret War...

BRICS Pushes Forward as the Dollar Declines 14.03.2025

During our last podcast, we discussed how the U.S. dollar saw its worst year since 2008 and how its future direction could wind up better or worse. While some might have thought the Trump Administration's tariff threats and focus on strengthening American currency could stop BRICS and their de-dollarization movement, but the alliance is doubling down and pushing forward.  Swiss America's Dean Hesk...

The U.S. Dollar is Having its Worst Year Since 2008 Amid Recession Worries 12.03.2025

The economic landscape is changing. While President Donald Trump has ambitious plans to take it toward a better direction, even many of those bullish about his ideas know there will be some pain as the work is in progress. With that, the U.S. dollar has suffered its worst year since 2008 while recesssion fears have taken shape. What will it take for the ship to be rightened? What could drive us of...

BRICS: Doubling Down on De-Dollarization? 06.03.2025

Despite, and possibly in reaction to, President Trump's tariff threats and plans to strengthen the U.S. Dollar, BRICS nations seem to be doubling down on effirts to supplant the American currency as the globals standard with its own recently-proposed efforts. Will BRICS and the de-dollarization movement prevail or will the current administration be successful in its efforts to re-bolster the buck?...

The U.S. Economy: Uncertainty Ahead? 05.03.2025

Uncertainly could be considered a major theme for the 2025 economy, it's not simply the threat of Trump's tariffs. We are looking at potential changes to the Federal Reserve Rate, rug rolls, the continued advent of cryptocurrencies, investor sentiment and many nmore factors.which could affect the overall markets. Swiss America's Dean Heskin and Chris Agalestos take a look at the U.S. economy and w...

Cyberattack Hits Large Crypto Exchange Company with $1.4 Billion in Losses 28.02.2025

Bybit, the second largest Cryptocurrency exchange by volume, was hit with a cyberattack causing massive losses to the tune of $1.4 billion dollars. Swiss America's Dean Heskin and Chris Agalestos look into what happened with the attack and the overall security concerns of investing in crypto on The Secret War on Cash. Also, Dean and Chris take another look into gold's outlook fot 2025 as central b...

Rump, Musk Going to Ft. Knox: Is All the Gold Really There As Advertised? 25.02.2025

President Donald Trump at the recent CPAC announced he and Elon Musk are going to go to Fort Knox to see if all of the $400 Billion in gold reserves we are expected to have there actually exist inside. As the common phrase goes, on "would not do something for all the gold in Fort Knox," the president and  DOGE chief want to find out what's really inside. What happens afterward depends on what is f...

Tariff Wars: Trump vs. BRICS? 21.02.2025

President Donald Trump has a message for BRICS and other nations who are looking to supplant the dollar as the world's dominant currency: Do not play games with the dollar. Recently, he has threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS nations and others actively involved in the de-dollarization movement. Will it work? Trump has been successful using tariffs as economic weapons against his North American neigh...

Why Are Banks Flying Billion$ in Gold Around on Planes? 19.02.2025

The Trump Administration's trade tactics and tariff threats have had some obvious repercussions, which were predictable. Some ripple effects, however, were more surprising and deserve a closer look. Swiss America's Dean Heskin and Chris Agalestos break down why some big banks have taken a rather curious strategy involving the flying around of billions of dollars in gold on planes on The Secret War...

Market Pro Sees $4000/oz gold in 2026 18.02.2025

Market pro and prominent financial news personality Ed Yardeni wrote in a recent op-ed he believes gold could hit $4000 per ounce, explaining his reasoning on Marketwatch.com (see his editorial below). Swiss America's DeanHeskin and Chris Agalestos break down Yardeni's analysis and factors which could make the investment guru's predictions a potential reality on the Secret War on Cash. Subscribe t...

Gold Surges to NEW Record Highs 12.02.2025

Gold's early 2025 surge saw 11 new record highs (so far), rising above $2900/oz as tariff threats have played a role in the rise in value as investors look for havens. Swiss America's Dean Heskin and Chris Agalestos break down gold's first quarter rise, where it can go and why on The Secret War on Cash Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@swissamerica?sub_confirmation=1 Call...

Could Trump’s Tariff Threats Boost Gold? 07.02.2025

It it not a secret many in the investment world are worried about what President Trump's potential tariffs may do to the stock market. While that could result in investors looking for a haven from the potential turmoil, Swiss America's Dean Heskin and Chris Agelestos look at whether many will seek out havens -- like gold -- which could propel the precious meta's value higher.  Dean and Chris also...

Trump’s Tariff Threats: Diplomatic Tool or Economic Disaster? 05.02.2025

President Donald Trump has used threats of heavy tariffs on some nations as an effective diplomatic tool, especially when it comes to getting nations to work with his administration's new deportation of criminal illegal aliens policy. Critics, however, say the president's threats of tariffs as a go-to negotiating tactic could have adverse effects on the U.S. economy, at least in the short term. Sw...

President Trump Takes on Big Banks, the Fed 31.01.2025

President Trump seems to be on a mission to revitalize the U.S. economy and strengthen the dollar. He has come down hard with criticism of some of the nation's biggest banks for alleged refusal to provide services or denying bank accounts to people based on ideologies. Also, Trump took aim at the Federal Reserve, recently proclaiming he knows more about interest rates than the board, but he actual...

Can President Trump Save the Dollar? 29.01.2025

President Donald Trump continues working on national security, international and economic issues in his second week as president of the United States. A huge task, however, would be an ambitious project to re-stabilize and re-value the dollar while fending off the global de-dollarization movement. This would require less printing, responsible government spending while President Trump recently anno...

Can Trump Stop the De-Dollarization Movement? 23.01.2025

As Donald Trump's administration begins to work on policy aimed at strengthening the U.S. dollar, the global de-dollarization movement continues to move forward. Will the buck be supplanted as the world's lead currency or can President Trump and his team stop opponents in their tracks? What happens if de-dollarization is successful? Which sectors will be affected most here in the US?  Swiss Americ...

Will Trump’s Tariffs Propel Gold to $3000? 22.01.2025

Several analysts predict gold to hit $3000 per ounce sometiime in the future, but could new President Donald Trump's potential tariffs power gold to that level as a ripple effect?  Swiss America's Dean Heskin and Chris Agalestos explore the possibilities on The Secret War on Cash Also, Dean and Chris take a realistic look at consumer prices and whether they will come down soon or not considering t...

BRICS to Expand Ranks in 2025; Gold to Reach $3200? 16.01.2025

Adding to the geo-political challenges of 2025 is the BRICS' naition's continued expansion as over 20 more nations have applied to become part of the alliance. While the league's growth could change the balance of global economic power, Swiss America's Dean Heskin and Chirs Agalestos break down the ripple effects.  Also, Dean and Chris look at recent speculation about gold hitting $3200 per ounce,...

Banks to Suffer $850 Billion in Credit Losses through 2025 15.01.2025

Standard and Poors says market uncertainty would lead to banks losing $850 Billion (yes, billion) in credit losses, a level not seen since the 2008 credit crisis. Swiss America's Dean Heskin and Chris Agalestos discuss the seriousness of the situation and why the longtime financil gurus of S & P predict such a high number on the Secret War on Cash.  Dean and Chris also issue a warning about sc...

The Dollar’s Uncertain Future 10.01.2025

The turbulent economy will prove a challenge for the incoming Trump administration and a new thinly-Republican-led Congress. The U.S. dollar is also at a crossroads with an uncertain future as the globe's reserve currency as its share Hits 30-Year Low. In the meantime, Central banks are taking in other currencies and gold. There is also discussion India ay drop the dollar as well. Swiss America's...

Will 2025 be the year of $3000 gold and $50 silver? 08.01.2025

Several experts have predictied a aharp rise in the price of gold for 2025, some speculated as high as $3000 per ounce. Could 2025 also be the year silver makes a jump to $50? While some analysts say yws, Swiss America's Dean Heskin and Chris Agalestos look into the potential of both marks being hit this year on The Secret War on Cash. Subscribe to our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@swi...

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