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Toyvp:  Signing ceremony of MoU between ISX, ISC, and ADX for Tabadul platform

Baghdad/Abu Dhabi (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) and the Iraq Securities Commission (ISC) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, marking Iraq’s official entry into the regional “Tabadul” digital trading platform. Iraq becomes the ninth market to join the ADX-led initiative.

The agreement, signed at ADX headquarters, facilitates seamless cross-border trading and investment between Iraq, Abu Dhabi, and other Tabadul member markets. It allows brokers remote access and enables investors to participate in cross-market IPOs.

ISC Chairman Faisal Al-Haimus hailed the move as a “qualitative leap” for Iraq’s financial infrastructure, boosting regional integration and digital transformation. ISX CEO Taha Ahmed Abdul Salam added that joining Tabadul aligns with government efforts to enhance economic growth and openness.

ADX Group CEO Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi stated the collaboration enhances ISX’s regional standing and provides investors with diverse opportunities. Tabadul connects markets with over 490 listed companies and access for over 7.5 million investors.

This integration signifies a major step in modernizing Iraq’s capital market and connecting it more closely with regional financial hubs.

https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq.....tegration/

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Clare:  Baghdad calls on Washington to reconsider travel warnings, while the latter praises billion-dollar agreements.

4/26/2025

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein called on the United States on Friday to reconsider its security warnings regarding travel to Iraq.

This came during Hussein's meeting with his US counterpart, Marco Rubio, in Washington.

Hussein said, "The security situation in Iraq is good and represents an additional factor attracting foreign investment. Some European countries have reconsidered their security assessments in Iraq," according to a statement issued by the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

He stressed the importance of enhancing security cooperation and information exchange in the fight against terrorism, and praised Washington's role as the leader of the international coalition against ISIS.

Regarding developments in Syria, the Iraqi Foreign Minister called for the launch of a comprehensive political process that respects the rights of all Syrian components and contributes to strengthening regional stability. He noted that Syrian stability has a positive impact on Iraqi security, and that the underlying causes of concern in Syria must be addressed.

He also called for caution in dealing with prisons controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which hold approximately 10,000 of the most dangerous ISIS members.

On the economic front, the minister emphasized that Iraq has begun diversifying its energy sources and reducing its reliance on imported gas. He also called on American companies to increase their investments in the country.

The statement continued: "Both sides expressed optimism about the future of relations, and Fuad Hussein praised the role of the United States and its leadership of the international coalition to combat terrorism."

For his part, Secretary Rubio affirmed his country's commitment to supporting stability in Iraq and praised the joint efforts in the war against ISIS.

In a similar vein, according to the statement, the two sides discussed "opportunities to strengthen economic and trade partnerships. They commended the recent visit of a delegation of American businessmen and private sector leaders to Iraq, and the opportunity it provided to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries in the public and private sectors."

For his part, a US State Department statement stated that the two ministers discussed the importance of Iraqi sovereignty in achieving regional security and stability. The two ministers commended Iraq's efforts to promote regional calm and constructive dialogue.

Ministers Rubio and Hussein also discussed opportunities to expand economic cooperation and increase trade and investment between the United States and Iraq.

Rubio praised Iraq for hosting the first trade mission appointed by the U.S. Department of Commerce to Baghdad earlier this month, resulting in billions of dollars in agreements with American companies.LINK

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Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Sandy Ingram  We are all waiting for a payday from our IQD investment regardless of how long it takes.  I personally have been so disappointed and upset over the time it is taking Iraq to revalue, float or whatever they are going to do with their currency...The more research I do the more I understand why it is taking so long...Hidden behind the curtains, the US is
embedded right in the middle of the delay.  Hopefully the rumors are true that the current administration is trying to help Iraq change things...

MarkZ   [via PDK]   Article:   “Iraqi delegations holds talks with the bank and the international Monetary Fund in Washington”  There is a high level delegation meeting with our Administration from Iraq right now in DC.  They are holding talks with the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and the international Monetary Fund (IMF)...and they have cleared the last hurdle for ascension in the World Trade organization as a full blown member. Many have stated for years now that we should have a new rate on the dinar before they ascend. So all these talks are very encouraging to me.

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Broke The COMEX Sprott’s Secret $2 Billion Silver Raid Nearly Crashed The System Rick Rule

Two Dollars investing:  4-25-2025

Did Sprott’s $2 billion silver raid nearly break the COMEX? In this explosive interview, Rick Rule reveals what really happened behind the scenes when Sprott's Physical Silver Trust went on an unprecedented buying spree.

What they uncovered exposed the fragile illusion of silver market liquidity—and it nearly brought the entire system to its knees.

 Rick breaks down the shocking disconnect between the paper and physical silver markets, why the silver squeeze was more real than anyone admitted, and how even a "small" $2B purchase exposed the vulnerabilities of the global silver supply chain.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQUrvZ-JqRU

Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Saturday Morning 4-26-25

Washington Affirms Its Support For Iraq's Sovereignty During The Meeting Between Rubio And Fuad Hussein

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated his country's support for Iraq's sovereignty on Saturday, which promotes stability in the Middle East.

In a post on Twitter following his meeting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, Rubio said, "A strong, stable, and sovereign Iraq, free from malign influence, is vital to regional stability and the preservation of US interests and opportunities."

He added that he had a "valuable conversation with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein," praising Iraq's efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote constructive dialogue in the region.   https://www.radionawa.com/all-detail.aspx?jimare=41703

US Secretary Of State: A Strong And Stable Iraq Is Vital To The Stability Of The Region.

Saturday, April 26, 2025 | Politics Number of reads: 183  Baghdad / NINA / US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed: "A strong, stable, and sovereign Iraq, free from malign influence, is vital to the stability of the region and the preservation of US interests and opportunities therein.

" Rubio said in a post on the "X" website: "I had a valuable dialogue with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein. I commend his efforts to calm tensions and promote constructive dialogue in the region." / End  https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1210180

The Minister Of Finance Participates In The Annual Spring Meetings Of The World Bank Group And The International Monetary Fund.

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:39 AM | Economic Number of readings: 147  Baghdad / NINA / Minister of Finance Taif Sami Mohammed, Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq Ali Al-Alaq, and the accompanying delegation participated in the annual spring meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, held from April 20 to 23, 2025 in Washington, to discuss global economic challenges, economic development, financial stability and other related issues, in addition to plenary sessions, seminars and side consultations.

A statement by the Ministry of Finance said: "The Minister began her participation in the first meeting with the Executive Director of the World Bank, Abdulaziz Al-Mulla, and discussed the economic situation in Iraq and the role of the World Bank in supporting Iraq in its reform programs, especially in the issues of maximizing revenues, reducing expenditures, digitization, electronic systems, infrastructure projects, energy and the environment."

She also met with Hella Sheikh Rouho, Regional Vice President of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and her accompanying delegation, and discussed with her the most important obstacles to investment in Iraq and ways to address them, as well as the most important projects supervised by this institution in Iraq in the transportation, energy and international trade financing sectors.

She explained that the institution can support projects of the Iraq Development Fund. The Deputy Chairman of the Foundation also emphasized the support of the private sector and its projects, as well as the agricultural and industrial sectors in Iraq.

The delegation, headed by her, held a high-level meeting with the World Bank Vice President for the Middle East, Othman Dawani. The meeting discussed the portfolio of projects funded by the World Bank, particularly the railway project in Iraq.

 It was agreed to review this portfolio to follow up on project implementation, identify work obstacles, and find solutions for their implementation and completion within the specified timeframe. The meeting also discussed the government's priorities for future projects, which the World Bank can support, with regard to renewable energy, waste management, and transportation projects, especially the metro, airports, and railways.

The meeting also discussed the issue of human development in Iraq, which is a government priority, to be included in the World Bank's plans to allocate support and launch future projects in the education, health, employment, and social protection sectors.

The statement added: "The Minister, along with the Governor of the Central Bank, attended the ministerial meeting chaired by the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Gurevichi, and attended by the Ministers of Finance and Governors of the IMF member countries.

 The discussions focused on the global economic situation, the increasing uncertainty and its economic impacts at the local and global levels, addressing challenges and measures to enhance resilience, identifying strategies to maintain the macroeconomy and manage debt sustainability, in addition to focusing on exchanging visions and experiences regarding economic reforms, enhancing the performance of government institutions, supporting and strengthening the private sector, and opening the way for them to be at the forefront of sustaining the economic resilience of the countries of the region.

The Iraqi delegation's agenda also included participation in the meeting held with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Dr. Mohamed Maait, during which the spotlight was placed on specific reforms to improve the performance of the financial sector in Iraq, and sharing updates between the two sides through activating areas of partnership with the Fund.

During the meetings, the Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, held a coordination meeting with the Head of the IMF Mission to Iraq, Jean-Quillaume.

 The meeting included discussions on the prospects for growth of the Iraqi economy through the government's reform program aimed at strengthening the oil and non-oil sectors, and how to maintain economic stability in Iraq in light of the global economic conditions."

She also met with the Director of Technical and Financial Affairs and her technical team at the IMF, responsible for providing technical support and expertise to the Ministry of Finance. The meeting discussed steps to provide technical support to the General Tax Authority and the General Customs Authority regarding the electronic automation of their systems and reviewing amendments to their laws. Sami expressed her readiness to provide technical support and training on these systems for customs and tax employees.

The meeting also discussed completing the requirements for the single treasury account and reviewing the procedures implemented by the Ministry of Finance in relation to this program.

In a related context, the delegation held a meeting with Jihad Azour, Director of the IMF's Middle East and Asia Department, where they discussed a range of economic issues and the most prominent financial policy forecasts.

For his part, the Regional Representative stressed the Fund's commitment to supporting all financial, banking, and monetary reform programs adopted by the Iraqi government. / End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1209156

Al-Sudani's Advisor: Iraq Has Become An Attractive Environment For Turkish Investments.

Money and Business  Economy News – Baghdad  The Prime Minister's Advisor for Investment Affairs, Mohammed al-Najjar, affirmed on Saturday that Iraq has become an attractive environment for Turkish investments, noting that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has succeeded in transforming trade relations with Türkiye into investment opportunities.

Al-Najjar said, "Iraq is the first country in which Turkey will invest. It is well known that Turkey is the one seeking investment opportunities and requesting investments. However, we have succeeded, through government measures, in attracting investment environments in Iraq." He pointed out that "the opportunities created by the Prime Minister have made Iraq an attractive country for Turkish companies, which constitutes an important platform for a large number of countries to enter and invest in the opportunities available in Iraq."

He added that "the entry of Turkish investments into Iraq represents a turning point in relations between the two countries. This is the first time that relations have shifted from the commercial aspect to the investment aspect." He pointed out that "there are multiple areas for Turkey to invest in Iraq, including infrastructure, roads, energy, and communications, all of which represent significant opportunities for Turkish companies that have begun to turn to investment, not just contracting or commercial operations."

Al-Najjar explained that "Iraq has worked to transform its relationship with Türkiye into an investment relationship, including a development path, which will constitute a fundamental pillar for Turkey as a starting point for investment."  https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=54838

Economic expert Ikram Abdel Aziz: The tourism sector is no less important than oil...and its resources are inexhaustible.
 
Friday, April 25, 2025 21:48 | Economic     Number of readings: 264  Baghdad/ NINA / Economic expert Ikram Abdel Aziz called for better investment in the tourism sector and benefiting from its large financial returns.
 
She told the Iraqi National News Agency ( NINA ):
 
"The tourism sector provides an
 
     inexhaustible income and is an
     important source no less important than oil, as
 
it adds quick revenues that are 
free from the risks of falling and rising prices. In addition,
 
it does not take a long time to bear fruit, 
as in the trend towards the industrial and agricultural sectors.
 
Its revenues come when the infrastructure is available for it, and the
 
factors supporting the visitors are available, as
 
it will achieve support for the national economy."  She explained:
 
"The public financial revenues of the tourism sector in Iraq constitute 3% of the gross domestic product, which is small and does not match the investment opportunities available for this vital and pioneering sector."  The economic expert added:
 
"The tourism sector previously wasn't at the level it had hoped for,
 
but it's now experiencing a major renaissance, particularly religious tourism, which could contribute to boosting federal budget funding with revenues beyond the unilateral developmental cycle of oil."  She pointed out that,
 
according to statistics, the most visited Iraqi governorates are Karbala and Najaf in first place, followed by Baghdad, Erbil, Basra and Dhi Qar, respectively, and the tourists who visited these cities came from about 80 countries during the past year,
 
calling for  attention to other types of tourism such as medical and cultural tourism, and the
     preparation of tourist guides with a high level of culture and knowledge. 

She continued:  "Among the things that support the development of the Iraqi tourism sector are
 
     providing safe means of transportation,
     providing electrical supplies to hotels and other places, and
     improving the quality of communications for visitors, as  these represent an effective element in attracting tourists."
 
Economic expert Dr. Ikram Abdel Aziz concluded her speech by saying:
 
“When we put in place the infrastructure to support the reception of large numbers of delegations, 
Iraq will have succeeded in attracting financial revenues by developing such an activity, 
which makes it occupy a distinguished position in terms of revenues, and this trend represents one of the goals of economic and social development.” / End T    
  
https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1200130  

 For current and reliable Iraqi news please visit:  https://www.bondladyscorner.com/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Saturday Afternoon 4-26-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

FEDERAL RESERVE RELAXES STANCE ON BANK CRYPTO ACTIVITIES

The Federal Reserve has withdrawn four crypto-asset related advisories, including ones that required banks to inform the Fed of planned activities in advance or receive a non objection letter. The two other main federal banking regulators, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) had already cancelled the requirements to get permission.

It follows a letter from Republican members of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee earlier this month requesting the withdrawal of the letters. They characterized the supervisory non objection process as a method to “stonewall financial institutions” and prevent them from engaging with distributed ledger technology (DLT).

The FDIC’s responses to freedom of information requests, combined with the lack of services launched by banks, largely support this assertion.

Oversight will now happen through the normal Fed supervisory process. The Federal Reserve statement says, “the Board will work with the agencies (FDIC, OCC) to consider whether additional guidance to support innovation, including crypto-asset activities, is appropriate.”

“Today’s announcement from the Fed and FDIC is a welcome and important step toward achieving that goal and ensuring consumers can access these products and services through their trusted bank relationships,” said American Bankers Association President and CEO Rob Nichols. “We look forward to working with the Fed and FDIC in this fast-evolving marketplace.”

The withdrawn letters

The first withdrawn letter was issued in 2022 and required Board supervised banking organizations to notify the Federal Reserve prior to engaging in digital asset activities. The 2023 letter, SR 23-8 established a supervisory non objection process for state member banks involved with tokens using distributed ledger technology.

The withdrawal also included two joint 2023 letters issued by the Fed, FDIC and OCC that were more cautionary in nature. In fairness, their timing made sense. The crypto crash that followed the 2022 collapse of the Terra algorithmic stablecoin, resulted in the mass withdrawal of funds at Silvergate Bank, which alarmed the regulators.

Shortly after these letters, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, which was unrelated to crypto. However, there were assertions that the collapse of Signature Bank around the same time was partly related to crypto, an issue that bank executives disputed.

In addition to the banking regulators, the CFTC and SEC have also adopted different approaches to crypto under the new Trump administration. While the SEC took an extreme stance under the Biden administration, it remains to be seen whether the pendulum swings too far the other way.

For example, the SEC washed its hands of supervising most meme coins. But some critics, including popular podcaster Joe Rogan, have expressed shock that meme coin pump and dump scams remain largely unregulated

@ Newshounds News™
Source:  Ledger Insights

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CARDANO FOUNDER CONFIRMS XRP INTEGRATION, FRUSTRATED BY CHAINLINK DELAYS

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson used the closing minutes of a wide-ranging “ask-me-anything” session on Wednesday to give the community a granular look at two long-running alliance talks that have often generated more speculation than substance:

▪️a multisided collaboration with Ripple’s XRP ecosystem
▪️an oracle integration with Chainlink.

Hoskinson, responding to a viewer who asked, “Charles, are partnerships of Ripple and Chainlink still being discussed?”, made it clear that progress has been uneven. “Ripple, yes. Chainlink we’re working hard on that,” he said.

XRP Integration Makes Progress

On Ripple, Hoskinson sounded decidedly upbeat, describing a concrete roadmap that reaches from native wallet support to token distribution and a new role for Ripple’s forthcoming RLUSD stablecoin. He confirmed that “we’re going to add XRP support for Lace, so if you’re an XRP user you can hold your XRP in the Lace wallet,” referring to IOG’s flagship light wallet launched last year.

He went further, noting that “XRP is going to be part of the Midnight airdrop,” the privacy-focused sidechain announced by Input Output Global. Even the stablecoin is on the table: “we’re in talks with RLUSD so I mean, uh, that’s as good as it gets,” he said, hinting that Cardano infrastructure might natively support Ripple’s fiat-pegged asset.

Hoskinson attributed the new momentum partly to personal rapport inside Ripple’s technical brain-trust. “David Schwarz just invited me to speak at one of their conferences and we’re on very good terms,” he disclosed.

The founder also revealed that “the Flare [Network] people want to come to Cardano and do oracles with us,” underscoring that the partnership has broadened beyond Ripple and broadens to the entire XRP Ledger ecosystem.

Chainlink Progress Remains Trapped

The conversation took a different turn when Hoskinson addressed Chainlink. Although he stressed that relations remain cordial—“I have [Sergey] Nazarov’s private number… we meet and we’re like ‘Yeah, we need to work together’”—the substance of the collaboration still hangs in limbo.

Chainlink, he explained, “has us on the list for integration” and is migrating to “some new framework that’s kind of like Rosetta with Coinbase to do these integrations.” The result is a moving target: “for some reason it’s just always like three to six months off.”

Hoskinson dismissed any notion that the delay stems from politics or money. “There’s no component of it where there’s an interpersonal issue… there’s no component where there’s an economic issue,” he insisted. Instead, he pointed to Chainlink’s bifurcated codebase—“they have like a legacy way of doing it [and] they’re moving towards a new way”—which makes it “hard to predict… what the integration’s going to take.”

Even staffing up the effort has not forced the process across the finish line. “No matter how many people I throw at it… it just, for some reason, doesn’t get over the line,” he admitted, conceding that Cardano is “kind of in this no man’s land” while it waits for Chainlink’s next-generation tooling to stabilize.

Despite the frustration, Hoskinson reiterated his desire for Chainlink to become a premier oracle on Cardano, though he added that “there’s also Pyth [Network] and then there’s Flare and others” in play. He softened the critique with an anecdote about the two founders’ similarities, quipping that “Sergey and I… have the same fashion style, we have the same beard, we’re the same body mass… there’s no bad blood.”

At press time, ADA traded at $0.72.

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Source:  Bitcoinist

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News, Rumors and Opinions Saturday 4-26-2025

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Sat. 26 April 2025

Compiled Sat. 26 April 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Global Currency Reset Underway: (RUMORS)

Sun. 20 April 2025: Final execution in progress. The wait is over. Confirmed:

The global financial system is in the midst of a transition. Major banking institutions in Zurich, the Rhineland and Hong Kong have entered the final liquidity phase. Important sources confirm that notifications are already(allegedly)  being sent. This is not speculation. It’s happening now.

 Historic moves underway! Multiple sources report that the QFS is (allegedly) clearing high-value transactions, ensuring large-scale liquidity deployment across multiple levels. Private banking sources confirm that funds are being transferred to designated accounts. This is the final stage before the public launch!

Urgent: Bank screens now displaying live trading rates!

IQD: $9.35 – now activated on internal banking platforms!
VND: US $5.89 – Surpassing projected levels!
ZIM: Processing – Elite groups now receiving!

Private Jet landing: high level transactions confirmed! Military and government agents have arrived in Reno and Hong Kong. Elite bank employees are being escorted under security protocols; something historic is happening.

Thurs. 24 April 2025 Bruce The Big Call: Likely Tier4b (us the internet group) will be sent notification to set exchange appointments over the weekend and start appointments on Monday 28 April because that’s when Redemption Center staff has been asked to come in and work.

Thurs. 24 April GCR Revaluation: Dinar Holders ALERT! The Fastest Way to Exchange Your Dinar – Appointment Tips! RV News Iraqi Dinar – YouTube https://youtu.be/jcE5hag-l1U?si=C_O1l2J7Tirbgdcg

Thurs. 24 April 2025 Dong Revaluation Update: Vietnamese Dong CRASHES the Global System? | Massive VND Revaluation Shock Just Hit!

Thurs. 24 April 2025 Dinar Revaluation Update: $4.31 Exchange Rate: Dinar RV CONFIRMED on Live TV – $4.31 Exchange Rate Announced! – Time to Cash In! Iraqi Dinar

Thurs. 24 April 2025 Majeed KSA on X from the Iraqi guy @snwse21: “A friend of mine lives in Switzerland called me and said that the digital Iraqi dinar has appeared on electronic trading platforms in the United States. But the exchange rate has not changed.” https://x.com/majeed66224499/status/1915545963604726017?s=57 

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Restored Republic:

Fri. 25 April 2025 The long-awaited announcement regarding the official launch of NESARA is on the horizon. … on Telegram

A Global Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) will (allegedly) soon activate, broadcasting a coordinated message worldwide. The transmission will initiate a 10–12 day global lockdown, during which all media outlets will air documentaries revealing the full truth behind the events of recent years—military operations, covert arrests, seized assets, and systemic corruption.

During this period, every citizen will be (allegedly) asked to stay indoors during a designated 5-hour window, as directed by the EBS. This isn’t fear—it’s clarity. The world is about to learn what really happened.

At the conclusion of this global disclosure phase, a secured 800-number will (allegedly)  be provided, allowing people to schedule appointments to set up their Quantum Financial Accounts (QFS). These accounts will (allegedly) receive direct deposits as part of global wealth redistribution—returning stolen funds to the people, including trust assets and savings long withheld by the Cabal.

In recent weeks, nearly 75 banks have been seized, and Cabal-owned accounts closed, with their assets moved to the QFS. These moves have been intentionally quiet—until now.

Every Central Bank has transitioned to ISO 20022, the QFS’s international standard, ensuring traceability and eliminating fraud. Traditional bank accounts are now backed by this new transparent system. Investments and stocks will soon migrate as well, once final approval is given.

Yes, the Stock Market crash is real—but it’s not your destruction. It’s the end of their system and the beginning of yours.

Your savings, pensions, and funds are safe and secured in the new system. The originally planned date of March 1st may shift slightly due to Julian calendar adjustments, but nothing can stop what’s coming.

The world is about to witness the greatest transfer of wealth and power in human history.

Be ready. The countdown is real.

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The Real News for Fri. 25 April 2025:

Fri. 25 April 2025 Texas joins DOGE Probes to Cut Regulations, Boost Efficiency: Texas Governor Signs ‘Texas DOGE’ Into Law to Cut Regulations, Boost Government Efficiency | The Epoch Times

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/04/26/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-april-26-2025/

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Militia Man  Valuation for oil costs - They haven't exposed that yet.  Just like they haven't turned the oil on to Turkey and just like they haven't exposed article 12-2 C to the public...The public on the street is aware of this...It looks like they haven't done it yet because they don't have an internationally acceptable real effective exchange rate...the cat is out of the bag...

Frank26  [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]  FIREFLY:  Sudani...is not trying to hide a rate, he's just not doing it.  He's not doing his job!  FRANK:  I'm not losing faith is Sudani, I'm just disappointed in him to a degree. You see, he is not in control of your currency reform. The CBI is.  We the United States of America have a lot of influence through the United States Treasury on your monetary reform because of our relationship with the IMF.  Your new exchange rate is definitely coming IMO.  Unfortunately it's coming to you Middle Eastern style by kicking, screaming, fighting, pulling hair for every inch of it.  That is sad because that is the Middle East way.  But Donald Trump will speed this up.IMO

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'Never' Seen in 40+ Years: Why Markets Are About To Shock Everyone | Peter Grandich

David Lin:  4-25-2025

Peter Grandich, founder of Peter Grandich and Company with over 40 years of Wall Street experience, examines gold's emerging role in the global monetary system while warning of stagflation, predicting gold prices could reach $5,000, and expressing bearish sentiment toward U.S. equities, bonds, and cryptocurrencies.

0:00 – Intro

0:44 – Market surprises

2:43 – Trade war

5:04 – US Dollar

7:11 – Dollar substitutes

 8:42 – Gold forecast

11:06 – Central banks still buying

 12:29 – Gold producers

 15:38 – Silver

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSITrQv33dM

Weekend Coffee with MarkZ. 04/26/2025

Weekend Coffee with MarkZ. 04/26/2025

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

MZ:  We spend the first 45 minutes hanging out with Matt and Lucas at CBD guru’s, then dive into the news of the day.

MZ: There is a high level delegation meeting with our Administration from Iraq right now in DC. They are holding talks with the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) and the international Monetary Fund (IMF).

MZ: “Iraqi delegations holds talks with the bank and the international Monetary Fund in Washington”    and they have cleared the last hurdle for ascension in the World Trade organization as a full blown member

MZ: Many have stated for years now that we should have a new rate on the dinar before they ascend. So all these talks are very encouraging to me.

MZ: “Marco Rubio : An Iraq free of  “malign influence” is vital to the stability of the region”  they keep pushing Iraq is sovereign. This is from today. There are a lot of meetings happening today in Washington DC with Iraq.

Member: Newsmax reported DJT has made 200 tariff deals so far

MZ: “Chinese delegation spotted entering Treasury Department”  Its been kept quiet but they are busy making deals. We do know for a fact (regardless of the press is saying) that there are high level meetings going on about the tariff subject.

MZ: We continue to hear good chatter out of the bond side. We are waiting to see if money flows into accounts….to see if funds have actually been initiated with bond folks……things are certainly getting interesting.  

MZ: I am not expecting to hear from the bond side until the first of the week. I know a lot of people who have finished the paperwork and are waiting for funds to be fully spendable. We are sitting on the edge of our seats waiting for news on that front.

Member: Mark, so none of the bond contacts have spendable money, but waiting on wires to hit accounts for actual spendable money?

MZ: I know of a small percentage that have spendable dollars….but no enough yet for currencies to move forward….is what I was told. We know they have started the process….just how quickly will it progress and what is the timing for us …are still unknown.

MZ: I spoke with a CMKX contact and they just updated Fines and Penalties….again. they say they are just waiting on permission to release.

MZ: “ A copper deposit of over 20 million tons has just been discovered in an unlikely and unexpected location”  this was found in China on the Tibetian Plateau. This is one of the biggest copper reserves ever located.

MZ: The whole world is moving to a metals and commodity based system. And magically all these countries are finding big deposits of metals all over the world.

Member: I saw a short video saying gold could get as high as $27,000.00 an ounce?

MZ: That would sure fix a lot of the world’s problems as they move to sound money.

 Member:  My friend from Jamaica said the PSA told them their currency has to be turned in by July 1 or it won't be any good

Member: My local bank is down tonight 11pm to 5:30 am for Maintenance Updates! Timing is interesting!!

MZ: There are a lot of banks that between now and the end of May that said they could be down for days as they upgrade every part of their banking system. Many are upgrading in the month of May. many members have shared their internal memos from banks about upgrades in the month of May

Member: Remember : Saturdays nights when all banks worldwide are closed is a good time for revaluations. Fingers crossed tonight is that night.

Member: Have a great weekend all! Many blessings to you. See you Monday.

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Tishwash:  Automation, economic reforms, and waste management top the agenda at Iraq's meeting with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

A high-level Iraqi delegation held talks with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C.,  on automation, economic reforms, and waste management.

A statement from the Ministry of Finance received by ( IQ ) stated that "Minister of Finance Taif Sami Mohammed, Governor of the Central Bank Ali Al-Alaq, and the accompanying delegation participated in the annual spring meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund held in the US capital, Washington, to discuss global economic challenges, economic development, financial stability, and other related issues, in addition to plenary sessions, seminars, and side consultations ." 

The statement added that "the Minister of Finance began her participation in the first meeting with the Executive Director of the World Bank, Abdulaziz Al-Mulla, where the economic situation in Iraq and the role of the World Bank in supporting Iraq in its reform programs were discussed, particularly in the areas of maximizing revenues, reducing expenditures, digitization, electronic systems, and infrastructure, energy, and environmental projects ."

He added, "The Minister also met with the Regional Vice President of the International Finance Corporation  (IFC),  Hela Sheikh Rouhou, and discussed with her the most important obstacles to investment in Iraq, ways to address them, and the most important projects that the corporation is supervising in Iraq in the transportation, energy, and international trade finance sectors . "  She explained that "the corporation can support projects of the Iraq Development Fund ."

The Foundation's Deputy Chairman emphasized "supporting the private sector and its projects, and supporting the agricultural and industrial sectors in Iraq ."

The delegation, headed by the Minister of Finance, held a high-level meeting with the World Bank's Vice President for the Middle East, Othman Dawani. The meeting discussed the portfolio of projects funded by the World Bank, particularly the railway project in Iraq. It was also agreed to review this portfolio to monitor the implementation of these projects, identify any obstacles to their implementation, and find solutions to implement and complete these projects within the specified timeframe .

The meeting, according to the statement, discussed "the government's priorities for future projects, for which the World Bank can provide support, including renewable energy, waste management, and transportation projects, particularly the metro, airports, and railways. The minister also discussed with Al-Dawani the issue of human development in Iraq, which is a government priority to be included in the World Bank's plans to allocate support and launch future projects in the education, health, employment, and social protection sectors ."

According to the statement, the Minister and the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq attended "the ministerial meeting chaired by the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Gurevichi, and attended by the Ministers of Finance and Governors of the IMF countries. The discussions focused on the global economic situation, the increasing uncertainty and its economic impacts at the local and global levels, addressing the challenges and measures to be taken to enhance resilience, identifying strategies to maintain the macroeconomy, and managing debt sustainability.

The meeting also focused on exchanging visions and experiences regarding economic reforms, enhancing the performance of government institutions, supporting and strengthening the private sector, and opening them up to be at the forefront of sustaining the economic resilience of the countries of the region ."

For her part, Kristalina explained the Fund's humanitarian support for conflict-affected countries, and that the Fund is committed to supporting the people of Gaza, Yemen, Syria, and Sudan. She emphasized the need for countries to implement medium-term reforms, build economic buffers, and diversify their economies to strengthen their foundations for financial sustainability and macro-stability . 

The Iraqi delegation's agenda included "participation in a meeting with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Mohamed Maait, during which the spotlight was placed on specific reforms aimed at improving the performance of Iraq's financial sector, and the exchange of updates between the two sides on activating areas of partnership with the Fund ."

During the ongoing meetings, Finance Minister Taif Sami held a coordination meeting with the head of the International Monetary Fund's mission to Iraq, Jean-Claude. The meeting addressed discussions on the prospects for Iraqi economic growth through the government's reform program aimed at strengthening the oil and non-oil sectors, and how to maintain economic stability in Iraq in light of the global economic conditions . 

The Minister, along with the Director of Technical and Financial Affairs and her technical team at the International Monetary Fund, responsible for providing technical support and expertise to the Ministry of Finance, discussed "the steps taken to provide technical support to the General Tax Authority and the General Customs Authority regarding the automation of their electronic systems and reviewing amendments to their laws. The latter expressed its readiness to provide technical support and training on these systems for customs and tax employees ."

The meeting also discussed "completing the requirements for the unified treasury account, reviewing the procedures implemented by the Ministry of Finance regarding this program, and proposing the provision of technical support for retirement and social security. A report on reform proposals for this sector will be submitted to the Iraqi government ." 

The delegation discussed a range of economic issues and key financial policy forecasts during a meeting with Jihad Azour, Director of the IMF's Middle East and Asia Department .

For his part, the regional representative stressed "the Fund's commitment to supporting all financial, banking, and monetary reform programs adopted by the Iraqi government ."

It is worth noting that these annual meetings bring together central bank governors, ministers of finance and development, private sector executives, representatives of civil society organizations, and academics to discuss issues of global importance, including the global economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness . 

The event features workshops, regional briefings, press conferences, and other events focusing on the global economy, international development, and the global financial system . link

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Tishwash:    Fuad Hussein holds meetings with US officials in Washington.

US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce announced that Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein will hold meetings with US officials in Washington, D.C., on Friday.

 Bruce added, during a press conference, that Fuad Hussein will be at the Foreign Ministry on Friday to "hold several meetings," noting that she will participate in one of them.

 She noted that she had "no details to provide" about those meetings, but explained that the ministry would issue "media summaries, and there will be some information about those meetings."

The Iraqi Foreign Minister announced, in a post on the X platform, his departure for the United States to hold "a series of bilateral meetings to strengthen Iraqi-American relations and coordinate efforts on regional and international issues."

The meetings will also discuss "ways to enhance common security and cooperation in various fields."

 A US congressional delegation visited Baghdad in mid-April, and during their meeting with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, they emphasized "the importance of the relationship with Iraq as a key partner in the Middle East."

In its meeting with Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, the delegation reiterated its country's "commitment" to continuing to support Iraq and strengthening the strategic partnership between the two sides.

It also emphasized the US Congress's "keenness" to maintain effective communication with Iraqi leaders to work together for a better future for both countries. link

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Tishwash:  The Prime Minister's Financial Advisor talks about gold demand and prices.

The Prime Minister's financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, explained the reasons for the increased demand for gold in Iraq, as well as its impact on global prices.

Saleh stated that "local gold is one of the wealth havens most affected by external or international factors and shocks, as it is a commodity imported from gold vaults abroad. The global price of gold exceeded the $3,200 per ounce barrier in April 2025, affected by geopolitical tensions, especially between the United States and China, or the so-called trade war issue represented by the escalation of the mutual tariff war between various countries of the world and its direct and indirect effects on inflation trends and expectations in the global economy."

 He pointed out that "this coincided with indicators of the oil asset cycle, the downward trend in global oil prices, as well as the increasing demand for the yellow metal by central banks and investors seeking a safe haven for wealth around the world, as gold is undoubtedly the best store of value." He explained that "the price of gold, which has witnessed a significant and continuous rise, despite its fluctuations towards the decline, has maintained its high price. For example, the price of one ounce on April 17, 2025, reached approximately $3,321.89, after previously reaching a new record high of $3,357.40 per ounce."

Saleh said, "The opening of the local gold market to the global market and the impact of global gold prices on our country's supply has become an immediate reflexive issue. Until the local gold market stabilizes again, it may take a long time to adapt again." He pointed out that "the short-term jumps in gold prices cast a shadow over the tendencies of individuals in our country and the behavior of some to hedge their investments in the yellow metal."

He pointed out that "the demand for gold in Iraq is a traditional means of preserving value, which leads to its purchase as a normal hedge, especially for those with cash surpluses, with the aim of profiting from the external price factors affecting the fluctuations in the international economy, and the impact of this on the level of global prices, and the repercussions of this on thinking about re-diversifying the wealth portfolios of some of them, or according to their beliefs and traditions in investing, preserving the value of their personal financial wealth, or speculating."

He explained that "if the goal of importing is a safe investment, it is preferable to monitor global and local markets to make informed decisions, and to properly diversify their investment portfolios and not rely entirely on a single investment vehicle to preserve value, as gold is also subject to decline.

 It is also preferable to consider other national investment options to diversify their investment portfolios, especially investing in interest-bearing sovereign government bonds currently offered to investors through the Iraqi banking system." link

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Saturday Morning 4-26-25

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RIPPLE PRESIDENT MONICA LONG STUNS XRP ARMY WITH PRODUCT ADVANCEMENT UPDATES

President Monica Long confirmed Ripple Labs’ $1.25 billion Hidden Road purchase, emphasizing XRP and RLUSD enterprise integration.

Ripple’s acquisition of prime brokerage firm Hidden Road for $1.25 billion is back in the spotlight.

XRP eyes bullish breakout with price holding above key levels.

Derivatives marketplace CME Group is to launch XRP futures on May 19, boosting institutional interest.

Monica Long, the President of American blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs Inc, has spurred fresh excitement within the XRP community. She recently stunned the community with updates on the company’s ongoing expansion and its latest acquisition. These developments come as the Ripple Labs-linked cryptocurrency XRP shows steady price gains amidst increasing institutional adoption.

Ripple Strengthens Infrastructure with Hidden Road Deal

In a recent CNBC interview, Monica Long confirmed Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road, a global prime brokerage firm that processes over $3 trillion in transactions annually.

In the interview, Long disclosed that the deal, which cost Ripple $1.25 billion, is considered a strategic move. This acquisition is aimed at strengthening the company’s financial infrastructure services, which include global payments, token custody, and asset tokenization, all of which are tailored for enterprise use.

According to the update, Long shared that Ripple Labs has expanded its payments network. She highlighted the company’s strong liquidity management, regulatory compliance with over 60 licenses, and complete control over payment flows.

Long also mentioned that purchasing Hidden Road supports Ripple’s core mission and enhances the integration of XRP, RLUSD (Ripple’s stablecoin), and other digital assets into enterprise-level solutions.

It is essential to add that this development follows Ripple Labs’ decision to delay going public. Long explained that the company remains financially strong, holding billions in cash reserves, and does not need an IPO for capital or visibility.

Commenting on the development, CEO Brad Garlinghouse echoed these remarks, confirming that Ripple will focus on building through acquisitions rather than listing on the stock market.

XRP Holds Key Levels

CoinMarketCap data shows that the fourth-largest cryptocurrency XRP is currently trading at $2.19, up 1.80% in the last 24 hours.

It is worth noting that the price has shown signs of consolidation. Market data shows that it is holding support above $2.11 and pushing through key levels following a mid-week high of $2.30.

Analysts are watching a possible 25% breakout toward $2.74, backed by a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern. According to experts, a move above $2.22, which stands as the short-term resistance, is expected to open the path toward $2.50 and beyond.

It is worth mentioning that Derivatives exchange CME Group’s announcement of XRP futures set to launch on May 19 has only added to the market optimism. As detailed in its announcement, the futures will offer micro and larger contracts targeting institutional and retail investors.

Coinspeaker noted earlier that Coinbase submitted a filing with the CFTC to introduce XRP futures trading. This shows the rising appeal of XRP among Institutional and professional traders.

Reports also show that XRP technical indicators are pointing toward mixed signals. For context, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is hovering around 55 but trending down toward the midline, indicating a potential shift in sentiment. Meanwhile, long liquidations are outpacing short ones, hinting at growing sell-side pressure. Despite this, XRP remains above the 100-day EMA, keeping the current bullish setup intact.

With continued attention on support at $2.15 and resistance at $2.22, market participants are closely watching Ripple’s next steps.

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BRICS: GOLDMAN SACHS ANALYST PREDICTS THE US DOLLAR’S FUTURE

Goldman Sachs analyst has provided a gloomy prediction for the US dollar as BRICS aims to topple the US dollar from the world’s reserve currency. The US dollar is the worst-performing currency in the forex markets as the DXY index dipped below the 100 mark.

 It hit a low of 98.06 after falling from a high of 109.40 early this year. The greenback has dipped nearly 9% year-to-date and eight out of nine leading currencies outperformed it in 2025.

BRICS: Goldman Sachs on The US Dollar’s Future: ‘Weakness Is Here To Stay,’ Says Analyst

Kamakshya Trivedi, Head of Global FX at Goldman Sachs said that the US dollar’s weakness is here to stay. Trivedi explained that the geopolitical winds have changed as emerging economies are now looking at their own benefits similar to how the US does on foreign policies. 

The Goldman Sachs analyst remains bearish on the US dollar as BRICS and other countries are diversifying their reserves.

“The US dollar weakness is here to stay. It’s going to persist, and it’s going to deepen,” said the analyst. He added, “I think the dollar weakness has further to run.” However, the Goldman Sachs analyst explained that the local currencies of BRICS countries do not pose a threat to the US dollar.

He stressed that the euro and Japanese yen could rise as the greenback declines in the charts. “It’s going to be the euro o+r the yen in the lead. That’s your typical ultra-safe haven. And I think that we could be getting back to the low 130s in quick time if the labor market data in the US start to crack.” While BRICS currencies might not pull the US dollar down, the euro and yen could, said the Goldman Sachs analyst.

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America’s “Suez Moment” Has Arrived

America’s “Suez Moment” Has Arrived

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)   April 25, 2025

Don Edgar considered himself extremely lucky.

It was early in the morning on November 6, 1956, and the World War II veteran turned journalist for Britain’s Daily Express was one of just two reporters invited to witness Britain’s invasion of Egypt.

Standing on the bridge of a British warship, Edgar wrote that it was “the most impressive military operation the British had put on for many a year, with parachutists, marine commandos, tanks, aircraft, and a naval bombardment.”

Naturally he would say so. Edgar was British.

The rest of the world, however, was not terribly impressed. And the United Nations-- along with the US, Canada, Australia, and more, raced to condemn Great Britain for its aggression.

Britain naturally felt justified. Egypt had recently seized the Suez Canal-- one of the most important waterways in the world linking the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.

For Britain, the Suez Canal was a critical transport route for Saudi oil, not to mention a major asset; the British government had purchased a 44% stake in the canal back in the 1870s for a mere 4 million pounds, and the annual dividend soon exceeded their entire purchase price.

So, when Egyptian President Gamal Nasser nationalized the canal in July 1956, the British weren’t willing to take that lying down. To them it felt like theft.

Prime Minister Anthony Eden called it “piracy”, and he was willing to go to war to take the canal back.

Unfortunately for Eden, he underestimated the Egyptians’ resolve to fight.

Nasser responded by blowing up dozens of transport and cargo ships, effectively clogging up the canal and rendering it useless.

Eden also didn’t count on the immense global backlash… and not just diplomatically.

It was bad enough that pretty much every country on earth, from the United States to the Soviet Union, joined together in denouncing the invasion.

Britain was also severely punished by financial markets. Foreign capital fled the country. The British pound plummeted. Both the stock market and the bond market crashed.

It was absolutely brutal. Britain’s main stock index fell 170 points, roughly 8% in the span of ten days. Bond prices fell by 15% and bond yields surged as a result.

And the British government had to burn through roughly 15% of its total foreign reserves ($279 million at the time) just to keep its economy afloat.

Britain simply didn’t have the economic resources to withstand such intense financial pressure-- much of which was inflicted by the United States. So, the Brits quickly backed down and accepted the ceasefire terms dictated by the UN.

What started as an almost patriotic mission to reclaim British patrimony ended in a humiliating withdrawal-- and one that left no doubt in anyone’s mind that Britain was no longer a major superpower.

Financial markets do crash from time to time, often in reaction to government policy or some exogenous event. But it’s extremely unusual to have the trifecta, i.e. a major decline in the stock, bond, AND currency markets, simultaneously.

For example, if a government announces a major tax increase, then most likely the stock market will suffer a sudden decline. Higher taxes are bad for business, and valuations will take a hit.

But higher taxes would make bonds a more attractive investment (since the additional tax revenue makes the government more creditworthy).

So, stocks would fall, yet bonds would benefit.

As another example, slashing interest rates would typically be perceived as good for business… so stocks would rise. But the reduced rates (which may invite higher inflation) could be perceived as bad for the currency… so the dollar might drop as a result.

There are always trade-offs, and capital tends to move in/out of various asset classes.

But again, it’s extremely unusual for all of these assets to decline, so dramatically, at the same time. And it’s usually a pretty clear sign that capital is fleeing your country, i.e. foreign investors are pulling a lot of money out, quickly.

Usually if this freak occurrence does take place, it happens to some little banana republic. Zimbabwe and Venezuela come to mind.

But for a wealthy, developed country to suffer such financial humiliation is extremely rare… and signals that something has gone terribly wrong.

Again, this happened to Britain during the Suez Crisis. It also happened to Japan after their big crash in the 1980s.

Even the US was humbled in 1971 when the dollar was taken off the gold standard; the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 7% that August, the bond market fell (i.e. bond yields rose by more than 100 basis points), and the dollar lost 15% against other major currencies.

The US was able to recover back in the 70s, however, because it managed to maintain its position as the global reserve currency-- and even still, it took a decade of stagflation before they managed to right the ship.

This month we witnessed the same pattern. After the Liberation Day nonsense, the US stock, bond, and currency markets all crashed (and gold surged to $3500 as a result). Substantial foreign pressure mounted.

And, at least for the moment, it appears that the US government is capitulating; just like Britain in 1956, the US government lacks the financial sturdiness to withstand the pressure.

Also, just like Britain in 1956, this may be the moment that future historians mark as the end to US global primacy.

It seems naive to think that the rest of the world will simply move on and forget about Liberation Day. Most likely this fiasco will accelerate the US dollar being displaced as the world’s dominant reserve currency.

No one knows yet what that new system will look like. And it’s because of the “I don’t knows” that gold surged to a peak of $3500.

Central banks have been the key driver of that trend, because, while they don’t know what the next reserve currency will be, they do know that they’ll be able to trade for it with gold.

I still believe this long-term trend will hold, i.e. central banks will continue to trade their US dollar reserves for gold.

But at the moment, gold is looking a bit overbought; its surge in price has been nearly a one-way street, and I wouldn’t be surprised if there were a short-term correction.

On that note, it’s very difficult to find anyone today who is bearish on gold… and when everyone has jumped on the same bandwagon, I start getting a bit nervous.

Fortunately, there are still a number of absurdly cheap gold companies, like mining, service, and streaming businesses, that are trading at ridiculously low multiples.

We’ll talk about this more next week. 

To your freedom, James Hickman  Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

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MilitiaMan & Crew: Iraq Dinar News-IQD update-Iraqi-American relations-Non Oil Revenues-Oil Exports-Global Investment

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4-25-2025

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Gold to Hit $6,000? Dollar Reset & Bitcoin Boom Ahead | Frank Holmes

Gold to Hit $6,000 ? Dollar Reset & Bitcoin Boom Ahead | Frank Holmes

Kitco News:  4-25-2025

Gold recently hit a record $3,500/oz amid extreme volatility. Now, Frank Holmes — CEO of U.S. Global Investors and Executive Chairman of Hive Digital — says $6,000 gold is coming under Trump’s new term.

With Goldman Sachs projecting a 25%-30% dollar drop and BRICS nations rapidly stockpiling gold, is a global currency reset already underway?

Frank also shares his forecast for $250,000 Bitcoin, the rise of decentralized assets, and how both gold and crypto are being driven by loss of trust in traditional financial systems.

From central bank gold buying to mining stock cash flows and sovereign reserve shifts, Holmes breaks down the macro forces behind this dual breakout.

00:00 Introduction

 00:54 Gold and Economic Insights

02:30 Gold Market Volatility and Government Policies

03:36 China's Economic Strategies and Global Impact

06:55 Gold and Bitcoin: Investment Strategies

10:46 Bitcoin Ecosystem and Market Dynamics

16:40 Gold and Bitcoin: Parallel Investment Opportunities

28:24 Conclusion

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Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 4-24-25

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 4-24-25

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Welcome everybody the big call tonight. It's Thursday, April 24th  and you're listening to the big call. Thanks for tuning in, everybody yet again, all over the globe and we're really happy that Sat team is able to get the call out all over the globe very, very effectively.

Tonight, Sue and I will be doing the call till about a quarter of 10 Eastern time, when we expect Bob to be joining us. Bob is being, I'm going to say being honored at an alumni dinner in Tampa, or being one of the early founders of his mastermind groups. And this goes way back a while, back now. So he's being honored at a dinner tonight, and he will be joining us either on his way home or when he gets home, depending on traffic coming from Tampa back to St Pete.

So in the meantime. Sue and I will be keeping an eye on things and we're gonna start off by praying the call in 

31:57:  And Jeannie, thanks. I appreciate that very much. Yeah, I think we can write off increases for Social Security this month. Think it's probably too late. None of us has received an increase during our normal Wednesday Social Security day, so I doubt that is happening this month like we had been informed.

Well, we've been wrong before, and we were wrong this time, so we'll have to wait to see what happens on Social Security increases,

 Let's see what can do to fill okay into this for a couple of minutes, while Sue is unlocking a file, trying to get into something she wanted to bring to you tonight. I was just say, I would just say that it's interesting, and I don't think this is giving away a whole lot of indel tonight right now. Let me just say, in the next minute or so, what is interesting and what there's been a question about the I gotta think for a second now about the contract rate on the dinar.

 I said last Thursday, or said last Tuesday, rather about the contract rate would be available for those who had projects. And the question was, what is that? What do you mean? Boy, it's been so long to talk about projects. It's humanitarian projects. It's humanitarian things that we are creating to uplift humanity, whether it's in your city, in your region in the United States, like rebuild America, or whether it's something International, like rebuild internationally and the projects, what it is I said there was a rate that's called a contract rate. It's pretty much tied to the per barrel price of oil that Iraq is selling their oil for. Now this rate has fluctuated. It was high. It was over 100 at one point per dinar.

Now it's hanging in the low 80s. There's a little trading range in the low 80s, which is a fantastic rate. And yes, you do have to have projects, and it doesn't matter whether you have zoom or other currencies, but if you have dinar and you're doing projects that you can type up, print out and bring a copy to leave behind at the redemption center of your project.

 It can be one or two pages, no more than three, not a business plan. It's an outline of what your ideas are. It could be one project. It could be up to three or four projects. But really it doesn't need to be an extent review of it, just a simple review qualifies you to be able to receive the contract rate on your dinar you'll be offered that if you have projects that yeah, that's the answer To that question that came in through Bob.

1:06:06:   Let's, talk a little bit about Intel now and see where we think we are - Based on what I'm hearing. We're hearing that we could start as early as tomorrow with numbers, but more than likely, it could be over the weekend itself into Monday.

And the reason I say that is we know that redemption center personnel we have talked to are going in Monday, but we don't know what time. We don't also know they're still going in tomorrow or over Saturday or Sunday, but we do know if we do get started tomorrow or Saturday, it will go right through Sunday.

So I'm going to say it's possible we get notified tomorrow or over the weekend, but right now, if anything's possible, as far as that goes --  some of the timing seems to be on the same things be dependent on President Trump being out of the physical country of the United States.

Now, I heard that for years and years, maybe 20 years. I don't know it's absolutely true, but I did hear it again today. We know that President Trump is leaving for a funeral for Pope Francis is leaving tomorrow, which is Friday, and he's going to be at a funeral with First Lady Melania on Saturday, and then I believe he's leaving from there to go on to Iraq, Iran, and then Iraq, and then on to the Philippines.

But he's not supposed to be due back to the States until the 13th of May. Now, that's a long time to be gone, and I know he's going. He's he's got a lot of trade deals that are already wrapped up before he leaves. Believe it or not, he's got a lot of that.

Remember, there were 75 and then there were, like, 100 countries that wanted fair and free trade deals to happen, and know that, for example, this morning, the deal with Norway was wrapped up, and I know that they've been working on China and Iran both. And they may be complete, but they have not been announced yet. We're looking for those to be announced quite possibly over the weekend.

Now realize it's possible for President Trump to make an announcement even while he's on Air Force One or traveled to another country, because he could have made a pre reported announcement that we get concerning the NESARA, concerning the USN - concerning the new restored Republic, all of that could start to manifest for us this weekend. So we're going to have to stay close and pay close attention to that possibility of those announcements coming out.

Beyond  that I've talked to you guys earlier on the call about the contract rate on the dinar in the low 80s, and that you need projects to be able to qualify for that. They should offer you that yes, they find that you have humanitarian projects or projects, and so they'll find that out when you come in after you said it. Now, remember, that's only good at the redemption center - not good at any other bank, just the redemption center.

 Some of the highest rates are there already in place and moving up and some of them have moved between 8% and 10% over the last couple of days on Dong and Dinar and they're really excellent  - I was blown away to hear the Dong rate was on Monday. Here it is Thursday night, and we don't have up to date  rate with approximately where it is and it's going to be terrific

Beyond that, obviously, we need to keep a president in mind, pray for him and First Lady as they travel, and anything else that's happening internationally. And in this country as far as that goes. So, let's pray the call out 

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Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Friday Morning 4-25-25

The Central Bank Of Iraq Clarifies: There Is No Truth To The Claim That The Dollar Quota For Travelers Has Been Raised To 5,000.

Banks  Economy News – Baghdad  The Central Bank of Iraq denied on Friday that it had raised the dollar quota for travelers.

The Central Bank told the official news agency, as reported by Al-Eqtisad News, that "the circulating letter attributed to the Central Bank is fake and there is no truth to the claim that the traveler's dollar quota has been raised to 5,000."  He added, "The traveler's share is only $3,000, and he receives it at the airport on the day of travel."   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=54820

Prime Minister's Advisor: Government Bonds Are A Better Investment Option Than Gold

Buratha News Agency1862025-04-25  The Prime Minister's advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, confirmed on Friday that sovereign government bonds are available for investment through banking institutions, calling for diversifying investment portfolios by investing in government bonds instead of gold, as "local gold is one of the wealth havens most affected by external or international factors and their shocks, as it is a commodity imported from gold vaults outside the country,

as the global price of gold exceeded the $3,200 per ounce barrier in April 2025, affected by geopolitical tensions, especially between the United States and China, or the so-called trade war issue represented by the escalation of the mutual tariff war between various countries of the world and its direct and indirect effects on inflation trends and expectations in the global economy."

He added, "This coincided with indicators of the oil asset cycle, the downward trend in global oil prices, and the increasing demand for the yellow metal by central banks and investors seeking a safe haven for wealth around the world, as gold is undoubtedly the best store of value.

" He noted that "the price of gold, which has witnessed a significant and continuous rise, despite its fluctuations towards the decline, has maintained its high price. For example, the price of one ounce on April 17, 2025, reached approximately $3,321.89, after previously reaching a new record high of $3,357.40 per ounce."

Saleh explained that "the opening of the local gold market to the global market and the impact of the global price of gold on our country's supply has become an immediate reflexive issue. Until the local gold market stabilizes again,

 it may take a real period of time to adapt again." He pointed out that "the short-term jumps in gold prices cast a shadow over the tendencies of individuals in our country and the behavior of some to hedge by investing in the yellow metal."

He continued: "Demand for gold in Iraq is a traditional means of preserving value, which leads to its purchase as a normal hedge, especially for those with cash surpluses, with the aim of profiting from the external price factors affecting the fluctuations in the international economy, and the impact of this on the level of global prices, and the repercussions of this on thinking about re-diversifying the wealth portfolios of some of them, or according to their beliefs and traditions in investing, preserving the value of their personal financial wealth, or speculating."

Saleh pointed out that "if the goal of importing is a safe investment, it is preferable to monitor global and local markets to make informed decisions, and to proceed with the proper diversification of their investment portfolios and not rely entirely on a single investment vehicle to preserve value, since gold is also subject to decline.

It is also preferable to consider other national investment options to diversify their investment portfolios, especially investing in interest-bearing sovereign government bonds currently offered to investors through the Iraqi banking system." https://burathanews.com/arabic/economic/459247

An Economist Warns Of The Repercussions Of Not Approving The Budget And Its Impact On The Markets.

Time: 2025/04/25 14:05:46 Read: 1,065 times  {Economic: Al Furat News} Economic expert Bassem Jamil Antoine warned of the serious repercussions of the country's failure to pass its general budget yet, stressing that this has led to a clear contraction in Iraqi markets.

In a statement to Al Furat News Agency, Antoine described the current situation as a "major catastrophe," noting that the country's financial crisis is huge, with the budget deficit reaching nearly 64 trillion dinars due to what he described as a "speculative deficit."

The economic expert explained that the recent increase in customs duties has significantly impacted citizens' spending behavior, pointing out that these factors have pushed many to adopt a policy of saving and thrift, which has increased the state of deflation in the markets.

Antoine stressed the need to expedite the approval of the budget and address the causes that led to this deficit, warning against the continuation of the current situation and its negative impact on the national economy and the lives of citizens.  LINK

Foreign Minister Arrives In Washington

Friday, April 25, 2025 05:12 | Politics Number of reads: 461  Baghdad / NINA / Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein arrived in the US capital, Washington, on an official visit.

A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that "the Minister of Foreign Affairs arrived in the US capital, Washington, on an official visit during which he will hold a series of bilateral meetings with a number of senior officials in the US administration." The statement

added that "this visit comes within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America, and discussing ways to develop joint cooperation in the political, security and economic fields, as well as discussing regional and international issues of common interest."

The statement continued, "During his visit, the Minister is scheduled to meet a number of officials in the US State Department, most notably Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, in addition to holding meetings with prominent political and economic figures." /End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1200022

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