The Latest Rv And Economics Updates from the Seeds of Wisdom Saturday Evening 6-29-24

The Latest Rv And Economics Updates from the Seeds of Wisdom Saturday Evening 6-29-24

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

Europe’s MiCA will take effect on Sunday, ushering in a new age of transparent crypto regulation

MiCA provides regulatory clarity to the entire digital assets market across the Eurozone, making Europe one of the first Western countries to implement a clear framework that crypto exchanges, digital assets companies, and stablecoin issuers can adopt to remain compliant.

The framework aims to protect European investors from the fraud and risks plaguing the crypto markets while fostering innovation, economic competitiveness, and the interest of the Eurozone.

MiCA pushes for innovation in its stipulations around stablecoins, which will allow Euro-denominated stablecoins to replace the dollar-denominated variant. Under the new rules, stablecoins will be treated as electronic money, subjecting issuers to the same levels of compliance as traditional banks and money transmitters, including a 1:1 redemption to the Euro.

While the framework pushes for bold reforms, it also emphasizes protecting the European investor by mandating digital service providers obtain licenses as either digital asset service providers (DASP), virtual asset service providers (VASP), or crypto asset service providers (CASP).

Global stablecoins are not allowed under MiCA, and stablecoins pegged to other cryptocurrencies must primarily comply with European e-money licensing requirements. This would entail abiding by prudential, financial-crime compliance, and other rules.

To boost job and economic growth, licensed entities must maintain a local presence within the EU, which will serve as a base for their European operations.

While MiCA is a step forward, it is not without fault. Some of its faults include the cost of compliance, which could be burdensome on smaller crypto exchanges and service providers, vague (virtually non-existent) stipulations around decentralised finance, and a lack of flexibility in some stipulations, like those around stablecoins.

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Read more:  Coin Journal

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Less Than 1 in 10 Firms Are Fully Prepared for MiCA With 25% Having Made No Preparations

The first stage of the European Union‘s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) will come into play on 30 June. However, a new report by Acuiti, the management intelligence platform, and conducted by Eventus, the trade surveillance software provider, has found that a move to establish market surveillance systems is underway as firms find themselves underprepared.

 
MiCA represents one of the first comprehensive regulatory frameworks for crypto trading to be developed in a major financial jurisdiction, and its adoption will increase requirements for market participants in a range of areas.

The study, The Impact of MiCA on Crypto Market Surveillance: Insights and Challenges, was based on a survey and series of interviews with senior executives at 68 firms engaged in crypto trade across the buy-side, sell-side and exchanges. It found that, of the firms that were in scope for MiCA, just nine per cent were fully prepared, and a quarter of firms had not begun preparations.

With MiCA coming into full effect at the end of the year, it is important that firms identify whether they are in scope now and begin preparations to comply.

In terms of market surveillance, the MiCA regulation is based upon requirements set out in the EU’s Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). For many firms, particularly crypto-native firms coming into scope for the first time, there will be a significant operational lift to put in place the systems required to be compliant. This study found that there were still high levels of firms that were not sure if they were in scope.

“For firms that are not already operating under MIFID II, MiCA will present a significant operational lift to become compliant, and it is no surprise that we found that firms were looking to third-party vendors to assist them in their preparations,” says Ross Lancaster headof research at Acuiti.

“There is a relative lack of awareness among some areas in the market as to who is in scope, which will need to be addressed if firms are going to have time to get ready for compliance.”

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Read more:  The FinTech Times    

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US Dollar to Get Re-Priced from ‘Widely Overvalued’ Levels, Massive Impact on Gold, Bitcoin Targets | Youtube

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IBKR’s ForecastEx secures CFTC approval to launch prediction market

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved ForecastEx LLC’s application to operate a contract market and derivative clearing organization.

ForecastEx, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Interactive Brokers, starts operations on Monday, July 8, 2024.

Interactive Brokers clients from eligible countries will have immediate access, the brokerage firm announced as it is the first Futures Commission Merchant to join as an exchange member.

“Markets are the most direct ways of expressing our unbiased expectations”

After its initial launch, ForecastEx will expand internationally and cover additional local and controversial global issues, the firm stated.

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Read more:  Finance Feeds    

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UK is 3 months away from transition away from US dollar LIBOR

The Financial Conduct Authority has reminded market participants of the expected cessation of the remaining synthetic US dollar LIBOR settings at the end of September 2024.

“We have no intention to use our powers to compel IBA to continue to publish the settings beyond this date”, the regulator stated. “Market participants with outstanding US dollar LIBOR exposures must make sure they are prepared for these remaining synthetic US dollar LIBOR settings to cease by the expected deadline.”

The FCA further warned that parties to contracts still referencing US dollar LIBOR should be taking steps to transition to appropriate, robust reference rates, renegotiating with counterparties where necessary.

The FCA and BoE have been taking steps to promote the switch from LIBOR to SONIA. Throughout the last few years, they actively provided guidance to lenders, borrowers, and investors who are amending their documentation to reference SONIA.

Nevertheless, the transition from US dollar LIBOR remains of critical importance globally, including in the UK where many firms are active in US dollar interest rate markets.

LIBOR, which underpins more than $300 trillion in derivatives and other instruments, is set to be replaced worldwide with the Bank of England’s Sonia rate for sterling-denominated swaps, loans, and futures.

Instead of interbank offered rates, the FCA notes that overnight SONIA is now fully embedded across FX markets. Successful CCP conversion processes saw some of the largest single day amendments to financial contracts, with in excess of £13 trillion LIBOR-referencing contracts converted to SONIA.

This shift is expected to boost liquidity in these products, which aided relevant providers in achieving the Working Group’s key milestone of ceasing LIBOR-linked derivatives.

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Read more:  Finance Feeds    

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Digital Assets
Analysis: How the Fed’s rate policy spurred crypto adoption in Africa

Increases in U.S. interest rates are historically considered to generate adverse spillovers to emerging market economies (EMEs), including those in Africa. However, whether these rate hikes are detrimental depends on their underlying causes.

Higher rates resulting from stronger U.S. growth generate only modest spillovers to African financial markets. In contrast, rate hikes stemming from hawkish Federal Reserve policy or inflationary pressures are much more disruptive, often leading to capital outflows and currency depreciation.

African currencies have struggled against the U.S. dollar over the last two years, and they are unlikely to see recoveries soon as long as the Federal Reserve continues to delay cutting interest rates.  This sustained pressure has driven many Africans to seek refuge in cryptocurrencies, which are perceived as less susceptible to the Fed’s monetary policy changes.

According to Chainalysis, Africa received $117.1 billion in on-chain crypto transactions between July 2022 and June 2023. Although it has consistently been one of the smallest cryptocurrency markets, a closer analysis reveals that crypto has penetrated key markets and become an important part of many residents’ day-to-day lives. The Fed’s higher interest rates have indirectly contributed to this trend by exacerbating economic conditions in these countries, prompting people to seek financial alternatives.

That said, experts on the ground also observed that crypto fans in Africa have shifted their focus from Bitcoin to stablecoins due to their lower price volatility compared to the original cryptocurrency.

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Read more:  Finance Feeds    

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Trade finance to play major role in $30 trillion tokenised assets market

Demand for tokenised real-world assets could reach $30.1 trillion by 2034, with trade finance assets making up a significant part of the market, predicts a paper from Standard Chartered and Synpulse.

Currently, the tokenised assets sector is mainly made up of traditional assets like US treasuries and money market funds. However, the supply side is still in its infancy, with the total value of tokenised assets (excluding stablecoins) standing at just $5

However, the paper argues that growing industry digitisation and the specific features of real-world trade finance assets, make it an ideal category to originate tokens.

Currently, trade finance assets are underinvested due to lack of familiarity, pricing inconsistency and operational intensity. Tokenisation has the potential to address these challenges, whilst also reducing information asymmetry and offering transparency to investors.

By 2034, trade finance assets could become one of the top three tokenised assets globally, at 16% of the $30.1 trillion total, predict the authors.

Kai Fehr, global head, trade, Standard Chartered, says: "We see the next three years as a critical junction for tokenisation, with trade finance assets coming to the fore as a new asset class.

"To unlock this trillion-dollar opportunity, industry-wide collaboration among all stakeholders, from investors and financial institutions to governments and regulators is critical. Banks need to increasingly take on the role of bridging the existing traditional financial markets with a newer and more open token-enabled market infrastructure."

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Read more:  FinExtra    

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Techcombank launches AI-powered banking

Techcombank launched AI-powered banking at the Techcombank Keynote event in Hanoi on Friday, aiming to become a leading bank in Vietnam with innovative digital solutions.
Techcombank's first Keynote event, titled "Pioneering Innovation: Reaching for New Heights," showcased the bank's most innovative new solutions for individual, business, and corporate customers and highlighted how it is harnessing the power of data and AI to create meaningful experiences for customers and deliver unprecedented growth for Techcombank.

Kicking off the event, CEO Jens Lottner highlighted the investment made by Techcombank over the first three years of its 2021–2025 transformation plan to create a number of first-in-the-market innovations.

Techcombank has applied data analysis and AI across the bank, and most major systems have been transitioned to the cloud.

This puts it around three years ahead of its competitors in Vietnam and is enabling the bank to harness the power of data and AI in order to drive unique business outcomes.

Lottner said that this year the bank has accelerated its drive towards leveraging digital platforms, new data, and AI capabilities, creating more hyper-personalized experiences for customers.

"We are now redefining banking in Vietnam with our product innovations and personalized experiences," said Lottner.

Its new loyalty ecosystem offers rewards and experiences tailored to individual customers’s preferences and lifestyles.

It is already one of the largest and most diverse loyalty programs in the Vietnamese banking industry, encompassing over 19,000 points of sale with over 300 brands where customers can earn reward points.

"With the strong support of our partners and shareholders, we have built one of the best banking platforms in Asia. We are now ready to go to the next level, to compete and win over customers to realize our vision, Change Banking, Change Lives," Abraham said.

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Read more:  Vietnam Express    

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China-Serbia FTA to take effect on July 1, further facilitates bilateral exchanges

The free trade agreement (FTA) between China and Serbia will officially take effect on July 1, 2024, as the two sides will gradually eliminate tariffs on 90 percent of products in the tariff lines. Tariffs for more than 60 percent of products will be suspended immediately on the same day, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Friday in a statement.

The FTA was signed on October 17, 2023, and both countries have completed the respective approval procedures.

The final proportion of zero-tariff imports on both sides will reach about 95 percent, covering major trade commodities. The import tariffs on the Serbian side will be gradually reduced to zero from the current 5 to 20 percent for Chinese products such as automobiles, photovoltaic modules, lithium batteries, telecommunication equipment, machinery and equipment, refractory materials and some agricultural and aquatic products, according to a separate MOFOCM statement on Friday, citing an official.

China will also reduce the 5-20 percent tariffs to zero for major Serbian imports, including generators, electric motors, tires, beef, wine, nuts and other products.

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Read more:  Global Times    

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Tishwash:  Document stating no taxes on Dinar and the report for Vietnam

This is the summary from section 6

FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND REMITTANCES

Foreign Exchange

The currency of Iraq is the dinar (IQD).  The Central Bank of Iraq devalued the IQD, by 22.7 percent at the end of Dec 2020, to avoid a liquidity crisis. This came as part of the reform plan put in place by the Prime Minister after the country was simultaneously impacted by COVID -19 and the significant drop in oil prices at that time.

Iraqi authorities confirm that in practice, there are no restrictions on current and capital transactions involving currency exchange if valid documentation supports underlying transactions.  The Investment Law allows investors to repatriate capital brought into Iraq, along with proceeds.  Funds can be associated with any form of investment and freely converted into any world currency.  The Investment Law also allows investors to maintain accounts at banks licensed to operate in Iraq and transfer capital inside or outside of the country.

The GOI’s monetary policy since 2003 has focused on ensuring price stability primarily by maintaining a de facto peg between the IQD and the U.S. dollar, while seeking exchange rate predictability by supplying U.S. dollars to the Iraqi market.  In December 2020, the GOI announced that it would officially devalue the dinar’s peg to the U.S. dollar by 22 percent.  Banks may engage in spot transactions in any currency; however, they are not allowed to engage in forward transactions in Iraqi dinars for speculative purposes.  There are no taxes or subsidies on purchases or sales of foreign exchange.

the whole report is here     https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-investment-climate-statements/iraq/

Here is the link for the same report but for Vietnam  

I HAVE NOT READ IT AND I DON'T INTEND to

https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-investment-climate-statements/vietnam/

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BabysMom:  Vietnam Tax Document

Vietnam

2. Bilateral Investment Agreements and Taxation Treaties

Vietnam maintains trade relations with 200 countries, and has 65 bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and 26 treaties with investment provisions. It is a party to five free trade agreements (FTAs) with ASEAN, Chile, the Eurasian Customs Union, Japan, and South Korea. As a member of ASEAN, Vietnam also is party to ASEAN FTAs with Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong.

Vietnam finalized an FTA with the European Union in 2015, but the agreement has neither been signed nor ratified. In addition, Vietnam is a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which was signed on March 8, 2018. Vietnam is a participant in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations, which include the 10 ASEAN countries and Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand, and it is negotiating FTAs with other countries, including Israel.

A full list of signed agreements to which Vietnam is a party is on the UNCTAD website: http://investmentpolicyhub.unctad.org/IIA/CountryBits/229#iiaInnerMenu .

Vietnam has signed double taxation avoidance agreements with 77 countries, listed at http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/ID/Vietnam-Individual-Foreign-tax-relief-and-tax-treaties . The United States and Vietnam concluded and signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTA) in 2016, but the agreement is still awaiting ratification by the U.S. Congress.

There are no systematic tax disputes between the government and foreign investors. However, an increasing number of U.S. companies disputed tax audits resulting in retroactive tax assessments. These cases may stem from Vietnam’s chronic budget deficits and the need to find sources to fill the revenue gap left from falling tariffs and falling oil revenues. These retroactive tax cases against U.S. companies can obscure the true risks of operating in Vietnam and give some U.S. investors pause when deciding whether to expand operations.

In February 2017, the government released Decree 20/2017/ND-CP, effective since May 2017, which introduced many new transfer-pricing reporting and documentation requirements, as well as new guidance on the tax deductibility of service and interest expenses.

6. Financial Sector

Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment

Although Vietnam welcomes foreign portfolio investment, Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) still classifies Vietnam as a Frontier Market, which precludes some of the world’s biggest asset managers from investing in its stock markets. Vietnam is working to meet the criteria necessary to attain “emerging market” status and attract greater foreign capital inflows.

While the government has acknowledged the need to strengthen both the capital and debt markets, there has been no substantial progress, leaving the banking sector as the primary capital source for Vietnamese companies. Challenges to raising capital domestically include insufficient transparency in Vietnam’s financial markets and non-compliance with internationally accepted accounting standards.

Vietnam has two stock exchanges, which are the HCMC Stock Exchange (HOSE) and the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX). The State Securities Commission (SSC) regulates both. As of February 2018, HOSE and HNX had total market capitalization of approximately USD 220 billion, surpassing 110 percent of Vietnam’s GDP. Government bonds account for one fifth of the total market capitalization traded on the HNX. A trading floor for unlisted public companies (UPCOM) operates at the Hanoi Securities Center, where many equitized SOEs first list their shares (due to lower transparency requirements) before moving to HOSE or HNX. Roughly 90 percent of the combined market capitalization is in HOSE.

Vietnam complies with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article VIII. The government notified  the IMF that it accepted the obligations of Article VIII, Sections 2, 3, and 4, effective November 8, 2005.

Banks charge relatively high interest rates for new loans because they must continue to service existing non-performing loans (NPLs). Domestic companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), often have difficulty accessing credit. Foreign investors are generally able to obtain local financing.

Money and Banking System

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) estimates that around 70-80 percent of the total population are underbanked or do not have bank accounts, due to an inherent distrust of the banking sector, the engrained habit of holding assets in cash, foreign currency, and gold, and the limited use of financial technology tools. Since recovering from the 2008 global downturn, Vietnam’s banking sector has been stable. However, despite various banking reforms, Vietnam’s banking sector continues to be concentrated at the top and fragmented at the bottom.

By the end of 2017, state-owned or majority state-owned banks accounted for over 46 percent of total assets, and over 40 percent of equity capital in the banking sector. The estimated total assets in the banking system is USD 454.6 billion. In addition, 31 private joint-stock commercial (private) banks, all smaller than the state-owned banks, are gradually gaining market share. There were also nine foreign-owned banks (HSBC, Standards Chartered, Shinhan, Hong Leong, Woori Bank, Public Bank, CIMB Bank, ANZ and United Overseas Bank), 49 branches of foreign banks, 47 representatives of foreign banks, and two joint-venture banks (Vietnam-Russia Bank and Indovina Bank).

Vietnam has made some progress on reducing its NPLs, but most domestic banks remain under-capitalized with high NPL levels that continue to drag on economic growth. Accurate NPL data is not available and the central bank frequently underreports the level of NPLs. Other issues in the banking sector include state-directed lending by state-owned commercial banks, cross-ownership, related-party lending under non-commercial criteria, and preferential loans to SOEs that crowd out credit to SMEs. By law, banks must maintain a minimum chartered capital of VND 3 trillion (roughly USD 134 million).

Currently, the ceiling for total foreign ownership in a Vietnamese bank remains at 30 percent, with a 5 percent limit for non-strategic individual investors, a 15 percent limit for non-strategic institutional investors, and a 20 percent limit for strategic institutional partners. In early 2017, the Prime Minister promised to increase the limits of foreign ownership in local banks, though he did not specify the new ceiling. Prudential measures and regulations apply the same to domestic and foreign banks.

We are unaware of any lost correspondent-banking relationships in the past three years. However, after the SBV took over three failing banks (Ocean Bank, Construction Bank, and Global Petro Commercial Bank (GP Bank)), and placed Dong A Bank under special supervision in 2015, correspondent-banking relationships with those banks may have been limited.

Vietnam has begun studying blockchain technologies in financial services and SBV established a steering committee on financial technology (fintech) in March 2017.

Foreign Exchange and Remittances

Foreign Exchange Policies

There are no restrictions on foreign investors converting and repatriating earnings or investment capital from Vietnam. However, funds associated with any form of investment cannot be freely converted into any world currency.

The SBV has a mechanism to determine the interbank reference exchange rate. In order to provide flexibility in responding to exchange rate volatility, the SBV now announces the interbank reference exchange rate daily. The rate is determined based on the previous day’s average interbank exchange rates, taking into account movements in the currencies of Vietnam’s major trading and investment partners.

Remittance Policies

Vietnam allows foreign businesses to remit profits, capital contributions, and other legal investment activity revenues in hard currency. There are no time constraints on remittances or limitations on outflow remittances of profits or revenue. However, outward foreign currency transactions require certain supporting documents (such as audited financial statements, import/foreign-service procurement contracts and proof of tax obligation fulfillment, and approval of the SBV on loan contracts etc.).

Sovereign Wealth Funds

The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) technically qualifies as a sovereign wealth fund (SWF), as its mandate is to invest dividends and proceeds from privatization in assets outside of the state-owned sector. It was estimated at USD 2.8 billion in June 2016 (an updated estimate is not available.) However, the SCIC does not manage or invest balance-of-payment surpluses, official foreign currency operations, government transfer payments, fiscal surpluses, or surpluses from resource exports. SCIC’s primary mandate is to manage the non-privatized portion of SOEs. By July 2017, the SCIC managed a portfolio of 141 equitized SOEs, including 134 joint-stock companies, and three limited companies in various sectors. The SCIC invests 100 percent of its portfolio in Vietnam, and the SCIC’s investment of dividends and divestment proceeds does not appear to have any ramifications for U.S. investors. The SCIC budget is reasonably transparent, audited, and can be found at http://www.scic.vn/ .

In addition, the SCIC is working toward membership in the IMF-hosted International Working Group on SWFs.

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Tishwash:  A parliamentary committee reveals the reasons for obstructing the legislation of the oil and gas law

Today, Saturday, member of the Oil, Gas and Natural Resources Committee, Kazem Al-Touki, revealed the reasons for obstructing the legislation of the oil and gas law, while stressing the difficulty of legislating the law.

Al-Touki told Al-Maalouma Agency, “The differences have negatively affected the legislation of the oil and gas law, which faces many political and technical obstacles.”

He added, “Legislating the oil and gas law is not an easy matter, especially after the decisions of the Federal Supreme Court to stop the region’s export of oil through the Turkish Ceyhan port.” 

He pointed out that "the legislation of the oil and gas law needs more dialogue and negotiation between Baghdad and Erbil, especially since the legislation of this law was part of the political agreement prior to the formation of the government.  link

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News, Rumors and Opinions Saturday AM 6-29-2024

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. 29 June 2024

Compiled Sat 29 June 2024 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Global Currency Reset:  (Rumors Opinions )

Fri. 28 June 2024 Wolverine: “I want you all to get ready as Iraq is going to have a massive celebration this Sunday 30 June. The RV is nearly here and it’s going to be very emotional for all of us. I’ve been told that all funds have been deposited to start payments for Nesara/Gesara. I’m also hearing good news coming from Reno as well

Thurs. 27 June 2024 Bruce: On Thurs. 27 June a source at the Iraqi Airport in Baghdad used his Iraqi debit card with the new Iraqi Dinar rate on it to access funds. My sources say Tier 4b notification could come the last three days of this month – Fri, Sat or Sun. 28, 29, 30 June. Iraq was planning on celebrating their new Iraqi Dinar Rate on Sun. 30 June

Thurs. 27 June 2024 MarkZ: The new Iraqi Dinar Rate was fully expected in the month of June. Banking contacts say it will happen sometime between July 4-8, while outsiders were saying July 12-13.

Wed. 26 June 2024Banker: : Wolverine confirmed my Intel that the exchange process will begin in China move eastward to Europe and then to the US. As most know our Saturday is Iraq’s Sunday. The new Budget was included in the latest Gazette but the rate was not given. I now have it from three different sources that Iraq is planning a nationwide celebration for this Sunday 30 June. There are many foreign dignitaries in country for the party and the rate will be announced and the new ATM’s with the new currency will be opened. So this is my hoped for announcement for tomorrow Sat. 29 June. GOD Bless.

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Fri. 28 June 2024 TNT Call:

Iraq is ready to party on Sunday 30 June.

The lower denomination Dinars are in the ATMs.

Banks have been notified that the Dinar is exchangeable once they get the go, which they are expecting between this evening Fri. 28 June and Sunday morning 30 June.

Sudani told the Iraqi people that there is going to be a change in the banks.

Tier 2 & 3 banks in the US have also now been advised to “get ready.”

Banks have been doing practice runs for the last two days, and the biggest issues that keep occurring, were with people not having their currency separated and organized.

The budget is expected to be published in the Gazette on Sat. 29 June.

Bankers from Indiana, Chicago, NY, NJ, FL and DC texted Tony during the call and advised that they are ready, and that some of them are staying late tonight, and that some are starting early tomorrow morning.

Tony believes that our window is still any time after 4:00pm Eastern today, through Sunday morning.

Ray believes that it’s coming tonight Fri. 28 June, so that’s what we’re all going to pray for.

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Global Financial Crisis:

June 2024: Saudi Arabia will not be renewing the 50-year petrodollar agreement with the United States. Instead, they will be selling oil in multiple currencies, including the Chinese RMB, Euros, Yen, and Yuan. This should be treated as a black swan event, but you wouldn’t know it because the U.S. government is more focused on investigating tire tracks over a street intersection. Remember, the revolution will not be televised.

NEW YORK, June 27 (Reuters) – Ten large banks including Bank of America (BAC.N), Goldman Sachs (GS.N), and JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N), will pay $46 million to settle a long-running antitrust lawsuit accusing them of conspiring to rig the now $465.9 trillion market, for interest rate swaps. Other settling banks include Barclays (BARC.L), BNP Paribas (BNPP.PA), Citigroup (C.N), Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE), Morgan Stanley (MS.N), NatWest (NWG.L), and UBS (UBSG.S) https://www.reuters.com/legal/ten-big-banks-settle-us-interest-rate-swaps-rigging-litigation-2024-06-27/

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2024/06/29/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-june-29-2024/

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Mnt Goat   ...it is nearing the end of June already...Recently we witnessed a surge of news from many of the prominent global entities including the UN, World Bank, IMF and the EU. All of them praising Iraq and giving “kudos” to them for the hard work and achievements. Today is not different as the articles once again tell the RV spigot is wide open to the RV.

Militia Man  This isn't the old days. It's a progress of education that they are teaching us and they're teaching their people.  They're telling the world what they're doing. The 'big money', they know how this is rolling and they can see this...These are the things...we should feel good about because this is showing us big things are happening.

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Over 50 Nations Ditching The Dollar, De-Dollarization In Full Effect

Atlantis Report:  6-28-2024

Over 50 Nations Are Ditching The Dollar. Dedollarization Is In Full Effect, and a New Financial System Is Coming.

For many years, the U.S. dollar has been the dominant reserve currency worldwide, playing a major role in international trade, finance, and investment. However, an increasing number of countries, including major economies like China and Russia, are starting to move away from the dollar.

This shift, influenced by various geopolitical and economic factors, suggests a restructuring of the international financial system.

This challenges the U.S. dollar's long-standing dominance and could lead to the establishment of a new financial order.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOT2ScMBS6I

The Latest RV and Economics Updates from the Seeds of Wisdom Team Friday Evening 6-28-24

The Latest RV and Economics Updates from the Seeds of Wisdom Team Friday Evening 6-28-24

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

Supreme Court Ruling Boosts Ripple (XRP) in SEC Lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court has abolished the Chevron deference, altering the way federal regulations will be interpreted.

This landmark decision could influence the ongoing lawsuits faced by Ripple and Coinbase with the SEC.

Without Chevron’s deference, Ripple might gain ground by arguing that XRP  tokens are not securities.

The Supreme Court’s dismantling of the Chevron deference marks a critical legal shift, potentially altering the landscape for Ripple and Coinbase in their battles with the SEC over digital asset classifications.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to dismantle the Chevron deference doctrine represents a seismic shift in how federal regulations are interpreted. Previously, courts often deferred to federal agencies on interpreting ambiguous statutory language, leaning on their expertise.

This landmark ruling empowers judges to now independently interpret regulations, reshaping the legal landscape across various sectors including environmental protection, consumer safety, and financial regulation.

The removal of Chevron deference significantly curtails the interpretative authority traditionally wielded by regulatory bodies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Agencies will face greater challenges in implementing and enforcing existing regulations as federal judges take on a more active role in interpreting the law. This shift could lead to an uptick in litigation, with companies and individuals seeking judicial clarification in the absence of agency expertise.

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Read more:  Coinotag

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ISO 4217
Currency codes
People around the world rely on almost 300 different currencies to do business with each other, which is why it pays to use ISO 4217.

This standard establishes internationally recognized codes for the representation of currencies that enable clarity and reduce errors. Currencies are represented both numerically and alphabetically, using either three digits or three letters. Some of the alphabetic codes for major currencies are familiar, such as “EUR” for Euros. Fortunately, ISO 4217 covers everything from Afghanis to Zambian Kwacha as well.

Maintaining ISO 4217
Periodically, amendments must be made to ISO 4217:2015 and these are managed by the Secretariat of the Maintenance Agency, in this case the SIX Financial Information AG on behalf of the Swiss Association for Standardization, SNV.

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Read more:  ISO Org   

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"National Australia Bank kills off stablecoin project

One of the four largest banks in Australia, National Australia Bank (NAB) (NASDAQ: NAUBF), has pulled the plug on its AUDN stablecoin.

Citing a lack of customer demand, NAB canceled the project, causing the team to switch to independent Australian dollar stablecoin Ubiquity. The latter will join ANZ Bank and Novatti (NASDAQ: NTTIFI) as the race continues to create the AUD version of USDC.

NAB started work on the AUDN stablecoin in 2022 and thought clients would use it to settle cross-border transactions, among other uses.

Like many other countries, Australia is exploring the concept of an Australian Dollar CBDC. It has been working with the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC) to test the idea.

While Australia has yet to announce concrete plans to launch the eAUD, CBDCs are moving ahead full steam elsewhere, and national digital currencies will pose serious competition to private stablecoins.

Adding to the woes of private stablecoin issuers is the ever-worsening reputation of Tether, the largest one by market cap. Its ties to terrorism and trafficking and continued refusal to prove it is backed by real U.S. dollars continue to harm the image of private stablecoins generally. The Brookings Institute recently published a paper showing that the U.S. government views private stablecoins as a national security threat, and it’s a safe bet that other governments feel the same.

Why would anyone use bank-issued coins running on expensive blockchains like Ethereum when national digital currencies can be sent anywhere in the world in seconds through systems similar to mBridge? A betting man might wager that the National Australia Bank has asked itself the same question, and that’s why it has thrown in the towel on AUDN."

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"Crypto market faces $860M token unlocks in July

Around 40 crypto projects are set for token unlocks next month, with a combined value of roughly $860 million hitting the market. According to data from Token Unlocks, Xai, AltLayer, Arbitrum, and Aptos lead the charge with the largest token releases.

Token unlocks refer to the release of a chunk of tokens that were previously restricted from trading. Investors often fear price declines caused by selling pressure when a large amount of tokens enter the market.

However, token unlocks aren’t inherently bad. Small unlocks may have minimal impact. An annual report from Token Unlocks shows that tokens rise 34% on average after being unlocked for private investors.

Overall, the exact impact of token unlocks is often unpredictable. When considering a crypto investment, it’s important to be aware of upcoming token unlocks and their potential impact on the price."

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"Bolivia Revokes Ban on Financial Entities’ Use of Crypto

Bolivia’s central bank issued a resolution to allow financial institutions to use cryptocurrencies, banned since 2020, bank chief Edwin Rojas said in a press conference.

Rojas said Bolivian citizens trade around $10m in cryptocurrencies per month, a number that is expected to increase with the rule change."

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"Coinbase partners with payments firm Stripe

The partnership means Stripe will incorporate Coinbase’s Layer 2 network Base into its crypto payout products.

In addition, users can use Stripe’s fiat-to-crypto onramp to buy digital assets with credit cards or Apple Pay inside the Coinbase Wallet.

The crypto exchange giant Coinbase and payment firm Stripe have penned a partnership.

Stripe will incorporate Coinbase's Layer 2 network Base into its crypto payout products, and Coinbase will add Stripe as a way for its customers to buy crypto with credit cards or Apple Pay inside the Coinbase Wallet, according to a Coinbase release published Thursday.

"Crypto is the future of money because it is unrestricted by international borders or banking hours, and reduces both friction and fees for users. These three key integrations lay a strong foundation for Stripe and Coinbase to begin building a better payments future for users around the world," Coinbase wrote in a statement."

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"Worldcoin’s WorldID to arrive on Solana via Wormhole grant

The Worldcoin Foundation announced 16 grants worth over $800,000 at current WLD prices.

In a June 27 statement, Worldcoin said the ID integration effort will “equip the Solana ecosystem with a much-needed tool” for proving humanness.

The grant awards 25,000 WLD to Wormhole.

Wormhole described the grant in greater detail, stating that it will seamlessly allow Solana-based protocols to verify user IDs previously authenticated on the Ethereum blockchain.

Wormhole described several benefits related to the integration. The approach will allow for new use cases and demonstrate the versatility of Wormhole’s multichain infrastructure.

Furthermore, the integration aims to make verification easy for developers and ensure forward compatibility with future updates and improvements in verification methods.

The effort also aims to enhance security and decentralization by ensuring ID verification is carried out in a manner that preserves privacy. It will also improve cross-chain interoperability by allowing more decentralized apps to interact with identity verification systems on Ethereum.

Finally, the initiative aims to grow financial inclusion by supporting Worldcoin in providing universal access to the digital economy by serving ID users worldwide."

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"JPMorgan Chase says its stress test losses should be higher than what the Fed disclosed

JPMorgan Chase said late Wednesday that the Federal Reserve overestimated a key measure of income for the giant bank’s recent stress test, and that its losses under the exam should actually be higher than what the regulator found.

The bank took the unusual step of issuing a press release minutes before midnight ET to disclose its response to the Fed’s findings.

The error means that JPMorgan might require more time to finalize its share repurchase plan, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

JPMorgan Chase said late Wednesday that the Federal Reserve overestimated a key measure of income in the giant bank’s recent stress test, and that its losses under the exam should actually be higher than what the regulator found.

The bank took the unusual step of issuing a press release minutes before midnight ET to disclose its response to the Fed’s findings.

“Should the Firm’s analysis be correct, the resulting stress losses would be modestly higher than those disclosed by the Federal Reserve,” the bank said.

The error means that JPMorgan might require more time to finalize its share repurchase plan, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who declined to be identified speaking about the regulatory process. Banks were expected to begin disclosing those plans on Friday after the market closes.

The news is a wrinkle to the Federal Reserve’s announcement Wednesday that all 31 of the banks in the annual exercise cleared the hurdle of being able to withstand a severe hypothetical recession, while maintaining adequate capital levels and the ability to lend to consumers and corporations."

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"Japan Fires Its Top Currency Diplomat As Yen Disintegrates, Another Intervention Looms

It is hardly a coincidence that literally minutes after the USDJPY hit 161 for the first time in almost two generations that Japan's Nikkei reported the man who had been tasked to explain away Japan's absolutely catastrophic currency policy, one which has made the yen the worst performing currency of the world and the envy of banana republics everywhere, Japan's top currency "diplomat". Masato Kanda, has been fired.

Kanda will be replaced with Atsushi Mimura, a director-general of the Finance Ministry's international bureau, who will take over as vice finance minister for international affairs on July 31.

And while no amount of intervention will prevent the yen from imploding further - to do that the BOJ will have to raise rates to 4% or higher, setting of a cataclysmic collapse of the entire Japanese bond market - the outrage among the populace at the runaway inflation in Japan in large part due to the plunging currency, is finally being addressed now that Japan is facing election in a few months, and scapegoat time has arrived."

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Clare:  Iraq sells 104 million barrels of oil in May

6/28/2024  Baghdad -

The Ministry of Oil revealed, today, Thursday, the results of Iraq's oil exports during the past month of May.

The ministry stated in a brief statement received by Mawazine News, that "the total oil exports achieved for the past month of May, according to the final statistics issued by the Iraqi Oil Marketing Company (SOMO), amounted to (104) million and (130) thousand and (292) barrels." LINK

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Clare:  Iraq and Britain discuss preparations for Sudanese's visit to the United Kingdom and ways to enhance partnership and cooperation between the two countries

6/27/2024

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral Affairs and Legal Affairs, Omar Al-Barzanji, received the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Iraq, Rosie Cave, in his office in the ministry building.

A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that during the meeting, they discussed strengthening relations between the two friendly countries and discussing issues of common interest, as the Undersecretary pointed out the importance of working to develop frameworks for cooperation in various fields, noting that the two countries are linked by relations of common interests in various economic, political and strategic fields.

For her part, Cave pointed out, during the meeting, to the ongoing preparations for the visit of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani to the United Kingdom, and ways to enhance partnership and cooperation between the two countries.

 She also expressed her thanks and appreciation to the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its continuous support and assistance in overcoming the obstacles facing the embassy in Iraq, and praised the role of the ministry in enhancing cooperation between the two countries to achieve common goals.   LINK

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Clare: The President of the Republic approves a number of laws, including the 2024 budget schedules

6/27/2024   Baghdad - 

Today, Thursday, the President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, approved a number of laws, including the 2024 budget schedules.

The Presidency’s Media Department said in a statement - received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, ratified a number of draft laws, which are the schedules of the Federal General Budget Law for the year 2024, the first amendment to the Anti-Prostitution and Homosexuality Law, and the Law Extending the work of the Independent High Electoral Commission, and the first amendment law to the law regulating the rent of agricultural lands and granting ownership of the right to dispose of them for agricultural and veterinary graduates.”

The statement added, "The laws were sent after their approval by the President of the Republic for publication in the Iraqi newspaper Al-Waqae' to enter into force."

The Presidency of the Republic confirmed - according to the statement - that it is “moving forward in supporting legislation and laws that are in the interest of the country and citizens, by approving the laws approved by the House of Representatives, as well as by submitting draft laws by the Presidency of the Republic to the House of Representatives for the purpose of discussing and approving them.”  LINK

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Frank26  [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]  FIREFLY:
The television is saying parliament committee is saying there is a new number in the budget.  They just admitted we have a new exchange rate and they say they want to be in charge of it, that they want to control, they want to put some votes...Saying the budget has numbers that will change and that's unconstitutional without another reading...It is a 15 day appeals process...

Holly   ...based on Iraq’s progress things are definitely on track to being done...I see a culmination of this sometime this summer and it could go now or it could be later, no one and I mean no one will know when...We are definitely in the end time of all of this

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BREAKING NEWS Zimbabwe Haiti Argentina Rates & News

Edu Matrix:  6-28-2024

BREAKING NEWS Zimbabwe, Haiti, Argentina Rates & News - ZiG Strengthing through taxes; Hait's New PM Kenyian Police; Argentina's Inflation

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

Rafi Farber The Forex Markets Are Beginning to Break Down

Arcadia Economics:  6-28-2024

The next 4 months or so are going to be tumultuous.

The chaos is reflected in the currency markets, and it is only a matter of time before gold and silver react forcefully to the changes yet to come this year.

The Japanese yen - the gob of spit keeping the Keynesian pyramid together - keeps plunging lower, and the Bank of Japan has yet to respond.

The more they respond though, the more the markets push back, as there is little that is more profitable than pouncing a cornered central bank.

Just ask George Soros. As order crumbles, silver will be a shining light in the midst of the chaos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcgpSh5W4-o

Global Economic News from the Seeds of Wisdom Team Friday Afternoon 6-28-24

Global Economic News from the Seeds of Wisdom Team Friday Afternoon 6-28-24

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"Third plenum in mid-July to draw clear path for high-quality development amid complex global situation

"The Communist Party of China (CPC) will convene, on July 15 in Beijing, the third plenary session of its 20th central committee, which will primarily examine issues related to further comprehensively deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization, according to a Thursday meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee chaired by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.

The critical meeting, often referred to as the third plenum in its shortened form, is expected to draw a road map for China's continuously deepening reforms for years to come. Coming at a time marked by changes unseen in a century and complex international and domestic situations, the plenum will offer a clear path for the country's pursuit of high-quality development and ultimately Chinese modernization, experts said.

Experts said that the third plenum will offer the sense of continuity in the CPC's steadfast efforts and unwavering commitment to carrying out reform, and is of utmost importance to propelling the Chinese nation ahead and achieving its ultimate goal of national rejuvenation.

Underscoring this firm determination, in March, Xi sounded the clarion call for reform, dispelling concerns about whether China's reform efforts are "stagnating," or its economy is "losing steam.""

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"China-Serbia FTA to take effect on July 1, further facilitates bilateral exchanges

The free trade agreement (FTA) between China and Serbia will officially take effect on July 1, 2024, as the two sides will gradually eliminate tariffs on 90 percent of products in the tariff lines. Tariffs for more than 60 percent of products will be suspended immediately on the same day, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Friday in a statement.

The move will promote the growth of bilateral trade, as consumers in both countries will be able to enjoy better and more favorable imported products. In addition, it will boost the investment cooperation and industrial chain integration and jointly elevate international competitiveness by utilizing both countries' advantages, according to the official.

The FTA has also established institutional arrangements for related fields, including rules of origin, customs procedures and trade facilitation, trade remedies, dispute settlement, intellectual property rights protection, investment cooperation, competition and other areas. The arrangements will provide a convenient, transparent and stable business environment for enterprises of both countries."

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Read more here:  Global Times    

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There has been a lot of talk about different coins being 'backed' by precious metals...

"This Is Why XRP Cannot Be Backed by Gold, Ex-Ripple Official Explains

Matt Hamilton trashes XRP's gold backing talk

Ripple's former director of developer relations, Matt Hamilton, has dispelled another popular misconception surrounding XRP. This time it was talk and speculation that XRP could be backed by gold. This kind of talk has emerged relatively recently amid speculation that XRP could be accepted by the world's banks and other financial institutions for international settlements and would be backed by gold for its fair value.

Hamilton is adamant that such an outcome is impossible. The blockchain developer explains his view that XRP is a decentralized cryptocurrency with finite supply, which trades on the open market and has no issuer to hold collateral for gold. For this reason, Hamilton explains, XRP cannot be inflated to have a peg with another asset.

The only contact between gold and XRP is possible through its tokenization via XRP Ledger, with the creation of a token tracking the precious metal's quotes, concluded the developer. For those who do not believe it and still think otherwise, Hamilton offered to exchange one ounce of gold for one XRP."

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"Summer Davos concludes, highlighting China's critical role on global stage

Experts, scholars hail nation's 'certainties' as worldwide risks soar

The 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC24), also known as the Summer Davos, wrapped up on Thursday with officials, economists and business leaders from around the world concluding their three-day discussion covering topics spanning from technology, economics and geopolitics and highlighting China's key role in driving the global economic growth.

At the event, Chinese and international business leaders and scholars hailed "certainties" from China amid a turbulent world and highlighted China's critical role in helping address growing challenges, including the global economic downturn.

Compared with the first two days' spotlight on specific discussions addressing artificial intelligence (AI), climate change, food and energy security, panels held on the third day - Thursday - attached more importance on how China could drive the world forward.

Jin Keyu highlighted that China's new innovative business models, and the digital economy, accounting about 40 percent of the country's GDP, are a practical and cost-effective solution to many developing countries' present problems."

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"HKMA to join European test of cross-border payments on tokenised assets

Agreement with France’s central bank will make HKMA the first non-European participant in tests of the European Central Bank’s Eurosystem

“This marks an important milestone as HKMA will be the only major central banking institution outside the Eurosystem participating in the initiative,” Colin Pou Hak-wan, executive director of HKMA, said on Thursday.

The collaboration came about because both parties are working on wholesale CBDC projects, Pou said. HKMA in March announced a CBDC pilot project called Project Ensemble, while BDF has a similar project called DL3S.

“HKMA’s recent announcement of the launch of Project Ensemble was very timely to initiate this cooperation. We look forward to further testing our DL3S platform in this context and hope that together we can facilitate the financial inclusion expected from enhanced cross-border payments.”

France is also among the 26 observing members of project mBridge, a multi-country CBDC project involving mainland China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates as founding members. Saudi Arabia joined the project earlier this month as a full member.

Started in 2021, mBridge allows the central banks and the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub to use digital currencies built on distributed ledger technology to enable instant cross-border payments and settlement."

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"Hong Kong, France announce cross border CBDC interoperability trial

Earlier this week the European Central Bank (ECB) announced 48 new participants in the second wave of its wholesale DLT settlement trials. The unexpected news was the participation of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). The ECB trials include three central bank settlement solutions, only one of which is a wholesale CBDC (wCBDC) from the Banque de France. Based on today’s announcement, Hong Kong only plans to work with France’s CBDC platform DL3S to enable real time cross border payments.

In early March the HKMA unveiled Project Ensemble, a new wholesale CBDC initiative to support interbank payments using tokenized deposits. It also aims to provide a settlement asset for tokenization projects such as Hong Kong’s recent digital green bond.

Today’s announcement did not mention mBridge. The HKMA is one of five central banks participating in mBridge, the most advanced cross border CBDC initiative. Both the Banque de France and the ECB are mBridge observers. However, what is being proposed as part of the Eurosystem tests is quite different.

This third route is the hardest because the systems were not designed to interconnect. It means if France or Hong Kong want to link with another system, they more-or-less start again. However, if the work is part of a learning process, it could help in developing interoperability standards.

mBridge is currently in its minimum viable product (MVP) phase. Going forward, some countries may choose not to participate directly in mBridge. That would mean that the country’s currency is not directly supported. However, out of pragmatism, mBridge might choose to connect to a handful of external platforms that support important currencies. That remains to be seen."

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"North Carolina Senate approves CBDC ban bill

On Wednesday (June 26), the North Carolina Senate passed a bill aimed at prohibiting central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in the state. The legislation now awaits the Governor’s signature to become law.

If enacted, the bill would prevent North Carolina from participating in any Federal Reserve testing of future CBDCs. Additionally, it would bar state agencies and courts from accepting CBDC payments.

The Carolina Journal reports that Senate Bill 690 received overwhelming support, passing with a 109-4 vote. This marks an increase from Tuesday’s 39-5 vote.

Senator Brad Overcash, a proponent of the bill, stated that its purpose is to discourage the federal government from pursuing CBDC implementation. He argued that such a move could potentially undermine the dollar’s status as a major global currency.  He said:

This would bar our state agencies or courts from accepting a central bank digital currency, and it would also bar them from participating in a pilot project if one were to be initiated by any of the Federal Reserve Banks. […] This is an important step to the stability of our financial sector and our financial privacy.

The North Carolina bill aligns with broader national skepticism towards CBDCs. In May, U.S. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer proposed the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, seeking to halt the Federal Reserve’s efforts to develop a digital dollar. The act raised concerns about potential government control over Americans through a CBDC.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, speaking at a Senate Banking Committee hearing in March, emphasized that the U.S. is “nowhere near” adopting a CBDC in any form.

Earlier this week, Louisiana quietly enacted House Bill 488, a crypto bill known as the “Blockchain Basics Act” or “Bitcoin Rights” bill. Other than guaranteeing some crypto-related rights, the bill also prohibits CBDC creation."

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"CBDC is future of money; no competition with UPI: RBI Governor

Shaktikanta Das says CBDC is interoperable — with the same QR code, one can make UPI payments or CBDC payments

He says the digital currency is in a trial mode with the central bank currently running a pilot project.

“We have made it interoperable because (with) the same QR code you can make UPI payments you can make CBDC payments,” Das adds. The bank plans to enable users to make money transfers using the digital currency to accounts through the latter’s UPI. The bank has started incorporating new features into the new currency so that one can program even the conditions of their CBDC transfers."

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"CBDCs can improve cross-border payments, financial inclusion in the Middle East: IMF

In a statement, the IMF noted that two-thirds of the 19 countries in the two regions are exploring CBDCs. Some, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, are at the proof-of-concept stage; Kazakhstan is the most advanced after conducting two pilot programs for its digital tenge.

The most advanced cross-border CBDC project in the Middle East is mBridge, which includes the UAE and, as of this month, Saudi Arabia. mBridge, which also includes China, Hong Kong, and Thailand, entered the MVP stage recently.

In some CBDC models, digital currencies are directly offered by central banks, which, unlike commercial banks, are not after profits. This allows them to provide services and products that other lenders can’t, and in turn, they increase competition in the payments space.

The IMF cautioned that for Middle Eastern and Central Asian nations to maximize the benefits of CBDCs, they must address the risks. This includes potential bank disintermediation, which could impact deposits and, consequently, the ability of commercial banks to lend to their clients.

Some central banks, such as the Bank of Israel, view this competition differently with commercial lenders. BOI has proposed an interest-bearing CBDC, which it believes would chip away at bank deposits. However, it views this as healthy competition that would challenge the banks to improve their services."

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Dinar Explainer 2: Consequences of Iraq's Two Exchange Rates

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Clare:  Dinar Explainer 2: Consequences of Iraq's Two Exchange Rates

28th June 2024 

On a recent webinar organised by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Professor Frank Gunter of Lehigh University outlined the key changes in the dinar exchange rate over the years, as well as the consequences of having two exchange rates. (For more on the reasons why Iraq has two exchange rates, click here).

Current Exchange Rates

There are two exchange rates in Iraq: the official exchange rate and the market rate.

The official exchange rate is approximately 1,310 Iraqi dinars per US dollar.

The market rate is higher, at around 1,460 Iraqi dinars per US dollar, which represents a 12% gap between the two rates.

Impact of Dual Exchange Rates

The existence of dual exchange rates has several negative effects on Iraq's economy:

It slows economic growth by disrupting existing contracts and discouraging trade and investment both domestically and internationally.

It encourages corruption, as individuals and entities can profit from the difference between the official and market rates by being paid in dollars and making payments in dinars.

It complicates fiscal policy, making it harder for the government to manage the economy effectively.

Historical Changes in Exchange Rates

December 2020: The dinar was devalued by 23%, primarily due to the fiscal crisis of 2020 and the drop in oil prices. This devaluation was intended to allow the Ministry of Finance to obtain more dinars for each dollar of oil revenue.

February 2023: There was a revaluation, increasing the value of the dinar from 1,450 to 1,310 per dollar. This revaluation was beneficial for importers, as it made imports cheaper, but it negatively impacted exporters of non-oil goods, making their products more expensive abroad.

Effect of Dollar Appreciation

Since the revaluation in February 2023, the US dollar has appreciated by about 3.3%. This further makes imports cheaper in Iraq but makes exports more expensive, affecting the balance of trade.

Challenges of Dual Exchange Rates

The dual exchange rates have contributed to economic disruption by making it difficult to conduct business with predictable costs and revenues. The gap between the rates incentivizes corrupt practices and complicates governmental fiscal management, ultimately leading to slower economic growth.

In summary, the official and market exchange rates in Iraq have undergone significant changes in recent years, driven by economic crises and fiscal policy decisions. The dual rates present ongoing challenges for economic stability, growth, and governance.

The consequences of having two exchange rates in Iraq can be summarised as:

Slowing Economic Growth

The dual exchange rate system disrupts existing contracts and discourages both domestic and international trade and investment. This disruption hinders economic stability and growth.

Encouraging Corruption

The gap between the official and market exchange rates creates opportunities for corrupt practices. Individuals and entities can profit from the difference by being paid in dollars and making payments in dinars, exploiting the discrepancy for financial gain.

Complicating Fiscal Policy

Managing the economy becomes more challenging with dual exchange rates. The existence of two rates complicates fiscal policy, making it difficult for the government to implement effective economic measures and maintain financial stability.

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Dinar Explainer 1: Why Iraq has Two Exchange Rates

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CandyKisses:  Dinar Explainer 1: Why Iraq has Two Exchange Rates

By John Lee.

On a recent webinar organised by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Professor Frank Gunter of Lehigh University explained the causes and effects of Iraq's dual exchange rate.

The three reasons why Iraq has two exchange rates are:

1. Excessive Demand for US Dollars Internationally:

There is a high demand for US dollars in countries like Iran and Syria, where local currencies have significantly devalued. Entities in these countries are desperate to obtain dollars, which are accepted everywhere and difficult to trace.

The excessive demand for US dollars internationally is driven by several factors:

1. Currency Devaluation in Neighboring Countries:

• The Iranian rial has lost 75% of its value due to sanctions from the US and other nations.

• The Syrian pound has lost 99% of its value primarily due to the ongoing civil war.

• These significant devaluations have led entities in Iran and Syria to seek more stable currencies like the US dollar.

2. Preference for Physical Dollars:

• There is a particular demand for physical US dollars (paper currency) rather than electronic funds transfers (EFTs). Physical dollars are preferred because they are accepted everywhere and are impossible to trace, making them more desirable for transactions that may need to avoid scrutiny.

3. Cheaper Source of Dollars in Iraq:

• Due to these devaluations and economic instability, Iran and Syria find it more feasible to obtain dollars from Iraq. The Iraqi market offers a cheaper source of dollars, requiring fewer real resources compared to other regions.

These factors collectively create a significant international demand for US dollars, which in turn impacts Iraq's exchange rate dynamics by increasing the pressure on its currency system and contributing to the existence of dual exchange rates.

1. Internal Demand for Dollars:

Within Iraq, the dollar has dominated the dinar both as a medium of exchange and as a store of value. Although recent regulatory changes have reduced this dominance, the demand for dollars remains strong.

The internal demand for dollars in Iraq is driven by several key factors highlighted in the text:

1. Dominance of the Dollar:

• Historically, the US dollar has dominated the Iraqi dinar both as a medium of exchange and as a store of value. This dominance means that people prefer to use and hold dollars over the local currency, contributing to the internal demand for dollars.

2. Regulatory Changes:

• Although there have been recent regulatory changes aimed at reducing the dominance of the dollar, the demand remains strong. These changes have not been sufficient to shift the preference from dollars to dinars significantly.

3. Economic Practices:

• Iraq's economy is still very much a cash economy. The Central Bank of Iraq estimated that there were 90 trillion dinars outside financial intermediaries, highlighting the extensive use of cash. This reliance on cash further underscores the preference for a stable currency like the dollar.

4. Banking System Challenges:

• The banking system in Iraq is underdeveloped. The state-owned banks are not private sector-oriented, with major banks like Rafidain and Rasheed facing difficulties. Additionally, Iraq is severely under-banked, with only four bank branches and five ATMs per 100,000 Iraqis, compared to the Middle East and Northern Africa average of 14 branches and 37 ATMs.

• The lack of a universal core banking system, which makes it difficult to withdraw funds from a different branch than where the deposit was made, contributes to the preference for holding dollars.

5. Insecurity of Deposits:

• The perception that deposits have become more insecure has increased the demand for dollars. For instance, the suspension of dollar withdrawals starting January 1, 2024, has likely exacerbated concerns about the security and accessibility of funds, driving people to prefer holding dollars.

These factors collectively create a strong internal demand for dollars in Iraq, complicating efforts to manage the exchange rate and stabilize the economy.

1. De-Dollarization Efforts by the New York Fed:

The New York Federal Reserve has restricted dollar transfers to reduce dollar flows to Iran and Syria. They have also excluded over two dozen Iraqi banks from transactions, which has increased the complexity and demand for dollars in Iraq.

The de-dollarization efforts by the New York Federal Reserve (New York Fed) are part of a broader strategy to control the flow of US dollars, particularly to countries under sanctions such as Iran and Syria. Here are the key points from the text:

1. Restriction on Dollar Transfers:

• The New York Fed has restricted the transfer of physical dollars to Iraq. Previously, both electronic dollars (via electronic funds transfer, or EFT) and paper dollars could be sent to Iraq. Now, the New York Fed primarily allows only electronic transfers while restricting the shipment of actual paper dollars.

2. Exclusion of Iraqi Banks:

• Over two dozen Iraqi banks have been excluded from doing transactions with the New York Fed. The New York Fed will not transfer funds to these banks or respect their transactions. This exclusion is part of the effort to control the flow of dollars and reduce the likelihood that they will end up in countries like Iran and Syria.

3. Objective of De-Dollarization:

• The primary goal of these restrictions is to reduce dollar flows to Iran and Syria. By limiting access to physical dollars and restricting certain banks, the New York Fed aims to make it more difficult for these countries to obtain US dollars, which are in high demand due to the devaluation of their own currencies and economic sanctions.

4. Impact on Iraq:

• The de-dollarization efforts have significant implications for Iraq. The restriction on physical dollar transfers and the exclusion of certain banks have added to the complexity and demand for dollars within Iraq. These measures are part of the broader challenge facing the Iraqi government as it tries to manage its dual exchange rates and stabilize its economy.

These efforts by the New York Fed are part of a strategic initiative to use financial controls as a means of exerting economic pressure on countries like Iran and Syria, while also attempting to mitigate the impact on the Iraqi economy.

You can read more on the history and consequences of the dinar exchange rate here.

https://www.iraq-businessnews.com/?p=221422

Economist’s “News and Views” Friday 6-28-2024

BRICS to Leave UN: What Next?

Fastepo:  6-27-2024

BRICS countries, along with other Global South nations, have voiced their discontent with the United Nations for several reasons. Chief among their concerns is the significant influence Western nations wield in key international organizations and decision-making processes.

 These countries believe that the current UN framework does not adequately represent their interests and viewpoints. Consequently, the BRICS nations are pushing for a more democratic and inclusive structure within the UN.

For instance, during the recent BRICS summit, there were calls for comprehensive reform of the UN to ensure greater involvement of emerging nations, including a re-evaluation of the Security Council's composition and the veto power held by the permanent members. Consequently, there have been numerous calls for significant reforms or even a total overhaul of the UN, with the goal of establishing a more equitable and representative system of global governance.

This video will delve into these proposed changes and the motivations driving them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwccA2r2mHI

Japan Panic: Currency In Tatters, US Warns Against Yen Rescue, Economy Contracts Further

Sean foo:  6-28-2024

Japan's economy is in trouble. As the Yen continues a historic slide to a 38-year low, this spells danger for their manufacturing, economic growth and even their stock market. However, their dollar interventions are useless and the US just placed Tokyo on its currency watchlist!

Timestamps & Chapters:

0:00 Yen Collapses To Historic Low

2:40 China Eating Japan's Market Share

 5:29 US Warns Against Currency Rescue

 8:28 Investors Fleeing Japanese Stocks

11:23 The US Is At Risk

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

It's Too Stupid Not To Be Planned | Bill Holter

Liberty and finance:  6-27-2024

“It’s too stupid to not be the plan,” says Bill Holter . He argues that recent U.S. policy decisions are clearly aimed at destroying the U.S. and surrendering our sovereignty to international bodies.

Whether it's a plan or not, we're seeing a slow motion collapse of the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar. Holter discusses practical ways people can prepared today for what's coming.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

 0:00 Intro

 1:38 Gold & silver update

7:20 Coinage vs bills

10:18 Banking system

 12:00 Latest scams

13:00 Which banks will survive?

19:39 Types of gold

22:20 Gold/silver ratio

23:56 Legal tender laws

 25:20 Gold/silver stocks

26:10 Mexico and mining

27:55 Gold revaluation

 31:39 The plan to destroy America

 33:23 Metals confiscation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STV9NEa8P68

News, Rumors and Opinions Friday AM 6-28-2024

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 Fri. 28 June 2024

Compiled Fri. 28 June 2024 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

(Rumors/Opinions)

Judy Note: From the information herein it’s assumed that matters regarding the Global Currency Reset and changeover to Restored Republics of the World is imminent.

The Military was waiting on the World Court for legalities according to Common Law, to be finalized between nations.

Everything has been completed for NESARA/GESARA payouts including GESARA being announced through certain media, making it legal.

All debts of various nations including the US, have been settled using GESARA funds collected from the Cabal. GESARA has begun paying out in several countries, with the US payouts to citizens scheduled.

Payouts for the Global Currency Reset has been authorized, scheduled and reported.

Word was that right now some Tier 3 Zim Holders were in Reno meeting with their Wealth Managers and proceeding with the redemption process. The Pentecostal Group has already started to pay out their Group One.

On Thurs. 27 June the new Iraqi Dinar rate was available to citizens of Iraq through their debit cards and ATMs.

Iraq has scheduled an announcement of their new Dinar Rate by publication in their Gazette on Sat. 29 June, with the celebration scheduled for Sun. 30 June.

Very soon Tier4b was expected to begin exchanges in China, the process going across Asia and into Europe and then to the US.

The Pentecostal group will begin to pay out their Group Two on Thurs. 4 July – the same day the US will be celebrating Independence Day with major announcements expected.

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Global Currency Reset and NESARA/GESARA:

Thurs. 27 June 2024 Bruce:

• All of my information tonight is coming from Iraq.

• Today one of our sources was at the Iraqi Airport in Baghdad and was able to use his Iraqi debit card to access funds. For him to do that he had to have the new Iraqi Dinar Rate.

• Today a source in Iraq said we would have the Iraqi Budget in the Gazette over this weekend.

• My sources say Tier 4b notification could come the last three days of this month – Fri, Sat or Sun. 28, 29, 30 June.

• Iraq was planning on celebrating their new Iraqi Dinar Rate on Sun. 30 June

• The contract rate on the Dinar went up another dollar today. They will give that rate to you if you are a US citizen.

• We don’t know when this is going to go. My Iraqi contact said our time was coming in a matter of days.

Thurs. 27 June 2024 MarkZ: The new Iraqi Dinar Rate was not in the Wed. Gazette, but they did fully expect their new rate in the month of June. The country cannot function too long with the ATMs loaded with the new gold-backed Dinar Note. Banking contacts say it will happen sometime between July 4-8, while outsiders were saying July 12-13.

Thurs. 27 June 2024 Wolverine:

• My contact in Brazil just called and said “We won. We won. They have stated paying out.”

• No one really knows when the RV is going to hit. It will come as a thief in the night.

• The people that I have spoken to are people that have high level contacts and they are not gurus or messengers.

• I received an audio from a friend which was a conversation of the paymaster and him and telling when his money is going to be deposited and how many dollars (which is a lot of zeros). That was real not a made up stories.

• Looks like things have started and/or ready to go.

• I received great news regarding Asia and the Philippines which will be going soon. All good news from Asia.

• I also have great news from my source in Brazil: “Good information – and the people in Brazil have indicated to you officially, by part of the table, they were notified that everything is as scheduled and everything reported has already been authorized.” Also, some people in Brazil are going around with Bibles and thanking God for everything. People are getting very emotional, and people are being told to remain grounded. So, emotions are high quite down there!

• I should receive Intel coming from Reno and hopefully get the news I have waited for. My associate has spoken to my Whale and said we are now closer than ever! He is waiting to get notified and waiting to go to Reno or whatever table he belongs to.

• We will get notified, hopefully, any day right now. We have been told that before the end of the month we will be able to hopefully celebrate.

• We heard from TNT saying that by Sunday we will celebrate, and all is lining up with Iraq.

• All this has been very hard and draining on me Thank you for all your support. One of the toughest roles I have ever done. I have been involved in many things prior to the internet, but when the internet came through the attacks started. I was confronted with unrelenting things I had never encountered before, and to think I was not even a leader. When I embarked on this spiritual journey, I never thought these things would occur as we are here to help humanity, not here just for ourselves, but to help our fellow man. Things from all fronts saying it is happening.

• My friend called, and it was an incredible emotional call, and he is getting really excited.

• I am sure this news I have given you will lift your spirits, and hopefully in a few hours, I will get some news from Reno, and if it is the news I am waiting for, then we will have an emergency live call and we will get Carpathia to talk with us.

• The Pentecostal group came out and it looks they have actually started to pay out Group One.

• The owner came out with a post saying they are going to start paying the Second Group by the 4th of July.

• Maybe Bruce got it right this time, as the notifications may come today, so keep an eye on your emails as they may pop up! Have a beautiful day, Wolverine

Global Financial Crisis:

• Thurs. 27 June 2024: BOOOM!!! US Debt Clock: The Dawn of the US Treasury Dollar: A Bankless Revolution in Finance (Must See Video) – American Media Group (amg-news.com)

• Thurs. 27 June 2024: BOOOM!!! Everything Is Related: GESARA, QFS, GCR/RV, ISO 20022, BASEL III, Protocol QFS 20, and DINAR are Components of the New Financial System! – American Media Group (amg-news.com)

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2024/06/28/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-june-28-2024/

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Frank26   What sense would it make for Iraq to join, at a program rate, the WTO?  It makes no sense.  The Vietnamese dong it's in the WTO but...they are totally different.  They deal with China and they have undervalued currency.   Vietnam is a totally different scenario.  Going into the WTO at a program rate is ridiculous...Everything is waiting for the new exchange rate so everything will make sense...

Militia Man  Iraq's working party on the accession of Iraq [to WTO] is July 18th 10:00am. I think we're waiting for a precursor to that.  But...obviously they're going to have accession.  When that exactly happens, on what day, is to be determined.  They have things that have to happen prior to that.

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Why A "CREDIT FREEZE/COMPLETE LOCK-UP" Of The System MAY NOT BE TOO FAR OFF.

Greg Mannarino:  6-27-2024

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

There Are Multiple Banking Crises Happening RIGHT NOW…

Lynette Zang:  6-27-2024

Today's video we are discussing the multiple banking crises that are happening right now, right under our noses and the effect it has on your money...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9ifrOOZDdg

“Tidbits From TNT” Friday Morning 6-28-2024

TNT:

Tishwash:  Iraq secures its borders with more than 950 thermal cameras

Today, Thursday, the Ministry of Interior announced the deployment of more than 950 thermal cameras on the Iraqi border.

The spokesman for the Ministry and the Security Media Cell, Brigadier General Muqdad Miri, said in a statement received by the “Eshan” platform: “We have reached more than (950) thermal cameras on the Iraqi borders with neighboring countries during the past two years.”

He added, “This number of cameras came after only 200 were installed over the past years.” link

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Tishwash:  Iraq signs a contract with Saudi Arabia to build a submarine cable to increase internet capacity

The Iraqi Ministry of Communications signed a contract for the submarine cable construction project with the Saudi Telecom Company with the aim of increasing internet capacity in Iraq.

Iraqi Minister of Communications Hiyam Al-Yasiri stated that this contract is the third of its kind signed by the current Iraqi government.

She said in a press conference following the signing, "After signing this contract, the landing procedures will begin, which include surveying the site for water and moving the necessary ships for that, and then landing the cable at the Al-Faw station to be used in marketing internet capacities and increasing the internet capacities entering Iraq."

Omar Al-Amiri, Director General of the Department of Relations and Media at the Iraqi Ministry of Communications, said, “Many international companies will pass their capacities through submarine and land optical cables, and this will help facilitate the movement of international communications and will link the countries of Africa and Asia to Europe via Iraq.”

He stressed that such projects will have a "positive economic impact on Iraq by activating and investing in its geographical location."

For his part, Ali Yassin, Director General of the Iraqi General Company for Communications and Information Technology, explained that “the To Africa submarine cable is one of the most important strategic submarine cables that passes through more than 33 countries.”

He added that Iraq's joining this path will help increase Internet capacities.

The Iraqi Ministry of Communications stated that the new submarine cable project strengthens Iraq's geographical position and consolidates its success in international communications (transit) called (the Road of Civilizations), noting that the rate of international communications passing through Iraq has increased to more than (one terabyte) during the past two months.  link

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Tishwash:  “National Bank violations” place the governor of the Central Bank before parliamentary accountability

MP Alia Nassif directed a parliamentary question to the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq regarding the preparation of non-Iraqi employees and managers and their salaries working in the National Bank.

She called in a tweet she published on her account on the X platform, which the “Iraq Observer” agency viewed, which stated: Based on Article 61/Seventh of the Constitution and Article 29 of the Law of the Council of Representatives and its formations and Articles “50, 51, 53” of the internal regulations of the Council of Representatives, to inform Parliament of the legal basis for the National Bank’s violation of Iraqi laws, the Central Bank, the Banking Law and the instructions of the Central Bank.

She pointed out the reasons for not declaring the actual salaries of the National Bank employees to the Social Security Department, especially non-Iraqis, due to the receipt of information about tax evasion and informing Parliament of the procedures.

Earlier, Representative for the State of Law, Alia Nassif, revealed that the National Bank of Iraq controls 33% of dollar sales in Iraq, confirming that this bank is 77% owned by non-Iraqis.

Nassif said in a tweet on the #Iraq."

Nassif added: “In 2023, this bank bought $10.8 billion from the currency sales window. The volume of dollars sold from the currency sales window for the year 2023 amounted to $33.4 billion, according to data from the Central Bank of Iraq. The National Bank’s dollar purchase rate is 33% of the total sales of the foreign currency window.”

Nassif asked: “Who is responsible for this financial disaster?”

The book addressed to the governor   link

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Tishwash:  Construction of a modern bank in Sidekan at a cost of 1.4 billion dinars

As part of the Kurdistan Regional Government's efforts to improve and develop the banking system, the establishment of an advanced bank in the Sidekan area within the boundaries of the Soran Independent Administration is scheduled to be completed in the near future, to facilitate the completion of citizens' transactions.

The mayor of Sidekan district, Ihsan Chalabi, said in a statement to the Information Department in the regional government that "the process of establishing the modern Sidekan Bank is underway at a cost of 1.4 billion dinars, knowing that the completion rate has reached 95%," noting that "the establishment of this bank will contribute to strengthening the banking system in the region."

"The completion of the bank will provide a great service to the citizens of the judiciary and will save them a lot of time and expenses," he added.

A number of residents of the district confirmed that the bank "will be very useful because it will save them a lot of effort and time during their reviews of government departments and institutions in the cities of Soran and Erbil."

It should be noted that the Kurdistan Regional Government has taken important steps in the field of salary distribution and digitization of the banking system as by 2025, one million people will have their own bank accounts.  link

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Mot: ... What Day is Today 

Mot:  . Amazing just how Insightful ole ""Earl"" can beeeee  

Global Economic News from the Seeds of Wisdom Team Newshounds Thursday Evening 6-27-24

Global Economic News from the Seeds of Wisdom Team Newshounds Thursday Evening 6-27-24

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

"UAE: New guidelines for public-private partnerships, Sandbox Conditions regulation

The PPP Manual and the Sandbox Conditions regulation are crucial steps in the UAE’s strategy to build the country’s business ecosystem

The UAE’s Ministry of Finance announced the approval of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) manual by the UAE Cabinet.

This manual is designed to foster a robust framework for federal government entities to efficiently execute developmental and strategic projects, leveraging the financial, administrative, and technological prowess of the private sector, reported state news agency WAM.

The PPP Manual aims to motivate private sector participation in national projects, enhancing societal and economic benefits.

It outlines procedures for designing, planning, and implementing projects, ensuring transparency and accountability between federal entities and private sector partners."

© Newshounds News™

Read more:  Gulf Business

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"HSBC chooses UAE to debut its global trading platform

HSBC said its WorldTrader platform connects to 77 exchanges across 25 markets

HSBC has selected the UAE as the inaugural market for its new digital trading platform, WorldTrader.

This platform provides HSBC Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) customers with access to a vast range of investment options, covering up to 80 per cent of global stock market capitalisation.

Through WorldTrader, users can trade equities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and bonds, as well as invest in mutual funds and fixed-income products, said the release announcement.

HSBC WorldTrader

WorldTrader connects to 77 exchanges across 25 markets, catering to the growing demand for international investments."

© Newshounds News™

Read more:  Gulf Business 

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"Money and Payments: The U.S. Dollar in the Age of Digital Transformation

This paper examines the pros and cons of a potential U.S. central bank digital currency, or CBDC, and is the first step in a discussion of whether and how a CBDC could improve the safe and efficient domestic payments system. Money and Payments: The U.S. Dollar in the Age of Digital Transformation (PDF) invites comment from the public. Importantly, the paper does not favor any policy outcome.

The paper summarizes the current state of the domestic payments system and discusses the different types of digital payment methods and assets that have emerged in recent years, including stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies. It concludes by examining the potential benefits and risks of a CBDC, and identifies specific policy considerations."

© Newshounds News™

Read more:  Federal Reserve

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"Bitwise CIO Says Spot Ethereum ETFs To Attract $15,000,000,000 in First 18 Months – Here’s Why

“Everyone wants to know how much spot ether exchange-traded products (ETPs) will attract in net flows. My answer: $15 billion in their first 18 months.”

Hougan says his estimate is based on ETH’s market capitalization relative to Bitcoin’s, how similar products have performed in other markets such as the UK and Canada and the impact of the carry trade strategy."

© Newshounds News™

Read more:  DailyHodl  

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"Gary Gensler Provides Ethereum ETF Update While Slamming ‘Highly Centralized’ Crypto Industry

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler says that the approval process for spot market Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is “going smoothly.”

In a new interview at the Bloomberg Invest Summit in New York, Gensler indicates that the SEC will give final approval to the ETH ETF applications, but stops short of giving a timeline.

He says that the agency’s staff is working through the particulars of required registration and disclosure statements for the ETH ETFs.

“I don’t know the timing, but it’s going smoothly. You can almost follow it publicly. You see these filings…""

© Newshounds News™

Read more:  DailyHodl 

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"How Vulnerable Are Our Digital Systems?

The problem is that the technological revolution as we fashioned it 30 years ago gradually evolved in an ever more centralized way, wholly dependent on a weak and old-fashioned electrical grid of networks without much duplication or backstopping. The software too has become centralized for each industrial purpose. If one thing goes wrong in any system with a single point of failure, the whole comes to a grinding halt.

It’s amazing to consider that the old analogue world that lasted from the ancient world until the 21st century did not have this problem. It was more durable, physically anchored, fixable by human hands, comprehensible, and manageable. The move to digital everything introduced a fragility to the whole that we are only now discovering.

This is not only a problem for whole industries. It affects individuals too. "

© Newshounds News™

Read more:   ZeroHedge

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"China’s Missing Gold Reserves: Unveiling the Mystery

A recent report from a Singapore-based newspaper stirs fresh speculation regarding China’s gold stockpile, suggesting it may be significantly larger than officially reported. This revelation comes from economist Chen Long, who identified a substantial discrepancy when he compared China's total gold holdings—encompassing retail buyers, regional banks, and the People’s Bank of China—with the country’s gold import and production figures.

The Four-Figure Discrepancy
Chen Long’s analysis uncovered a striking four-figure gap in China's gold reserves. The reported holdings, when combined from various sources, do not align with the impressive numbers seen in import and production data. This raises an important question: where is the missing gold?"

© Newshounds News™

Read more:  ZeroHedge  

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Thoughts From Holly: 6-27-2024

Hi everyone, I haven’t done a post about the RV in so long because it’s been wash, rinse, repeat forever..

I hear all the chatter that everybody hears but until I know that the codes have been entered all the chatter is the same that it’s always been and it’s no use reporting on that.

A friend of mine said you’ve been quiet for so long people have  forgotten about you ha ha.  What can I tell you because I know many are losing hope as this drags on. 

1.  based on Iraq’s progress things are definitely on track to being done. 

2.  based on the global situation, it’s heightened to a level that we are seeing the destruction of the old guard. 

3.  there is so much mis-direction. Mis-‘information at a very fast pace that it’s very confusing. 

4. they will never ever tell us what they are going to do, when they’re going to do it, or how they’re going to do it. 

5. All we can do is sit back and wait for this to happen and live your life until it does. 

6. This is the most important, don’t stop living your life till this happens. Continue living your life. 

7. I see a culmination of this sometime this summer and it could go now or it could be later, no one and I mean no one will know when.

8. We are definitely in the end time of all of this.

-Holly

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

Frank26   Question   "What does the 'coming period' mean in Iraq time?"  It means in the near proximal future.  It means within arms reach.  It means it's already happened...or they never would have telegraphed it the way they're doing now.  That's just the way the Middle East is.

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   FIREFLY:
How can Sudani say again today the dinar is worth more than the dollar, yet it's still 1320?  My bank guys says, simple.  All these contracts and agreements with other countries is with dinar at a new rate which they are operating it without nobody else's knowledge...it has to be that, no other explanation. 

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TNT:

Tishwash:  The President of the Republic approves the 2024 budget schedules

Today, Thursday, President Abdul Latif Rashid ratified several laws, including the 2024 budget schedules.

The Presidency of the Republic stated in a statement received by {Al-Furat News}, that “The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Rashid, ratified a number of draft laws, which are the schedules of the Federal Budget Law for the year 2024, the first amendment to the law against prostitution and homosexuality, and the law extending the work of the Independent High Electoral Commission.”

And the first amendment law to the law regulating the rent of agricultural lands and ownership of the right to dispose of them for agricultural and veterinary graduates.”

She added, "The laws were sent after their approval by the President of the Republic for publication in the Iraqi newspaper Al-Waqa'i to enter into force."

The Presidency of the Republic confirmed that it is “moving forward in supporting legislation and laws that are in the interest of the country and citizens, by approving the laws approved by the House of Representatives, as well as by submitting draft laws by the Presidency of the Republic to the House of Representatives for the purpose of discussing and approving them.”

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A different version

 Today, Thursday, President Abdel Latif Gamal Rasheed approved a number of laws, including the 2024 budget schedules.

The Presidency’s Media Department said in a statement received by Al Sa’a, “The President of the Republic ratified a number of draft laws, which are the schedules of the Federal Budget Law for the year 2024, the first amendment to the law against prostitution and homosexuality, the law extending the work of the Independent High Electoral Commission, and the amendment law.” The first is a law regulating the rental of agricultural lands and granting the right to dispose of them for agricultural and veterinary graduates.”

She added, "The laws were sent after their approval by the President of the Republic for publication in the Iraqi newspaper Al-Waqae' to enter into force."

On the 14th of this month, the House of Representatives sent the decision to approve the 2024 budget schedules to the Presidency of the Republic for approval.

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The Stock Market WILL CRASH 80% OR MORE. Extreme Distortions. IMPORTANT UPDATES.

Greg Mannarino:  6-27-2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbOllNxi4xg

FIVE STAGES of Denial During Economic Collapse

Taylor Kenney:  6-27-2024

Taylor Kenney uncovers The 5 Stages Of Denial that people face during an economic collapse, inspired by Brandon Smith's insightful article. Learn why mainstream experts often overlook critical warning signs and how you can stay ahead of the curve.

 This engaging discussion not only breaks down the psychological barriers to accepting financial reality but also empowers you with the knowledge to safeguard your future.

Thank you, Brandon Smith from Alt-Market.us, for allowing us to use this article to create this video. You can find the original article here: https://alt-market.us/the-five-stages...

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