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FDIC PUBLISHES CRYPTO ‘PAUSE’ LETTERS INCLUDING USDF CONSORTIUM

In response to freedom of information requests by Coinbase, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) published minimally redacted letters sent to banks requesting information about their crypto activities and in most cases asking them to pause activities pending feedback. 

Last year, the FDIC’s Office of Inspector General objected that the FDIC had in most cases failed to provide feedback, leaving activities in limbo and impacting innovation.

On behalf of Coinbase, History Associates Inc asserted that the letters demonstrate the FDIC was part of “Operation Choke Point 2.0—a multi-agency effort to de-bank the digital-asset industry.” 

With one important exception, these particular letters don’t appear to support the de-banking claim. They reinforce the position of blocking banks from engaging with crypto and public blockchains.

Amongst the 25 letters disclosed, most of the banks wanted to offer their customers the ability to buy Bitcoin via their mobile banking apps. Often times, this was an indirect service to be provided by a third party.

The FDIC objects to public blockchain for USDF payments

By far the longest letter related to a planned blockchain-based fiat payment system to be operated by a consortium of banks. Despite five pages of tightly typed questions, which undoubtedly were answered, that consortium has so far only participated in Regulated Settlement Network simulations.

While the redactions removed the identities of the bank, we can confirm that the letter relates to the USDF Consortium, which originally planned to launch a payment system using a private protocol on the Provenance public blockchain.

On first reading, we suspected the letter related to USDF, because around this time the consortium shifted to a permissioned blockchain approach in a vain attempt to get approval. The use of the term ‘digital markers’ was the final confirmation, given this terminology is specific to USDF.

The letter indicates that the FDIC was interested in the roles of the non bank participants and their involvement in validating transactions. It also had questions about the use of the Hash cryptocurrency and whether banks would need to hold it, although the name ‘Hash’ was redacted.

Given this was before the launch of Fed Now, the FDIC asked the valid question about out of hours liability risks between banks for payments.

SAB 121 – custody    One of the most contentious crypto issues has been the SEC’s SAB 121 accounting rule, which prevented banks from providing cryptocurrency custody, although that certainly worked in Coinbase’s favor.

The crypto exchange has dominated custody for ETFs. While it has been claimed SAB 121 was formulated by the SEC without consulting other regulators, in many of the letters the FDIC asks for the bank’s analysis of SAB 121 and it’s applicability. This is a not-so-subtle way of saying, ‘you cannot provide custody’.

Other takeaways

Not all letters were equal. Apart from the USDF letter, there were three that stood out. One bank was being quite pushy, saying that it planned to launch crypto services on a specific date.

It had clearly provided extensive information to the FDIC already. The FDIC’s list of questions was far longer than for other banks, querying every claim the bank made, asking for evidence.

Moving on, when assessing risk, there’s the accounting concept of materiality. In other words, don’t focus on the small, irrelevant stuff. One bank spent $25,000 on an NFT. There were numerous detailed questions about this particular purchase.

Letter number 25 relates to a bank that wanted to provide deposit account services to a stablecoin but was told to wait for feedback. It is the only letter in the group that appears to block banking services. The New York-based bank first wrote to the FDIC a few days after Circle’s USDC stablecoin lost its peg in March 2023, following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

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Source:  Ledger Insights

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JUSTIN TRUDEAU RESIGNS, PRO-CRYPTO SUCCESSOR EXPECTED

Canada’s Prime Minister steps aside, crypto rejoices.

Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, who has been historically anti-crypto, resigned today, citing "internal battles" in Canada's governing party.

What’s the Scoop?

▪️Political Fallout: Trudeau’s approval rating is at 22%, and polls suggest his Liberal Party would suffer a major defeat in a snap election, winning just 46 seats to the Conservative Party’s projected 225.

▪️Pro-Crypto Successor: Pierre Poilievre, expected to succeed Trudeau, is a vocal supporter of DeFi and crypto, championing Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation.

Bankless Take

Trudeau’s resignation not only marks the end of his divisive tenure but signals a potential shift in Canada’s crypto policy landscape. While his administration adopted a cautious, and occasionally aggressive stance toward cryptocurrencies, Pierre Poilievre’s pro-crypto outlook could bring a stark contrast.

 If Poilevre does becomes his successor, Trudeau’s exit would further amplify the broader global trend of favor shifting towards forward-looking, pro-tech politicians, potentially positioning Canada for greater adoption and innovation under new leadership.

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Source:  Bankless

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FIVE CRYPTO COMPANIES GAIN MICA LICENSES ACROSS NETHERLANDS AND MALTA

▪️MoonPay, BitStaete, ZBD, and Hidden Road received MiCA licenses from the Dutch Authority, enabling EU-wide crypto operations.

▪️The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has also licensed blockchain-based sports and entertainment platform Socios.com

▪️Tether's USDT market cap dropped $2 billion under MiCA, raising concerns though analysts claims USDT will be unfazed by EU setbacks.

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STABLECOIN SKEPTIC MICHAEL BARR STEPS DOWN AS FEDERAL RESERVE'S VICE CHAIR FOR SUPERVISION AHEAD OF TRUMP INAUGURATION

The Federal Reserve Board has announced that Michael S. Barr is resigning from his position as Vice Chair for Supervision.

In a statement, Barr said he didn’t want a potential dispute over the position in the near future to distract from the Fed’s “mission.”

“The position of vice chair for supervision was created after the Global Financial Crisis to create greater responsibility, transparency, and accountability for the Federal Reserve’s supervision and regulation of the financial system.

The risk of a dispute over the position could be a distraction from our mission. In the current environment, I’ve determined that I would be more effective in serving the American people from my role as governor.”

Barr’s resignation comes less than two weeks before pro-crypto President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

In 2023 during a speech at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Washington, D.C., Barr warned about the “special risks associated with stablecoins,” advocating for stiffer regulations on the asset class.

Said Barr,

“Stablecoin issuers seek to have—but don’t—some of the same characteristics as federally insured bank deposits. Stablecoin issuers represent that their liabilities can be redeemed on demand at par, a dollar for a dollar. In fact, however, the assets backing the liability can fluctuate in value… The banks we regulate, in contrast, are well protected from bank runs through a robust array of supervisory requirements.

Consider the consequences if a stablecoin not subject to appropriate supervision and regulation were to be adopted as a widespread means of payment, which some stablecoin developers state as a goal. Stablecoins have the potential to scale quickly because of network effects.

An unregulated, unsupervised, deposit-like asset could create tremendous disruptions, not just for financial institutions but for people who might rely on the coin if it were to get wide adoption.

We must learn from the past to ensure that we do not allow for new forms of unregulated private money subject to classic forms of run risk, and with the associated spillovers and systemic implications for households, businesses, and the broader economy.”

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Source:  Daily Hodyl

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GEMINI AGREES TO PAY $5M CFTC FINE BEFORE DONALD TRUMP’S INAUGURATION

Gemini Trust Company reaches $5 million settlement with CFTC over Bitcoin futures case, choosing to resolve litigation before the upcoming Trump administration.

▪️The closure of the Gemini case is a huge welcome to the growth during the Trump administration.

▪️The Winklevoss brothers have been consistent in the web3 space for more than 10 years, thus growing a too-tier crypto exchange.

Gemini Trust Company, a New York-based cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2014 by the Winklevoss brothers, has agreed to pay a penalty of $5 million to the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to end a long-standing litigation.

The Winklevoss brothers agreed to pay the fine in a joint court hearing on Monday to avoid a trial set to coincide with the inauguration of pro-crypto US President-elect Donald Trump.

Gemini settled the case with the US CFTC without admitting or denying any liability in the case.

In June 2022, the US CFTC filed a complaint in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York against Gemini for issuing misleading statements of material facts regarding the Bitcoin futures product.

According to the US CFTC, Gemini failed to show how it would prevent Bitcoin price manipulation to ensure fair competition for all customers in its BTC Futures Product. However, the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange has opted to end the case ahead of the expected trial on January 21, which would have kickstarted after the much-anticipated inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Furthermore, Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, among other web3 companies, is banking on the upcoming Trump administration to set clearer and better crypto regulations.

Possibly, most of the crypto companies are betting on the new leaders of the US SEC chair and CFTC to drop crypto-related cases, which were orchestrated by the Biden administration.

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BRICS BRAZIL:  BRAZIL TAKES OVER THE BRICS PRESIDENCY IN 2025

Country takes the helm of the Global South political and economic cooperation forum,

Starting  January 1, 2025, Brazil officially takes the helm of BRICS, the prominent forum for political and economic cooperation among nations of the Global South.

The presidency marks a pivotal moment for the country as it seeks to advance a vision of more sustainable and inclusive global governance, foster deeper economic ties, and mobilize financing to combat climate change.

BRICS, an acronym representing Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has recently expanded its membership to include Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, and Iran. This enlargement solidifies the group as a central platform for collaboration among developing nations,

Brazil has outlined an ambitious agenda under the theme “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.” Its presidency will prioritize two main areas: advancing Global South cooperation and reforming global governance structures.

These themes translate into five key priorities:

1. Facilitating Trade and Investment: Promoting economic integration through the development of efficient payment systems.

2. Regulating Artificial Intelligence: Encouraging inclusive and responsible AI governance for development purposes.

3. Addressing Climate Change: Enhancing financing mechanisms to support global efforts, in coordination with the COP30 climate summit.

4. Public Health Collaboration: Strengthening cooperation projects among member countries, focusing on improving public health systems.

5. Institutional Development: Bolstering the internal frameworks of BRICS to ensure effective governance and decision-making.

“If you want to build a better world, a sustainable world, BRICS has to be part of this construction. And it’s important to have an understanding among these countries, because this understanding helps achieve broader agreements [with other nations],” stated Ambassador Eduardo Saboia, Brazil’s BRICS sherpa, in an interview with Agência Brasil.

GLOBAL SOUTH COLLABORATION - The forum’s objectives extend beyond its immediate membership, aiming to enhance economic, political, and social cooperation while increasing the influence of Global South nations in international governance. 

Ambassador Saboia highlighted the importance of mutual understanding among BRICS members, noting that the group’s diversity is a strength. “These countries, with their distinct political systems and unique challenges, come together annually, fostering solutions that benefit their populations,” he emphasized.

EXTENSIVE AGENDA - As the host nation, Brazil will oversee the organization and coordination of more than 100 meetings, starting in February and continuing through July in the capital, Brasília.

These gatherings will bring together officials, policymakers, and experts to deliberate on the presidency’s priorities. 

The discussions will culminate in the BRICS Summit, scheduled tentatively for July in Rio de Janeiro, where heads of state and government will chart the bloc’s future course. Brazil’s mandate will run until December 31, 2025.

ROTATIONAL LEADERSHIP - The BRICS presidency rotates among member states in the order of the acronym, but with the inclusion of new members, the bloc is expected to revisit its rotational formula. The changes reflect BRICS’ evolving dynamics as it continues to adapt to the shifting geopolitical landscape.

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Source:  Brazil Gov

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BRICS NEWS: INDONESIA OFFICIALLY JOINS AS FULL MEMBER

In a move that showcases a further expansion of the economic alliance, the BRICS bloc has welcomed Indonesia as a full member. Indeed, Brazil announced that the country would be joining the collective, according to a Reuters report.

Moreover, the move takes place as the South American nations commences its opportunity to take over the groups rotating presidency for 2025.

Brazil has stated that Indonesia has been accepted after its application bid was accepted during the group’s 2023 annual summit. The Asian nation has requested its acceptance be halted amid presidential elections last year, where Prabowo Subianto was officially elected. Now, Indonesia has become the 10th member of the growing economic group.

Indonesia Officially Joins BRICS as Full Member Ahead of Crucial 2025

Over the last two years, the BRICS economic alliance has emerged as a key global economic and geopolitical presence. The group was formed through the promising potential of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa more than two decades ago. Yet, it was not until recently that it embraced its status and sought to increase its position on the world’s stage.

Another key part of that pursuit has taken place today. Indeed, the BRICS bloc has reportedly welcomed Indonesia as a full member of the growing economic alliance. The country is set to join the group after being approved for entry in 2023. Moreover, it has long sought to be included in the growth prospects being derived by the global south.

“Indonesia shares with the other members of the group support for the reform of global governance institutions and contributes positively to the deepening cooperation of the global south,” 2025 BRICS President Brazil said in a statement.

The country is joining the bloc on the precipice of an immensely important year. US President-elect Donald Trump has not been shy of its issue with the group. Earlier this year, he warned of the imposition of 100% tariffs on nations seeking to ditch the US dollar.

He specifically targeted BRICS, noting the development of their own alternative currency. Whether or not those plans will continue remains to be seen. The bloc appears to be facing increased dissension from the United States’ shift this year.

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Source:  Watcher Guru

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RIPPLE ADVOCATE DEATON STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF REGULATORY CLARITY FOR RIPPLE IN US

The CryptoLaw founder and major Ripple advocate John Deaton has shared his reflections on the Ripple CEO’s recent statement about Ripple rapidly expanding in the U.S. since early November, offering a universal solution for Ripple and other crypto companies’ growth in the U.S.

American crypto business suffers from lack of regulatory clarity: Deaton

In his tweet, John Deaton quoted Ripple chief executive Brad Garlinghouse, who said that since a pro-crypto president-elect won in early November, over the last six weeks of 2024, Ripple has signed more deals in the U.S. than during the previous half-year.

Deaton underscored that it is “impossible to estimate damage” suffered by Ripple and other cryptocurrency businesses headquartered in the U.S. due to the lack of regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. 

The Ripple advocate admitted that he has encountered many crypto businesses whose teams would say that they prefer to avoid the U.S. market and not to offer anything to U.S.-based investors.

Simple solution to many of these problems, per Deaton

The CryptoLaw founder reminded the community about the “gross government overreach and selective enforcement” that Ripple had to struggle with in court for approximately four years, defending itself against the SEC and its chairman, Gary Gensler, who is to step down from his position at the end of January.

Ripple scored two big victories, in July 2023 and then in late 2024, as it proved that XRP was not a security (on the secondary markets) and reduced the $2 billion fine demanded by the SEC down to $125 million. Deaton stressed that, aside from the issue of regulatory clarity, the cryptocurrency space also suffers from excessive regulations that “continue to stifle innovation” within the country.

The only solution to many of the issues mentioned by Deaton is the elimination of bureaucracy — of the red tape that rules in the U.S. He offered the situation with the housing shortage crisis in the country as an example, and the necessity to wait for “two years to pull necessary permits.”

Ripple advocate Deaton hopes that the new president's administration will make that happen and solve the problem at least partly — and not only for the crypto industry, causing a “ripple effect. Hopefully, we will see a Ripple effect (pun intended) throughout industries, caused by the excitement of a new administration.”

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Source:  U Today 

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Clare:  Interior: "Your Card at Home" service will be activated soon and will include all Iraqis

1/5/2025   Baghdad - WAA

The Ministry of Interior announced, today, Sunday, that about 9 million people will be registered for the national card during 2024, while indicating that the "Your Card at Your Home" service will be activated soon and will include all Iraqis.

The Director General of the Unified National Card Department, Major General Ahmed Al-Maamouri, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "The year 2024 witnessed many achievements regarding our directorate, as its name became the Directorate of Nationality and Civil Information instead of the Directorate of National Card Affairs," indicating that "8 million, 848 thousand and 27 people were registered in the civil information system for the national card during 2024."

He added, "The total number of registrants since the beginning of the project in 2015 to date has reached 42 million, 81 thousand and 166 people in the civil information system," noting that "the year 2024 witnessed the opening of central registration sites in Baghdad and all governorates, which numbered 19 registration centers."
He stressed that "these centers will allow citizens to register for the national card and record all the vital facts of themselves and their families, regardless of their place of residence or place of registration," noting that "this procedure has effectively ended the procedures for transferring citizens' populations between governorates due to the lack of need, and has made it much easier for citizens through this service by reducing the effort and financial burdens by visiting other governorates where their place of registration is."

He explained that "there is no need to transfer citizens' records or records between governorates, as long as these registration sites have been opened in all governorates of Iraq," noting that "the service of your card in your home will be activated this year, meaning that the citizen who wishes not to go to the department in which he is registered, the national card issued to him will be delivered to his home."

He stated that "this service will be activated during this year and will be available to all citizens," explaining that "the mobile station service that was launched in 2024 was provided by 23,247 citizens, and also witnessed the provision of 7,823 citizens from those lying in hospitals as well as shelters, social care, the elderly and orphanages."   LINK

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Clare:  The Iraqi dollar and the first day “passed peacefully”.. The Central Bank is innocent and devoted to the dinar

1/5/2025

“The first day passed peacefully,” said Dr. Mahmoud Dagher, a prominent financial expert, commenting on the first day of official work after the New Year’s holiday and the start of implementing the decision to cancel the dollar selling platform for traders and companies, which had been controversial for 20 years. Since Sunday morning, there has only been a slight increase in the dollar price.

According to Dagher, who managed the operations of the Central Bank for many years, the platform’s function has changed from being a seller of dollars to Iraqi companies, to an intermediary between Iraqi banks and foreign correspondent banks (JP Morgan and Citibank),

Which will be responsible for auditing and approving the transfers, instead of the Central Bank of Iraq, which has cleared its responsibility in this way according to an understanding with international institutions and the US Federal Reserve, and is currently devoted to taking dinars from Iraqi traders and converting them into dollars to be transferred to foreign banks that have begun to organize Iraqi trade.

Canceling the platform does not mean that the Central Bank is not converting dinars into dollars.

The Central Bank receives the dinar from the banks, which is the money of the customers (traders), and converts it into dollars and delivers it to the foreign correspondent banks. It will not undertake the auditing, but they will undertake that.

The currency selling window will remain, but its mission will not be to sell dollars but to convert dinars into dollars, and there was no problem in the market today, Sunday, although the dollar rose very slightly.   LINK

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Militia Man  To be a global economic powers [Iraq's] exchange rate will need to be far different than 1310.  It's just the way it's going to be.  They haven't done anything yet.  They're hiding things when it comes to that.

Frank26  [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]  FIREFLY:Mr Sammy says everything is in place in his eyes.  The only thing Mr. Sammy thinks we need is for Iraq to reveal a new rate to show and back the stability of the dinar as a new global currency.  FRANK:  Yes sir Mr. Sammy because that's what the contractors are waiting for.

Jeff   The currency auctions prior to the beginning of November were averaging around $250 million daily...Since November... they've remained elevated about $280 to $300 million daily...They're emptying their coffers of the US dollar prepping to revalue.

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Get Ready For Extreme Volatility in 2025

Heresy Financial:  1-6-2024

TIMECODES

0:00 Intro

0:32 Where is the Volatility Coming From

1:43 Easing Financial Conditions to Tightening

6:17 Money Market Funds Don't Equal Liquidity

7:58 Changes to Monetary and Fiscal Policy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvkccmcwSx8

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Morning 1-6-25

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RIPPLE SEC CASE: EX-SEC LAWYER AFFIRMS SETTLEMENT IN XRP LAWSUIT

Ripple SEC Case: Ex-SEC lawyer Marc Fagel claims settlement is likely in XRP lawsuit as Trump admin and Paul Atkins may decide not to pursue the appeal.

▪️Former SEC enforcement lawyer Marc Fagel says Ripple SEC case will see a settlement.

▪️He explained that settlement is require due to penalty on hold pending appeal.

▪️Lawyer Jeremy Hogan has predicted an April or May timeline for XRP lawsuit end.

▪️Ripple and XRP will get required boost under the Trump admin and incoming SEC Chair Paul Atkins.

The Ripple SEC case is in debate again as the deadline for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to file its initial brief approaches. 

A former US SEC lawyer said the parties will likely settle as ruled earlier by Judge Analisa Torres. The incoming Donald Trump administration and SEC Chair Paul Atkins may decide to not pursue the appeal in XRP lawsuit.

Ex-SEC Lawyer Says Settlement in Ripple SEC Case Most Likely

Marc Fagel, a former SEC enforcement attorney, on January 6 posts explained to the crypto community that the government agency didn’t lose, but won in part and lost in part. This requires a settlement between parties as both Ripple and SEC appealed the part they lost.

“Because both parties appealed the part of the case they lost. So the penalty is on hold pending appeal,” he added. The court ordered Ripple to pay $125 million in penalty for $700 million in unregistered securities sales to institutional investors.

Marc Fagel asserts the odds of new SEC administration deciding not to pursue the appeal is higher, which will make parties settle Ripple SEC case on what the court ruled. However, he affirmed that the SEC under Gary Gensler will file appeal by January 15.

Pro-XRP Lawyer Expect May End Timeline for XRP Lawsuit

As reported first by CoinGape Media, lawyer Jeremy Hogan has predicted an April or May timeline for the end of the Ripple SEC case. He added that the decision may not come before that as it takes a lot of time to get reports, memos, requisite SEC meetings and others.

Today, he again commented that Paul Atkins will definitely drop the appeal and settle with Ripple to end XRP lawsuit in 2025.

What’s Next Under Paul Atkins?

Experts and the crypto community believe the end of Ripple SEC case will boost the odds for XRP ETF approval. This may also trigger a rally in XRP price.

CEO Brad Garlinghouse in a post on Sunday criticized the SEC under Gary Gensler saying the actions “froze our business opportunities here at home for years.” He highlights that 75% of Ripple’s open job roles are now US-based and the company has signed new deals in the U.S. in the last six weeks.

“Team Trump is already jumpstarting innovation and job growth in the US with Scott Bessent, David Sacks, Paul Atkins and others at the helm, and they aren’t even in office yet! Say what you want, but the “Trump effect” is already making crypto great again.”

Meanwhile, analysts expect XRP price to see another rally to double-digit figures, similar to a 400% rally after Trump’s re-election.

In short-term, XRP price to consolidate at the current range for weeks and then rally towards a new all-time high, as per analyst CrediBULL Crypto. “Currently trading at around where I closed my last long. We’ve taken some liquidity above us into local supply. Currently eye-ing up the orange zone for another potential long trade,” he predicted.

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Source:  CoinGape

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PRO-CRYPTO LAWYER JOHN DEATON OFFERS TO PROBE OPERATION CHOKEPOINT 2.0

Not investigating Operation Chokepoint 2.0 would create a dangerous precedent where regulatory bodies can suppress whoever they disfavor, Deaton stressed.

Former United States prosecutor and crypto advocate John Deaton has offered the incoming Trump administration to lead a probe into Operation Chokepoint 2.0 — an unconfirmed initiative that allegedly attempted to cut crypto companies from the traditional banking system.

“If these actions go unchallenged, it creates a dangerous precedent where regulatory bodies can quietly suppress entire industries they disfavor, stifling innovation, competition, and economic opportunity,” Deaton said in a Jan. 4 X post addressed to incoming United States President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Department of Government Efficiency leaders Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.

“This isn’t just a fight for crypto, it’s a fight against the erosion of institutional integrity and the unchecked power of unelected bureaucrats,” Deaton said in the X post, which was also addressed to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnik and David Sacks, who will lead Trump’s AI and crypto “czar.”

Deaton, well-known for his efforts in Ripple’s legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission, said he would even “accept the task without salary.”

“The American people deserve the truth a hell of a lot more than I or anyone else needs another taxpayer funded paycheck.”

His offer followed a court order allowing crypto exchange Coinbase to obtain unredacted files from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to investigate their role in the unconfirmed Operation Chokepoint. 2.0 regime.

“They show a coordinated effort to stop a wide variety of crypto activity — everything from basic BTC transactions to more complex offerings,” Coinbase’s chief legal officer Paul Grewal explained after reviewing the filings.

The alleged “architect” of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, Martin Gruenberg, resigned as the FDIC Chair in November.

The regime refers to a rumored and unconfirmed US government initiative to pressure banks into refusing or limiting services to crypto firms, which possibly caused crypto exchanges like Binance to be without a local banking partner after Silvergate and Signature Bank both collapsed in March 2023.

Deaton’s new endeavor comes after he lost a Massachusetts Senate seat to Democrat Senator Elizabeth Warren in the US election on Nov. 5.

The landslide victory in Warren’s favor came before two heated senate debates where Deaton called out Warren for building an “anti-crypto army” instead of prioritizing issues impacting the lower and middle class in the state.

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Source:  CoinTelegraph

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News, Rumors and Opinions Monday AM 1-6-2024

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 Mon. 6 Jan. 2025

Compiled Mon. 6 Jan. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Global Currency Reset:  (RUMORS)

Mon. 6 Jan. 2025: The Quantum Financial System (QFS) will officially (allegedly) be activated Worldwide. This secure, transparent and decentralized system will replace the old banking structure, ensuring fairness and equality for all …Nesara/Gesara on Telegram 5 Dec. 2024

Iraqi Dinar to be active on the Forex on Tues. 7 Jan. 2025: https://x.com/majeed66224499/status/1875532508734832660?s=57 

Sun. 5 Jan. 2025 Norman: An international banker has confirmed that Iraq Banks are online and the World will experience an economic shift by Mon. 20 Jan. 2025: https://x.com/BROTHERSTE27892/status/1875605603629871510?t=f4Bvl7BfLj9u20UE0GDdtQ&s=19

Sat. 4 Jan. 2025: CBI has stopped auctions, Dinar Rate has stabilized: Iraqi Dinar Iraqi Dinar Rate Stability and RV Done Now Iraqi Dinar Latest News Iraqi Dinar Today

Sat. 4 Jan. 2025 MAJEED: The CBI will be back on Tues. 7 Jan. 2025 after the reevaluation (allegedly) happens! … to manage liquidity for the currency after being on Forex like India and Egypt. “The Authority emphasizes its efforts to regulate the market, enhance transparency, and foster public and private sector participation. The event marks the beginning of a promising year for the Iraqi stock market.” All that (allegedly) happening on Tues. 7 Jan. 2025. And no, they do not have to wait for the stock market to open because Forex is an international market that does not depend on the stock market of the country to be open. They already adjusted the payroll and they will start paying the salaries on Sun. 5 Jan. 2025 based on the new rate. If people getting less money without knowing that rate has changed inside the country, they will go insane, so the government will announce. https://x.com/majeed66224499/status/1875532508734832660?s=46&t=Ich7hg6RGbObSjhen7byaw

On Mon. 6 Jan. 2025 the Quantum Financial System (QFS) will officially be activated Worldwide.

Thurs. 2 Jan. 2025 Frank26 and WalkingStick: Iraq’s foreign minister was in DC and gave the new Dinar Rate to the US Treasury. The US has now been paid in full and has lifted the remaining sanctions on the Iraqi Banks!

Sun. 5 Jan. 2025: BQQM! Declassification of Information: NESARA GESARA, White Hats, Quantum Financial System (QFS), and Banking Cartels! – amg-news.com – American Media Group

Sun. 5 Jan. 2025: QFS NEWS: All Banks are Transitioning Over Into the QFS – Start Getting Hold of the ISO 20022 XLM and XRP – 8 Billion People Will Inevitably Transition to the QFS – amg-news.com – American Media Group

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/01/06/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-january-6-2025/

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

Militia Man  They say today the exchange rate is 1320 dinar for every dollar.  That is the true exchange rate however that will change to an international acceptable exchange rate when the Central Bank applies the new exchange rate to be on international Forex markets. They're preparing for that to happen before our eyes with the [new] reinforcement mechanism...They have switched from the old dollar auction system...

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   FIREFLY:
Mr. Sammy just left my place.  He told me, I want you to understand that what we are seeing on TV right now about bringing in the notes, it's like a clean sweep to get the old notes out, the damaged notes back and the counterfeit notes off the street before the rate hits.  This will allow all these notes collected to get into the electronic system...Mr Sammy says we are officially category A currency now...It was category C which was less desirable ... That was required also for the WTO introduction...All these smaller exchange companies that have recently been licensed are now being linked to the big boy exchange companies.  That all leads to something big is coming.  FRANK:  Yes, something big is coming...

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GLOBAL COLLAPSE Accelerates: Happening Faster Than They’ll Admit

Taylor Kenny:  1-5-2024

Global economic collapse is accelerating, with debt, market volatility, and geopolitical tensions pushing us to the brink. In this video, we examine the three critical driving forces behind this crisis: unsustainable debt, market speculation, and rising global instability.

CHAPTERS:

 00:00 The Global Economic Collapse is Accelerating

00:37 Driving Force 1: Unsustainable Global Debt

01:52 The U.S., China, and France: Debt Crises Unfold

02:26 Driving Force 2: Market Volatility and Illusion of Growth

 04:51 Dangerous Market Concentration Signals a Crash

05:24 Driving Force 3: Geopolitical Tensions and Dollar Threats

07:42 Take Action Before It’s Too Late

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfhjo1V94FI

BRICS Silver BOMBSHELL Puts Commercial Banks ON BRINK of Collapse! - Andy Schectman

Financial Wisdom:  1-5-2024

In this latest interview, Andy Schectman discusses how eight Western commercial banks maintain massive short positions in silver (particularly on COMEX and LBMA) while Russia, China, and India are strategically accumulating physical silver, with Russia recently announcing plans to add silver to its national stockpile.

He argues that silver is a strategic metal crucial for military applications and high-tech weapons, suggesting that these coordinated actions by BRICS nations to drain global silver exchanges, combined with a four-year structural supply deficit, pose an existential threat to Western banks holding large naked short positions.

0:00 Introduction

 0:12 Russia acquiring silver and impact on banks

9:01 Military demand for silver

14:44 Commercial banks shorting silver

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

“Tidbits From TNT” Monday Morning 1-6-2024

TNT:

Tishwash:  Iraq and America discuss activating the strategic framework agreement

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein discussed with the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Iraq, Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau, preparations for holding a meeting of the Iraqi-US Joint Committee to activate the Strategic Framework Agreement.

 Hussein said in a post on the (X) platform, "Yesterday, I met with Ms. Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau, Chargé d'Affairs of the US Embassy in Iraq. We reviewed the developments in the region and the importance of continuing to coordinate positions, especially in confronting the terrorist organization ISIS."

He added, "We discussed preparations for holding a meeting of the joint Iraqi-American committee to activate the strategic framework agreement for friendship and cooperation between the two countrie link

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Tishwash:  The Iraqi dollar and the first day “passed peacefully”.. The Central Bank is innocent and devoted to the dinar

Quick review by Mahmoud Dagher

 “The first day passed peacefully,” said Dr. Mahmoud Dagher, a prominent financial expert, commenting on the first day of official work after the New Year’s holiday and the start of implementing the decision to cancel the dollar selling platform for traders and companies, which had been controversial for 20 years.

Since Sunday morning, there has only been a slight increase in the dollar price. According to Dagher, who managed the operations of the Central Bank for many years, the platform’s function has changed from being a seller of dollars to Iraqi companies, to an intermediary between Iraqi banks and foreign correspondent banks (JP Morgan and Citibank)

Which will be responsible for auditing and approving the transfers, instead of the Central Bank of Iraq, which has cleared its responsibility in this way according to an understanding with international institutions and the US Federal Reserve, and is currently devoted to taking dinars from Iraqi traders and converting them into dollars to be transferred to foreign banks that have begun to organize Iraqi trade.

Dr. Mahmoud Dagher - Economic Expert:

Canceling the platform does not mean that the Central Bank is not converting dinars into dollars.

The Central Bank receives the dinar from the banks, which is the money of the customers (traders), and converts it into dollars and delivers it to the foreign correspondent banks. It will not undertake the auditing, but they will undertake that.

The currency selling window will remain, but its mission will not be to sell dollars but to convert dinars into dollars, and there was no problem in the market today, Sunday, although the dollar rose very slightly. link

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Tishwash:  Economist: New steps by the Central Bank regarding dollar transactions

 Economic expert Safwan Qusay revealed today, Sunday, that there are new steps by the Central Bank to enhance transparency and global openness.

Qusay said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency that “the Central Bank of Iraq and the US Federal Reserve are moving towards authorizing Iraqi banks to contract with international auditing companies, instead of relying on the dollar selling platform alone, with the aim of auditing credits and transfers before they are implemented."

He explained that "this measure is in the interest of the Central Bank, as it contributes to avoiding the risks of money laundering cases and international sanctions," noting that "this step is a turning point that contributes to drawing a clear map for the work of Iraqi banks on the global stage, as they will deal with international correspondents and financial guarantees in addition to instant transfers, which enhances their position in global markets.”

He pointed out that "it is possible to rehabilitate banks that are currently facing restrictions, which will lead to achieving greater stability in the exchange rate," indicating that "the Central Bank attaches special importance in the next stage to increasing foreign currency reserves, which contributes to facilitating trade operations and supporting economic activity.” link

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Mot: Did He Really Say That!!! ?????

Mot:  Only "'Opal""  

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Sunday Afternoon 1-5-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

RIPPLE GOES ON HIRING SPREE IN U.S.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has revealed that 75% of the company's open job offers are in the U.S.  This is a stunning reversal compared to the previous years, during which the enterprise blockchain company conducted the majority of hiring abroad.  

As of now, Ripple has 31 job openings in San Francisco and New York, with most of them being within the engineering sector.

Garlinghouse claims that SEC Chair Gary Gensler "froze" its business opportunities at home for years.  On the cusp of the SEC lawsuit that was filed in December 2020, Ripple considered its global headquarters outside the U.S.

Ripple's Garlinghouse also claimed that 95% of the company's customers were not from the U.S. during an interview with CNN's Julia Chatterley.  However, it ultimately decided to stay in its home country despite regulatory hostility and legal issues.  In 2022, Garlinghouse said that the company was operating as if it had already lost by hiring more people outside of the U.S.  

Ripple executives have repeatedly criticized the SEC for harming the cryptocurrency industry.  In 2023, the Ripple boss revealed that the company was still doing a whopping 80% of its hiring outside the U.S.  However, now that Gensler has confirmed his departure, the company has started a hiring spree on its home turf.

@ Newshounds News™

Source:  U Today

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BRICS NEWS:  BRICS: INDIA LIKELY DUMPING THE U.S. DOLLAR

BRICS member India is likely dumping the U.S. dollar in the forex markets to safeguard the rupee from falling, reported Reuters.

The Indian rupee reached an all-time low of 85.96 on January 1, 2025, as the U.S. dollar strengthened. The development ruffled a lot of feathers in the Indian markets as the imports and exports sector took a hit. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directed state-run banks to dump millions worth of U.S. dollars to protect the rupee.

On the direction of the RBI, state-run banks offloaded their U.S. dollar reserves to limit the damage to the rupee. The RBI is likely keeping a close tab on the development and is interfering in the currency markets.

This is not the first time that BRICS member India has sold the USD to save the rupee, it has been accused several times of dumping the U.S. dollar.

The RBI is “likely keeping a check on any sharp declines,” said a currency trader on the condition of anonymity. The state-run banks were spotted offloading the U.S. dollar on behalf of the RBI. BRICS country India fears that a declining rupee will lead to inflation in the country that stems out of the imports and exports sector. 

Therefore, the rise of the U.S. dollar is worrisome as it could wreak havoc on the Indian economy.

BRICS: U.S. Dollar vs Indian Rupee

The Indian rupee is hanging on a thread against the U.S. dollar and the BRICS member now remains under pressure. Trump’s re-election ignited a rally for the USD making it touch a high of 109.08 in the DXY index.

“The U.S. dollar in the New Year is basically carrying from where it left in 2024. It looks like this dollar rally will not relent till at least the Trump inauguration,” said a currency trader at a bank to Business Insider. “I am a bit surprised that we did not see a bigger pop (on dollar/rupee)” considering the dollar’s up move, he said.

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Source:  Watcher Guru

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WHY PROPERTY TAX IS ILLEGAL

“I sincerely believe that the principle of spending money to be paid by posterity under the name of funding is but swindling futurity on a large scale” - Thomas Jefferson, 1816

“They who can give up essential Liberty to obtain a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” - Benjamin Franklin

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Read the Story Here:  ZeroHedge

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Economist’s “News and Views” Sunday 1-5-2024

Nation-State Breakdown: Is This the End?

The Jay Martin Show:  1-3-2024

On this week's episode, Grant Williams dissects the economic and geopolitical challenges redefining 2025. The conversation examines Germany’s faltering economy, Europe’s growing instability, and the global ripple effects of Donald Trump’s return to power.

Topics include inflationary and deflationary pressures, the nation-state model’s decline, and strategies for investors to prepare for heightened risks.

0:54 - "Key Trends Shaping 2025"

12:10 - "How Has the Investment Landscape Shifted?"

20:28 - "Inflation vs. Deflation: What Wins?"

30:50 - "What’s Trump’s Trade War Strategy?"

38:18 - "Why Is Germany’s Economy Failing?"

42:00 - "Could the EU Survive Without Germany?"

48:12 - "Is the Nation-State Model Dying?"

52:17 - "How Do Energy Policies Impact Economics?"

56:30 - "Who Could Replace Germany in the EU?"

59:11 - "What’s Next for Europe’s Future?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYSqV105B2U

What Will Shock Markets In 2025? Bank Of America's Joe Quinlan On Economic Surprises

David Lin: 

Joe Quinlan, Head of Market Strategy at Bank of America, discusses the outlook for markets, economic growth, and monetary policy for 2025.

0:00 - Intro

0:30 - Market froth

1:20 - S&P 500 outlook

4:00 - Tariffs and sectors

6:40 - Tariffs

7:20 - Monetary policy

 10:11 - Small caps vs. large caps

14:50 - Tech themes 2025

16:45 - Commodities

17:50 - Bond yields

21:10 - Asset allocation

24:18 - Dollar

25:30 - Books to read

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igEG7yG37-M

MARKETS A LOOK AHEAD: Something Big Is Happening... Is It Brilliance? Insanity? OR EVIL?

Greg Mannarino:  1-5-2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFuqPntrCn4

“Tidbits From TNT” Sunday 1-5-2024

TNT:

Tishwash:  Iran invests $1 billion in joint oil field with Iraq

 The executive director of the joint Azar oil field development project with Iraq, in the city of Ilam in western Iran, stated that the Economic Council’s approval for developing the second phase of the Azar oil field is in the form of new oil contracts with an investment of more than one billion dollars, expecting this contract to enter into force before the end of this year (the Iranian year ends on March 20).

In a statement to the official Iranian news agency IRNA on Saturday, Keyvan Yar Ahmadi said: By holding several specialized meetings with representatives of the Planning and Budget Organization and submitting an explanatory report with supporting documents related to the technical work description and financial estimate for the implementation of the project

And explaining the objectives of developing the Azar oil field, the approval of the Economic Council was finally obtained for developing the second phase of this oil field in the form of new oil contracts with an expected investment of more than one billion dollars, and it is expected that this will be done with the fulfillment of the basic conditions in the contract by the contractor and the relevant procedures by the employer, and this contract will be implemented and become effective before the end of this year.

Yar Ahmadi pointed to the launch of the Dehloran Gas and LNG Plant (NGL-3100) in the near future, and said: The compression and sweetening facilities of the associated gas in the Azar field, which were completed a long time ago, have been launched and are ready to send gas to this plant.

Accordingly, all the activities of the first phase of the development of this field will be determined and the main milestone (the turning point and main point of the project's progress) will be delivered. The first phase of the development of this complex plant will reach its goal by achieving all the contractual targets and sharing the Iranian share of more than 70%, which has led to the production of 83 million barrels of oil and revenues of nearly $6 billion.

It is noteworthy that the Azar oil field is located in the city of Mehran in Ilam province, western Iran.

The reserves of this field amount to 2 billion and 500 million barrels of crude oil, and the amount of oil that can be extracted from it is estimated at 400 million barrels.  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani's Advisor: 3 Economic Benefits for Iraq from Foreign Partnerships

The economic advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed that the common external ties with the world contribute to achieving three main positive results for the Iraqi economy, while pointing out the importance of these ties in enhancing comprehensive economic development.

Saleh explained to {Euphrates News} that: "The first result is represented in diversifying the national economy, as these links contribute to breaking the monopoly of the economy and reducing dependence on oil resources, by supporting the advanced agricultural, industrial, tourism, and services sectors."

He also stressed "the importance of encouraging small and medium enterprises, which are the backbone of the sustainable economy, especially with the strength and stability of global links."

The second result is related to strengthening partnerships with the private sector, as Saleh pointed out "the need to facilitate partnerships between the public and private sectors to implement major projects, in addition to providing incentives to the private sector to invest in non-oil sectors, which enhances the diversity of the economy."

He added that "the third result lies in investing in human resources, by developing the education and vocational training system to meet the needs of the labor market rapidly."

Saleh called for "promoting innovation and entrepreneurship among young people, with a focus on artificial intelligence technology and the effective integration of information technology and knowledge," noting that "Iraq can benefit from its strategic geographical location as a link between Asia and Europe to enhance its role as a global trade center through the "Development Road" project. 

He stressed "the importance of building strong economic relations with countries such as China, Europe, Turkey, Iran, and the Gulf states to achieve an exchange of economic benefits," stressing that "Iraq looks forward with steadfastness and a clear vision to achieving this goal through legislation and regulations that facilitate its integration into the global economy, while enhancing international cooperation and building long-term economic relations."

At the end of his statement, Saleh stressed that "stability in all its aspects is a basic condition for implementing these steps and achieving comprehensive economic development." 

The head of the National State Forces Alliance, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, stressed during his speech at the mass gathering in Najaf on the anniversary of the martyrdom of the Martyr of the Mihrab, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Baqir al-Hakim {may God sanctify his secret} yesterday, Friday, that combating corruption, establishing security, and building a balanced economy is our gateway to building a strong state, while calling for striving through Iraq To establish long-term economic ties and common interests that our peoples and the peoples of our Arab and Islamic region enjoy.

Mr. Ammar Al-Hakim also stressed the importance of focusing on reconstruction projects, economic development and increasing investments in the country.  link

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Tishwsh:  Al-Nusairi: Monetary policy indicators for 2024 confirm that the Central Bank is the first economic institution in Iraq

The economic and banking advisor and member of the International Union of Arab Bankers, Samir Al-Nusairi, confirmed that through accurate financial and statistical analysis, the Central Bank of Iraq revealed the positive indicators it achieved for the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2022-2023, and also announced the suspension of work on the electronic platform on 12/31/2024.

Al-Nusairi explained in an interview with "Al-Eqtisad News" that the success of the monetary policy adopted by the bank during the year 2024 and the positive indicators of business results for the third quarter/2024 compared to the same period for the years 2022-2023, which indicated the following: Total deposits in banks operating in Iraq achieved a growth of (4.2%), in contrast, cash credit granted by operating banks recorded a growth of (11.6%), and deposits in private banks operating in Iraq recorded a growth of (14%), in contrast, cash credit granted by private banks achieved a growth of (15.1%), in contrast, the broad money supply in Iraq recorded a growth of (3.3%) in the third quarter of 2024.

He added that the gold reserves of the Central Bank of Iraq recorded a significant growth of (57%), as their value reached (16) trillion dinars, compared to their value of (10.7) trillion dinars in the third quarter of 2023. The important thing is that the annual inflation rates recorded a percentage that is among the lowest annual inflation rates in the countries of the region for the months of August and September of 2024, as the rest of the percentage is acceptable at (3.7%) and (3.1%) respectively, and this reflects price stability, maintaining the general price rate, achieving the most important goals of monetary policy, and the success of monetary policy in Iraq.

Al-Nusairi stressed that by the end of 2024, it becomes clear beyond doubt that the procedures of the Central Bank of Iraq and the efforts it has made since the beginning of 2023 until now, with the support and cooperation of the government, have borne fruit and begun to yield positive results according to what was planned, with detailed procedures and administrative and technical steps and understandings

 To regulate the financing of foreign trade with Arab and international banks by approving the opening of accounts for Iraqi banks in American, Chinese, European, Emirati, Indian and Turkish correspondent banks to deal directly with them for foreign transfers in the currencies of these countries, which are the dollar, euro, Chinese yuan, Indian rupee, Emirati dirham, Turkish lira, Jordanian dinar and Saudi riyal,

And leaving the electronic platform in 2024 and allowing banks to supply dollars and foreign currencies into Iraq from their accounts with correspondent banks or abroad according to specific controls issued by the Central Bank of Iraq, as well as reaching the opening of many accounts for Iraqi banks in correspondent banks.

He pointed out that the strategy of the Central Bank of Iraq implemented in 2024 to reform the banking sector adopted the restructuring, development and classification of banks and increasing their capital to the ceiling set by the Central Bank according to the specified timetables, which led and will lead to raising the capabilities of Iraqi banks to provide the best banking products and services to customers and to the economy, investment and development and moving to comprehensive digital transformation and compliance with international standards and helps in lifting the restrictions imposed on our (28) private banks.

He pointed out that foreign transfers, which reach 97%, are made at the official exchange rate, and work is underway to facilitate foreign transfers for small traders and to identify speculators' plans to harm the Iraqi economy.

A foreign exchange reserve of 153 tons of gold has been maintained, with a cumulative reserve ratio of 140%, to cover imports and local currency in circulation and provide the necessary liquidity to meet the needs of the Ministry of Finance to implement the government's operating budget.

He also noted that the developmental measures for technical, technological and administrative infrastructure in the Central Bank are being implemented accurately and comprehensively in its banking reform strategy in all its axes, and are an embodiment of what it has specified in the roadmap that it has clarified in cooperation with the government in accordance with what is stated in the government's program in Axis 12 (Financial and Banking Reform) and Paragraph 7 thereof, which is related to developing and enabling banks to contribute to development and investment.

Al-Nusairi concluded his speech by saying that the efforts made by the Central Bank in 2024 are an affirmation of the soundness of the implementation of its third strategy for the years 2024-2026, and it is trying to achieve its main and subsidiary goals according to their timetables, with wishes for success and achieving economic stability because the primary duty of banks is to be (stability) banks.  link

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Mot:  Clears That Question Up!! -- HUH!!!! 

 Mot: ... One More of the Plexing Things We ----

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Sunday Morning 1-5-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

FDIC WANTED TO SEND SHOCKWAVES THROUGH BANKS, ACCORDING TO RIPPLE'S TOP LAWYER

Coinbase's top has called on Congress to investigate 'Operation Choke Point 2.0'

Stuart Alderoty, chief legal officer at Ripple, has opined that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) tried to send "shockwaves" throughout various banks with its intimidating letters.

"As a former bank GC, these letters scream one message: shut down everything crypto-related ASAP—not just the products and services mentioned," he said on social media. This comes after cryptocurrency trading giant Coinbase managed to secure a court order in order to get plenty of unredacted letters that were sent to dozens of banks by the FDIC.

According to Paul Grewal, chief legal officer at Coinbase, there was a "coordinated effort" to put a stop to a wide array of crypto activities, including mundane Bitcoin transactions.

The recently published letters are supposed to support the crypto industry's long-standing claims about the so-called "Operation Choke Point 2.0." 

The original "Operation Chokepoint," which was uncovered by The Wall Street Journal back in 2013, was conducted by the FDIC by issuing informal suggestions to banks in order to clamp down on various high-risk activities that ranged from firework sales to payday loans. The initiative attracted widespread criticism due to violating due process to specifically target disfavored industries. 

Cryptocurrency advocates have alleged that a similar playbook is being used against their industry. Earlier, Alderoty spoke in great detail about the supposed "origin story" of this anti-crypto initiative, arguing that crypto became the new target in 2021 when the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) started demanding pre-approval for banks' crypto activities. 

The FDIC then followed suit in 2022. Grewal has called on Congress to investigate this alleged crackdown. "The new Congress should launch hearings on all this without delay," he said.

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Source:  U Today

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IOTA READY FOR MAINNET RE-LAUNCH: BRIDGING DEFI AND INSTITUTIONAL NEEDS WITH MoveVM + EVM

▪️IOTA is ready to launch an enhanced mainnet protocol with EVM and MoveVM integrations.

▪️The IOTA Rebased protocol will boost the adoption and functionalities of RWAs and tokenizations.

With the IOTA Rebased protocol, the network is reportedly set for its mainnet re-launch in early 2025. On social media platform X, Michael Atlan highlighted that the mainnet re-launch positions IOTA for real-world adoption.

New IOTA Mainnet To Bridge DeFi and Institutional Needs

Altan explained that IOTA is bridging the needs of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and institutions through MoveVM and EVM integration. As CNF reported, the IOTA Foundation recently introduced the Rebased protocol set to improve the network’s scalability, programmability, and decentralization.

The Rebased protocol establishes a completely decentralized Layer 1 (L1) network with the addition of advanced features. 

These new features include Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and Move Virtual Machine (MoveVM) support. MoveVM introduces strong data abstraction capabilities, simplifying complex resource management tasks.

Additionally, the direct integration of EVM into the L1 layer aims to enhance the security and decentralization of dApps built on IOTA’s EVM Layer 2 network. The transfer of EVM operations to the L1 layer will also boost network activity, increasing burned tokens.

The IOTA Rebased proposal also seeks to deliver higher throughput, anticipated above 50,000 TPS on the network. IOTA has already released a public testnet to test these proposed changes in the real world.

CNF mentioned that the community had approved the initiative through a governance vote, with 98% of the voters supporting the motion. As a result, the mainnet release is set to go live in early 2025, per a CNF report.

Atlan added that IOTA’s establishment of regulated finance solutions and a $50 million growth fund signals its readiness for the mainnet re-launch. He also pointed out that the network has genuine collaborations and no VC baggage.

Furthermore, most tokens have already been circulated, highlighting the huge liquidity of IOTA.

IOTA’s Key Focus and Growing Adoption

Following its expanded use cases and widespread market, IOTA now focuses on distributed ledger technology. CNF recently disclosed that IOTA has progressed in tokenization, digital trade finance, regulatory compliance, and decentralized infrastructure.

The platform has formed strategic partnerships in tokenization projects, recently collaborating with the UAE. Such endeavors will open the door for innovative applications of asset tokenization within a regulatory framework.

The IOTA token is gaining ground in the crypto market through these initiatives and collaborations. The IOTA coin joined the latest market rally, posting an 18.53% increase in value to trade at $0.335.

IOTA price was trading at $0.3595 at press time, up 1.3% in the last 24 hours. The market capitalization rose to $1.2 billion, suggesting investor optimism. Crypto analyst Lokman Duman noted that upward momentum could push IOTA toward $0.3600 and $0.4000 in the near future.

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Source:  Crypto News Flash

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Bank Runs are Back, Fed Reserves Plunge to Critical Levels

Bank Runs are Back, Fed Reserves Plunge to Critical Levels

Steven Van Metre:  1-5-2024

The phrase “bank run” conjures up images of panicked crowds lining up outside financial institutions, desperate to withdraw their savings.

While we haven’t seen scenes quite like that in recent times, the underlying anxieties that fuel such events are resurfacing, fueled by a significant and concerning development: Federal Reserve bank reserves are plummeting to what some are calling critical levels.

The “reserves” we’re talking about are the funds that commercial banks hold at the Federal Reserve. These reserves are effectively part of the banks’ safety net, allowing them to meet daily obligations, clear payments, and generally operate smoothly.

A healthy level of reserves is crucial for maintaining the stability and liquidity of the financial system.

The recent decline in these reserves is raising red flags because it indicates a potential liquidity squeeze within the banking sector. When banks have fewer reserves, they have less cushion to absorb unexpected shocks, like sudden surges in withdrawal requests. This, in turn, can heighten the risk of a bank run – a situation where a large number of customers lose confidence in a bank’s ability to fulfill its obligations and attempt to withdraw their deposits simultaneously.

Several factors are contributing to this reserve drain. One major influence is the Federal Reserve’s ongoing efforts to combat inflation. The Fed is actively reducing its balance sheet, primarily by letting its holdings of Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities mature without replacing them.

This process, known as quantitative tightening, pulls liquidity out of the financial system, reducing the amount of reserves available to banks.

While the situation is certainly concerning, it’s important to remember that the financial system is far more complex than it was during previous banking crises. Regulators have learned from the past and implemented many safeguards. However, the rapid decline in reserves warrants close monitoring.

The current situation underscores the delicate balance between fighting inflation and maintaining financial stability. The Federal Reserve and other financial regulators will be closely monitoring the situation and ready to intervene if necessary. For the average person, it’s a reminder to stay informed about developments in the financial world and to consider diversifying their savings.

The headlines may sound alarming, and some level of concern is certainly warranted. However, a cautious approach, guided by reliable information, is always the best approach in navigating such complex economic waters. The future will hinge on policymakers’ ability to navigate this challenging landscape with precision and foresight.

Watch the video below from Steven Van Metre for further insights and information.

https://youtu.be/s0e1UuVC7nc

News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday AM 1-5-2024

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 Sun. 5 Jan. 2025

Compiled Sun. 5 Jan. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Global Currency Reset:

Sat. 4 Jan. 2025: CBI has stopped auctions, Dinar Rate has stabilized: Iraqi Dinar Iraqi Dinar Rate Stability and RV Done Now Iraqi Dinar Latest News Iraqi Dinar Today

Sat. 4 Jan. 2025 MAJEED: The CBI will be back on Tues. 7 Jan. 2025 after the reevaluation (allegedly) happens! … to manage liquidity for the currency after being on Forex like India and Egypt. “The Authority emphasizes its efforts to regulate the market, enhance transparency, and foster public and private sector participation. The event marks the beginning of a promising year for the Iraqi stock market.” All that happening on Tues. 7 Jan. 2025.

And no, they do not have to wait for the stock market to open because Forex is an international market that does not depend on the stock market of the country to be open. They already adjusted the payroll and they will start paying the salaries on Sun. 5 Jan. 2025 based on the new rate. (allegedly) If people getting less money without knowing that rate has changed inside the country, they will go insane, so the government will announce. https://x.com/majeed66224499/status/1875532508734832660?s=46&t=Ich7hg6RGbObSjhen7byaw

On Mon. 6 Jan. 2025 the Quantum Financial System (QFS) will (allegedly) officially be activated Worldwide.

Thurs. 2 Jan. 2025 Bruce: Iraq(allegedly)  had a new in-country rate on New Years Day. Tier4b (us, the Internet Group) could be notified to call for exchange appointments anywhere from Friday 3 Jan. to Sunday 5 Jan.

Thurs. 2 Jan. 2025 Frank26 and WalkingStick: Iraq’s foreign minister was in DC and gave the new Dinar Rate to the US Treasury. The US has now been paid in full and has lifted the remaining sanctions on the Iraqi Banks!

Sat. 4 Jan. 2025: BOOM! Operation Phoenix Hits Its Peak: Starlink Tests Complete, GESARA Wealth Transfer and QFS Ready for the 48-Hour January 2025 Wealth Redistribution Event! – Gazetteller Trump’s global alliances, bolstered by covert military intelligence and advanced AI technologies, are executing the largest asset recovery and wealth redistribution campaign ever attempted. From the ashes of the Federal Reserve, a new global economic order is rising—one where the power no longer rests with the elite but with the people. On January 2, 2025, the system implemented its latest security upgrade: Quantum Resonance Verification (QRV). Unlike traditional biometric measures, QRV uses harmonic frequencies in an individual’s DNA to ensure unmatched identity verification.

Sat. 4 Jan. 2025: BQQM! Declassification of Information: NESARA GESARA, White Hats, Quantum Financial System (QFS), and Banking Cartels! – amg-news.com – American Media Group

Sat. 4 Jan. 2025: QFS NEWS: All Banks are Transitioning Over Into the QFS – Start Getting Hold of the ISO 20022 XLM and XRP – 8 Billion People Will Inevitably Transition to the QFS – amg-news.com – American Media Group

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Global Financial Crisis:

Sat. 4 Jan. 2025: Iraqi TV showing citizens how to trade Dinar on the Forex: https://dinarevaluation.blogspot.com/2025/01/firefly-television-is-now-showing_0104059332.html?spref=tw

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/01/05/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-january-5-2025/

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

Frank26   The fact they are about to [or have] stop [stopped] the auctions means it has to be replaced with a new exchange rate to add value to your currency.  If all of these things are true from Sudani...then another thing is true IMO, the lower notes they're going to give you are now in position, ready, loaded to go, ready to be given to [the Iraqi citizens].

Militia Man  There's a difference between the dollar auctions and the reinforcement mechanism that they use today.  Militia Man and crew have been quite clear that there's going to be a change - The dollar auctions are going to stop and there's something different.  [We] have been spot on about the fact that the dollar auctions are going to go away and they have...

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Iraq Progress Development Road Project IQD Rate

Edu Matrix:  1-5-2024

Iraq Progress Development Road Project IQD Rate - Iraq's Development Road Project is set to revolutionize the nation's economic landscape! Join us as we explore the ambitious initiative announced by Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhibis Al-Saadawi, which is making incredible strides in infrastructure development.

With 100% of preliminary designs completed and final design work underway, this project spans from Al-Faw to Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Station, enhancing connectivity and trade routes.

Discover how this project not only promises job creation and industry stimulation but also aims to position Iraq as a critical hub in the global logistics network.

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

Warning for 2025: Central Banks Colluded for Cheap Money, This Is Their Plan | Nomi Prins

Warning for 2025: Central Banks Colluded for Cheap Money, This Is Their Plan | Nomi Prins

Kitco News:  1-3-2024

2024 was a rollercoaster for central banks, as G10 nations collectively slashed rates by a staggering 650 basis points—mirroring the unprecedented monetary actions of 2020.

But what does this coordinated policy shift mean for inflation, debt, and the real economy in 2025? Dr. Nomi Prins, geo-macro economist, bestselling author, and founder of Prinsights Global, joins Kitco News to break it all down.

From her analysis of global central bank collusion to her inflation predictions, Dr. Prins delivers sharp insights and actionable strategies for investors navigating a volatile financial landscape. Dr. Prins shares her outlook for gold, Bitcoin, and commodities in 2025, offering her predictions on price movements and key drivers.

She also discusses systemic risks in the banking sector, the implications of soaring global debt, and the rise of central bank digital currencies. Whether you're an investor seeking to hedge against uncertainty or a viewer curious about the future of money, this conversation is packed with must-know insights to stay ahead in the year ahead.

00:00 Introduction

00:25 Central Banks' Rate Cuts

02:25 Inflation and Its Real-World Effects

05:31 Global Debt and Economic Growth

22:19 Geopolitical Risks and Financial System Stability

23:52 CBDCs and Privacy Concerns

30:02 Investment Strategies for 2025

38:21 Conclusion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm5dmqRmMhQ