Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Tuesday Afternoon 8-5-25

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Trump Threatens Major Tariff Hike on India Over Russian Crude Imports

U.S.-India energy tensions escalate as Trump links trade penalties to continued Russian oil purchases

Trump Ties Tariffs to Russian Crude Trade

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to “substantially raise tariffs” on Indian exports, citing India’s continued import and resale of Russian crude oil. The statement, published on Truth Social, marks the first direct linkage between U.S. trade penalties and India’s energy sourcing from Russia, according to Reuters.

Trump criticized India for purchasing “massive amounts” of Russian oil and profiting from resales while remaining “indifferent to Ukrainian deaths.” While no specific tariff categories were detailed, aides cited by Fortune warned that the new trade measures would be “very large, very soon.”

India’s Deepening Energy Ties with Russia

Despite mounting U.S. scrutiny and the threat of secondary sanctions, India has maintained Russian crude imports at over 1.5 million barrels per day throughout the summer.

Trade data cited by TRT World shows India’s imports from Russia surged from $9 billion in 2021 to over $64 billion in 2024, with discounted oil making up the vast majority of that increase.

To bypass sanctions and payment restrictions, Indian refiners have:

• Used rupee-based transactions

• Relied on direct Russian tankers

• Engaged third-party trading houses

At least four Russian-flagged, sanctioned tankers are reportedly anchored off India’s western coastline, unable to unload due to legal uncertainty — reflecting the growing operational risks tied to this trade.

Delhi Silent as Washington Ramps Up Pressure

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has not responded to Trump’s comments. In previous statements, however, Indian officials have emphasized the country's need for “strategic autonomy” and energy security, defending Russian crude purchases as a cost-effective, large-volume solution.

No formal timeline for the proposed U.S. tariff increases has been announced.

Ripple Effects for Indian Refiners

Trump’s threat adds fresh uncertainty for Indian refiners, many of whom are now:

• Reevaluating payment methods

• Switching flag registries for oil tankers

• Revising ship-to-ship transfer routes

Some Russian barrels are being re-routed through intermediaries in Fujairah (UAE) and Singapore, while U.S. Treasury advisories have triggered stricter due diligence from Indian shipping agents and insurers.

Even a symbolic tariff hike could have outsized effects by chilling third-party financing, delaying cargo insurance, and tightening liquidity access for Indian energy firms operating in gray-market supply chains.

Geopolitical Implications

This latest development underscores the fragile energy-trade balance between Washington and New Delhi. As Trump’s second term advances, India’s ties with Russia could become a central flashpoint in broader geopolitical realignment — especially if U.S. tariffs begin targeting core sectors like refined fuels, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.

Analysts warn that beyond economic implications, the tariffs could complicate:

• BRICS coordination on de-dollarized oil settlement

• Global South alliances navigating post-Ukraine energy trade

• India’s future role in U.S.-led Indo-Pacific security frameworks

@ Newshounds News™
Source: OilPrice   

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BRICS Oil Purchases from Russia Are Legal Under International Law, Says Source

Despite U.S. tariffs and threats, BRICS nations continue buying discounted Russian crude within approved price caps

Trump’s Sanctions Strategy Backfires as BRICS Defies Tariff Pressure

Since the U.S. imposed sanctions on Russia in February 2022, BRICS nations have steadily increased their purchases of Russian oil, drawing billions of dollars in energy savings. Despite U.S. attempts to isolate Moscow economically, countries like India and Brazil have intensified crude imports — even in the face of 25% tariffs and additional penalties from President Donald Trump.

India, in particular, has saved nearly $7 billion in foreign exchange costs by acquiring deeply discounted Russian crude, according to government trade data. These actions, perceived by some as defiance of U.S. policy, prompted Trump to publicly warn both India and Brazil: stop buying Russian oil or face further economic consequences.

India Responds: Oil Purchases Are Fully Legal

An unnamed source within the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) told TASS that BRICS nations are not violating international law by continuing oil trade with Russia. The official emphasized that the U.S. sanctions on Russian oil included a recommended price cap of $60 per barrel, and India has complied with this limit.

“India’s purchases of Russian oil have remained completely legal and within international norms,” the source stated. “Russian oil has never been subject to outright sanctions, nor is it currently banned by the U.S. or EU. Oil companies have consistently followed the $60 per barrel price cap recommended by the United States.”

The RBI official added that Trump’s latest tariffs contradict his own administration’s sanction framework, creating confusion among U.S. allies and trade partners alike.

Geopolitical Implications: BRICS Asserts Autonomy

India and Brazil’s continued engagement with Russian energy markets signals a broader BRICS strategy of asserting strategic autonomy. Rather than folding under pressure from Washington, these nations appear increasingly emboldened to pursue energy security on their own terms.

Analysts point out that:

• India has routed much of its Russian oil via intermediaries, using currencies such as the rupee and Chinese yuan to settle payments.

• Brazilian refineries have also increased uptake of discounted Russian barrels amid domestic fuel inflation.

• Neither country has shown signs of reducing imports despite U.S. threats of escalating tariffs.

Why Russian Oil Isn’t Technically Sanctioned

The confusion lies in how sanctions have been structured. Rather than banning Russian oil outright, the U.S. and EU agreed on a price-cap mechanism that allows purchases below $60 per barrel. This workaround was intended to:

• Limit Moscow’s revenue from oil sales

• Prevent global supply shocks

• Maintain access for developing nations to affordable energy

BRICS countries — especially India, China, Brazil, and South Africa — have used this mechanism to legally continue importing Russian crude, framing their actions as compliant with global frameworks and essential for national economic growth.

Conclusion: Tariff Escalation Likely to Face Global Pushback

While Trump’s tariffs may appeal to domestic political audiences, they risk fracturing long-standing alliances and trade relations with key BRICS economies. If the U.S. moves to punish legal oil transactions that abide by its own sanctions guidelines, it could trigger:

• Formal WTO disputes

• Retaliatory tariffs

• Stronger BRICS coordination on alternative energy payment systems

For now, BRICS officials appear resolute: buying Russian oil under the price cap is legal — and they intend to keep doing it.

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Source: Watcher Guru   

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White Swan Collapse Underway: Ed Dowd Warns 50% Stock Crash, Gold Reset & What’s Hidden in Fort Knox

White Swan Collapse Underway: Ed Dowd Warns 50% Stock Crash, Gold Reset & What’s Hidden in Fort Knox

Miles Franklin Metals:  8-4-2025

Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief of Miles Franklin Media, speaks with Edward Dowd, Founder of Phinance Technologies and former BlackRock portfolio manager, in one of his most urgent interviews to date.

Dowd warns that a housing-led recession is now unavoidable, with stock markets set for a 40-50% crash and banking sector consolidation paving the way for centralized control and a potential CBDC regime.

He calls the coming crisis a “White Swan” event – predictable, visible, and already in motion.

 Makori challenges mainstream narratives on job data, housing supply, and the Federal Reserve’s motives.

Makori and Dowd discuss gold’s role in a monetary reset, if the U.S. is secretly accumulating gold in preparation for this and why Fort Knox may hold more gold than officially reported

Highlights:

Housing collapse already underway

Recession and volatility by fall 2025

Fed data manipulation and BLS fallout

Gold to hit $10K by 2030- conservative estimate

CBDCs and stablecoins: financial surveillance ahead?

Introduction – U.S. Economy: Surface vs. Reality

 02:56 Housing Market: The White Swan Collapse

05:48 Factors Delaying the Recession

08:46 Housing Market Indicators and Predictions

10:33 Recession and Market Pullback

14:39 Speculation on Federal Reserve Actions

29:27 Global Real Estate and Systemic Risks

 33:58 Gold's Future and Monetary Reset

 35:02 Banking Sector Predictions

38:10 Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

 50:45 Fort Knox and U.S. Gold Reserves

 58:02 Geopolitical Risks and Gold

 01:06:39 Investment Strategies & Final Thoughts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUwF5C32XXA

News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday 8-5-2025

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

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Tues. 5 August 2025

Compiled Tues. 5 August 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Global Currency Reset

Mon. 4 Aug. 2025 Wolverine: “It started today with the Bondholders. Hold on.”

Mon. 4 Aug. 2025 TNT Tony: Tony says we missed the window for today but there is another window starting at 1:00 a.m. tonight. The Venezuelan Bolivar showed up on Forex today, for the first time. The bolivar was showing at .008 with a future value of .33. The IQD is trading up and down, (as we know).

Tony received a call. Two more 3-letter confirmations re the start time tomorrow. (He already said Wealth Managers and Private Bankers have set appointments for clients to exchange tomorrow and were told what time they could set the appointments for.) The dinar is now tradeable. It is shown as a strong buy!

Tomorrow is supposed to be a great day! Some banks will start making appointments tonight. Tony says, based on that, he should get the 800 number tonight. He should get the numbers at least 2 hours before we get started. They are telling Tony they want to get through our appointments by the 10th.

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Mon. Aug. 2025: GESARA (allegedly) activated as of Tues. 29 July 2025: …Nesara Gesara on Telegram

Recovered stolen wealth(allegedly)  exceeds $150 trillion. The Central Banks are losing money. The quantum-ledger system is operational, avoiding corruptt systems and carrying out financial justice instantly.

Protocol #1: Debts permanently(allegedly)  erased that are associated with banking, such as credit cards, loans and mortgages.

Protocol #2: The (allegedly) elimination of income taxes. No more wage theft, no more IRS raids. A flat tax of 14% on luxury goods only would take its place. Food, medicine, and housing are protected and (allegedly) exempt from taxes.

Protocol #3: The IRS is (allegedly) closed. Instead of being corporate fiat enforcers, its agents were reassigned to oversee equitable taxation under Treasury authority.

Protocol #4: The Federal Reserve is (allegedly) being dismantled. It no longer has a monopoly on creating money. It was(allegedly)  replaced by Rainbow Currency, which is backed by gold, silver, and platinum and is impervious to printing theft and manipulation.

Protocol #9: Restoring financial privacy. No more spying, no more tracking. Foreign banks and rogue agencies cannot (allegedly) access Treasury-issued accounts under QFS.

Protocol #11: Funding for humanitarian relief is (allegedly) being used. Global initiatives will be driven by citizens rather than NGOs. Real wealth and infrastructure are being used to address issues like food insecurity, homelessness, and the collapse of education.

Protocol #12: ZIM and other sovereign bonds are (allegedly) honored. Parts for rebuilding the world, parts for personal use.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/08/05/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-august-5-2025/

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Frank26   Question:  "Will tax be more on smaller amounts or bigger amounts?"  It's not based on the amount that you have.  It's based on your receipt and how long you have held your dinars...Do you have your receipt?  'No, I lost it.'  You're probably going to be in the 40% tax range. Do you have your receipt?  'Yes.'  Have you held for more than a year?  'No. 6 months.'  You'll probably in in the 40%...Have receipt? 'Yes.' Held longer than 1 year?  'Yes.'  You'll probably be in the 20%.  [Dinar Guru Note:  Some gurus feel the dinar will be taxed as capital gains as above.  Other gurus feel, ordinary income.  Ultimately, only the IRS' opinion matters.  At the appropriate time consult your tax experts to determine the right tax for your unique circumstances.]

Militia Man  Article:  "The mechanism for selling dollars through the official platform has contributed to controlling currency prices."  The new mechanism has been a challenge for Iraq to wean itself off the dollar auction and for the Central Bank of Iraq to detach from that process and get back to doing what a Central Banks is designed to do. That is be a bank for banks and not the general public that has been the case for over 20 years.  The process to get banks...off the dollar auction bottle...has not been easy and many banks have yet to cut the cord. Those that haven't done so are likely already starting to feel the pain.

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IQD Rate Slightly Up Gold Expected to Increase Currency Expectations

Edu Matrix:  8-5-2025

The U.S. dollar is under pressure—and that means big opportunities for savvy investors. In this short update, we break down which currencies are expected to rise in the coming weeks, from the euro and pound to emerging-market favorites like the Brazilian real and Indian rupee.  

Plus, discover why gold could surge toward $3,500/oz, and what’s driving global shifts in forex and commodities.

 Whether you're trading, investing, or just curious about global markets, this video simplifies the latest currency and gold trends so anyone can understand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxXH0yALLoA

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Tuesday Morning 8-5-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

President Trump to Sign Executive Order Threatening Penalties for Crypto Debanking

New directive would investigate banks and impose penalties for politically motivated financial discrimination

Executive Action Targets Financial Discrimination

President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to sign a sweeping executive order aimed at protecting crypto companies, conservative-aligned businesses, and individuals from being debanked by U.S. financial institutions, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The draft order directs federal regulators to:

• Investigate if financial institutions violated any laws by terminating services based on political or ideological bias.

• Enforce penalties, including fines, consent decrees, and disciplinary measures, for discriminatory debanking.

• Examine compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws, and consumer protection regulations.

The order could be signed as early as this week, though timing and final content remain subject to change.

What Is Debanking — And Why Now?

The executive order follows rising concern over what's been called “Operation Choke Point 2.0” — a term used by critics to describe regulatory pressure that allegedly forced banks to cut ties with politically disfavored industries, especially crypto firms, during the Biden administration.

This follows the earlier Operation Choke Point 1.0 (2013–2017), in which the DOJ pressured banks to avoid servicing high-risk industries like payday lending, firearms sales, and others.

The new Trump directive seeks to:

• Remove legacy policies that contributed to debanking.

• Mandate the Small Business Administration (SBA) to review its loan partner practices.

• Refer some cases to the Attorney General for prosecution.

Regulators Already Responding to Political Pressure

Amid growing Republican scrutiny, some banks have preemptively adjusted internal policies and met with GOP attorneys general to demonstrate neutrality regarding clients’ political affiliations.

Under Trump’s influence, financial regulators — including the Federal Reserve, OCC, and FDIC — have pledged to no longer consider “reputational risk” when evaluating banking relationships, a significant reversal from prior regulatory practice.

Crypto Leaders Speak Out on Industry Debanking

Executives across the crypto sector have long alleged that banks have unfairly denied them access to financial services.

While banks claim their decisions are grounded in legal and compliance risks — particularly anti-money laundering (AML) obligations — crypto leaders argue that political targeting was often at play.

Following Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign — which received support from several prominent crypto donors — Trump pledged to:

• End Operation Choke Point 2.0.

• Establish a regulatory framework that supports crypto innovation.

After his victory, crypto industry leaders including:

• Marc Andreessen (a16z crypto)

• Caitlin Long (Custodia)

• Brian Armstrong (Coinbase)

• Cameron & Tyler Winklevoss (Gemini)

• Jesse Powell (Kraken)

• Sam Kazemian (Frax Finance)

began publicly sharing stories of being debanked or deplatformed under previous administrations.

Congressional Oversight and Personal Testimonies

In January 2025, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform launched a formal investigation into crypto debanking. Firms including Coinbase, Kraken, and Uniswap Labs were contacted for testimony and documentation.

Adding to the personal narrative, Eric Trump, the former president’s son and an investor in bitcoin mining and DeFi ventures, described how he turned to crypto after being deplatformed by several banks:

“I never thought I'd fall into the world of crypto until every bank began cancelling us for absolutely no reason other than the fact that my father was in politics,” Eric Trump said in April.
“They came after us viciously. It wasn't until that time that I realized how important crypto was.”

Conclusion

If signed, this executive order could mark a turning point in the intersection of politics, finance, and crypto—setting new standards for financial neutrality and reshaping the banking landscape for digital asset firms.

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Source: The Block

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CFTC Moves to Allow Spot Crypto Trading on Registered Exchanges

New initiative aligns with Trump administration’s crypto recommendations and aims to bring federal-level clarity to digital asset markets

CFTC Launches Spot Market Crypto Initiative

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced a major step toward regulating spot crypto trading, as part of its ongoing efforts to implement policy guidance from the Trump administration’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets.

The new initiative would enable the trading of “spot crypto asset contracts” on CFTC-registered futures exchanges, marking a significant shift in how digital assets could be regulated at the federal level.

“The CFTC is full speed ahead on enabling immediate trading of digital assets at the Federal level in coordination with the SEC’s Project Crypto,”
— Caroline Pham, CFTC Acting Chair

What Are Spot Crypto Contracts?

These proposed spot crypto asset contracts would closely resemble traditional futures-style listed contracts — with the crucial difference that they would reflect real-time spot market prices for cryptocurrencies. Importantly, these contracts would be traded on designated contract markets (DCMs) registered with the CFTC.

This structure is designed to mirror existing futures market practices, while offering investors direct exposure to the spot value of cryptocurrencies — under federal oversight.

CFTC Opens Public Comment Period

The CFTC is requesting feedback on the application of two key legal provisions:

• Section 2(c)(2)(D) of the Commodity Exchange Act
  This provision requires that leveraged retail commodity transactions occur on CFTC-registered exchanges, offering a clear legal foundation for regulating leveraged spot crypto trading.

• Part 40 of CFTC Regulations
  This section governs how DCMs operate, including registration, compliance, and enforcement requirements.

The agency is also seeking views on:

• How this framework might interact with SEC oversight if crypto assets are classified as securities.

• The legal implications of offering non-security digital assets that may still qualify as investment contracts.

🗓️ Public comments are open until August 18.

Background: 18 Crypto Recommendations for the CFTC

The CFTC’s move is part of a broader initiative to implement the 18 recommendations from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets (released last week), which called on the Commission to:

• Clarify how digital assets are classified as commodities vs. securities.

• Outline rules for decentralized finance (DeFi) participation in regulated markets.

• Guide CFTC-regulated entities on digital asset custody, trading, and disclosure.

• Consider rule changes to accommodate blockchain-based derivatives.

Sixteen additional recommendations involve joint cooperation with agencies like the SEC, Treasury, and Federal Reserve, reflecting a coordinated federal crypto strategy.

Leadership Transition and Political Context

The CFTC is currently operating with just two commissioners:

• Caroline Pham, Acting Chair

• Kristin N. Johnson, who is reportedly planning to step down later this year.

Leadership gaps have widened following:

• Rostin Behnam’s resignation in January after the Trump administration’s return.

• Summer Mersinger and Christy Goldsmith Romero both stepping down in May.

The Trump White House had nominated Brian Quintenz, a former CFTC commissioner and crypto-friendly policy advocate, as permanent chair — but the Senate vote was delayed last week after White House intervention, leaving the appointment in limbo.

Conclusion

The CFTC’s proposal to allow spot crypto asset trading on federally registered exchanges represents a key moment in U.S. crypto regulation, signaling a turn toward institutionalization and clarity under the Trump administration.

By formally integrating digital asset spot trading into the framework used for derivatives markets, the CFTC is creating the conditions for regulated, scalable, and transparent crypto markets — with DeFi, retail leverage, and blockchain infrastructure all on the agenda.

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Source: Cointelegraph    

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SEC’s Hester Peirce Defends Crypto Privacy, Slams Financial Surveillance

“Crypto Mom” calls for modern laws, challenges financial overreach, and backs crypto’s privacy promise amid rising regulatory tension.

Hester Peirce Challenges Financial Surveillance Regime

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, known as “Crypto Mom” for her pro-digital asset stance, delivered a powerful defense of financial privacy during the Science of Blockchain Conference, urging U.S. regulators to rethink outdated laws that no longer serve the modern digital economy.

Peirce sharply criticized the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) — a 55-year-old law she described as the foundation of a growing financial surveillance state. She called for a regulatory reset to protect individual freedoms in the digital era.

“Our laws have turned banks into surveillance arms of the government. Crypto can restore the privacy that once existed with cash.”
— Hester Peirce, SEC Commissioner

Financial Surveillance by the Numbers

Peirce highlighted the extent of state surveillance:

• 25 million financial activity reports were filed in 2024 alone

• 4.7 million were classified as “Suspicious Activity Reports” (SARs)

• All data is collected under BSA mandates, without requiring individual warrants

She also criticized the SEC’s Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) system, which logs every investor trade, regardless of suspicion — a practice she said erodes privacy and civil liberties.

Crypto’s Role in Restoring Financial Privacy

Peirce framed cryptocurrencies as digital analogues of cash, enabling private peer-to-peer transactions without third-party oversight. She argued that attempting to apply surveillance laws to immutable open-source protocols is misguided.

Her comments come during the Tornado Cash case, where co-founder Roman Storm faces trial in New York. Prosecutors allege the privacy protocol facilitated money laundering, while his defense maintains it’s a neutral tool, not unlike email or encryption.

A Lesson From the 1990s Encryption Wars

Peirce drew parallels to the 1990s battles over public encryption, when the U.S. government tried to ban strong cryptography for national security reasons. She invoked the legacy of Phil Zimmermann, creator of Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), whose legal victory secured Americans' right to private communication.

“We didn’t ban email because bad actors used it. We shouldn’t ban crypto privacy tools either.”
— Hester Peirce

Rejecting the DeFi Broker Rule

Peirce also denounced the now-repealed DeFi broker reporting rule, which would have required decentralized platforms to report user data to the IRS — a policy she described as an attempt to “deputize” DeFi platforms as state surveillance tools.

That rule, introduced under the Biden administration, was formally repealed by President Trump in April, in line with his administration’s pro-crypto platform.

Industry Applauds Peirce’s Stance

Crypto leaders rallied behind Peirce’s speech:

• Peter Van Valkenburgh, CoinCenter: “One of the clearest defenses of financial privacy in the crypto era.”

• Nate Geraci, NovaDius Wealth: “Everyone in the industry should read her remarks in full.”

SEC’s New 'Project Crypto' Initiative

In a surprising alignment, SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced Project Crypto, a policy initiative to:

• Modernize securities laws for blockchain-based assets

• Support tokenized finance

• Review and repeal outdated regulations

The program marks the SEC’s first coordinated move to bring tokenized assets under a supportive federal framework.

Meanwhile, the White House is reportedly preparing an executive order to penalize banks that block crypto users and investors — further dismantling Biden-era crypto restrictions.

Conclusion: Privacy, Not Paranoia

Commissioner Peirce’s speech places financial privacy at the center of digital rights, casting crypto not just as a speculative asset class but as an essential safeguard against state overreach.

Her remarks — alongside the SEC’s shift toward Project Crypto — suggest a broader regulatory realignment is underway, one that may define how privacy, innovation, and individual sovereignty are balanced in the 21st century financial system.

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Source: Coinpedia   

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“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday Morning 8-5-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Today, Parliament holds its final session of the second term, with 10 items on the agenda.

The House of Representatives intends to hold its fourth session of the second term of its fourth and final legislative year today, Tuesday.

According to the agenda published by the media department, the parliament will vote on five laws and read five others. The parliamentary security and defense committee noted that all details of the Popular Mobilization Forces law have been finalized and submitted to the parliament presidency for a vote in the upcoming sessions .

According to today's session agenda, the Council will vote on draft laws, amending Law No. 20 of 2020 on the Foundations of Equivalency of Degrees, the Renewable Energy Regulation Law, the Mental Health Law, amending the National Nuclear Regulatory Authority Law, and the law ratifying the Mutual Encouragement and Protection Agreement between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The Council will also conduct first readings of three draft laws: the first amendment to the Sunni Endowment Law, the Juvenile Care Law, and the first amendment to the Minors Care Law. The Council will also conduct the second reading of the Army Aviation College Law and the proposed law regulating the rights of minors.

For his part, the head of the Parliamentary Security Committee, Karim Aliwi, stated that "the Popular Mobilization Law has been fully completed," noting that "the committee hosted the leadership of the Popular Mobilization Authority, and its proposals and comments were incorporated into the final version of the law, ensuring the rights of the Mobilization's members are preserved." 

He explained that "the committee was keen to prepare a law that meets the requirements of the current stage and does justice to the fighters who made great sacrifices in the liberation battles, and all technical and legislative matters related to it have been completed  link

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Tishwash:  The Ministry of Finance denies a liquidity shortage and explains the reason for the delay.

The Ministry of Finance denied on Monday any shortage of financial liquidity, while indicating that it is fully secured until the end of the current fiscal year.

A statement from the Ministry of Finance received by Al-Mada stated that "the Accounting Department at the Ministry of Finance has begun funding the salaries of civilian and military retirees for the month of August 2025," stressing that it has "completed the procedures for transferring the funding amounts to the National Retirement Authority, for disbursement by the relevant banks in accordance with approved procedures."

She explained that "the delay in salary disbursements was due to the weekend being the time for foreign banks to send remittances for oil sales, which led to the postponement of remittances, which are normally only carried out on official holidays. She explained that salaries are fully secured until the end of the current fiscal year, and that claims of a liquidity shortage are unfounded." 

The ministry called on "retirees to follow bank notifications starting today, noting that disbursements will be made gradually over the coming hours."  link

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Tishwash:  The Ministerial Council for Economy forms a permanent committee with the participation of the Kurdistan Region to unify customs duties.

 The Ministerial Council for the Economy formed a permanent committee comprising representatives from the federal government and the Kurdistan Region, with the aim of unifying customs duties at all Iraqi border crossings and developing the customs work system. The meeting was held during a meeting dedicated to discussing Cabinet Resolution No. 270 of 2025, in the presence of officials from the ports and customs authorities from both the federal and regional sides.

A statement by the Council, a copy of which was received by {Euphrates News}, stated that: “Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Fuad Hussein chaired the 25th session of the Ministerial Council for the Economy, which was held in the Council building in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning, the Ministers of Finance, Trade, Agriculture, Industry, Labor and Social Affairs, the Secretary General of the Council of Ministers, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, the Chairman of the Securities Commission, the Deputy Chairman of the National Investment Commission, and the Prime Minister’s Advisor for Legal Affairs.”

The Council noted that it would host the Chairman of the Border Ports Authority, the Director General and Director of the Legal Department of the Customs Authority in the Federal Government, and a delegation from the Kurdistan Region represented by the Advisor to the Ministry of Interior, the Director General of Customs, and the Director General of Relations with the representatives of the Region, to discuss Cabinet Resolution No. 270 of 2025 regarding customs tariffs and the unification of fees across all Iraqi border crossings.

He added, "After extensive discussions, the Council decided to form a permanent committee headed by the Prime Minister's Advisor for Border Crossings and Customs Affairs, with membership of representatives at the level of Director General from the General Customs Authority in the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Trade, the Central Bank, the Border Crossings Authority, and two representatives from the Kurdistan Region to unify efforts, conduct periodic evaluations, and provide observations and opinions in order to develop customs work at all border crossings. Specialists in the Kurdistan Regional Government will also submit their observations and proposals regarding the above-mentioned Cabinet decision within a period of thirty days from the date of formation of the above-mentioned committee."

The statement continued, "The Council also reviewed the World Bank report, along with the proposals and recommendations submitted by the committee responsible for studying the bank's indicators on the business sector. These included taking the necessary measures to implement the reform paragraphs included in the executive plan within specific deadlines, particularly simplifying procedures, amending laws and legislation, improving services and the business and investment environment, and shifting to the use of digital technology in all transactions."

He affirmed the Council's approval of the Ministry of Industry's request to allow the Baghdad Petrochemical Refinery Company to export oxidized asphalt through the Trebil border crossing. The Council also decided to recommend to the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, after obtaining the Prime Minister's approval, to issue a circular exempting foreign companies from opening branches in Iraq if their activity is related to supply contracts or providing consulting.  link

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Moneywise  Sun, August 3, 2025

US car market bankrupting Americans — and it’ll only get worse.

The U.S. car market faces a perfect storm that is rapidly engulfing ordinary car owners across the country. The clearest warning sign is the rising rate of auto loan borrowers who are falling behind on their monthly payments.

As of January this year, 6.6% of subprime auto borrowers were at least 60 days past due on their loans, according to a report by Fitch Ratings.

This is the highest rate since Fitch started collecting this data in the early 1990s. And things are not expected to get better. The report says the subprime segment of the auto loan market faces a “deteriorating outlook” for the rest of 2025.

This is especially alarming given the scale of the auto loan market. As of the first quarter of 2025, households carried  $1.64 trillion in auto loan debt — surpassing both the $1.18 trillion in credit card debt and the $1.63 trillion in student loan debt, according to Debt.org.

Here’s how cars transformed from symbols of freedom to symbols of unsustainable, toxic debt.

How did we get here?

The foundation of today’s crisis was laid five years ago during the pandemic. Supply chain disruptions and factory closures created strange dynamics that pushed car prices higher.

In January 2022, 80% of new car buyers paid more than the manufacturer’s suggested retail price, or MSRP, according to Edmunds. Used car prices were rising faster than new car prices at the time, according to Cox Automotive.

In other words, car buyers paid too much for their cars.

Now, values have declined while many owners have seen a steady rise in interest rates. This shift has pushed many car owners underwater on their purchase.

In fact, one-in-five vehicle trade-ins near the end of last year had negative equity of $10,000 or more, according to Edmunds. The situation is grim, and the outlook is just as bleak.

What comes next?

While the auto market is dealing with rising interest rates and dropping prices, it’s now also facing the additional challenge of President Donald Trump’s trade war.

TO READ MORE:  https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-car-market-bankrupting-americans-142900117.html

More News, Rumors and Opinions Monday PM 8-4-2025

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

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Mon. 4 August 2025

Compiled Mon. 4 August 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Possible Timing:

Sun. 3 Aug. 2025 Wolverine: “The money has now being deposited into paymasters account. Everything is ready to go. Praying that tomorrow we can all celebrate. Some Bond Holders have appointments for Mon. 4 Aug.”

Sun. 3 Aug. 2025 A2Z Dreamz: “We were told that trigger groups funds happened on Friday 1 Aug. 2025, which leads to appointments and confirmations for this coming week. Sorry if that was unclear, yes those two things go hand in hand.”

Judy Note: The following video appears to be bank made to attract you to exchange at banks. It is my understanding that you will get better rates at a Redemption Center where you get your appointment through calling a 800 number: Sun. 3 Aug. 2025: Dinar, Dong, Rates Set: U.S. Bank Begins IQD & VND Exchange – Contract Rates Secured, Booking Now Available . IQD TODAY

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Sun. 3 Aug. 2025 A2Z Update Key Events Happening This Week:

Executive Orders Issued (July 31st):
President Trump signed orders modifying reciprocal tariff rates, These countries must correct values by August 7th or face higher tariffs.

Triggers Paid (Friday Afternoon, PST):
Multiple sources confirmed that financial “triggers” were paid, initiating the next phase toward rate changes.

4A Contacts Under NDA (as of Today):
Five trusted 4A contacts are now fully under NDA, signaling active movement behind the scenes.

Forex Activity (August 3rd):
Forex markets opened 90 minutes before the message; rates are described as “shuddering and rumbling,” suggesting background adjustments.

Liquidity Addition Expected Overnight:
Liquidity is anticipated to be added as global markets open into the early morning hours, a key step before rates appear.

Red Flag Timeline:
If rates aren’t visible by late morning tomorrow, it’s considered a potential red flag for delays.

Sun. 3 Aug. 2025 An Executive order signed on July 31 adjusted tariffs for many countries including Iraq, Vietnam and Venezuela says that tariffs will take affect August 7 for those countries. https://x.com/majeed66224499/status/1951721216747667481 https://x.com/majeed66224499/status/1951721216747667481?s=09

Mon. 4 Aug. 2025 Wolverine: Tier4b Redemption starts. New rates could show up on the Forex.

Fri. 15 Aug. 2025 Wolverine: Deadline for GCR to go public and have new rates listed on the Forex.

Fri. 15 Aug. 2025: Deadline for new rates to be on Forex.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/08/04/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-august-4-2025/

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Frank26  [I-Team Update]    I-TEAM: They are preparing the way for the new exchange rate and the lower notes to come out.  They are rolling it out via communications to the rest of the world...

Mnt Goat   Article: “PAYMENT OF DUES IN BLACK OIL AND TIGHTENING CONTROLS AT PORTS ARE THE MAIN REASONS FOR THE DOLLAR’S DECLINE.”  ...they have collectively created an economic environment that has contributed to strengthening the dinar’s value. Is this not what we wanted to see?...

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Brace for S&P Disaster : ‘Scary’ April Repeat Looms

Daniela Cambone:  8-4-2025

If there's something to tip the boat, it could be maybe not what we saw in April, but maybe something almost as scary,” warns Carley Garner, founder of DeCarli Trading and frequent guest on Mad Money.

She tells Daniela Cambone that the S&P 500 is facing significant resistance and that “there's a lot of risk to try to make a couple extra points in the S&P”, raising the potential for a market pullback.

On the U.S. economy, Garner notes, “The numbers look great, right? … but when I look under the surface, I ask myself, how did we get to these great numbers?

And I think the answer is leverage.” She cautions that “there’s a lot more risk in the system than people recognize.” Don’t miss today’s conversation.

Chapters:

00:00 – Why the U.S. dollar matters

 03:29 – Copper outlook

 04:30 – Gold and the dollar’s relationship

06:42 – Silver’s trajectory

08:53 – Retail investors’ appetite for gold

 09:50 – The future of the S&P 500

11:09 – The health of the U.S. economy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfgDsUUR0_s

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Afternoon 8-4-25

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Russia and Saudi Arabia Announce Strategic Oil Production Hike Starting October

OPEC+ to add 547,000 barrels per day, challenging Western influence and deepening geopolitical rifts.

In a significant move that could reshape global energy markets and intensify geopolitical tensions, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and their OPEC+ partners have announced a coordinated production increase of 547,000 barrels per day beginning in October 2025.

While representing just 0.6% of global oil consumption, this shift signals a broader strategic objective: to reclaim market share and reassert influence over the global energy balance amid a deteriorating relationship between Moscow and Washington.

OPEC+ Shifts Strategy Toward Volume Recovery

The production increase, agreed upon on Sunday, August 3, by eight OPEC+ member countries, marks a decisive pivot from the group’s previous stance of tight output restrictions aimed at supporting high oil prices.

Led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, the initiative reflects a growing emphasis on volume over price, as producers seek to capitalize on long-term global demand trends. The Brent crude benchmark is currently trading near $70 per barrel, a stark contrast to the $120 per barrel highs of 2022 during the initial months of the Ukraine conflict.

For consumers, the stabilization in oil prices may translate to steady retail fuel prices. In France, for instance, average prices remain at 1.62 euros per liter for diesel and 1.66 euros for gasoline.

A Disputed Energy Outlook

OPEC+ forecasts suggest that global oil demand will continue to rise until mid-century, largely driven by industrializing economies. This projection stands in direct contradiction to the International Energy Agency (IEA), which anticipates a peak in oil demand by 2030, primarily due to the increasing adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies.

This divergence in outlook reflects not just differing economic models, but also ideological and geopolitical rivalries over the future of energy governance.

Geopolitical Implications: Oil as a Tool of Statecraft

The announcement comes amid heightened geopolitical tension. U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Moscow, issuing an ultimatum to resolve the conflict in Ukraine within ten days or face a new round of punitive measures.

Among the options under review is a 100% tariff on imports of Russian goods, including hydrocarbons. This approach is designed to isolate Russia economically while also deterring its trading partners—most notably India, which has emerged as the second-largest importer of Russian oil, averaging 1.6 million barrels per day in 2025.

However, India has rejected U.S. pressure, asserting that its strategic autonomy and energy security priorities take precedence. Officials in New Delhi have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining strong energy ties with Moscow, signaling a broader realignment in global economic alliances.

This position illustrates the erosion of Western unilateralism and the rise of alternative power blocs such as BRICS, which advocate for a more multipolar world order.

The New Energy Chessboard: OPEC+ Redefines Its Role

OPEC+’s production hike is not merely a response to market dynamics; it is part of a deliberate political and economic recalibration. In a world of fractured trade regimes, currency realignments, and strategic decoupling, energy is once again becoming a central tool of statecraft.

By increasing output, OPEC+ is attempting to:

• Reassert its relevance in a fragmented energy landscape,

• Undercut competitors and rebalance supply chains,

• And reshape the rules of global energy governance to better reflect a multipolar reality.

In this evolving context, every barrel of oil becomes a geopolitical asset, and every alliance an act of sovereignty.

Conclusion: A New Era of Energy Geopolitics

The decision by Russia, Saudi Arabia, and their allies to boost oil production is more than a supply-side adjustment. It marks a strategic inflection point—one where control over energy flows becomes intertwined with the global contest for economic influence and diplomatic leverage.

As Western powers attempt to assert pressure through sanctions and tariffs, OPEC+ is responding with market-based countermeasures that signal resilience and strategic foresight.

The global energy order is no longer defined by price alone—but by the political power that comes with production, distribution, and refusal.

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Source: Cointribune   

BRICS 2025: What the Summit Really Achieved Behind Closed Doors

Despite the absence of Xi and Putin, the Rio summit delivered breakthroughs on currency cooperation and infrastructure investment.

While much of the media spotlight fixated on who didn’t attend the BRICS 2025 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the reality is that the gathering produced substantive and strategic outcomes—quietly but decisively laying the groundwork for a more sovereign and coordinated financial future for the Global South.

Two key breakthroughs emerged:
➡️ The launch of the BRICS Multilateral Guarantees initiative, modeled after the World Bank’s MIGA, to reduce investment risk in the Global South.
➡️ Concrete steps forward in the BRICS currency project, aiming for a 2026–2027 operational window.

1. BRICS Multilateral Guarantees Initiative: Building Infrastructure for the South

The 2025 Summit culminated in a joint declaration titled “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance.” Central to this declaration was the unveiling of the BRICS Multilateral Guarantees initiative—a new framework designed to provide political risk insurance for infrastructure investment across member states and other Global South partners.

Inspired by the World Bank’s Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), the initiative aims to address a long-standing issue: the lack of reliable, non-Western-backed investment security mechanisms. By mitigating risks such as expropriation, political unrest, or breach of contract, BRICS nations are attempting to unlock new capital inflows outside of Bretton Woods–style constraints.

This new institution signals the next phase of the bloc’s ambition: building parallel governance infrastructure, not just critiquing the existing one.

2. Currency Cooperation Accelerates: A Supranational BRICS Payment System

Perhaps more consequential is the clear acceleration of the BRICS monetary agenda. The Rio summit confirmed that the BRICS currency project is targeting full operational capacity by 2026 or 2027, with member nations actively piloting regional integration of settlement systems and CBDC frameworks.

Highlights from this monetary coordination include:

• Russia and China intensifying ruble-yuan bilateral trade settlement.

• India expanding rupee use in regional trade with Global South partners.

• The continued development of BRICS Pay, a blockchain-based, cross-border payment network designed to circumvent SWIFT and other Western-controlled systems.

• Integration of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with pilot projects testing interoperability between national CBDCs and the proposed supranational unit.

This isn’t just abstract planning—payment system development is already underway, and the next 18–24 months will be critical in proving that technical compatibility and geopolitical coordination can deliver a viable alternative to the U.S. dollar–centric system.

3. Trade Tensions, Dollar Dependencies, and the Reality Check

Despite ambitious rhetoric, the BRICS declaration notably omitted direct references to the United States—a diplomatic signal that member states are trying to balance internal objectives with economic realities.

Key context:

• BRICS members are still deeply integrated with U.S. markets.

• Many rely on the U.S. dollar for a significant portion of their export revenues.

• Any sudden decoupling from Western trade systems could cause domestic economic disruptions.

As of 2025, the expanded BRICS bloc accounts for 46% of the world’s population and 37% of global GDP, giving legitimacy to the idea of a multipolar monetary system. However, the success of dedollarization depends not just on political resolve, but on resolving contradictions in trade dependencies and trust in yet-to-be-launched instruments.

Conclusion: From Talk to Action

The BRICS 2025 Summit quietly achieved more than expected—delivering on real policy infrastructure and technological implementation. The Multilateral Guarantees initiative and progress on BRICS Pay represent a serious pivot from symbolic diplomacy to tangible coordination.

Still, the path forward remains complex. A shared currency or digital settlement layer will require deep technical alignment, institutional trust, and consistent political will, especially between countries with divergent economic models and national priorities.

If BRICS can overcome these obstacles, 2026 could mark the debut of a truly independent financial system—one that redefines not just how countries trade, but how they project sovereignty on the global stage.

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Tishwash:  The Iraqi government has granted Chinese companies oil investments to develop fields over five years. 

Reuters reported on Monday that the Iraqi government has granted numerous Chinese companies investment opportunities in the oil sector to increase production and develop fields over the next five years.

"Chinese companies offer competitive financing, reduce costs by using cheaper Chinese labor and equipment, and are willing to accept lower profit margins to win long-term contracts," the agency quoted Ali Abdul Amir of the state-run Basra Oil Company as saying, as monitored by the "Wadih" platform.

He continued, "These companies are known for their speedy project execution, strict adherence to timelines, and high capacity to operate in areas facing security challenges. He added that doing business with the Chinese is much easier and less complicated than with Western companies." link

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Tishwash:  A government initiative to diversify the economy and boost investment confidence.

Throughout history, gold has maintained a cultural symbolism and enduring economic value. To leverage this status for the benefit of the national economy, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani launched an initiative to transform Baghdad into a regional center for the gold and jewelry industry and trade. The initiative, approved by the Ministerial Council for the Economy, aims to capitalize on Iraq's natural resources in gold and precious metals, regulate the local market, attract investment, and build value chains within the country.

strategic move

In this regard, economic and banking expert Dr. Nabil Rahim Al-Abadi explains that amid accelerating global economic fluctuations, demand for gold as a safe haven has surged. He explains that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani's initiative to open the door to gold investment with strong government support and guarantees underscores the government's strategic direction to keep pace with global trends.

Al-Abadi added, in an interview with Al-Sabah, that gold is not just a valuable commodity, but has turned into a major investment tool in the portfolios of financial institutions and individuals alike, especially with expectations of its price rising to $3,500 per ounce by the end of this year, according to reports from Goldman Sachs Bank.

investor confidence

 He pointed out that global markets are witnessing a fundamental shift in dealing with the "yellow metal," especially with the rise in inflation and the decline in investor confidence in traditional currencies. He emphasized that during major crises, such as the Corona pandemic and the Russian-Ukrainian war, the price of gold rose by percentages ranging between (19-24)%, which strengthened its position as one of the most important hedging tools against economic risks.

 Successful experiences

He said that leading experts, such as Peter Schiff of Europak, have warned that the world is facing the largest wave of inflation in modern history, which has prompted central banks around the world to increase their gold reserves. He pointed out that the most successful model that Iraq can adopt is the system of gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which provide high liquidity and significantly reduce storage and insurance costs. The Gold Shares Fund, for example, is the largest gold fund in the world, managing assets amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars, making it an ideal model that can be applied to the Iraqi market.

Golden Certificates

He added that it is also possible to benefit from the experience of gold certificates offered by banks such as Banque Misr and Mashreq Bank, which allow investors to own gold without the need to store it physically, with full guarantees from the Central Bank, adding that there is a digital gold model, launched by Saudi banks such as Al Rajhi, which allows the buying and selling of gold with a minimum of (10) grams via phone applications, making it accessible to small investors.

 strict regulatory framework

When asked how Iraq could transform gold into an economic engine, the economist and banking expert explained that for the initiative to succeed, a strict regulatory framework must be established, including the establishment of an independent oversight body to oversee the quality of gold in circulation and the adoption of a transparent pricing mechanism that reflects global prices.

banking infrastructure

He emphasized the importance of developing an integrated banking infrastructure, including digital platforms for the immediate buying and selling of gold, along with tax exemptions to encourage storing gold in bank vaults rather than at home. He also proposed providing low-interest gold-backed loans, allowing businesspeople to benefit from price fluctuations without significant financial risk. He also emphasized the importance of building central vaults secured according to global security standards, which would be a crucial step in ensuring investor confidence.

 Challenges and risks

Al-Abadi believes that there are challenges that cannot be ignored, most notably: price fluctuations, as the difference between the buying and selling price may reach (15%) in some unregulated markets, which requires imposing a regulatory ceiling not exceeding (1.5%), in addition to the risks of home storage, which increases the possibility of theft, which requires incentives to encourage storage in bank vaults. He also believes that the trading of fake gold is a constant risk in emerging markets, and requires obligating banks to issue guarantee certificates of purity.

gradual strategy

He noted that Iraq could become a major player in the regional gold market if it follows a gradual strategy, starting with building the necessary infrastructure within six months, then launching digital platforms and certificates of deposit within a year, and finally linking the local market to global gold exchanges within three years. He noted that the success of this initiative will depend not only on government support, but also on tripartite cooperation between the government as a guarantor, banks as a carrier, and investors as a key driver. In times of crisis, gold becomes a currency of trust that can contribute to strengthening the Iraqi economy and integrating it into the global market with steady steps, rather than just being an investment.

fundamental reforms

For his part, economic expert Asaad Al-Rubaie said: “The current government has launched a series of steps to diversify financial revenues away from oil by implementing a package of fundamental reforms targeting non-oil revenues, including reforming the tax system by expanding the tax base, automating collection, combating tax evasion, supporting the private sector, and establishing strategic projects such as petrochemical plants and paving and expanding strategic roads, which represent a very important part of the success of any economic renaissance.” He indicated that the recent approval by the Ministerial Council for the Economy to establish the International Gold City in Baghdad comes in line with the objectives of the government program to support industrial development and provide job opportunities.

 Diversifying the economy

Al-Rubaie, speaking to Al-Sabah, considered launching such an initiative to localize the gold industry an important tributary to diversifying the economy away from oil, adding an important and strong pillar to the Iraqi economy and consolidating Iraq's economic position on the global map. It may be the first step in presenting Baghdad as a regional economic center, representing an excellent destination for global capital to invest in, and offering it as a competitor to other countries and cities such as Dubai, Istanbul, and others.

Integrated city

Al-Rubaie explained that the project aims to launch an integrated city with international standards for the gold industry, including units for gold and jewelry crafting, training and qualification centers for national cadres, and advanced markets and a stock exchange for gold trading. He described the initiative as reflecting a significant economic transformation aimed at localizing the gold industry and creating jobs, while supporting the private sector and enabling it to play a greater role in the national economy.

City of Gold

He added that Baghdad will have a strong influence and presence in the gold sector. In the year (2023), the Iraqi gold stock reached (145) tons, according to data from the World Gold Council. The country ranked first in the Arab world and seventh globally among the central banks that bought the most gold last year. He pointed out that the city of gold makes Baghdad an integrated regional hub that brings together manufacturing, training, marketing and trading in an integrated environment, and presents Baghdad as a regional competitor for the gold industry and its formulation. And re-export it.  link

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Tishwash:  The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has begun preparations to hand over oil to SOMO

 The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has begun preparations to hand over oil to SOMO and foreign companies have returned to the oil fields.

The committee formed to investigate the 22 drone attacks on the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) oil fields has not yet submitted its final report to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani, the newspaper Al-Arabiya al-Jadeed reported.

He added that the companies that left the oil fields have now returned to the oil fields and resumed their work and the Kurdistan Regional Government has begun preparations to export oil through SOMO.

He said the region will be responsible for compensating the companies for the amount allocated for domestic use, while SOMO will deal with foreign marketing. 

The Iraqi Council of Ministers approved the agreement between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government in an extraordinary meeting on July 17,

According to the agreement, the Kurdistan Regional Government will immediately hand over all oil produced in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to the Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) for export and the Iraqi Ministry of Finance for each barrel According to the budget amendment law, it will pay $16 to the KRG, provided that the amount received is not less than 230,000 barrels per day, and if the amount of production is increased, it will be added to the current amount "It will be through a joint committee of the two governments. In the event of oil exports stopping for any reason, the entire amount will be returned to the Federal Oil Ministry.

"According to the report, the Kurdistan Region currently produces 280,000 barrels of oil per day, of which 50,000 barrels are for domestic consumption," the Council of Ministers said "It will use the remaining 230,000 barrels and deliver them to Iraq. Any excess will be delivered to SOMO in the future. link

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Morning 8-4-25

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White House Crypto Framework Brings SEC-CFTC Clarity for U.S. Markets

Trump Administration Proposes Regulatory Split to Unblock U.S. Crypto Industry

The White House’s long-awaited cryptocurrency policy recommendations have been released, signaling a potential end to years of legal ambiguity surrounding U.S. digital asset regulation. The report, issued by President Trump’s Working Group on Digital Assets, outlines a path forward for dividing responsibilities between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)—a move that may ease investor uncertainty and accelerate institutional adoption.

Clear Jurisdictional Boundaries for Crypto Oversight

At the heart of the proposal is a division of regulatory oversight: the CFTC would take charge of spot crypto markets, while the SEC would continue to oversee securities-related activity. This long-debated division addresses what many in the industry have described as a major hurdle—regulatory overlap and inconsistent enforcement.

“Letting each body oversee the instruments that best align with their expertise avoids duplication and confusion,” said Edwin Mata, blockchain lawyer and CEO of tokenization platform Brickken.

According to Mata, this framework allows for “consistent legal interpretations”, an essential development in a jurisdiction like the United States, where precedent and case law play a central role. In the past, fragmented legal positions forced U.S. courts to mediate between agencies, often delaying innovation and creating compliance confusion.

“This will promote coherent jurisprudence and allow legal opinions to be formed on solid ground,” Mata said.

Ripple Lawsuit Resolution Sets the Stage

The policy release follows closely behind a milestone legal development: the resolution of the SEC’s high-profile lawsuit against Ripple Labs.

In March 2025, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced the SEC had formally dropped its appeal of the case, calling the outcome a “resounding victory” for Ripple and the broader crypto sector. The multi-year dispute began in December 2020, when the SEC alleged that Ripple had raised $1.3 billion through unregistered sales of XRP.

In 2023, Judge Analisa Torres ruled that XRP was not a security when sold to retail investors—though institutional sales were deemed securities offerings. Ripple was fined $125 million, with the court approving a joint motion in June 2025 to release escrowed funds to pay the settlement.

The case clarified the application of U.S. securities law to digital tokens and contributed to the broader push for more precise regulatory definitions.

Key Hurdle to U.S. Innovation Addressed

Analysts at crypto exchange Bitfinex view the White House’s recommendation as an important step forward, particularly in legitimizing crypto firms through structured regulatory treatment.

“This addresses a key hurdle stopping U.S. crypto innovation,” the analysts noted, referring to ambiguous securities laws that have stalled capital formation and discouraged domestic growth.

They pointed out the report's alignment with broader legislative goals, including the CLARITY Act, which seeks to establish “same risk, same rules” principles across crypto and traditional finance. However, the Bitfinex team also warned of unresolved risks:

• A continued push for heightened SEC enforcement against non-compliant firms;

• Lack of clarity on a proposed U.S. Bitcoin reserve policy;

• And concerns over community fragmentation if regulatory burdens are perceived as excessive.

Ongoing Questions: Custody Rules and Dollar-Backed Innovation

While the White House report lays a foundation, analysts noted that banking custody regulations for crypto service providers remain unclear. This regulatory gap could still hamper progress for token issuers, exchanges, and institutional custodians.

“There is speculation that this is being worked on,” the analysts said, suggesting additional guidance may be forthcoming.

The report also links stablecoin infrastructure to the U.S. dollar’s long-term competitiveness, aligning with Trump administration goals to strengthen dollar dominance through blockchain innovation and global tax compliance.

Conclusion

The White House’s digital asset framework represents a critical inflection point for U.S. crypto markets, offering long-sought regulatory clarity through a formal SEC-CFTC split. While further progress is needed—particularly around custody, tax policy, and central bank reserves—the report marks a significant shift toward institutional scalability and legal certainty for the American blockchain sector.

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Source: Cointelegraph

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CFTC Launches “Crypto Sprint” to Implement Trump Administration’s Digital Asset Roadmap

Agency to Collaborate with SEC on Onchain Finance Strategy

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced a new initiative titled “Crypto Sprint”, aimed at accelerating regulatory progress on cryptocurrency markets. The announcement comes just one week after the White House released its comprehensive Digital Asset Market Structure Report, crafted by President Donald Trump’s Working Group on Digital Assets.

According to CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham, the initiative reflects the agency’s intent to swiftly operationalize the report’s recommendations and collaborate with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on delivering legal clarity for crypto market participants.

“The CFTC is wasting no time in fulfilling President Trump’s vision to make America the crypto capital of the world,” Pham said in an official statement. “Providing regulatory clarity now and fostering innovation in digital asset markets will deliver on the Administration’s promise to usher in a Golden Age of Crypto.”

CFTC Positioned to Oversee Spot Crypto Markets

The 168-page report from the Trump administration lays out a multipronged roadmap for integrating blockchain infrastructure into the U.S. financial system. Among its most notable recommendations is a proposal to grant the CFTC formal jurisdiction over spot crypto markets—a critical gap in current regulatory coverage.

The document also calls for enhanced interagency coordination with the SEC to define key processes related to crypto trading, registration, and investor protection, while urging Congress to affirm Americans’ right to self-custody digital assets without intermediaries.

Project Crypto: A Regulatory Modernization Effort

The CFTC’s Crypto Sprint aligns with a broader interagency effort known as Project Crypto, which is also rooted in the White House’s digital asset agenda. The project aims to modernize securities rules to accommodate the structural evolution of capital markets toward onchain systems.

According to SEC Chair Paul Atkins, Project Crypto will prioritize drafting new rules around token distributions, custody arrangements, and digital asset trading. Together, the SEC and CFTC are expected to lay the regulatory foundation necessary to support the transition from traditional financial infrastructure to blockchain-native systems.

“This joint regulatory strategy is not simply reactive,” said a senior official familiar with the matter. “It is proactive, forward-looking, and designed to scale with the next generation of digital capital markets.”

Sharp Policy Reversal from Prior Administration

The Crypto Sprint and Project Crypto initiatives signal a clear departure from the previous administration’s adversarial and ambiguous stance toward crypto regulation. Under prior leadership, industry leaders frequently criticized regulators for inconsistent messaging and enforcement actions that lacked statutory clarity.

By contrast, the Trump administration’s approach emphasizes regulatory precision, interagency coordination, and private-sector innovation. The White House report not only envisions an expanded role for crypto in domestic finance but also encourages policies to solidify U.S. leadership in global digital asset development.

Next Steps and Industry Impact

While the CFTC has not disclosed which recommendations from the report it will prioritize, the Crypto Sprint is expected to generate formal rulemakings and public consultation processes in the months ahead. Legal analysts anticipate that early actions will likely focus on spot market jurisdiction, exchange registration pathways, and clear definitions for commodity tokens.

Industry groups have largely welcomed the initiative. Regulatory certainty—especially around custodial rights, token classifications, and institutional access—has long been cited as the key barrier to broader crypto adoption in the U.S.

As Acting Chair Pham emphasized, the CFTC’s efforts are aimed at transforming the U.S. into a global hub for digital asset innovation, in line with the administration’s stated goal of mainstreaming blockchain technology across financial and public-sector systems.

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Source: The Block

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Ripple Named One of the World’s Largest Private Companies in 2025

Ranked 23rd globally with $15 billion valuation, Ripple accelerates growth through global expansion and tokenization infrastructure.

Ripple has cemented its position as one of the most significant players in both the blockchain sector and the broader private market landscape. According to the latest CB Insights report, Ripple now ranks as the 23rd largest private company in the world, with an estimated valuation of $15 billion.

This achievement places Ripple ahead of well-known firms such as Klarna ($14.5B) and defense-tech startup Anduril ($14B), and underscores the company’s resilience during a period marked by legal uncertainty and broader crypto market turbulence.

Global Recognition Among the Unicorn Elite

Out of a total list of 1,276 unicorns, Ripple is not only one of the few blockchain-focused companies to make the top tier, but it also stands out as a leader in crypto financial infrastructure.

Other prominent names on the list include:

• SpaceX ($350B) – The top-ranked company with nearly $948 million in Bitcoin reserves.

• ByteDance and OpenAI – Tied for second with $300 billion valuations.

• OpenSea, Bitmain ($12B), and KuCoin ($10B) – Representing other crypto-based firms, though trailing behind Ripple.

Ripple’s ascendance into the top 25 illustrates its evolution from a cross-border payments innovator into a comprehensive digital finance platform, offering tokenized services and enterprise-grade solutions.

Core Drivers of Ripple’s Valuation Surge

Ripple’s position in the rankings is driven by a confluence of strategic, legal, and market-based developments:

• SEC Case Resolution Imminent

After nearly four years of legal disputes, Ripple settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for $50 million on May 8. A final judgment is expected by August 15, potentially lifting regulatory restrictions and freeing up capital currently held in escrow.

• Ripple Payments Platform Transformation

Ripple has rebranded and expanded its payments infrastructure to include tokenized services for enterprises, transitioning from a single-use platform to a multi-asset, multi-jurisdictional ecosystem.

• Strategic Middle East Expansion

The company is deepening its presence in the UAE through partnerships with Zand Bank and Mamo, both aimed at accelerating real-time cross-border payments.

• European MiCA License Pursuit

Ripple has confirmed its intent to apply for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license, facilitating broader operations across the European Economic Area (EEA) under a harmonized regulatory framework.

• U.S. Trust Bank Application

Ripple has filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a limited-purpose national trust bank. This entity will support Ripple’s stablecoin (RLUSD) operations and bolster the company’s tokenized finance infrastructure.

• RLUSD: Most Trusted Stablecoin

Ripple’s recently launched RLUSD stablecoin has been ranked as the most trusted in the market, reinforcing confidence among institutions and retail users alike.

• XRP Price Momentum

According to Google’s Gemini model, XRP is projected to reach $4.45 by August 31, supported by strong technical indicators and increased on-chain activity.

• Institutional Trust and Community Support

Ripple maintains robust support from a global community and enjoys a reputation for corporate transparency, especially in contrast to peers in the digital asset space.

No Plans for IPO in 2025

Despite its valuation and market momentum, Ripple is not pursuing an Initial Public Offering (IPO) this year.

CEO Brad Garlinghouse clarified at the CfC St. Moritz conference that going public is not under consideration in 2025. President Monica Long reinforced this position, stating that the company has ample liquidity and is focused on operational expansion, not capital fundraising.

Conclusion: Ripple Sets the Standard for Blockchain Enterprises

Ripple’s entry into the upper echelon of the global private market is a milestone for the crypto industry. It reflects a broader trend in which digital asset companies are maturing into compliant, capitalized, and globally relevant financial infrastructure providers.

As Ripple prepares for the final phase of its SEC case and scales operations across major global markets, its path appears set to influence how private blockchain firms position themselves in the evolving regulatory and financial landscape.

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Updates on the Financial System, Global Reset, and Currencies for August 2025

Updates on the Financial System, Global Reset, and Currencies for August 2025

Jon Dowling:   8-2-2025

In a recent illuminating podcast conversation with Jon Dowling, esteemed financial expert Lynette Zang offered a profound exploration of the seismic shifts underway in the global financial system.

Her central thesis: the world is witnessing an unprecedented transformation of its monetary foundations, moving away from a traditional fiat system towards something entirely new.

Zang’s deep insights underscore the demise of the current monetary order and the rise of a digital, debt-based alternative, all while emphasizing the enduring importance of “sound money.”

Zang, renowned for her focus on physical gold and silver as stable assets, highlighted their immunity to the inflationary pressures often exerted by governments and central banks. She posits that these precious metals serve as vital safeguards in an economic environment increasingly characterized by currency devaluation.

A critical point of discussion was the recently passed Genius Act. Zang identifies this legislation, which provides a regulatory framework for stablecoins, not merely as a technical update, but as a strategic maneuver to usher in a more digital, debt-driven financial environment.

The underlying implication, she warns, is that this digital transition is designed to mask the inevitable hyperinflation that will accompany the unwinding of the current fiat system. The move towards digital programmable money and corporate-issued stablecoins is a significant step in this direction.

Zang and Dowling dissected the Federal Reserve’s current policies, particularly the decision to hold off on immediate interest rate cuts. This, Zang posits, is part of a larger economic manipulation, playing into the “dying status” of the U.S. dollar.

She introduced the concept of a “melt-up” phase in markets – a period where asset prices experience exponential surges before an inevitable crash. This scenario aligns perfectly, in her view, with the transition to a more controlled, digital financial landscape.

The conversation also touched upon the real estate market, noting a cooling in historically hot areas. Zang drew parallels to past economic crises, predicting a significant shift in housing values in the coming months, which she sees as coinciding with the broader monetary reset.

Perhaps the most eye-opening prediction was the strong likelihood of a substantial gold revaluation, potentially soaring to $15,000–$20,000 per ounce, or even higher.

 Zang views this as a crucial mechanism to address colossal national debts and restore a semblance of fiscal responsibility. Gold, she stressed, remains the ultimate fair measure and store of value, indispensable for any meaningful monetary reform.

Silver, too, is poised for a historic price run, with ongoing physical repatriation and persistent market manipulation being key factors.

The conversation seamlessly transitioned to geopolitical shifts, specifically the rise of the BRICS coalition. Zang highlighted its growing influence in global trade and finance, directly challenging U.S. dollar dominance and fostering a multipolar currency system backed by real assets and commodities.

She reiterated that while all fiat currencies are fundamentally devaluing, gold remains the ultimate currency metal – a foundational truth in a world seeking tangible value.

Interestingly, Zang and Dowling emphasized the importance of inclusivity across different financial communities – cryptocurrency, precious metals, and traditional fiat – to effectively navigate the impending transition.

The discussion also delved into potential political dynamics, including the role of figures like Judy Shelton in advocating for a gold-backed monetary system and the eventual phasing out of the Federal Reserve.

The podcast concluded with a powerful call to action: individuals must prepare, diversify their assets, and educate themselves on these profound shifts.

 Zang highlighted her ongoing educational efforts and community initiatives, all focused on promoting sound money principles and fostering community resilience.

Lynette Zang’s expertise, particularly in precious metals, offers a grounded perspective on how gold and silver remain critical safeguards amidst hyperinflation and currency devaluation.

This extensive conversation with Jon Dowling serves as an essential guide to understanding the seismic shifts occurring in global finance, stressing not only the challenges but also the emerging opportunities for those who are informed and prepared.

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$132 Billion in Gold Bought... But Who’s Really Buying? | Joseph Cavatoni

 $132 Billion in Gold Bought... But Who’s Really Buying? | Joseph Cavatoni

Kitco News:  8-1-2025

In this Kitco News interview, Cavatoni reveals the sharp decline in U.S. retail gold buying, the surge in Chinese bar and coin demand, and why over 90 tonnes of gold were purchased off-book by unnamed official sector entities.

With ETFs flooding back in, jewelry demand collapsing, and shadow central bank buying accelerating, Cavatoni outlines a gold market that’s strong in value - but fragmented in volume.

Key topics:

– $132B in quarterly gold demand: what's behind the record?

– ETF inflows spike amid macro shock and rate cut bets

– U.S. retail investors disappear, China steps in

– Stealth central bank accumulation: who’s buying and why?

– Jewelry demand plunges in India and China

– Off-market OTC buying and sovereign strategy

– Is gold’s rally built on real demand or speculation?

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Gold Demand Analysis

02:30 Investment and ETF Flows

05:47 Geographic Participation in Gold ETFs

 07:11 Bar and Coin Demand

 09:16 Central Bank Gold Accumulation

11:46 Jewelry Market Trends

14:14 Supply Side and Mining Production

17:23 Conclusion

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Uzbekistan Joins BRICS Without Abandoning the West: A New Template for Strategic Non-Alignment

Uzbekistan’s entry into the BRICS+ partnership network has emerged as a pivotal case study in modern non-alignment diplomacy. At the July 2025 BRICS Summit, the Central Asian republic secured formal partner status—all without severing its existing ties with Western institutions.

This deliberate strategy illustrates how emerging economies can navigate the complex geopolitics of a multipolar world by engaging with BRICS without becoming entangled in bloc politics.

BRICS+ Uzbekistan: A Strategic Partnership Without Full Bloc Commitment

Uzbekistan’s BRICS partnership reflects a nuanced balancing act, one that sidesteps the binary “East vs. West” framing common in geopolitical discourse. As the only Central Asian nation currently participating in both the BRICS+ partner circle and the New Development Bank (NDB), Uzbekistan is crafting a non-alignment model rooted in pragmatic diplomacy.

Key elements of the partnership include:

• A $5 billion investment pipeline from the NDB for infrastructure, irrigation, and mining modernization.

• Retention of strong partnerships with the U.S. (via the C5+1 platform), the European Union, and continued WTO accession efforts.

• Expansion of bilateral ties with China, the Gulf States, and South Korea, alongside BRICS+ engagement.

This approach is what some observers have dubbed “institutional choreography”—weaving diverse global relationships into a stable development strategy while maintaining geopolitical flexibility.

Mounting Pressures on the BRICS Non-Aligned Movement

The viability of this model is not without its geopolitical tests.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal of a 10% tariff on countries that “support anti-American BRICS policies” underscores the increasing politicization of global economic affiliations. While Uzbekistan’s BRICS involvement is framed around development, Washington’s perception of BRICS as a challenge to U.S. hegemony complicates the narrative.

Emerging Challenges:

• BRICS’ expansion to include countries like Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia has sharpened Western scrutiny.

• U.S. policymakers may misinterpret economic cooperation as geopolitical alignment, even when development is the primary driver.

• Uzbekistan must manage the optics of its BRICS+ participation with precision to avoid reputational risks.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recently described BRICS as “the heir of the Non-Aligned Movement”, highlighting both its potential and its limits amid collapsing multilateral frameworks.

A Model for Strategic Autonomy in a Multipolar World

Uzbekistan’s hybrid alignment could become a blueprint for emerging economies seeking to insulate themselves from great power rivalries while pursuing sustainable development.

Countries in Southeast Asia, the Caucasus, and East Africa are reportedly studying the Uzbekistan model, viewing it as a path toward:

• Strategic autonomy without isolation.

• Economic diversification without antagonism.

• Resilience building without bloc dependency.

The key to success lies in what Uzbek diplomats call “proactive communication”—positioning BRICS engagement as complementary to existing partnerships, not a threat to them. This includes:

• Adherence to global standards, including ESG frameworks and rule of law.

• Emphasizing development-first messaging to avoid mischaracterization as siding with any geopolitical bloc.

Conclusion: A BRICS+ Entry That Preserves the West-East Balance

Uzbekistan’s BRICS partnership is not just a bilateral development deal—it is a stress test for non-aligned multipolar diplomacy in the 21st century. By walking the tightrope between global power centers, Tashkent is pioneering a strategy that may reshape how small and mid-sized states pursue inclusive, non-zero-sum foreign policy.

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