Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Afternoon 3-06-25

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ESMA ACCUSED OF OVERREACH RE NON-EU CRYPTO PROVIDER GUIDANCE

Last Thursday Europe’s Target2 (T2) and Target2 Securities (T2S) interbank payment systems went down throughout normal business hours.

The European Central Bank (ECB) extended operating hours until midnight, as the system only came back online at 18:00, when the real time gross settlement (RTGS) would usually be taking its last instructions. It’s a relatively rare failure, but not unheard off – another outage of similar scale happened in October 2020.

There was one critical difference. The 2020 outage was on a slow Friday afternoon. This year’s was the day before month end, a busy time for both mainstream payments and securities settlement.

If there were a wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) system, similar to the Banque de France’s DL3S, would that help to provide redundancy? At this stage our analysis is only ‘maybe’ and it will take a while.

Database failures and blockchain redundancy

At first the ECB identified a database error. Hence, it initially thought it couldn’t switch to the failover location because it was corrupted. Late in the day it found the problem was “an infrastructure component,” which we’d assume means a hardware failure. Hence, the database was switched to the failover location and the system was restarted after checks.

Without using blockchain, it’s possible to replicate databases in real time. That’s the way most large internet systems work. And from the description, we believe T2 does this.

Until recently, the approach used to be referred to as a master and slave database, which while politically incorrect, describes the relationship more clearly than primary and secondary.

If the primary database has been corrupted in some way, the replicated database is a copy that’s in exactly the same state. However, if one can identify a point (or transaction) where the problem starts, it’s often possible to roll back a few transactions on the replica, and get up and running from there.

By contrast, a blockchain works differently. Like database replications, there are multiple nodes. 

But it provides redundancy because in the case of validating nodes (which can write to the ledger), each node’s ledger contents are not just copied from the primary ledger, they’re independently created based on transaction verifications. A bogus transaction can get approved by all nodes, but is likely to be deliberate.

The two bucket metaphor

An imperfect analogy is havings two taps, each with a bucket. In the replicated database case, one bucket has a flow of water and reaches a certain level.

The second bucket then has a tap that automatically switches on and aims to get to the same level. By then, the first tap is already filling up further.

In the blockchain case, the taps would drip water into their respective buckets in a synchronized fashion at the same rate.

However, blockchains aren’t really designed for situations where just one party (the central bank) writes transactions. If the sole purpose is redundancy, it’s a significant overhead to run a blockchain system that has to arrive at a consensus between nodes in order to write to multiple separate databases.

On the other hand, if there’s another purpose, such as enabling atomic settlement for securities transactions and programmability, then it might just be worth it.

The ECB has other redundancies

The ECB already has multiple strategies for T2 redundancy. In addition to the failover location, there’s also the Enhanced Contingency Solution II (ECONS II). However, it does not have the same level of functionality as T2, so it was only used for foreign exchange payments to CLS and margin calls by central counterparties (CCPs).

If something like France’s wCBDC had been in production, it would still need to tokenize money transferred from the RTGS (or escrowed) in order to function. 

So in the first instance, if T2 was down, the wCBDC might also be out of action. If ECONS II were allowed to be used for banks  to top up their wCBDC balances, then banks could potentially make some settlements that way. But ECONS II often requires additional collateral from banks.

There’s a much bigger reason why a wCBDC – in the early stages – is unlikely to help with redundancy. wCBDC systems are not designed to clone the functionality of an RTGS.

They usually have specific purposes targeted at the settlement of transactions relating to tokenized assets, whether that’s a digital bond or the interbank settlement of tokenized deposits. Hence, their integration with commercial bank systems will be focused on these functionalities alone.

That said, if there were a tokenized deposit system that was up and running with most banks onboarded, in a crisis it might be possible to switch to tokenized deposits and wCBDC as a primary solution for payments. But we’re currently a way off from that happening.

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ECB CUTS INTEREST RATES TO 2.65% – WHAT IT MEANS FOR MARKETS & CRYPTO

▪The European Central Bank has reduced key interest rates to 2.65% to stimulate economic growth.

▪While lower rates may boost markets, inflation remains a concern, and bond market volatility suggests potential instability.

▪Geopolitical factors and internal ECB divisions make future rate cut timelines and impacts unpredictable.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut interest rates to 2.65%, down from its previous peak of 4.5%. This move follows a global trend where central banks are easing financial policies to support economic growth. In the U.S., traders expect at least three rate cuts from the Federal Reserve in 2025, while Germany and China are using government spending to keep their economies stable.

ECB’s Rate Cut: What Changed?

According to the ECB’s statement, key interest rates have been reduced by 0.25 percentage points. The deposit facility rate is now 2.50%, the main refinancing rate 2.65%, and the marginal lending rate 2.90%. These changes take effect on March 12, 2025.

Lower interest rates typically increase the flow of money, which can boost stock markets and riskier assets like cryptocurrencies. Analysts believe this easing cycle could push crypto prices higher, despite concerns over slowing economic growth. However, some worry that cutting rates too aggressively could cause long-term issues, especially since inflation in Europe is still above the ECB’s 2% target.

Bond Markets in Chaos

The bond market has already responded. Germany’s 10-year government bond yield has surged to 2.8%, its highest level in over a decade. This has narrowed the gap between German and U.S. bond yields, putting downward pressure on the U.S. dollar. The situation is similar to market shifts seen during Donald Trump’s first term, when global financial changes impacted currency values.

Meanwhile, U.K. bond yields have also risen, now surpassing those of the U.S. In Japan, the country’s 10-year bond yield has reached 1.5%, its highest in 17 years. The Bank of Japan, which recently raised interest rates after years of keeping them low, is now struggling to keep inflation in check.

Will Crypto Benefit From Lower Rates?

While the ECB’s rate cut may provide short-term relief, financial markets remain uncertain. If bond market volatility continues, investors might be more cautious with riskier assets like cryptocurrencies. While lower interest rates usually benefit crypto, sudden market changes could still bring instability.

Uncertainty Ahead: Inflation, Politics, and Growth Risks

Market analyst Max Wienke notes that while the ECB is expected to cut rates further, the outlook remains unclear. Inflation in the Eurozone has dropped slightly to 2.4%, which supports more rate cuts. However, unpredictable factors—such as Trump’s trade policies and the ongoing Ukraine war—add complexity. Divisions within the ECB are also growing, making it harder to predict the pace of future cuts.

The key concern is balancing inflation control with economic growth: aggressive easing could fuel inflation, while slow cuts might weaken recovery.

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BREAKING: TEXAS SENATE PASSES BITCOIN RESERVE BILL

This marks a major breakthrough for state-level SBR bills that so far have struggled to gain traction.

The Texas Senate has just voted in favor of a strategic Bitcoin reserve bill (SBR). The bill (SB21) has passed in a 25-5 vote. This marks a significant breakthrough for state-level SBR bills after some other states rejected them in quick succession.        

Senator Charles Schwertner has stated that Bitcoin has proven itself to be "the most preferred because of its limited supply and adaptability."

The SB21 bill, which was originally filed on Feb. 12, stipulates that the reserve would be funded from appropriations, revenues as well as donations. It does not set a specific investment limit. 

It allows investing in Bitcoin or an altcoin that has a market capitalization of at least $500 billion.  Overall, more than 20 states have already introduced state-level SBR bills.

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The Public Debt Explosion and What it means for Markets

The Public Debt Explosion and What it means for Markets

Kinesis Money:  3-6-2025

The world is drowning in debt. This isn’t breaking news, but the sheer scale and potential consequences of the ongoing public debt explosion are increasingly demanding attention.

In a recent episode of Kinesis Money’s “Talking Trades,” market analysts Patrick Karim and Kevin Wadsworth delved deep into this issue, exploring what runaway debt actually means for markets and investors.

So, what does this debt explosion entail? Simply put, it’s the rapid increase in the amount of money governments owe to individuals, businesses, and other countries. This debt accumulates when governments spend more than they collect in revenue, forcing them to borrow to cover the shortfall.

The discussion also explored the implications for specific markets. Karim and Wadsworth pointed out that assets perceived as safe havens, like gold and silver, tend to perform well in environments of high debt and currency debasement.

 They also emphasized the importance of carefully analyzing individual companies’ debt levels and financial health, as those with high debt burdens may be particularly vulnerable to rising interest rates and economic downturns.

The growing public debt explosion presents a complex and multifaceted challenge for markets and investors. While the exact timing and magnitude of its impact remain uncertain, the potential consequences are significant.

The key takeaway from Karim and Wadsworth’s analysis is the need for vigilance and informed decision-making. Investors should consider diversifying their portfolios, allocating assets to safe havens, and carefully evaluating the debt levels of the companies they invest in.

By understanding the potential risks and opportunities associated with the public debt explosion, investors can better navigate the turbulent waters ahead and protect their wealth.

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Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Thursday AM 3-6-25

Iraq Increases Its Gold Reserves By 10 Tons

Money and business   Economy News – Baghdad  The World Gold Council announced on Wednesday that Iraq has increased its reserves of the precious metal by 10 tons.

According to the latest schedule published by the Council in March, which was reviewed by Al-Eqtisad News, “Iraq increased its gold holdings by 10 tons, bringing its holdings to 162.7 tons, after it was 152.7 tons last month, which represents 13.6% of its remaining reserves.”

He added, "Iraq reached the 28th rank on the list out of 100 countries included in the table," indicating that "Iraq came in fourth place in the Arab world after Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Algeria."

The Council pointed out that "the United States of America tops the list of countries with the largest gold holdings in the world, with 8,133 thousand tons, followed by Germany with 3,351 thousand tons, then Italy with 2,451 thousand tons, while Iceland came in last with 2 tons."

Increasing gold reserves means increasing the amount of gold held by the state or the central bank as a financial reserve, in order to enhance financial security and the ability to confront economic or financial crises.

The World Gold Council is headquartered in the United Kingdom, has extensive experience and deep knowledge of the factors that cause market change, and its members consist of the largest and most advanced gold mining companies in the world.  https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=53153

Oil: Negotiations With An American Company To Develop The Oil Side Of The Nahr Bin Omar Field

Energy  Economy News – Baghdad  The Ministry of Oil announced, on Wednesday, that there are negotiations with the American company Halliburton to develop the Nahr Bin Omar field in Basra.

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil for Extraction Affairs, Basem Mohammed Khader, said in a statement reported by the official news agency, and seen by "Al-Eqtisad News", that "the Nahr Bin Omar field is an oil and gas field, as the contract for the gas was signed and the contracting company began its work."

He pointed out that "there are negotiations with the American company Halliburton to develop the oil side of the field, in line with the gas investment project in the Bin Omar River."

He explained that "the gas project aims to produce about 300 million standard cubic feet per day, in two phases," stressing that "the establishment of gas facilities requires a long time, and the minimum period for their establishment and operation is estimated at about three years." https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=53161

Basra Oil Falls By More Than 2%

Wednesday 05 March 2025 09:12 | Economic Number of readings: 266  Baghdad / NINA / The prices of Basra heavy and medium crude oils continued to decline by more than 2%.

The prices of Basra heavy crude fell by $2.11, equivalent to 2.96%, to reach $79, while the prices of Basra medium crude fell by $2.11, equivalent to 2.84%, to reach $72.12.

Brent crude today recorded a decrease of 31 cents and reached $70.076 per barrel, and the US Texas crude also recorded a decrease of 64 cents to reach $67.63 per barrel. / End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1190089

Government Advisor: Iraq Development Fund Targeted 6 Key Sectors

Mohammed Al-Najjar  Construction and reconstruction   Economy News – Baghdad  On Wednesday, the Prime Minister's Advisor for Investment Affairs, Mohammed Al-Najjar, explained the strategy adopted by the Iraq Development Fund to ensure the implementation of projects efficiently and transparently, while pointing to the role of international auditing companies in this context.

Al-Najjar said in a statement reported by the official news agency, and reviewed by "Economy News", that "the Iraq Development Fund targeted 6 main sectors in its investments, and these sectors were chosen because they represent Iraq's crises, as we invest in housing, education, digital transformation, smart industry, smart agriculture, and the environment, and each unit of them is a major crisis, and the fund turns this crisis into commercial and economic opportunities that investors benefit from to help us find sustainable solutions to it."

He added, "Every project launched by the Fund looks at a set of criteria. The first criterion is the amount of employment created by these projects, and there are two types of employment: employment during implementation and employment after operation."

“As for industry, we expect 30 to 40 percent of the materials that will be used to be locally made,” he continued, explaining that “now we can provide part of the iron and a large percentage of the cement locally, while most of the remaining materials are imported.

We hope that by launching these major projects, they will be transformed and there will be a great need to establish these factories, and we, as a fund, are now supporting the establishment of a ceramic factory, a brick factory, factories that support our industry, and factories for school trips, among others.”

He pointed out that "the fund is audited in three aspects, including the presence of a body that submits separate reports from the executive management to the board of directors, and this process is managed by an international company, and there is another company that audits the fund's operations, which is like accounting, and this is also another company different from the first, and thirdly, there is the Financial Control Bureau that conducts the local audit of what we do."

He pointed out that "the fund works within global standards and governance, the aim of which is to find or create a fund capable of being a repository for foreign investments when they enter Iraq,"

 noting that "Iraq's previous and current laws do not qualify it to bring direct investments into state departments and so on because they are not compatible with the world, and in the fund, its establishment and governance, we made them compatible with the laws of the world." https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=53163

The Annual Inflation In Iraq Decreased To 2.8%
 
Economics  Shafaq News/ The Central Bank of Iraq announced today, Wednesday, the decrease in the country's annual inflation to 2.8%. The bank said in a statement received by Shafaq News, that 

"the annual inflation decreased in Iraq from 4% to the fourth semester of 2023 to 2.8% for the same semester of 2024." He added that
 
"the basic inflation also decreased from 4.5% for the fourth semester of 2023 to 2.5% for the same semester of 2024." He pointed out that
 
"general and basic inflation falls at acceptable rates, and
 
this reflects the price stability and the success of monetary policy in Iraq."
 
Iraq witnessed fluctuations in inflation rates during the past years.
 
Future expectations vary; Where reports in October 2024 reported the expectations of the International Monetary Fund, a slight increase in the inflation index in Iraq to 3.5% in 2025, with a decrease to 3% by 2029.
 
The low inflation means a decrease in the increase in the annual price of goods and services, which enhances the purchasing power of citizens and reflects economic stability.     https://shafaq.com/ar/اقتصـاد/انخفاض-التضخم-السنوي-في-العراق-لى-2-8  

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

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Morning 3-06-25

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WHITE HOUSE CRYPTO SUMMIT 2025: EVERYTHING IMPORTANT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The White House Crypto Summit on March 7 will bring together crypto industry leaders and regulators for a night that many believe could shed more light on President Trump’s plans for crypto in the U.S. Here’s what you need to know.

According to FOX Business journalist, Eleanor Terrett, the summit will be a gathering of around 20 to 25 people at a roundtable setting hosted at the White House.

The White House Crypto Summit guest list, according to insiders, will be smaller than expected, but includes major crypto industry leaders and regulators from relevant government bodies. Sources claim attendees will receive official invites from the White House via email.

Earlier this month, AI and crypto czar David Sacks shared the news on his X account, saying that the White House is gearing up to host the first crypto-focused summit on March 7.

“Attendees will include prominent founders, CEOs, and investors from the crypto industry. Look forward to seeing everyone there!” said Sacks in his post.

Due to the limited list of attendees, Terret said that a “larger, invite-only reception” will be held following the meeting for those not invited to the smaller round-table meeting but still considered relevant for the development of the crypto space in the U.S.

“This is all happening in real time with plans not 100% finalized so things could change but that’s what I’m hearing at this hour,” said Terret in her post.

A number of White House officials have also confirmed their attendance, including Executive Director of Presidential Council on Digital Assets Bo Hines, AI and crypto czar David Sacks, SEC Chair Mark Uyeda, and CFTC Chair Caroline Pham.

Meanwhile Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi have yet to confirm their attendance at the White House Crypto Summit.

So far, around 15 crypto industry leaders from major firms like Strategy, Gemini, Coinbase, Robinhood, Ripple XRP and Crypto.com have confirmed that they will be attending the White House Crypto Summit.

On the other hand, crypto journalist Laura Shin claimed that sources say Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson has not been invited to attend the summit. Not only that, Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko also has not confirmed his attendance.

Here’s what we know so far about the upcoming White House Crypto Summit.

Who will be attending the White House Crypto Summit, and who will not?

According to Eleanor Terrett, the list of attendees will include prominent figures from the crypto industry, which includes Strategy Chair Michael Saylor, Paradigm co-founder Matt Huang, CEO of Exodus J.P Richardson, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev and Gemini co-founders Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss.

The White House Crypto Summit will also reportedly host major industry players such as Coinbase Base CEO Brian Armstrong, Kraken CEO Arjun Sethi, Bitcoin Magazine David Bailey, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov, Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek, Managing partner at Multicoin Capital Kyle Samani and World Liberty Financial co-founder Zach Witkoff.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse had been one of the first figures to confirm his attendance, not long after Sacks’ post about the summit.

“I will certainly continue to champion this while in Washington at the end of this week,” Garlinghouse had written in his March 2 post.

According to an Unchained report, inside sources claimed that Garlinghouse had been the one to convince President Trump to include Solana in the crypto reserve in order to make the inclusion of XRP in the reserve “seem more legitimate.”

When asked about the rumor, a Ripple spokesperson did not confirm nor deny it. Instead, he referred to Garlinghouse’s earlier post praising Trump’s crypto vision and emphasizing the importance of cooperation between crypto firms in reaching the industry’s goals.

However at press time, Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko has not officially confirmed his attendance at the summit. Other crypto figureheads whose attendance status is still unclear include ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood,  Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Andreessen Horowitz co-founder Marc Andreessen.
 
Stablecoin firm leaders Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino and Circle USDC CEO Jeremy Allaire have also stayed quiet about the White House Crypto Summit, despite stablecoin being a major element in U.S. crypto-related policy in recent months.

Moreover, according to Unchained, a White House source claimed Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson will not be invited to the White House Crypto Summit. Many traders found this odd considering ADA is among the tokens Trump listed in his plans for the U.S. Crypto Reserve.

In a video posted on his account, Hoskinson said that he was initially unaware of ADA’s inclusion in Trump’s crypto reserve until the announcement came out.

What will be discussed at the White House Crypto Summit?

The upcoming White House Crypto Summit is set to be a discussion forum where policymakers and industry experts come together to talk about the future of crypto regulations and the U.S. crypto reserve. However, while the event is symbolically important, it may not deliver instant policy changes or a major market turnaround.

As previously reported by crypto.news, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hinted that Trump will talk more about how the Bitcoin strategic reserve will be executed at the White House Crypto Summit on March. 7.

Moreover, the highly-anticipated White House Crypto Summit is expected to provide clarity on the Trump administration’s regulatory plans regarding the advancement of cryptocurrency in the U.S., which could further influence the wider global landscape.

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Source:  CryptoNews

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CRYPTO NEWS: CARDANO’S HOSKINSON SNUBBED FOR WHITE HOUSE CRYPTO SUMMIT, RIPPLE CEO ON THE LIST

▪Trump’s White House Crypto Summit Set for March 7 – Key crypto leaders to attend, but Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson is left out.

▪U.S. Crypto Strategy Unfolds – Bitcoin prioritized over altcoins; Trump’s AI & crypto czar David Sacks to lead the discussions.

Anticipation is growing in the crypto world ahead of the White House Crypto Summit set for Friday, March 7, 2025. This first-of-its-kind event is expected to play a crucial role in the future of U.S. crypto policy, possibly launching a U.S. strategic crypto reserve. Several key figures in the industry, including members of former President Donald Trump’s crypto task force, are expected to attend.

However, as the guest list has started to take shape, one notable name is missing:

Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson. According to Unchained, a White House source confirmed that Charles Hoskinson was not invited to the summit, nor has Cardano been involved in any policy discussions or meetings with the administration.

“They are running around town trying to push their own sort of narrative. They are not involved in anything about trying to influence policy and they are not invited to Friday’s summit,” the White House source told Unchained.

Hoskinson’s absence is particularly surprising given recent comments from President Donald Trump. On Sunday, Trump mentioned that Cardano’s ADA, would be part of a crypto reserve, which led many to expect Hoskinson’s attendance at the event.

Confirmed Guests for the Summit

Despite the exclusion of Hoskinson, several high-profile crypto industry leaders will be in attendance. The confirmed guest list includes:

▪Brad Garlinghouse – CEO of Ripple
▪Michael Saylor – Founder of MicroStrategy
▪David Bailey – CEO of Bitcoin Magazine
▪Matt Huang – Co-founder of Paradigm
▪JP Richardson – CEO of Exodus
▪Kyle Samani – Managing Partner at Multicoin Capital
▪Zach Witkoff – Co-founder of World Liberty Financial
▪Sergey Nazarov – Co-founder of Chainlink
▪Brian Armstrong – CEO of Coinbase
▪Vlad Tenev – CEO of Robinhood
▪Arjun Sethi – CEO of Kraken
▪Kris Marszalek – CEO of Crypto.com

Hoskinson had previously hinted that he might attend a fundraising dinner for the pro-crypto PAC MAGA Inc., but the White House confirmed that he was not invited to that event either.

Key Focus of the Summit

The summit is set to run from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET on March 7 and will be led by David Sacks, President Trump’s appointed AI and crypto czar. One of the main points of discussion will be the handling of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated in a recent interview that Bitcoin would be treated differently than other altcoins, as it is a significant part of President Trump’s crypto strategy.

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Source:  Coinpedia

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SOLANA CO-FOUNDER SAYS A FEDERALLY CONTROLLED CRYPTO RESERVE WILL HARM DECENTRALIZATION ETHOS, PROPOSES STATES CONTROL THEIR OWN RESERVES

Anatoly Yakovenko, the co-founder of the Solana SOL/USD ecosystem, argued against a federal government-controlled cryptocurrency reserve Wednesday, citing a threat to decentralization.

What Happened: In an X post, Yakovenko outlined his order of preference for a potential cryptocurrency reserve.

“No reserve, because if you want decentralization to fail, you'd put the government in charge of it,” he stated as his first and the most ideal choice.

However, if reserves must be set up, Yakovenko said they should be managed by states as a “hedge” against the Federal Reserve making a mistake.

In the case of a federally administered reserve, Yakovenko proposed basing it on “objectively measurable requirements.”

“I don't care what they are, they can even be constructed such that only Bitcoin satisfies them right now, they just must be objectively measurable and rationally justified,” he explained his point.

When questioned if this was an indirect confirmation that no one from Solana pitched SOL for inclusion in the recently announced U.S. cryptocurrency reserve, Yakovenko stated, “No one asked me, and I didn’t pitch it.”

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Source: Benzinga

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“Tidbits From TNT” Thursday Morning 3-6-2025

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Tishwash:  Inflation's freefall: Iraq hits 2.8%, economic hopes soar

Iraq’s annual inflation rate has dropped to 2.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024, down from 4% a year earlier, the central bank (CBI) announced on Wednesday.

In an official statement, CBI confirmed that core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, had also declined to 2.5% from 4.5% in the same period of 2023.

“Both headline and core inflation remain within acceptable levels, reflecting price stability and the effectiveness of Iraq’s monetary policy,” the statement read.

The latest figures point to a slower rise in consumer prices, strengthening purchasing power and reinforcing economic stability.

Notably, Iraq has experienced inflation swings in recent years. The annual rate stood at 5% in 2022 before climbing to 6.6% in 2023, driven by currency fluctuations and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Projections for the coming years remain mixed. An International Monetary Fund report in October 2024 forecast a slight increase to 3.5% in 2025, before easing to 3% by 2029.  link

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TishwashL  Prime Minister's Advisor Explains Details of "Bridge Borrowing"

 Prime Minister's Advisor Explains Details of "Bridge Borrowing"

 The Prime Minister's Advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, explained today, Thursday, the details of "bridge borrowing", while indicating that more than 50% of the domestic debt is concentrated in the investment portfolio of the Central Bank.

Saleh told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Historically, government borrowing through treasury transfers is a type of short-term borrowing from the banking market that British public finance has adopted since the reign of Queen Victoria."

He added that "this type of borrowing was done for limited periods not exceeding weeks or financial quarters, and is known as (bridge borrowing), as it aims to bridge the temporary deficit gap resulting from the slowdown in revenues compared to actual expenditures."

He pointed out that "due to monthly financial obligations, public finance may resort to issuing treasury transfers as a financing tool to bridge the temporary deficit in the budget until cash flow stabilizes in the next period of the fiscal year."

 He added that "in light of the fluctuations in the oil revenue cycle on the general budget over the past ten years, the government was forced to borrow multiple and accumulated, which led to an increase in expenditures in three stages: the first during the war on ISIS terrorism, the second due to the economic closure caused by the pandemic, and finally the increase in expenditures in the areas of reconstruction and implementation of suspended projects."

He added that "these circumstances resulted in the accumulation of domestic public debt, part of which was borne by government banks, as more than half of it was deducted from the Central Bank of Iraq through open market operations."

He stressed that "this necessitated a complementary monetary issuance that led to a significant increase in the monetary mass, especially since the domestic public debt, amounting to 82 trillion dinars, is still mostly within the government financial and banking system, more than 50% of this debt is concentrated in the investment portfolio of the Central Bank."

He added, "On the positive side, this debt is covered by foreign currency by more than 100%, which reflects a high level of monetary stability, as the annual inflation growth rate did not exceed 3%."

He added that "despite these challenges, both the monetary and fiscal authorities seek continuous consultation in order to gradually extinguish the domestic debt," stressing that "the government relies on enhancing financial sustainability by reducing the public debt balance annually and reducing the annual budget deficit to a percentage not exceeding 3% of the gross domestic product."

He concluded that "this approach is part of a fiscal policy aimed at providing financing and protecting economic activity, which contributes to achieving stability and sustainable economic growth through coordination between fiscal and monetary policies."  link

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Tishwash:  nothing we are interested is on the agenda but at least they are saying they are going to work  but we shall see

Confirming to Shafaq News.. The Iraqi Parliament sets Saturday as the date to resume its sessions

The Iraqi Parliament has set next Saturday, March 8, as the date to resume its sessions, according to what the media department of the parliament reported.

According to the session agenda issued by the media department, and received by Shafaq News Agency, the session will witness voting on the draft law amending the fourth law of industrial investment for the private and mixed sectors, in addition to voting on a decision to recommend the Ministry of Education to reinstate the trial system. The interim parliamentary committee will also discuss its report on preserving state property.

The first reading of the draft law to cancel the ratification of the agreement exempting holders of diplomatic and service passports from entry visas between the governments of Iraq and Cyprus will also be presented during the session, in addition to the first reading of the proposed law to amend the second law of the Mukhtars, and the report and discussion of the proposed fourth amendment to the law of medical and health professionals.

Earlier, a parliamentary source reported that the parliament presidency decided to suspend the sessions and resume them next Saturday.

The source told Shafaq News Agency that the Council Presidency informed the representatives that there would be no session this week, and that the session would be held on Saturday evening after breakfast.

For his part, member of the Parliamentary Legal Committee, Mohammed Anouz, revealed to Shafaq News Agency that Parliament sessions during the month of Ramadan will be in the evening after breakfast, to ensure the continuation of legislative work before the end of the current session.

It is noteworthy that the current session of the Iraqi Council of Representatives began on January 9, 2022, and is scheduled to last for four years, ending on January 8, 2026.

No: Voting on the draft law amending the fourth amendment to the Industrial Investment Law for the private and mixed sectors No. (20) of 1998. (Economy, Industry and Trade Committee, Investment and Development Committee), (9) articles).

Anya: Voting on a decision to recommend to the Ministry of Education to reinstate the trial system.

Third: Report of the interim parliamentary committee to follow up on the preservation of state property.

Fourth: The first reading of the draft law to cancel the law ratifying the agreement exempting holders of diplomatic and service passports from entry visas between the Government of the Republic of Iraq and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus No. 26 of 2023. Foreign Relations Committee, (2) Articles.

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Fifth: The first reading of the proposed law amending the second law of the Mukhtars Law No. 13 of 2011. The Committee of Regions and Governorates Not Organized in a Region, the Security and Defense Committee, the Finance Committee, the Legal Committee, (8) articles. Rajuma Ni Nowina

Sixth: Report and discussion of the second reading of the proposed law amending the fourth amendment to the Law on the Progression of Medical and Health Professionals No. (1) of 2000. (Health and Environment Committee), (13) articles.

The session begins at one o'clock in the afternoon  link  

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Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Wednesday Afternoon 3-5-25

Evaluation Of The Central Bank's Journey In 22 Years

Samir Al-Nusairi

Since 2003, the Iraqi economy has suffered from financial and banking challenges and crises due to the difficult and complex subjective and objective circumstances that the country has gone through over the past 22 years.

Since the monetary policy of the Central Bank, according to its Law No. 56 issued in 2004, is responsible for achieving economic stability, overcoming the challenges of the financial and monetary system, and addressing the structural imbalance in the economy in the transition from a rentier economy to a real (productive) economy, as well as from a monetary economy to a digital economy.
During the above period, the Central Bank went through four important and basic stages:

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First - reducing rampant inflation in 2003, which exceeded 35%, controlling the stability of the exchange rate, building foreign reserves, and controlling the money supply.

Second - overcoming the economic and security shocks in 2014.

Third - addressing the financial crisis during the Corona pandemic in 2020.

Fourth - controlling the exchange rate, regulating foreign trade financing, achieving digital transformation, enhancing financial inclusion, and complying with international standards in 2023 and 2024

Considering that the Central Bank, in cooperation with the government, has accomplished important steps towards implementing the financial and banking reform methodology and moving towards completing its strategy to achieve the goals according to the roadmap drawn up in 2025,
it is necessary to evaluate and analyze the economic reality over the past 22 years with impartiality and high transparency and identify cases of failure and dysfunction in the productive economic sectors and procrastination in not implementing the economic reform programs that all successive governments have worked on but have not been able to achieve the goals of radical and comprehensive reform for the reasons above.

However, the reality of the situation and the reform efforts made in 2023 and 2024 have made us, as specialists, look with hope and optimism at what has been achieved and what is planned to be achieved in the next two years based on what is stated in the third strategy of the Central Bank with its main and sub-goals.

The banking reform steps taken by the Central Bank from 2003 to 2024 addressed the effects of the economic and security shocks in 2014, most notably the 75% drop in global oil prices and the government’s inability to pay employees’ salaries on time.

The Central Bank was able to use its foreign exchange reserves and the method of rediscounting treasury transfers to support the government in the amount of 16 trillion dinars, and the crisis was overcome at the time.

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In 2015, the Central Bank, in light of these difficult economic conditions, began to move to develop its plans for the coming years and draw up a methodology for banking reform and structural, technical and administrative development of the Central Bank.

This resulted in the issuance of its first strategy for the years (2016-2020),
which included 5 main objectives and 140 sub-objectives, 129 of which were achieved, at a rate of 92%, during the years of implementing the strategy.

It contributed to establishing the basic structures and pillars for moving to a new stage of financial and banking reform, accompanied by the strategic banking projects plan for the years (2019-2023) and the issuance of the second strategy (2021-2023) to complete the achievement of the sub-objectives that could not be implemented in the first strategy, which numbered (11) sub-objectives, during which the government continued to seek help from the Central Bank and obtain (30) trillion dinars, and the total amount owed by the government became (46) trillion dinars.

In 2023, the Central Bank worked on studying the achievements of the two previous strategies and diagnosing the foundations of the desired reform.

The efforts to prepare for the third strategy continued throughout 2023, and the foundations and foundations were built to set the goals for this new strategy for the years (2024-2026), which derived its main and sub-goals from the state's general economic policies and its strategy for financial and banking reform adopted by the government in the government program and from Central Bank Law 56 of 2004.

It included programs with clear goals and initiatives for a period of three years in a special, complex economic and financial circumstance fraught with risks and challenges at the level of internal and external economic and financial relations.

The third strategy identified the main goals with 7 goals, 24 sub-goals and 75 initiatives to achieve
the main and sub-goals and charted the path for banking and financial reform according to the following strategic goals:

1- Supporting and enhancing monetary stability.
2- Enhancing digital transformation, activating electronic payment and supporting cybersecurity.
3- Enhancing financial inclusion
4- Maintaining a sound financial system
5- Developing the organizational structure and human resource capabilities
6- Enhancing the position of the Central Bank locally and internationally
7- Enhancing compliance of the banking sector and the non-banking sector in line with international standards.

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Programs, policies and initiatives have been identified to achieve the goals. Perhaps the most prominent program is the launch of the National Strategy for Bank Lending in Iraq (2024-2029) and the approval of the Council of Ministers to implement it, which will restructure banking financing in Iraq,

in addition to leaving the electronic platform and adopting correspondent banks in foreign transfers,

protecting the financial system,

enhancing financial inclusion,

managing monetary and financial stability,

developing oversight and supervision,

developing regulation in the banking sector,

completing the development of the infrastructure for digital transformation,

licensing digital banks,

implementing regulatory policies in the Central Bank in accordance with the frameworks and technologies adopted in global central banks,

raising the capabilities of human resources,

developing banking operations, strengthening the bank's internal and external relations,

and representing it locally and internationally.

What has been presented accurately and transparently for the 22 years of the financial and banking reform process confirms that the next two years will inevitably result in the transition to a comprehensive and radical reform of the Iraqi banking sector and transforming it into a solid sector that contributes to sustainable development.   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=53139

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EXCLUSIVE: GOP LAWMAKERS UNVEIL BILL TO ‘END THE FED’

Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie will reintroduce legislation Wednesday afternoon to abolish the Federal Reserve.

The bill, titled the Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act, would dissolve the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and each Federal Reserve bank with a one-year timeframe. The bill would also repeal the 1913-era legislation that created the central bank to oversee U.S. monetary policy, according to the bill text shared exclusively with the Daily Caller News Foundation.

The congressional Republicans’ reintroduction of legislation to abolish the central bank comes after President Donald Trump has floated exerting more authority over the Federal Reserve and its monetary policy decisions.

The president signed an executive order Feb. 18 to expand his authority over so-called independent agencies but notably exempted the Fed and its authority to set monetary policy and interest rates without presidential oversight.

“[P]revious administrations have allowed so-called ‘independent regulatory agencies’ to operate with minimal Presidential supervision,” Trump wrote in the executive order.

Lee and Massie have consistently advocated for ending the independence of the Federal Reserve, citing their belief that the central bank has mismanaged monetary policy and contributed to inflation. Elon Musk has notably backed their efforts.

Trump repeatedly clashed with Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell during his first administration. The president criticized Powell for failing to “beat” inflation after the central bank chose not to cut interest rates on Jan. 29.

“The Federal Reserve has not only failed to achieve its mandate, it has become an economic manipulator, directly contributing to the financial instability many Americans face today,” Lee told the DCNF. “We need to protect our economic future, end the monetization of federal debt that fuels unchecked federal spending, and put American money on solid ground. We need to End the Fed.”

“Americans have suffered under crippling inflation, and the Federal Reserve is to blame,” Massie told the DCNF. “During COVID, the Federal Reserve created trillions of dollars out of thin air and loaned it to the Treasury Department to enable unprecedented deficit spending. By monetizing the debt, the Federal Reserve devalued the dollar and enabled free money policies that caused high inflation.”

“Monetizing debt is a closely coordinated effort between the Federal Reserve, Treasury Department, Congress, Big Banks and Wall Street,” Massie continued. “Through this process, retirees see their savings evaporate due to the actions of a central bank pursuing inflationary policies that benefit the wealthy and connected. If we really want to reduce inflation, the most effective policy is to end the Federal Reserve.”

Lee and Massie previously introduced the legislation during the 118th Congress in June 2024, but neither bill advanced in the House or Senate.

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BITCOIN TO BE TREATED DIFFERENTLY FROM ALTCOINS IN US CRYPTO RESERVE, SAYS HOWARD LUTNICK: REPORT

▪️A model for the US crypto reserve is set to be revealed at the inaugural White House Crypto Summit on Friday, according to The Pavlovic Today.

▪️The President is interested in a bitcoin strategic reserve, while other tokens will be treated positively but differently, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told the outlet.

More details about the potential US crypto reserve are set to come out of the White House's inaugural Crypto Summit on Friday, according to independent political news outlet The Pavlovic Today.

"The President definitely thinks that there's a bitcoin strategic reserve," Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reportedly told the outlet. "Now there will be the question of, how do we handle the other cryptocurrencies? And I think the model is going to be announced on Friday when we do that."

Lutnick suggested to The Pavlovic Today that bitcoin would receive a "unique status" under Trump's plans.

"A bitcoin strategic reserve is something the President's interested in. He spoke about it all during the campaign trail, and I think you're going to see it executed on Friday,” Lutnick said. "So bitcoin is one thing, and then the other currencies, the other crypto tokens, I think, will be treated differently — positively, but differently," he added.

The White House Crypto Summit will be chaired by Trump's Crypto Czar David Sacks and Presidential Working Group on Crypto Executive Director Bo Hines.

Some of the Attendees:
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi and Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov are expected to be among the crypto industry leaders in attendance.

President Trump announced on Sunday that, following his January executive order, he had directed a working group to "move forward" on a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, including BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL and ADA — with those assets initially rising 10%, 15%, 25%, 30% and 70% from last week's lows, respectively.

Bitcoin subsequently dropped over 10%, and ether plunged more than 15% after Trump's announcement of new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China fueled risk-off sentiment — erasing the crypto reserve news gains on Monday.

Despite the recent announcements, questions remain over how any such reserve would be funded and how likely it is to be enacted — with Federal Reserve and Treasury Department options both likely to require new legislation to be passed by Congress.

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CUSTODY AND TRANSFERS OF NON-MICA-COMPLIANT STABLECOINS NOT RESTRICTED — ESMA

The European Securities and Markets Authority confirmed that MiCA rules do not explicitly ban non-compliant stablecoin custody and transfers.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has added new comments on the status of stablecoins that do not comply with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), adding to the ongoing uncertainty around their classification and use.

On March 3, Binance announced plans to delist nine non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins, including Tether’s UDSt, for users in the European Economic Area (EEA).

Despite removing the affected tokens for trading, Binance said it will support deposits and withdrawals of non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins after the delisting on March 31.

According to ESMA, a key regulatory body overseeing MiCA compliance in Europe, providing custody and transfer services for non-compliant stablecoins does not violate the new European cryptocurrency laws.

Custody and transfer of non-MiCA-compliant tokens “not explicitly prohibited”

“Under MiCA, custody and transfer services do not in themselves constitute an ‘offering to the public’ or ‘seeking admission to trading’ of non-compliant asset-reference tokens or e-money tokens,” a spokesperson for the ESMA told Cointelegraph on March 4.

“These services are therefore not explicitly prohibited under Titles III and IV of MiCA,” the representative added.

Although the ESMA acknowledged that deposits and withdrawals of non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins are not prohibited, it stressed that European crypto asset services providers (CASPs) should “prioritize restricting services that facilitate the acquisition” of such assets, citing its guidance issued on Jan. 17, 2025.

Another area of confusion over MiCA?

Referring to its January guidance, the ESMA reiterated that CASPs are allowed to maintain “sell-only” services — or withdrawals — until March 31 to allow investors to exit their positions.

“Therefore, it is important that all CASPs carefully assess whether any of their services amount to an offer to the public under MiCA,” the agency told Cointelegraph.

ESMA’s confirmation that MiCA does not explicitly restrict USDt custody and transfers — while also advising CASPs to halt withdrawals after March 31 — adds to ongoing confusion over MiCA compliance.

Juan Ignacio Ibañez, a member of the Technical Committee of the MiCA Crypto Alliance, has previously highlighted that MiCA-triggered USDt delistings have been subject to many debates.

The confusion over MiCA implications for non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins is not the only area of debate regarding Europe’s new crypto regulations.

Many industry observers have previously pointed to compliance questions arising from MiCA not addressing crucial industry sectors, such as tokenized real-world assets, cryptocurrency staking and others.

“ESMA and National Competent Authorities are closely monitoring market developments continuously to ensure an orderly transition to the MiCA regime,” a spokesperson for ESMA said.

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Source:  CoinTelegraph

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RIPPLE-BACKED NON-PROFT LAUNCHES TO EDUCATE AMERICANS ON CRYPTO

The National Cryptocurrency Association, a new non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing Americans’ understanding of cryptocurrencies, officially launched today.

The NCA has a mission of promoting crypto literacy and safe adoption nationwide in the United States.

Backed by a $50 million grant from Ripple XRP, a leading blockchain company, the NCA aims to demystify cryptocurrencies and serve as a comprehensive resource for individuals interested in using, holding, or learning more about digital assets.

“Crypto going mainstream is no longer a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’,” said Stuart Alderoty, President of the NCA. “Millions are already benefiting from crypto, making it quicker and easier to shop online, send money anywhere in the world, create apps, art, and games, or build financial futures. We’re giving a voice to users from all walks of life and serving as a guide for how to use crypto responsibly.”

The NCA website offers guidance and questionnaires for those interested in entering or investing in cryptocurrency. It features stories of everyday cryptocurrency holders and provides conversational advice for beginners.

Crypto poll findings

To assess current crypto engagement, the NCA partnered with Harris Poll to survey 10,000 U.S. cryptocurrency holders. The findings revealed that 81% are interested in learning more about the future of crypto.

Additionally, one in five American adults already use cryptocurrencies, with 76% of users reporting positive impacts on their lives, including increased financial independence and opportunities for personal growth.

The survey also highlighted diverse applications of cryptocurrencies among users:

▪39% use it for shopping
▪32% have bought, sold, or used NFTs
▪31% send crypto to family

“The opportunity for crypto — especially in the US — is now stronger than ever,” said Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, emphasizing the timeliness of the NCA’s mission.

The NCA plans to provide educational resources, including easy-to-understand explainers and real stories from everyday people using crypto, to bridge the knowledge gap and promote responsible usage.

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Tariffs to Cause Ripple Effects in the Gold Market

Tariffs to Cause Ripple Effects in the Gold Market

Arcadia Economics:  3-4-2025

Financial analyst Jim Willie is sounding the alarm, claiming the recent implementation of Trump’s tariffs at midnight is a watershed moment with potentially massive implications for the gold market and the global economy.

In a recent appearance on Arcadia Economics, Willie expressed a level of excitement rarely seen, suggesting these tariffs are triggering a cascade of events more significant than anything he’s witnessed since launching his influential newsletter back in 2003.

Willie’s optimism, while perhaps counterintuitive given the potential for economic disruption, stems from his belief that these tariffs are a catalyst for exposing underlying vulnerabilities and ultimately reshaping the financial landscape.

He argues that the tariffs will act as a chokehold on global trade, disrupting supply chains and potentially triggering inflationary pressures.

“This isn’t just about trade,” Willie explains. “It’s about unraveling decades of unsustainable economic practices. The tariffs are a pressure point, forcing nations to re-evaluate their reliance on the dollar and explore alternative trading mechanisms.”

According to Willie, the disruption caused by the tariffs will expose the fragility of the current financial system, pushing investors towards safe-haven assets like gold.

He anticipates a significant surge in demand for gold as governments and individuals alike seek to protect their wealth from currency devaluation and economic instability.

“Gold is the ultimate insurance policy,” Willie argues. “As the global economy teeters, people will flock to it. The tariffs are essentially throwing gasoline on the fire, accelerating the inevitable shift towards a gold-backed system.”

While many economists and analysts express concern over the potential negative consequences of trade wars, Willie views them as a necessary evil. He believes they are forcing nations to confront long-ignored imbalances and pave the way for a more equitable and sustainable global financial order.

Whether Willie’s predictions prove accurate remains to be seen. However, his perspective offers a compelling counterpoint to the prevailing narrative surrounding the Trump tariffs, suggesting they could be the catalyst for a significant shift in the gold market and the global economy. Investors and economic observers alike will be closely watching the developments in the coming months to see if Willie’s bullish predictions for gold come to fruition.

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US SENATE VOTES TO OVERTURN CONTROVERSIAL CRYPTO TAX REPORTING RULE

The resolution now awaits a parallel version to advance in the House which must pass a floor vote before heading to Trump’s desk.

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to overturn an Internal Revenue Service rule requiring brokers to report gross proceeds from digital asset sales, delivering a significant victory for President Donald Trump’s administration and crypto industry advocates.

The measure, introduced under the Congressional Review Act, passed in a 70-27 vote, with Republicans largely united against the rule and many Democrats crossing the aisle in support.

It’s “absolutely mind-blowing” how many Democrats were willing to overturn a rule issued in the Biden Administration, Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association, a Washington-based crypto lobbying group, told Decrypt.

The resolution now awaits a parallel version to advance in the House which must pass a floor vote before heading to Trump’s desk for final approval.

The IRS rule, finalized in December 2024 during the final weeks of the Biden administration, significantly expanded the definition of a “broker” to include decentralized finance protocols.

Industry critics argued the measure would impose impossible compliance burdens on permissionless financial systems, force DeFi protocols to register as traditional financial brokers, and require all U.S. DeFi users to tie their on-chain addresses to their identities.

"Today marks the first of many historic milestones in the regulation of digital assets in the United States in this next chapter—as we move towards the enactment of the first standalone crypto legislation," a spokesperson for the DeFi Education Fund, another D.C.-based crypto lobbying group told Decrypt.

"The DeFi Education Fund applauds the bipartisan supermajority of Senators who recognized the need to push back against regulatory overreach to protect Americans’ freedom to choose how they transact and American innovation."

The Trump administration formally backed the repeal effort on Tuesday, with David Sacks, Trump’s crypto policy chief, saying the White House “strongly supports” the resolution.

“This rule, issued as a midnight regulation in the final days of the previous administration, would stifle American innovation and raise privacy concerns over the sharing of taxpayers’ personal information, while imposing an unprecedented compliance burden on American DeFi companies,” Sacks said in a statement.

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SEC REPORTEDLY OFFERING $50K INCENTIVE FOR ELIGIBLE STAFF TO RESIGN

The SEC is among other US agencies that have been offering staff financial incentives to quit under Trump’s cost-cutting DOGE initiative.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly offering eligible employees financial incentives to resign or retire from the agency amid an ongoing wave of staffing changes from the regulator.

The US securities regulator is reportedly offering staff $50,000 to resign or retire by April 4, according to a March 4 Bloomberg report citing an email it reviewed.

The email, which described the offer as a “voluntary separation incentive” or “voluntary early retirement program,” was reportedly sent on Feb. 28 by SEC chief operating officer Ken Johnson to all employees.

The deadline to apply for the incentive is March 21, and eligible employees must have been on the agency’s payroll before Jan. 24. They must also voluntarily leave through resignation, transfer to another agency, or retire. They can not return to the SEC within five years. If they do so, they must pay back the incentive in full, the memo states.

The moves come as the Trump administration seeks to slash federal government staff under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk.

The department has removed more than 100,000 of the federal government’s 2.3 million workers through a combination of layoffs and buyouts, reported Reuters.

Cointelegraph reached out to the SEC for comment but did not receive an immediate reply.

In early February, it was reported that the SEC was starting to scale back its 50-staff crypto enforcement unit. At the same time, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce outlined the agency’s new approach to regulating the crypto markets, including evaluating the security status of crypto assets.

The US labor market is in the spotlight this week with key reports on nonfarm employment data, initial jobless claims data and the February Jobs Report due. These reports are considered important economic indicators, as the shift in the number of positions is strongly associated with the overall health of the economy.

Meanwhile, the SEC has dismissed legal action against a number of prominent crypto companies in recent weeks, including Coinbase, Consensys, Robinhood, Gemini, Uniswap and most recently, Kraken.

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Tishwash:  Central Bank: 20 Iraqi banks practice direct transfer operations in 8 foreign currencies

The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, confirmed today, Tuesday, that there are 20 Iraqi banks practicing direct transfer operations in 8 foreign currencies.

Al-Alaq said, according to the official agency, that "the recent quarterly meetings with the US Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department, which were held in Dubai, were very positive, as the steps taken by the Central Bank to improve the foreign transfer system and convert operations to international practices in a safe, transparent and highly organized manner were praised."

Al-Alaq pointed out that "this transformation is the first of its kind in Iraq, which witnessed transitional stages from (the window) to (the platform) and then to correspondent banks."

He continued, "Today, there are 20 Iraqi banks practicing direct transfer operations with international correspondents in eight foreign currencies, within the new system."

Al-Alaq explained that "the other banks that are still outside this framework are now working to qualify them according to specific standards, in cooperation with an international consulting company, to apply the necessary standards that qualify them to join foreign transfer operations."
He stressed that "there are no new sanctions or changes, but on the contrary, there is praise and appreciation from international bodies, especially with regard to the mechanism of selling cash dollars.

" Al-Alaq stressed the "need to focus on these successes to show a positive image of the transformations in the Iraqi banking sector, which will be positively reflected in the dealings of international financial institutions with Iraqi banks."  link

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Tishwash:  Government Advisor: Electronic Payment Enhances Dinar Stability, Shrinks Parallel Market

 The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed that the public’s increasing conviction in using electronic payment cards for travel purposes or paying dues to small companies has achieved great success in reducing the size of the parallel market for the US dollar, which has contributed to its gradual decline.

Saleh explained in a statement to {Euphrates News} agency, that "the modern monetary policies that were recently implemented have proven their effectiveness in achieving financial and economic stability, as annual inflation rates have decreased to levels not exceeding 3%, which reflects the strength and stability of the Iraqi dinar against foreign currencies.

The financial advisor pointed out that the new monetary policy tools adopted by the Iraqi government, in cooperation with the Central Bank, have directly contributed to directing cash liquidity towards official channels, which has enhanced public confidence in the dinar and led to a reduction in informal transactions in the dollar.

Saleh stressed the importance of continuing efforts to enhance the use of electronic means in financial transactions, given its pivotal role in supporting the national economy and combating illegal practices associated with the parallel currency market.

He stressed that these achievements come within the framework of a comprehensive strategy aimed at achieving sustainable financial stability and enhancing the confidence of citizens and investors in the future of the Iraqi economy, calling on all segments of society to engage more in the use of electronic payment tools in the interest of the national economy. link

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Tishwash:  Nineveh, Kirkuk and Tikrit are deprived of the dollar.. It's time, Baghdad, the airport is ready

Exchange representative spoke to 964

 Mosul (Nineveh) 964

Nineveh does not receive its share of the dollar despite the city’s stability for 9 years, and the restrictions affect many travelers from Nineveh, especially patients and students who need remittances to or from the city. Talk of the dollar problem has returned to the forefront in conjunction with the imminent opening of Mosul Airport.

Abdullah Khalil, a representative of Nineveh exchange companies, says that they have complied with the Central Bank’s requests to merge every 10 companies to form a new Category A company, but the red tape is still hindering the entry of these companies into the dollar auction. In the past, Nineveh included 90 companies, each of which received $1.2 million per month. Today, only two companies have met the merger criteria, in addition to 7 companies ready to merge, compared to 100 companies receiving dollars in Baghdad. According to Khalil, the return of the dollar to Mosul will serve all neighboring governorates deprived of the dollar, such as Salah al-Din and Kirkuk, in addition to Kurdistan. Economists in Baghdad have previously called for the necessity of resuming the injection of dollars into the western governorates, which would relieve pressure on the capital and the south.

In the event that The dollar has been pumped into Nineveh, and each company's share will be about 2 million dollars per month, which will contribute to stimulating economic activity and improving the situation of affected companies

Abdullah Khalil - Representative of exchange companies in Nineveh:

Since 2014, exchange companies have stopped working by decision of the Central Bank.

In 2021, 47 companies were opened by the Central Bank.

When we reviewed the receipt of Nineveh Governorate’s share of the dollar, the Central Bank stipulated that every 10 companies merge into one company to be classified as A and to be able to enter the Central Bank’s dollar selling window.

Indeed, we have merged 10 companies two and a half years ago, but we suffer from red tape, which is disrupting our work.

Nineveh does not have a Class A company, which has the right to receive dollars from the Central Bank and sell them to travelers.

We also do not have external outlets through international companies such as Western Union.

We asked the Central Bank to exempt Nineveh from this matter, knowing that Baghdad has 100 category A companies.

Opening companies in Nineveh will serve nearby cities such as Kirkuk, Salah al-Din, Erbil, and Dohuk, which do not have Class A companies and do not receive dollars from the bank.

For 11 years, Nineveh has not received its share of the dollar, and I hope that through you our voice will be heard and that there will be an exception decision from the Central Bank, especially since Mosul is about to open the airport, and it is expected that tourism and trade will increase.

Previously, we had 90 companies, each of which was receiving $1.2 million per month.

Today we have two companies ready to take over, and there are 7 companies ready to merge.

There are 20 companies banned by the Central Bank from trading in dollars, and their dealings are limited to Iraqi dinars only.

We pay fees and taxes to the bank, just like the rest of the governorates that receive dollars and have external transfers.

Each company's share will be $2 million per month if the Central Bank pumps dollars into Nineveh.

There are patients traveling outside Iraq who need remittances from Nineveh, but they cannot receive them or vice versa.

Issam Zenkana - Economic Researcher:

After 9 years of liberating Nineveh, restrictions on exchange companies are supposed to be lifted and they and citizens are supposed to be allowed to trade in dollars.

These restrictions negatively affected the commercial movement in the city, especially among merchants.

There is supposed to be a government banking operation based on academic financial steps built on the foundations of a free economy.  link

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Mot: .. Making Progress I Is!!!

Mot:  A housewife poses with a week's worth of groceries in 1947.

A housewife poses with a week's worth of groceries in 1947.

She spent $12.50 a week to buy all her groceries except milk.

On this she managed to feed herself, her husband, her four-year-old twins and the family cat.

Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Tuesday Evening 3-4-25

Iraq Sets July 2025 Deadline To End Cash Payments, Digitize Payroll

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani   Electronic Payment Systems  --  2024-11-04 Shafaq News/ Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani directed, on Monday, that salaries for private sector employees be processed through bank accounts, similar to the system for government employees, as part of a push to phase out cash payments across government institutions by July next year.

According to a statement issued by Al-Sudani’s media office, “In line with the government’s financial and economic reform plan, which is one of its top priorities, Al-Sudani has directed the implementation of several steps to enhance and develop electronic payment systems and services:

Work towards the domiciliation of salaries for private sector employees, similar to the public sector, by tasking the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the Central Bank of Iraq to collaborate with select private sector institutions to establish an appropriate mechanism for this purpose.”

“All ministries and government institutions shall transition from cash payments to electronic payment for payment collections and related transactions. Each ministry or government institution must submit a comprehensive plan for this transition by December 31, 2024, with full implementation to commence by July 1, 2025,” as per the statement.

https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-sets-July-2025-deadline-to-end-cash-payments-digitize-payroll

Iraq Pushes For Full Electronic Payment Transition By 2025

Published: 4th November, 2024  In alignment with Iraq’s ongoing financial and economic reform agenda, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has directed the government to implement key initiatives aimed at advancing and modernising electronic payment systems and services across the country.

This move comes as part of broader efforts to streamline economic processes, reduce reliance on cash, and foster greater financial inclusion.

A significant step in this reform involves the domiciliation of salaries for private sector employees, a model already in practice within the public sector. To achieve this, the Prime Minister has mandated the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the Central Bank of Iraq to engage with selected private sector institutions to devise a mechanism that will facilitate this transition. The aim is to enhance the financial stability of private sector workers and integrate them more effectively into the formal financial system.

Furthermore, in a bid to modernise public sector financial operations, Prime Minister Al-Sudani has instructed all ministries and government institutions to transition from cash-based payment methods to electronic payment systems for all transactions, including payment collections.

To ensure a smooth implementation, each ministry and institution is required to present a comprehensive transition plan by December 31, 2024. The full shift to electronic payments is expected to commence by July 1, 2025.

These initiatives mark a substantial effort to modernise Iraq’s financial infrastructure, reflecting the government’s commitment to economic growth, transparency, and technological advancement.

The Prime Minister’s Media Office continues to emphasise that these measures are pivotal for economic stability and will contribute to more efficient government operations and improved public services.

Source: Prime Minister Office https://www.iina.news/iraq-pushes-for-full-electronic-payment-transition-by-2025/

Government Advisor: Electronic Payment Enhances Dinar Stability, Shrinks Parallel Market

2025/03/04 Read: 1,275 times  {Economic: Al Furat News} The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed that the public’s increasing conviction in using electronic payment cards for travel purposes or paying dues to small companies has achieved great success in reducing the size of the parallel market for the US dollar, which has contributed to its gradual decline.

Saleh explained in a statement to {Euphrates News} agency, that "the modern monetary policies that were recently implemented have proven their effectiveness in achieving financial and economic stability, as annual inflation rates have decreased to levels not exceeding 3%, which reflects the strength and stability of the Iraqi dinar against foreign currencies.

The financial advisor pointed out that the new monetary policy tools adopted by the Iraqi government, in cooperation with the Central Bank, have directly contributed to directing cash liquidity towards official channels, which has enhanced public confidence in the dinar and led to a reduction in informal transactions in the dollar.

Saleh stressed the importance of continuing efforts to enhance the use of electronic means in financial transactions, given its pivotal role in supporting the national economy and combating illegal practices associated with the parallel currency market.

He stressed that these achievements come within the framework of a comprehensive strategy aimed at achieving sustainable financial stability and enhancing the confidence of citizens and investors in the future of the Iraqi economy, calling on all segments of society to engage more in the use of electronic payment tools in the interest of the national economy.   LINK

Al-Alaq: 20 Iraqi Banks Practice Direct Transfer Operations

Banks   Economy News – Baghdad  The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, confirmed today, Tuesday, that there are 20 Iraqi banks that practice direct transfer operations in 8 foreign currencies.

Al-Alaq said, in an interview with the Iraqi News Agency, followed by "Al-Eqtisad News", that "the recent quarterly meetings with the US Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department held in Dubai were very positive, as the steps taken by the Central Bank to improve the foreign transfer system and convert operations to international practices in a safe, transparent and highly organized manner were praised.

" Al-Alaq pointed out that "this transformation is the first of its kind in Iraq, which witnessed transitional stages from (the window) to (the platform) and then to correspondent banks."

He continued, "Today, there are 20 Iraqi banks practicing direct transfer operations with international correspondents in eight foreign currencies, within the new system."

Al-Alaq explained that "other banks that are still outside this framework are now working to qualify them according to specific standards, in cooperation with an international consulting company, to apply the necessary standards that qualify them to join foreign transfer operations."

He stressed that "there are no new sanctions or changes, but on the contrary, there is praise and appreciation from international bodies, especially with regard to the mechanism for selling cash dollars."

Al-Alaq stressed the "necessity of focusing on these successes to show a positive image of the transformations in the Iraqi banking sector, which will be positively reflected in the dealings of international financial institutions with Iraqi banks."  https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=53121

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