Wednesday Evening News with MarkZ. 05/14/2025

Wednesday Evening News with MarkZ. 05/14/2025

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Member: Good evening y’all good evening mods

Member: So much economic news everywhere this week

MZ: It does look like things are lining up

Member: When is Iraq’s big summit start

MZ: Saturday May 17th. some people on the ground think there may be a surprise guest coming. Things are getting interesting.

Member: Any news on Venezuela bolivar

MZ: No fresh news. But, I feel more confident (99.9% sure)  that it will be included in the first basket.

MZ: On the bond side- I had one person check in right before the podcast that was getting ready to call into their zoom meeting for an update….their attorney will be there…I am hoping for news in the next hour or two.

MZ: “Saudi crown prince to join the Arab summit in Baghdad”  He is expected to attend the summit on Saturday, according to recent reports.

MZ: There are also rumors that Trump may attend as well. To at least make an appearance. I can only think of one thing that would get him there. I hope I am accurate.  

Member: an RV?

MZ: Exactly.

MZ: “White House: Qatar deals to generate $1.2 Trillion in economic exchange “ sounds like something big is happening there as well. Huge deals for Boeing and GE Aerospace and the region…….

Member: I thought Iraq's accession to the WTO was imminent like months ago. We have not seen or heard anything?

Member: Just crickets

​​Member: I’ve checked the IQD several times today and it has fluctuated several times, and I checked it on the Forex

Member: It's getting good !!! For once we look like our time is coming !!

Member: Everyone enjoy the rest of your evening. God bless

 Mod: Mark's next travel schedule. He leaves on May 17th (which is Mark's dad 80th B-Day) and comes back on May 21st. Zester will host the podcast when Mark is gone. Mark will pop in when he can.

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Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 5-13-25

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 5-13-25 

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Welcome everybody to the big call. It's Tuesday May 13th and you're listening to the big call. Thanks everybody for tuning in, and tonight will be a little bit different, because it's Sue and I on the call until about quarter to the next hour, and that's when Bob should be in. Bob's on remote location in the Dallas Fort Worth area, and he's there for part of the mastermind awards type ceremony, yes, where he will be conferred some award for having started the mastermind group in the Tampa st, Pete, Sarasota, area of Florida, but this particular meeting is in Dallas Fort Worth area, so we missed Bob for the early part of the call, but we should catch him somewhere around quarter of give or take. Okay, so that I wanted to get that out to everyone

 So let me tell you guys, as far as Intel is concerned, let's see if we can bring ourselves up to speed. First of all, a lot of the sources that we have have shut down.

They're not allowed to talk, they're not allowed to give us updates, but we do the best we can with the ones that we can still get to or can get to us. That's a good sign, though, when things get quiet and they say we're too close to share this, that we're too close, it's a good sign.

 Now we've heard from a few different people. I'll just cut to what we're getting directly from the redemption center leader in one of the redemption centers -  we talked to about six, six redemption center leaders. And by the way, certain individuals online are telling you to go to banks,  there’s no redemption centers - they just don't know what we know. Do they ? I mean ….. come on

The banks are okay, but they're not going to give you the same highest rates on Dong and Dinar that the  redemption centers will - some of the other rates might be the same. I can tell you we know because we get the rates on the bank screens and on the redemption center screens. We get both of them, and there's a big contrast sometimes between the Dong rate on the screen and the Dong rate on the redemption center screen.

There's a difference, big difference. I wouldn't not try for a minute. I would only use the toll free number and set up your appointment with the redemption center the run in this country and US, Wells Fargo, and in other countries, it's HSBC. In central South America, it would be on Santander Bank of South and there are other like other banks that are big in the area.

 I don't know who the Philippines would have. I've got to call my guy who's doing ministry over there to see where in the Philippines, I would just say, think in terms of the largest Bank of the Philippines, the largest one or two banks probably is going to be the way to go.

Is there a redemption center there? I don't know if there's an HSBC, that's where you want to go. If it's an HSBC in Manila or another city in the Philippines, that's where you want to be for that exchange

All right, so here's what we're getting. They were expecting at the redemption centers today -  they were in for a six hour training. Even if they were trained, there are new currencies that have found their way in to this first and only basket.

Say what????  That's right, first and only asking this, have you guys been listening and catching a few things on Newsmax, or one America news, they've talked about this being a reset. President Trump's use that term reset is that code for Global Currency Reset, maybe.

But it's also a reset of a lot of different things, and that's what we're coming up to right now. We're in it. So I'll get back to the redemption center in a second.

The thing that's significant today, and this is really part of NESARA, is that the system of law that we've been under, the British Admiralty rule, the bar, that type of law is gone today and tomorrow we start common law  -- Now Common Law is part of NESARA - Now they may leak out without doing full explanations of it. They very well could do that. What's another great big currency we should have that in the next couple of days?

The USN is the digital version USTS United States Treasury note is the physical folding money that we will have. So get us in on the screen for forex and then the USTN, the physical currency, instead of the Federal Reserve notes that we have now –

Information that we get, we've got some connections that are very much part of the US Treasury. So a lot of times, we'll get some information that will come directly from Scott the sense office through one of our cohorts that works with them, and it looks like what redemption centers are expecting. They did not. They told they were told they might have an email today  5 oclock - - this would be Treasury today, at five o'clock before they left to go home, or if not, it would be in the morning.

My thinking is, most of them will come in at nine or 930 tomorrow and come in and fire up the computers and see that email morning, that email is supposed to tell them, and as a result, when first exchanges are expected to be made and where Zim is to be redeemed when it is to be redeemed.

So we didn't get it today by 5 -  no email. But tomorrow morning, when they go in, it should be there should be their waiting for them in their inbox, and they'll see what it says about the timing. Now this, this is what we're getting from courses we can talk to.

 Most of them are on the same page, talking about us getting notified Wednesday afternoon ish, and setting appointments tomorrow. That would be Wednesday afternoon, setting the appointments for Thursday. I know what you're thinking. Charlie Ward’sThursday -  today. Well, it may be the case.

It may be the case that it is a Thursday that we go in for our appointments to exchange, to redeem, zim. And I hope so. I really think that it would be great, and I hope so, because we used to push guys, we have a day here and a day there – its been a long time – I know -  But they have everything finalized.

Let me think, what was the last thing that had to occur before this happened? There were a couple of things, and I understand now, even right now, from one of our sources that there's one more thing that needs to happen before we get notified. It should happen either tonight, overnight or in the morning. I told me what it is, though I'm not sure what it is.

 All right, let's cut to where President Trump is, remember, he flew out after doing a conference. He flew out yesterday and joining to Arabia, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. But before he left the one remember I said something about an earth shattering announcement. Announcement was the executive order to reduce the cost of medications and prescriptions so that we would no longer be paying way high rates, while some a lot of the other countries are far lower than we are.

That's an executive order. They are going to take some time working on that  but we should see some results from that, and that's going to save us a lot of money in Medicare and Medicaid. And understand this, the press has been lying about it, unless you're tuned into news max or one American news, those are the two I watch –

 Here’s how it’s going the work – when you are paying for prescriptions, and you have a prescription plan, it's Important to know they have no intention -  Congress has no intention of limiting benefits to people that's on Medicaid - basically government health care. That's what that is. They'll still get those benefits.  

There'll be no reduction in benefits Medicare, same thing, there'll be no reduction in benefits  - Our medicare is coming out of our social security now -  if you're of that age and you're getting social but my understanding is that that will no longer come out of our social security checks every month , or our direct deposits, really, because that's what it is, direct deposit.

So I don't know when that's going to start, but that's something else that will bump our our social security payments up a little bit.

But the big, big thing is the President Trump is well received in Saudi Arabia by Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Mohammed, MBS is what they call him, Mohammed bin. I think bi Mohammed bin, and He's the prince, and, gosh, he and Trump get along  famously, beautifully, they have a real friendship. There's a bond there.

And that was a great first place to go in Riyadh. And Riyadh in English means Ray, R, E, y, right. So they're in Riyadh. If you guys haven't heard the speech that President Trump made today, I think it's his best speech, for unity, for progress, for economic security, everything that he talked about, it was great.  I'm glad I got to hear it. And he was going to do another speech at eight o'clock, I think Eastern tonight.

But you know, his plan is okay today, tomorrow, he's meeting someone else in Saudi Arabia. Remember who it is right now and then he's going to go from there to Qatar. Yes, Qatar is trying to give us not the President but the United States  a 747, jet that could be retrofitted and made to be Air Force One

Individual --  president is not allowed to take that kind of a gift personally. But can their military give it to our military? I don't see why not. Look how many planes we've given to other country military. Look how many fighter jets we've given a bunch of that to our allies.

So, you know, it's different. Yeah, it's different. Taking a jet retrofit, got repainted, you got fixed up inside, like Air Force One wants to be, and then, boom, you know, you've got, you've got a beautiful 747, so maybe that's what's going to happen.

Some people don't like it. A lot of people do, but we'll see what happens. Not a gift to the president,  but a gift to our Military - that's how it's been stated. So we'll see how that all comes out.

But what's interesting is the President is going to meet with Qatar tomorrow or the next day. It's a four day deal, starting today, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. So I think tomorrow he'll be in. Let's see, in Qatar, and it is Qatar, not cutter. We've been over that you guys, there are people on even News Max  and definitely people on one America news that aren't pronouncing it right. We don't have to say Qatar. If you just say Qatar, you guitar, guitar, okay, that way.

So you got that, then the next day it could be Thursday  you have him meeting with the United Emirates, UAE and all of these. What he was here today was with an economic conference. He was speaking to an international economic conference in Riyadh.

And they were investor conference. Investors from all over the Middle East were there to attend, to listen to President Trump and what he's trying to do to lift up the Middle East and put pressure on Iran to make sure they do the right thing.

Now, the last day Doha that's in Qatar, is it Doha, yeah, and the UAE, United Arab Emirates on Thursday, and that's possible, something either Thursday or Friday, working with coordinating peace  in Turkey, between Zelensky  and Putin, and getting that ceasefire made, and making it something that will last.

And they've kind of want President Trump to be there and moderate that meeting,  and obviously he should be there, I think it would be great if he makes it, - We could get a really good Peace agreement out of that. I mean, President Trump wants Peace -  He doesn't want to make war. It's killing him that we are losing 5000 young men and women a week  in the war between Russia and Ukraine. I mean, it's just taking all these people out.   It’s terrible - He wants to stop. I want it to stop too. I think we all do

We are getting ready to enter an era of peace, getting ready to enter under GESARA a 1000 years of peace. Now it's not the millennial reign, but we will see how that goes. You know, can we actually do an agreement that all these countries have signed up for that can actually maintain peace between us.

We've got ceasefire between Pakistan and India, over that area, you know, where the water is that they've been fighting, fighting about back and forth for probably 50 years.

Russian Ukraine, peace in the middle east with Gaza and, you know, and then we've got Iran agreeing.

 Oh, by the way, let's go over to some currency. Let me tell you some of the new currencies that have added to the first and only basket ain't gonna be no second basket. Okay, we know about South Korea.

North Korea probably has their version of yuan those countries, North Korea, South Korea, are both going to be in this recent now look for North and South Korea to merge again, just like Vietnam did. Look for that to happen. That's been working for a while now, and they say now that you can go freely between those two countries, North and South Korea, I can't prove that. I've been told that.

So whenever that's to occur, that could be also part of GESARA, North and South Korea together. China, we kind of knew that also Thailand. Myanmar, which I think was called Burma, I remember, right? And it may go back to Burma. I don't know. It may go back to Thailand. There's probably one more. I may be forgetting. I was questioned about Taiwan., I don't know. I don't know if it's on the Chinese yuan.

That's China's currency. Gold backed. And so there's a couple of new and two or three new ones that have made their way to the screens. And all currencies around the world should be tradable on forex.

 Now we haven't seen the latest Forex screens that came up Sunday night, today's Tuesday, but I have to believe that the Iraqi dinar is up there. And you know, we have a really good rate on the dinar if you go to the redemption and if you have projects, even if you have zim, you can still ask for the contract rate on dinar if they don't offer it to you.

 If they offer you, oh, I don't know, let's say 35 bucks on the dinar off the front screen of redemption Center, you can say, I understand, Excuse me, ma'am, I understand that there is a contract rate for the Iraqi dinar, and we look into that, and you'll say yes, yes, there is no back screen, and you'll see a rate that's maybe 2-3 times higher than what the front screen rate is.

So I know it's not all about rates, you guys that, only have Dong it would be  be kind of nice to get the highest rate possible if you had only had Dinar, same thing. You definitely want to get contract rate. And you know, for so long, they say, oh, you know, well, you know, if you have zim, you can just take a lower rate.

It's a win, win for everybody. It's a win, win, win for you. Win for wealth, and win for the country when we take advantage of a higher rate. And President Trump was the one that asked Iraq to move up their oil price that they're selling it at, so that we could get a higher contract rate.

And I want to say right now, I don't try to be political. I think you guys know where I stand by now after 14 years, you know?

So hopefully these guys will continue to mark it up and get that Bill done and we'll get the tax cuts. And listen, it's very possible when NESARA comes out in full, whenever that is. But they say, Hey, there's no more state income tax. There's no more Federal Income Tax - I really believe that's going to happen.

We'll go to a consumption tax, 14 or 15 % on new items, and it's inborted, cost of goods. It's put in the cost. It's not on top of it. It's into the price -- half the revenue to go to the federal government, half goes to the state – that’s how it’s set up.

It's called a consumption tax, similar to the value added tax in Europe  which is up around 20%  last time I went to Europe, the it was 17% now I think it's gone up to 20. But this, this consumption tax is something get used to. Things will be cheaper, a few things might be a little more expensive. You know, problem for us gonna be a lot easier for us to have money to buy a million dollars  worth of stuff a year than to pay 10 million in taxes a year.

I mean, who knows, right? We don't know what I'd rather just consume responsibly. Give people money. Build rebuild America, rebuild internationally. Help the veterans and the Veterans retreat, network and help your pastors and evangelists in the pastoral retreat network. So we're looking good.

It's not absolute, because it's hard to get confirmation from our resources but really good sources, best they're looking for us to get notified tomorrow to start exchanges on Thursday. At the time we got bond holders that are also being told they will have access to their accounts on Thursday.

So I think they're trying to tie that in where we have pretty much a shotgun start pretty close they're getting access to the bonds as we're getting access to our appointments, and then our funds will come the same so we're real close to being a shotgun start.

Alright, let's see if there's anything else relative value. Guys, we really it's not all about dates and rates. It's not but I know as much as you I'm interested in the rate I am interested in when we're going, obviously, right now we're so close to this going, we just have to let it happen. Let it come to us, that's kind of what I'm what I'm looking at right now. So let's just look forward to that.

So I'm gonna keep an eye on President Trump's visits Middle East. And see if we get any  specific NESARA announcements in a few in a few days? He did get the one announcement he talked executive order to reduce prices drug and medications and all of that that should be taking place here soon, where they figure out how they're going to do it, and they've got kind of semi figured out already.

And then after the exchanges  is looking forward to the med beds. I'm really looking forward to very much, and all of you can put six people after yourself, six people that you can then for it, for the Med, when you go in for your Med, bed appointments, before you go through your interview process, you can do up to six people Make sure they know about it,  so if they get a phone call they don't freak out, you know, make sure they're aware of it, and someone will see you. Probably some won't, but some would see you afterwards, see the changes that were made, and realize, hey, this is a real McCoy. It's really so let's go ahead and pray the call out.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Wednesday Afternoon 5-14-25

ood afternoon Dinar Recaps,

XRP Lawyer Warns Stablecoin Bill Could Be Delayed Until 2029 — Here’s Why

John Deaton says the GENIUS Act, a key stablecoin bill, may not pass until 2029, potentially stalling U.S. crypto reforms and undermining the dollar’s global dominance.

The ongoing debate over U.S. stablecoin regulation has taken a new turn as prominent XRP lawyer John Deaton sounded the alarm about the potential delay of the GENIUS Act—a bipartisan bill aimed at regulating stablecoins. According to Deaton, the failure to pass this legislation could push broader crypto reforms back until 2029.

“If Congress can’t get the GENIUS Act passed, we won’t see a Market Structure Bill, which means we won’t see any long-lasting reform until 2029, depending on how the Presidential election goes,”
— John Deaton, via X (formerly Twitter)

Deaton’s warning echoes recent concerns expressed by Messari CEO Ryan Selkis, who argues that without foundational legislation like the GENIUS Act, the U.S. risks losing its leadership in digital finance innovation.

The Importance of the GENIUS Act

Deaton referred to the bill as a “no-brainer” and framed it as vital to maintaining U.S. dollar dominance on the global stage. He emphasized that as countries pursue de-dollarization, stablecoins offer the U.S. a strategic lever to drive global demand for U.S. Treasury securities (USTs).

“We’re in an era when other nations are attempting to de-dollarize the world. We MUST drive demand for UST and ensure the USD remains the world’s reserve currency. If politicians can’t get the GENIUS Act through, then there’s little chance more complex, long-lasting legislation will pass,”
— John Deaton

The GENIUS Act—short for “Guaranteed Essential Neutrality in United States Stablecoins”—has earned the nickname “Dollar Dominance Bill” among crypto advocates for its potential role in reinforcing the dollar’s status through regulated digital assets.

Political Roadblocks and Skepticism

Despite bipartisan backing from several lawmakers and the crypto industry, the bill faces strong resistance—most notably from Senator Elizabeth Warren, who has consistently criticized crypto legislation on grounds of national security and consumer protection.

“The Senate shouldn’t greenlight this corruption by passing the GENIUS Act without fixes,”
— Senator Elizabeth Warren

Warren’s opposition stems from concerns that stablecoins could be used to bypass traditional financial oversight and pose risks to the U.S. economy. Her resistance may stall the bill’s progress during an already contentious election year.

Why This Delay Matters

The crypto industry sees stablecoin legislation as a foundational step toward broader market regulation. Without the GENIUS Act, other key bills—such as the long-awaited Market Structure Bill—may never see a vote. This could leave U.S. companies behind as global competitors move ahead with clearer digital asset policies.

With the 2024 presidential election looming, Deaton and other advocates fear that partisan divides could stall legislative momentum for years, creating prolonged regulatory uncertainty for crypto businesses and investors alike.

@ Newshounds News™
📎 Source: CoinGape – Full article

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🌍 BRICS Influence Grows as European Firms Shift Away From US Dollar

European financial institutions are increasingly receiving requests to use local currencies instead of the US dollar, signaling BRICS' growing global economic influence.

In a development that signals a major geopolitical and financial shift, several European banks, brokers, and financial institutions are reporting an uptick in client requests to conduct transactions in local currencies—not the US dollar. According to the Luxembourg Times, these requests involve hedging and cross-border transactions in currencies like the Chinese yuan, Hong Kong dollar, Emirati dirham, and the euro.

This marks a notable milestone: for the first time, foreign institutional funds are asking to bypass the US dollar altogether in transactions handled by European finance firms. The change reflects the influence of the BRICS alliance’s strategy to de-dollarize global trade by promoting local currency settlements.

From Dollar Hub to Direct Transfers

Traditionally, financial transactions—especially those crossing multiple borders—have relied heavily on the US dollar as an intermediary currency. For example, when a Japanese firm wants to send money to a Philippine-based fund, it would typically route the payment through the dollar, which would then be converted into pesos.

Now, corporate clients are pushing for new protocols that completely skip the US dollar, aiming to cut costs, reduce exposure to dollar volatility, and support regional economic partnerships. European firms are being asked to accommodate these demands with currency strategies that allow for direct transfers between non-dollar pairs.

BRICS Ideology Reaches Europe

The ideological push for local currency empowerment has long been championed by the BRICS bloc—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, with recent expansions including the UAE, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia. The alliance has openly advocated for reducing reliance on the US dollar in global trade and reserves.

Now, that de-dollarization strategy appears to be influencing European markets. The increasing preference for local currencies by institutional clients reflects growing confidence in non-dollar instruments and frustration with dollar-dominated systems, especially amid volatile geopolitics and trade tensions.

Technology and Liquidity as Key Drivers

Gene Ma, Head of China Research at the Institute of International Finance, noted that advancements in financial technology and liquidity are key enablers of this trend.

“The increase in transactions between non-US currencies is largely due to technological development and increased liquidity. The trading parties feel that the price may not be worse than using the US dollar, so transactions naturally pick up,” Ma explained.

Trade War Legacy and Uncertainty Under Trump

The movement also follows years of trade tensions and tariffs introduced during Donald Trump’s first term. Though President Trump has paused new tariffs for 90 days, uncertainty still looms large. The fear of sudden economic shifts and rising nationalism has made many businesses rethink their overreliance on the US financial system.

Analysts suggest that if BRICS and its partners fully transition to local currency settlements, it could reshape global trade flows and challenge the dollar’s reserve status. The growing demand for currency derivatives outside the dollar system may be a signal that this shift is already underway.

Conclusion

The shift toward local currencies in Europe, inspired by BRICS’ economic ideology, represents a potential inflection point in global finance. As more institutional players move away from the US dollar, traditional financial systems may need to adapt quickly to remain relevant in a multipolar currency environment.

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Iraq’s Trade Bank Just Passed JPMorgan Chase’s Global Systems Test

589bull:  5-14-2025

Iraq’s Trade Bank just passed JPMorgan Chase’s global systems test scoring 99.68% in automated cross-border transfers.

This is the green light.
Baghdad’s financial infrastructure is now elite-tier.
Dollar-clearing. Euro-settlement. Instant global rails.

The RV isn’t a question of “if.”

This is proof the system is already live just waiting for the switch.

And the timing couldn’t be more precise:

• Week of the Baghdad 2025 Summit
• Iraq taking over economic policy leadership in the region
• Oil exports throttled on purpose
• IQD budget tables locked and waiting
• Trump securing trillion-dollar backing from the Gulf

DOQ:  Apparently they won the same award in 2018

But in 2018 No budget. No liquidity. No FX integration. Nice award. Zero follow-through.

Now it’s 2025 and they win it again with:

• 387 global correspondent banks
• Live MT103 clearance
• USD & EUR settlement precision at 99.68%
• Full ISO infrastructure
• Budget locked
• Oil exports throttled
• Arab Summit about to go live in Baghdad

It’s not the same award. It’s the same signal—finally activated. Back then it was a trophy. Now it’s the trigger.

Source(s):
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https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/05/13/589bull-iraqs-trade-bank-just-passed-jpmorgan-chases-global-systems-test/

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

Frank26    We've been reading article after article after article telling us the Iraqi dinar has gone up in value...The monetary policy was to remove 1310...It's not like they're hiding anything.  Everything they're saying in these articles leads to the conclusion...you have a monetary policy that has been successful.  You have an exchange rate that you're controlling against the American dollar? that's at 1310?  That means you're about to go into a float in order to add value to it aren't you?  Everything is set up beautifully right now.

Mnt Goat   ... the rise of the dinar against the dollar continues. Many economists believe that the rate of the dollar will SOON be equal to the “official” CBI rate of the dinar. Does this sound like 1:1 to you?  Let’s break it down. So, if the dollar on the parallel market does reach 1320 that’s 1320:1320, is it not?...Is this not the same as 1:1?...“WOW! WOW! WOW!”  Do you see now why I have been placing so much emphasis on this parallel market? Heck, it was not me alone but the CBI too, of course with the efforts from my CBI contact. “WOW! WOW! WOW!”...

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BREAKING Iraqis Hiding Billions in Cash It's Hurting the Economy IQD Rate Increase

Edu Matrix:  5-14-2025

Iraqis are Hiding Billions in Cash, and it's Hurting the Economy. The IQD Rate Increase. Difficult to go digital - Iraqi people won't put money in bank.

Discover why Iraq is struggling to go digital, even as the rest of the world moves toward cashless systems.

In this video, we explore Iraqis' deep-rooted mistrust toward banks, how past fraud and economic instability have shaped their financial habits, and why most people still prefer to stash their money at home. You'll also learn why merchants in Iraq continue to accept cash and what this means for the country’s future

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-Tw4f5vglM

Wednesday Coffee with MarkZ. 05/14/2025

Wednesday Coffee with MarkZ. 05/14/2025

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

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

Member: Happy Hump day and good morning

Member: Lots happening in the world…..is any of it RV related?

Member: Will we have a new rate before the Arab summit Mark?

MZ:I do not know…..But I would say there is a good chance

Member: Hopefully its done before Memorial Day which is May 26.

MZ: There is an excellent chance of that one.

Member: I heard it could happen on the 17th of May.

MZ: I have heard that as well. I don’t know if this rumor is tied to the Arab summit or not. The date of the 17th though has come to me from many different sources. From paymasters, bond people and a couple currency folks.

Member: Issac should have information after his bond meeting today.

MZ: On the bond side there are a lot of folks letting me know they either have final bond meetings or updates happening today or tomorrow with paymasters and attorneys. A number of appointments starting this afternoon. I am hoping we will get some “actionable” news later on the bond front.

MZ: Be aware there is a lot of “circletel” news and rumors all over.

Member: Wish it would happen soon. I would be happy with a rate of 1 to 1 right now for all currencies

Member: The reason I think all the basket will go 1 to 1 is because it will lead into the new XRP system 1 to 1 cross border to prove the new system to get everyone else on board

MZ: Even at 1 to 1 I would cash out and be happy …..consider what we paid for it ? But I think the rates will be higher than that.

Member: Have you heard anything concerning general 64 group?

MZ: I get updates and they are still very much a thing. I am still expecting them to reach out to folks.

MZ: We have 47 entrepreneurs and business leaders participating in the select USA investment summit right now. There are a lo of Iraqi business people here in the US. They are cutting deals and building partnerships between the two nations for opportunities, manufacturing and tourism. This is international and prosperity.

MZ: If they are going to be international, they need a truly international currency.

MZ: In Vietnam: “ Shaping Vietnams banking future “digitalization and upskilling” They are telling us all the changes they have been making in Vietnams banking system……lots of modernization and how they don’t need as many branches or employees because of technology.

MZ: “US Treasury shocks with second biggest budget surplus in history” DOGE is working the combination of getting rid of fraudulent spending and increased revenue and tariff revenue…..well, we have a surplus. This is a rare thing.

Member: June 21st is the first day of Summer…hope it happens by then

Member: I have a special Cigar I am saving for the RV... I have had it a Long time....

Member: The clothes I had ready to go to exchange are now dusty and out of style…lol

Member: We are watching history in the making……stay positive everyone

 Mod: Mark's next travel schedule. He leaves on May 17th (which is Mark's dad 80th B-Day) and comes back on May 21st. Zester will host the podcast when Mark is gone. Mark will pop in when he can.

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Insiders Are Dumping Stocks; Get Ready For Market Meltdown | Chris Vermeulen

Insiders Are Dumping Stocks; Get Ready For Market Meltdown | Chris Vermeulen

Liberty and finance:  5-12-2025

Institutional investors appear to be quietly selling into recent market strength, a classic sign of distribution that often precedes a broader market selloff.

Despite a short-term rally driven by positive sentiment around tariff news, heavy overnight futures selling and high-volume unloading during regular trading hours suggest big money is exiting.

Technical indicators and behavioral metrics reveal that smart money is taking advantage of this bullish euphoria to offload risk. Meanwhile, analysts like Chris Vermeulen warn that this rally may be a setup for a larger correction, especially as macroeconomic conditions and cycle stages point toward a financial reset.

This stealthy institutional behavior is a red flag that the market may be approaching a major downturn.

The recent surge in market optimism, fueled by positive developments in tariff negotiations, might be masking a more concerning underlying trend: institutional investors quietly exiting their positions. While headlines tout the recovery and short-term gains, whispers on trading floors suggest that “smart money” is using this bullish sentiment as an opportunity to offload risk, potentially setting the stage for a much larger correction.

Several indicators point towards this stealthy distribution. Heavy overnight futures selling, often indicative of institutional activity, has been a recurring theme. This is further supported by high-volume unloading observed during regular trading hours, suggesting significant selling pressure from large players.

Technical indicators, often used by sophisticated traders, are flashing warning signs. Combined with behavioral metrics, these signals suggest that seasoned investors are not buying into the rally’s sustainability. They appear to be capitalizing on the wave of euphoria to reduce their exposure, betting that the market’s current exuberance is unsustainable.

As market analyst Chris Vermeulen points out, this recent uptick could be a well-orchestrated setup for a more significant market correction. Vermeulen highlights the confluence of macroeconomic conditions and cyclical patterns, suggesting that we are approaching a potential “financial reset.” This viewpoint aligns with the observed institutional behavior, further reinforcing the notion that the current rally is fragile and vulnerable.

The term “distribution” refers to a market condition where large, sophisticated investors strategically sell their assets while retail investors and less informed players are still buying. This creates the illusion of continued market strength while large players are quietly taking profits and reducing risk. It’s a classic hallmark of a market top, often preceding a broader and more significant selloff.

While predicting market timing with absolute certainty is impossible, the convergence of these factors – institutional selling, concerning technical indicators, and warnings from experienced analysts – paints a concerning picture. The apparent disconnect between the market’s short-term bullish sentiment and the underlying institutional activity should be a red flag for investors.

While the market may continue to enjoy short-term gains, the subtle but significant shift in institutional sentiment suggests that now is the time to proceed with caution and prepare for potential headwinds. The smart money may be exiting, and ignoring these signals could prove costly in the long run.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

 0:00 Intro

1:30 Gold & silver update

7:20 Stock market update

 12:10 Silver to drop, how much?

 13:30 Stock market crash

17:30 Holding cash

18:57 Gold/silver ratio

 19:40 Dollar Index

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF1IuIAJ080

Iraq Economic News And Points To Ponder Wednesday Morning 5-14-25

After Increasing Its Trade Transactions To Approximately $65 Billion, The Ministry Of Commerce Stated That Iraq Is A Major Economic Player In The Region.

Economy | 11:39 - 05/13/2025   Mawazine News - Baghdad -  The Ministry of Trade confirmed, on Tuesday, that Iraq represents an important economic player in the region, as it is witnessing a remarkable development in the volume of trade exchange with Arab countries, and is working to strengthen its regional and international economic role.

The official spokesperson for the ministry, Mohammed Hanoun, stated in a statement received by Mawazine News that "the volume of trade exchange between Iraq and 11 countries amounted to approximately $65 billion in the first half of 2024, a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023."

He added, "The volume of trade exchange between Iraq and Saudi Arabia reached $1.3 billion in 2024, reflecting a significant increase compared to previous years," noting that the volume of trade exchange between Iraq and Jordan exceeded $1 billion annually, after increasing by 45.6% over the previous year. The volume of trade exchange with the United Arab Emirates in 2023 reached $22 billion in Emirati exports to Iraq.

Regarding Iraq's economic role, Hanoun explained that Iraq's economic role in the region and the world has begun to grow and increase, as it ranked 51st globally and fourth in the Arab world on the list of the largest economies in the world for the year 2025, according to a report issued by the American magazine "CEO World."

Hanoun affirmed that the "Development Road" project, estimated to cost $17 billion, aims to make Iraq a regional transportation hub by linking its southern hinterland to the Turkish border in the north, strengthening its role as an economic hub in the region.

 He emphasized that Iraq's move is to strengthen its economic position by developing trade relations with Arab countries, reviewing all previous agreements, and implementing strategic projects aimed at diversifying its economy and reducing its dependence on oil.

He added that Iraq's commitment to hosting the Arab Summit reflects its commitment to leading Arab efforts towards achieving economic and development integration, having called for the establishment of an Arab economic bloc that invests in the human and geographical resources of Arab countries, with the aim of achieving effective economic integration, providing job opportunities, and achieving social justice.

The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Trade continued, "By hosting the Arab Summit, Iraq seeks to focus on food security and sustainable development, and developing an Arab strategy for food security, in addition to supporting initiatives related to artificial intelligence, energy, water, and education, with the aim of achieving sustainable development in the region."

He concluded by saying that "Iraq had proposed in previous meetings the establishment of an Arab Council comprising trade ministers under the umbrella of the League of Arab States, to enhance coordination and integration in trade policies among member states." https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=261376

The Dollar Continues To Rise Against The Dinar In Baghdad.

Stock Exchange  Economy News – Baghdad  The exchange rate of the US dollar rose against the Iraqi dinar on Tuesday morning in Baghdad markets.

The dollar exchange rate rose slightly on the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges, reaching 142,850 Iraqi dinars per $100, compared to 142,750 dinars per $100 on Monday.

Selling prices at exchange offices in Baghdad's local markets remained stable, with the selling price reaching 143,750 dinars per $100, and the buying price reaching 141,750 dinars per $100. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=55415

Iraqi Oil Prices Recover To $66 Per Barrel.

economy | 09:26 - 05/13/2025  Mawazine News - Follow-up:  Iraqi oil prices recorded a significant increase during daily trading on the global market on Tuesday.

According to data reviewed by Mawazine News, Basra Medium crude oil recorded $66.00 per barrel, while heavy crude oil recorded $62.85 per barrel, with a change rate of +1.69% for both.

The data also showed a slight decrease in global oil prices, with British Brent crude recording $64.85 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude oil recorded $61.88 per barrel, with changes rates of -0.15% and -0.11%, respectively.   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=261371

Gold Prices Rebound From Their Lowest Levels In More Than A Week.

Time: 2025/05/13 08:52:42 Read: 1,485 times  {Economic: Al Furat News} Gold prices rose on Tuesday from their lowest levels in more than a week, reached in the previous session, following a temporary agreement between the United States and China to reduce mutual tariffs.

Spot gold rose 0.7% to $3,259.39 per ounce, after falling 2.7% in the previous session. US gold futures also rose 0.8% to $3,256.40 per ounce.

Following two days of negotiations in Geneva, the United States and China announced mutual tariff reductions over the next three months. The United States reduced tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, while China reduced tariffs on US imports from 125% to 10%, boosting global stocks.

The two sides exchanged tariffs last month, fueling trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.   LINK

As Part Of Preparations For The Baghdad Summit, The Economic Council Holds Its Ministerial Meeting.

Political | 04:47 - 05/13/2025  Mawazine News - Baghdad -  The Economic Council held its ministerial meeting today, Tuesday, in preparation for the Arab Summit to be held in Baghdad.

Trade Ministry spokesman Mohammed Hanoun told Mawazine News that "the Council discussed the summit agenda, which included 27 items covering a range of economic, social, and developmental issues that are a priority for joint Arab action."

He added that "one of the most prominent points of the meeting was enhancing Arab economic integration, with a focus on completing the Greater Arab Free Trade Area project and promoting electrical interconnection and transportation projects between Arab countries.

" Hanoun continued, "The topic of food and water security also included: The meeting discussed initiatives to achieve food and water security in the region, including supporting sustainable agriculture and developing water resources."

Regarding the Arab Artificial Intelligence Initiative, Hanoun explained that "the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States' initiative entitled 'The Arab Artificial Intelligence Initiative: Towards Technological Leadership and Sustainable Development' was reviewed, which aims to enhance the use of modern technologies in development."

He pointed out that "the meeting addressed the issue of supporting and sheltering displaced families from the Palestinian territories: The meeting discussed the project to support and shelter displaced families from the Palestinian territories, and to confront attempts to displace the Palestinian people from their land."

The Ministry of Commerce spokesperson indicated that "the empowerment of youth and women was discussed: the files of empowering youth and women, developing technical education, digital transformation, and building cyber capabilities were discussed, with an emphasis on protecting Arab cultural heritage."

He concluded by saying that "the 'Baghdad Declaration' document was issued: The summit is scheduled to conclude with the issuance of the 'Baghdad Declaration' document, which is expected to embody the unified Arab position on the political, economic, and security issues on the agenda." https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=261388

The Arab Summit In Baghdad And Joint Arab Economic Cooperation

Samir Al-Nusairi   The 34th Arab Summit will be held in Baghdad soon, amidst the economic, political and security challenges and crises sweeping the world, the Arab region and the geographical region, at a time when most countries are suffering from the current trade war between America and China,

which has disrupted international trade and complicated ways to facilitate the economic and financial process, in addition to the effects of wars, conflicts and disputes in the region and the world on the current economic situation and expectations of slowing economic growth and inflationary stagnation and the suffering of countries that depend primarily on oil as the main resource for the country, as well as the accumulated suffering of poor countries from the food and energy crises.

All of the above factors make Iraq, which is witnessing security and economic stability, enjoys balanced foreign relations with countries of the world, and strong and open relations with Arab countries.

This is supported by the success of the current government in achieving fundamental stages of comprehensive economic, financial, and banking reform, which will be reflected in building a solid national economy and a solid financial and banking sector, as economic indicators indicate in 2024 and the first quarter of 2025.

Foreign exchange reserves and gold reserves exceed $100 billion, with a sufficiency rate of 140% to cover the local currency in cash circulation and to cover imports, the recovery of the Iraqi dinar, and the relative stability of the exchange rate against the US dollar. 

The annual inflation rate reached 2.8% and the core inflation rate 2.5%, which means maintaining the general level of prices despite the food crisis and the repercussions of the current global trade war. What strengthens the Iraqi economy are the giant economic and investment projects and joint projects with Arab and friendly countries, such as the Development Road Project, gas investment, regulating foreign trade financing, building solid financial and banking relations with the world's correspondent banks, complying with international standards, and combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

Therefore, holding the Arab Summit in Baghdad is an important step towards Iraq's return to its Arab fold and its openness to building balanced political, economic and security relations with sister nations. This will enable Iraq to launch an initiative for a joint Arab strategic cooperation project, similar to the one currently implemented by global economic blocs.

This initiative aims to formulate a strategy for Arab economic integration, unify joint policies and programs to support and enhance Arab development work and confront potential risks.

The experience of previous successful coordination relations with Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Gulf states has established important pillars for Arab economic cooperation, which supports Iraq's position in calling for the establishment of an Arab economic bloc that serves the supreme interests of the Arab peoples in all fields, especially cooperation, communication and strengthening financial and banking relations among them, particularly in foreign banking transactions.

Motivating and encouraging investment companies to invest in Iraq will lead to strengthening the financing and investment sectors, especially economic infrastructure projects. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=55431

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

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Wednesday Morning 5-14-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

🇺🇸 SENATORS URGE TREASURY TO RETHINK TAX ON UNREALIZED CRYPTO GAINS

Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) are calling on the U.S. Treasury to exempt unrealized cryptocurrency gains from a tax rule they argue unfairly penalizes American firms and stifles innovation.

In a letter sent Tuesday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the senators criticized how the 2022 Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT), when combined with new FASB accounting rules, may result in companies owing taxes on crypto assets they haven’t sold. They claim this approach leaves U.S. businesses at a competitive disadvantage globally.

“Our edge in digital finance is at risk if U.S. companies are taxed more than foreign competitors,” Lummis tweeted, sharing the letter on X.

🔍 Background: What’s the Issue?

The CAMT, enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act, imposes a 15% minimum tax on corporations with $1 billion+ in average annual earnings, based on adjusted financial statement income (AFSI)—not traditional taxable income.

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) adopted ASU 2023-08, requiring companies to use mark-to-market (fair value) accounting for crypto assets. This means firms must report unrealized gains from unsold crypto on financial statements.

Now, under CAMT rules, these unrealized gains could be treated as taxable income, even though the companies haven’t liquidated the assets.

“Neither Congress nor FASB planned this outcome,” the senators wrote. “It’s the unintended result of basing tax liability on decisions by a private organization… not principles of taxation.”

⚠️ Potential Fallout

Lummis and Moreno warned this tax interpretation could:

• Force companies to sell crypto assets just to cover tax bills.

• Discourage innovation and crypto adoption in the U.S.

• Give foreign competitors an edge, as many follow different accounting standards.

They urged the Treasury to:

• Exclude unrealized crypto gains from CAMT calculations.

• Issue interim guidance immediately, before long-term damage is done.

 Political and Regulatory Context

This challenge follows recent moves by President Trump’s administration to roll back Biden-era crypto regulations:

• In April, Trump signed a law repealing the controversial DeFi broker rule.

• In March, the Senate overturned the IRS requirement that decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols report user activity like banks.

Senator Lummis, a longtime crypto advocate, has led several legislative efforts including:

• The Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (2022).

• The BITCOIN Act (2025), reintroduced in March, to codify Trump’s executive order on establishing a national Bitcoin reserve.

🔮 What’s Next?

While the Treasury has yet to respond publicly, the pressure is mounting. The senators stressed the urgency, writing:

“Failure to provide this clarity… will disincentivize entities from maintaining large holdings of digital assets.”

If the current policy stands, the U.S. risks losing ground in the global race for digital finance leadership. Lummis and Moreno said they are willing to work directly with Treasury officials to resolve the issue.

📌 The battle over how crypto is taxed—especially unrealized gains—could shape the future of digital asset adoption in the U.S.

@ Newshounds News™
Source:  Decrypt

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South Korea Makes Crypto a Key Election Battleground

As South Korea gears up for its June 3 presidential election, the Democratic Party has launched a Digital Asset Committee to centralize crypto policymaking under the president’s office. The move signals crypto's rise as a major political and economic issue.

🔹 Key Points:

• New Digital Asset Committee formed on May 13 to shape national crypto policy.

• Focus areas: regulatory reform, stablecoins, exchange laws, and centralized oversight.

• The committee is drafting the “Stage 2 Bill” to modernize outdated digital asset laws.

🔹 Stablecoins in Spotlight:

• Won-pegged stablecoins are a priority, but debate continues over licensing vs. registration.

• Bank of Korea (BOK) demands final authority over KRW-linked stablecoins to protect monetary policy.

🔹 Political Stakes:

• Lee Jae-myung (Democratic Party) supports crypto innovation and a won-linked stablecoin.

• Kim Moon-soo (opposition) supports crypto adoption through public fund investment and legal clarity.

• With 16M+ South Koreans using crypto, digital assets have become a top campaign issue.

👉 Crypto is no longer niche in Korea—it’s a vote-winner.

@ Newshounds News™
Source:  Coinpedia

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“Tidbits From TNT” Wednesday Morning 5-14-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Al-Sudani steps up preparations for the "important event" in Baghdad.

Al-Sudani steps up preparations for the "important event" in Baghdad.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired a meeting to follow up on the final arrangements for the Arab Summit and the Economic and Development Summit, scheduled to be held in the capital, Baghdad, next Saturday.

According to a statement issued by his office during the meeting, al-Sudani was briefed on the security, administrative, and logistical plans for securing the summit, in addition to reviewing the organizational and technical aspects to ensure a good reception and optimal organization of the conference activities.

The Prime Minister directed all state institutions and departments to enhance work and coordination efforts, each according to their jurisdiction, to ensure the success of the summit, stressing that this event represents an important milestone that reflects Iraq's status and its pivotal and active role in the Arab and regional arenas.

In this context, the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Security Committee for the Arab Summit, Abdul Amir al-Shammari, earlier chaired an expanded meeting that included the ministry's undersecretaries and a number of commanders and officers, to review the final touches of the security plans and procedures for the upcoming Arab Summit in the capital, Baghdad.

During the meeting, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior, a comprehensive discussion was held on coordination between various security formations to ensure the highest levels of protection and organization, reflecting a positive image of Iraq.

The Minister of Interior emphasized the importance of high commitment and discipline in implementing tasks and plans, emphasizing that the success of the summit represents a shared national responsibility that requires the highest levels of preparedness and professionalism. He directed the continuation of security practices, the scrutiny of all requirements, and the unification of efforts on a single path. link

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Tishwash:  The Minister of Finance affirms Iraq's keenness to strengthen its relations with the World Bank.

Finance Minister Taif Sami affirmed on Tuesday Iraq's keenness to strengthen relations with the World Bank and benefit from its expertise.

The ministry said in a statement, seen by Al-Eqtisad News, that "Finance Minister Taif Sami received today the World Bank Representative to Iraq, Emmanuel Salinas Muñoz," indicating that "during the meeting, areas of joint cooperation between the two sides were discussed, especially with regard to supporting economic programs and financing development projects."

He continued, "The two parties discussed prospects for strengthening the partnership in vital sectors, including energy, education and health, and the importance of continuing coordination to implement financial and administrative reforms, in line with the priorities of the Iraqi government and its plans for sustainable development.

 The Minister of Finance stressed "Iraq's keenness to strengthen its relations with the World Bank and benefit from its technical and financial expertise."

The World Bank representative reiterated "the institution's commitment to supporting the Iraqi government's efforts in implementing reform programs and achieving economic stability."  link

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Tishwash:  The Arab Summit in Baghdad and Joint Arab Economic Cooperation

Samir Al-Nusairi

The  34th Arab Summit will be held in Baghdad soon, amidst the economic, political and security challenges and crises sweeping the world, the Arab region and the geographical region, at a time when most countries are suffering from the current trade war between America and China, which has disrupted international trade and complicated ways to facilitate the economic and financial process, in addition to the effects of wars, conflicts and disputes in the region and the world on the current economic situation and expectations of slowing economic growth and inflationary stagnation and the suffering of countries that depend primarily on oil as the main resource for the country, as well as the accumulated suffering of poor countries from the food and energy crises.

All of the above factors make Iraq, which is witnessing security and economic stability, enjoys balanced foreign relations with countries of the world, and strong and open relations with Arab countries. This is supported by the success of the current government in achieving fundamental stages of comprehensive economic, financial, and banking reform, which will be reflected in building a solid national economy and a solid financial and banking sector, as economic indicators indicate in 2024 and the first quarter of 2025.

Foreign exchange reserves and gold reserves exceed $100 billion, with a sufficiency rate of 140% to cover the local currency in cash circulation and to cover imports, the recovery of the Iraqi dinar, and the relative stability of the exchange rate against the US dollar. The annual inflation rate reached 2.8% and the core inflation rate 2.5%, which means maintaining the general level of prices despite the food crisis and the repercussions of the current global trade war.

What strengthens the Iraqi economy are the giant economic and investment projects and joint projects with Arab and friendly countries, such as the Development Road Project, gas investment, regulating foreign trade financing, building solid financial and banking relations with the world's correspondent banks, complying with international standards, and combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

Therefore, holding the Arab Summit in Baghdad is an important step towards Iraq's return to its Arab fold and its openness to building balanced political, economic and security relations with sister nations. This will enable Iraq to launch an initiative for a joint Arab strategic cooperation project, similar to the one currently implemented by global economic blocs. This initiative aims to formulate a strategy for Arab economic integration, unify joint policies and programs to support and enhance Arab development work and confront potential risks.

The experience of previous successful coordination relations with Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Gulf states has established important pillars for Arab economic cooperation, which supports Iraq's position in calling for the establishment of an Arab economic bloc that serves the supreme interests of the Arab peoples in all fields, especially cooperation, communication and strengthening financial and banking relations among them, particularly in foreign banking transactions.

 Motivating and encouraging investment companies to invest in Iraq will lead to strengthening the financing and investment sectors, especially economic infrastructure projects. link

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Mot:  Life is Getting Really tough fir dis Young Man!!!  

Mot: . Ya Knows -- Lately it Seems ~~~~

News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday AM 5-14-2025

Ariel: What Day is Iraq Hosting the Arab Summit?

5-12-2025

You Missed The Other One:

Many people do not realize that when China & US reduced their tariffs they created parity in current value. Only paying 10% on both sides.

Guess what?

That’s your revaluation in the pharmaceutical announcement.

D. Trump said we will not be paying more than others right?

Did you check out the indices? Isn’t everything green?

That was the market reacting.

And did Drop 75 say once D. Trump returns from the Middle East the world would be a different place?

On your mark people.

Well did you go read the Transition Post from D. Trump?

What did it say?

When I return from the Middle East, where great things will happen for America right?

We should all know by now when D. Trump makes announcements they have double or triple meaning.

I covered one aspect of this yesterday on my other channel.

Many people were dismayed. Others were in the middle. But you never draw a broad conclusion when dealing with D. Trump. So many examples as to why.

Did he tell you in that announcement that he was going for a total reset correct?

Well what do you think all of these trade deals are for?

Didn’t Iran just announce they are removing 4 zeros?

Helloooooooooooooooo…

People need to stop acting out & missing out. Because you only close yourself off to what you never gave yourself a chance to see.

Are you tired of winning yet?

May 26 is coming up fast. And I like to think D. Trump wants many things done by then.

We didn’t even cover Iraq. But for the sake of brevity.

You simply do not host 22 Arab states in Iraq unless you’re ready to change the trade narrative and prepare for the international markets.

Are you all even watching the trade talks? Go read it. Look at what language they are using. Something you been waiting to hear for the past ten years.

You can not tell me things are not ready to go at any moment now. And what day is Iraq hosting the Arab Summit? May 17th.

People have become so jaded. You all are witnesses the very thing that brought you to the dance.

I can say more but you get the point right?

Source(s):  https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/1922043587761516578

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/05/13/ariel-prolotario1-what-day-is-iraq-hosting-the-arab-summit/

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Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   FIREFLY:
Mr. Sammy says, think about the importance of this weekend, all the meeting that are being held between Alaq and our President of Iraq.  It is at the palace...Alaq is the trigger man for the rate and he ain't just talking to him about a program rate of 1310...We know the majority of the meeting was held on the monetary reform success.  FRANK:  This meeting was very significant...The fact that Alaq and Sudani are also at this meeting with the IMF...The IMF gives central banks permission to lift the value or change the value for their currency.  These are exciting meetings that lead to only one conclusion...

5-13-2025   Newshound Guru Militia Man  Article quote: "Iran...Removing 4 zeros from the national currency is one of the key measures included in the action plan."  Now watch, you're going to have numbers different people on the internet saying, 'it's a LOP.'  If you believe the United States Treasury and the World Bank and the Bank of International Settlements have worked for 21 years to erase the value of the currency?  You have to be kidding me...Lopping a currency isn't part of a current reform program.  It's destroying value. That's not what we're talking about here.  We have two really rich countries ...The toman/rial is far less valued than the Iraq dinar...I think this is good.

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$2.5 Trillion Dollar Avalanche: Asia's Great Exit from U.S. Dollar to Gold

Taylor Kenny:  5-13-2025

$2.5 trillion in silent dollar holdings could be dumped—and no one’s paying attention. Everyone’s watching central banks, but the real danger to the dollar lies elsewhere.

A quiet sell-off from Asia could spark a rapid collapse in confidence, inflation, and your standard of living. This video breaks down how close we are to the edge—and what you can do now to protect your wealth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiXFs6q_BoU

Iraq Economic News And Points To Ponder Tuesday Evening 5-13-25

SWIFT And The US Federal Reserve Put Iraq At The Mercy Of The Global Economy.
 
Information/Special..Economist Hassan Al-Sheikh warned on Tuesday that Iraq has become more vulnerable to global economic shocks due to its increasing connection to the international financial system, particularly after joining the SWIFT global financial system and engaging directly with the US Federal Reserve.
 
In a statement to Al-Maalouma News Agency, Al-Sheikh said,  "Over the past two years, Iraq has entered the global economy with a strong push through international bank transfers, subjecting banks to strict oversight, and opening channels with international banks.

This has made it vulnerable to any external economic change, whether in oil prices or financial and monetary policies." 

He pointed out that  Iraq, which prior to 2020 was virtually isolated from the global financial system, is now severely restricted, negatively impacting its general budget, which already suffers from a widening financial deficit. 

The sheikh added that  this interdependence not only threatens the stability of oil prices,
but also makes any global economic or customs decision directly impact the state's finances.
 
He warned of worsening crises if steps are not taken to strengthen the independence of the Iraqi economy.  He pointed out that any breakthrough in the US-Iranian negotiations could open the door for Iraq to overcome some of the obstacles, particularly those related to sanctions imposed on the Central Bank.
 
This could allow Baghdad to freely withdraw its funds, provide better access to dollars,
and perhaps even restore the exchange rate to 120,000 dinars to $100. 

He pointed out that this would allow Iraq to import Iranian gas more smoothly, which would contribute to improving the performance of the electricity sector. https://almaalomah.me/news/98623/economy/سويفت-والفيدرالي-الأميركي-يضعان-العراق-تحت-رحمة-الاقتصاد-الع  

Minister Of Finance Affirms Iraq's Keenness To Strengthen Relations With World Bank

Economy     Yesterday, 21:15  Baghdad – INA  Finance Minister Taif Sami affirmed, on Tuesday, Iraq's keenness to strengthen relations with the World Bank and benefit from its expertise.
 
The ministry said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA):   "Minister of Finance Taif Sami received today the World Bank Representative to Iraq, Emmanuel Salinas Muñoz," indicating that
 
"during the meeting, areas of joint cooperation between the two sides were discussed,
especially with regard to supporting economic programs and financing development projects."

He continued,  "The two parties discussed  prospects for strengthening partnership in vital sectors, including energy, education, and health,  and the importance of  continuing coordination to implement financial and administrative reforms, in line with the Iraqi government's priorities and plans for sustainable development."

The Minister of Finance affirmed "Iraq's keenness to strengthen its relations with the World Bank
and benefit from its technical and financial expertise."
 
The World Bank representative reiterated the institution's commitment to supporting the Iraqi government's efforts to implement reform programs and achieve economic stability. https://www.ina.iq/234152--.html 

Economist: Iraq Has Export Resources To Mitigate The Damage Caused By The Drop In Oil Prices.
 
    May 11, 10:54 AM  Information/Baghdad...Economic researcher Diaa Abdul Karim explained on Sunday that  Iraq possesses numerous resources that could be exported abroad and their revenues utilized, particularly petroleum derivatives. 

Abdul Karim told Al-Maalouma, "There is an urgent need to develop oil refineries 
     to ensure that gas is not burned or wasted and that
     all derivatives are utilized to
          achieve self-sufficiency and
          export the remainder abroad." 

He added, "The rise and fall in the price of a barrel of oil is the most prominent concern for
Iraqi citizens and employees, as everyone is waiting and hoping for a rise in the price of oil, while the government should be more inclined to export derivatives." 

He explained that "Iraq has minerals,natural resources, and  petroleum derivatives that can be leveraged to  boost budget revenues and  reduce reliance on oil as the primary source of funding for the budget, in order to avoid the fluctuations and occasional shocks of the global market."   https://almaalomah.me/news/98371/economy/اقتصادي:-العراق-يمتلك-موارد-للتصدير-لتلافي-اضرار-انخفاض-أسعا  

Trade: Iraq To Be The Fourth Largest Arab Economy By 2025
 
Economy     Yesterday, 11:18  Baghdad – INA  The Ministry of Trade announced today, Tuesday, that Iraq will be the fourth largest Arab economy by 2025, noting that the volume of trade with 11 countries rose to $65 billion in the first half of 2024.
 
Ministry spokesman Mohammed Hanoun told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): 
"Iraq is an important economic player in the region, witnessing a remarkable development in the volume of trade with Arab countries, and working to strengthen its regional and international economic role."

He indicated that "the volume of trade between Iraq and 11 countries rose to $65 billion in the first half of 2024,   a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023."

He added that  "the volume of trade between Iraq and Saudi Arabia reached $1.3 billion in 2024,
reflecting a significant increase compared to previous years," noting that "the volume of trade with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan exceeded $1 billion annually,after increasing by 45.6 percent in 2024."

He stated that  "the United Arab Emirates exported goods to Iraq worth $22 billion in 2024," noting that "Iraq's economic role in the region and the world has begun to grow and expand,  ranking 51st  globally and   fourth in the Arab world on the list of the world's largest economies for 2025, according to a report issued by the American magazine "CEO World."

He continued,  "The development road project, estimated to cost $17 billion, aims to make Iraq a regional transportation hub by linking its southern hinterland to the Turkish border in the north, enhancing its role as an economic hub in the region."

He emphasized that "Iraq's move is to strengthen its economic position by developing trade relations with Arab countries,  reviewing all previous agreements, and  implementing strategic projects aimed at diversifying its economy and reducing its dependence on oil."

He pointed out that "Iraq's commitment to hosting the Arab Summit reflects its commitment to leading Arab efforts toward achieving economic and development integration, having called for the establishment of an Arab economic bloc that would invest in the human and geographical resources of Arab countries,
 
with the goal of
     achieving effective economic integration,
     providing job opportunities, and
     achieving social justice."

He noted that  "By hosting the Arab Summit, Iraq seeks to focus on food security and sustainable development, and to develop an Arab strategy for food security, in addition to supporting initiatives related to artificial intelligence, energy, water, and education, with the goal of achieving sustainable development in the region."
 
It's worth noting that Iraq has proposed, in previous meetings, the most recent of which was the preparatory meeting for the Arab Economic and Social Development Summit held in Baghdad yesterday, the establishment of an Arab Council comprising trade ministers under the umbrella of the League of Arab States, to enhance coordination and integration in trade policies among member states.   https://www.ina.iq/234111--2025.html   

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

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Tuesday Evening 5-13-25

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

US BANKING AUTHORITY CLEARS PATH FOR CRYPTO SERVICES AT NATIONAL BANKS

OCC and Fed's synchronized policy shift opens doors for national banks to enter crypto markets amid rising customer demand.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) confirmed on May 13 that national banks are now authorized to engage in a wide range of crypto-asset activities, removing long-standing regulatory ambiguities that had kept many financial institutions on the sidelines.

In tandem with recent moves by the Federal Reserve, the policy shift opens the door for national banks to offer crypto custody, execute trades at customer direction, and outsource digital asset services under established third-party risk guidelines.

OCC announcements and letters

The OCC’s announcement, delivered via a statement and supported by Interpretive Letters 1183 and 1184, marks a coordinated rollback of prior restrictions.

• Letter 1183, issued March 7, formally rescinds the 2021 supervisory “non-objection” process set out in Letter 1179.

• Letter 1184, issued May 7, extends authority by permitting banks to buy and sell cryptocurrencies held in custody when directed by clients.

These policy updates align with the Federal Reserve’s April 24 decision to retract its pre-approval guidance for crypto activities.

Together, these actions dissolve the primary regulatory hurdles that had delayed widespread adoption of crypto services by traditional financial institutions.

“The U.S. banking system is now deemed well-positioned to support digital asset activity,” the OCC stated.

Future of crypto within US TradFi Sector

With the global crypto market cap around $3.33 trillion as of May 13, the scale of the opportunity is no longer viewed as speculative. National banks now have the opportunity to compete for custody fees and customer retention in a space once dominated by fintech firms.

“More than 50 million Americans hold some form of cryptocurrency,” said Acting Comptroller Rodney E. Hood.
“The digitalization of financial services is not a trend; it is a transformation.”

The shift is framed as a structural evolution, supporting integration within banking models, not experimentation.

Next steps

Letters 1183 and 1184 emphasize AML compliance, yet omit guidance on private key management and capital adequacy.

• Integration of AML systems, wallet infrastructure, and third-party contracts may take 6–12 months.

• Ongoing jurisdictional questions between the SEC and CFTC create regulatory gray zones for some tokens.

FDIC does not insure digital asset holdings, a vital point for customer awareness.

Still, this represents the most pronounced shift in U.S. banking crypto policy since 2020’s Letter 1170.

The policy aligns U.S. oversight with Europe and Asia, where regulated crypto services are already common. Political pressure to counter alleged efforts like “Operation Chokepoint 2.0” has influenced this evolution.

As Letters 1183 and 1184 take effect, competition is expected to intensify. Traditional banks may quickly gain ground if they can translate permission into readiness—leveraging trust and regulatory infrastructure as advantages.

@ Newshounds News™
Source:  CryptoSlate

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CARDANO’S BIG NEWS: BRAVE WALLET INTEGRATION

Brave Wallet integration allows over 70 million users to send and receive Cardano’s ADA tokens.

Charles Hoskinson teases major updates, linked to the Midnight upgrade, for Cardano's future growth.

ADA has broken past key levels, suggesting potential price surge toward $0.86 and $1.

After jumping 20% last week, Cardano (ADA) has now dropped 5%, but there’s more behind it. With the Brave Wallet now supporting ADA and Cardano’s founder teasing more surprises, the stage is set for ADA price to hit a monthly high.

So, is ADA on its way to $1?

Cardano’s Brave Wallet Integration
The Brave browser, which has over 70 million users, has officially added support for ADA in its built-in crypto wallet. Reacting to the news, Cardano’s founder Charles Hoskinson hinted that this is just the beginning.

He suggested that several more big updates will roll out through the Summer and Fall of 2025.

Hoskinson even joked that VPN and advertising companies might be in for a shock once these integrations go live.

His message was clear: Cardano is entering a new phase of real-world adoption, and the Midnight upgrade is just the start.

ADA Eyeing $1 Mark – Key Levels To Watch
This Brave integration has brought back fresh hopes in the Cardano community, especially after ADA’s recent dip.

As of now, ADA price is currently trading around $0.79, down 4% today. Still, many traders see this as a healthy correction, not a warning sign.

Looking at the chart, ADA has already broken past the $0.72 and $0.75 levels, which is a good sign. It is now sitting close to the $0.786 level, which is an important zone.

If it can break through this and hold, the next targets could be around $0.86 and even higher, like $1.00.

Bullish Momentum Isn’t Over Yet
One more positive sign is that the trading volume is strong—currently at $1.88 billion, reflecting a surge of 65% seen in the last 24 hours. This means a lot of people are buying and selling ADA right now.

Technical signs like RSI also hint at a bullish momentum as it is still at 61.

However, if it fails to move higher, the price might fall back down to support near $0.72 or $0.67.

@ Newshounds News™
Source:  CoinPedia

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5/13/2025

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