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MilitiaMan and Crew:  IQD Update-Communications Unknown Soldier-Baghdad Energy

9-5-2025

The Crew:  Samson, PompeyPeter, Petra, Daytrader, Sunkissed, GIGI and Militia Man

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UK’s Bond Collapse Sends a Major Warning to the World, US Treasuries are Next

UK’s Bond Collapse Sends a Major Warning to the World, US Treasuries are Next

Sean Foo:  9-5-2025

Something’s brewing in the heart of the global financial system, and it has economists and investors alike paying close attention.

 A recent video from economic analyst Sean Foo shines a harsh spotlight on the unfolding crisis gripping the British bond market – and why it’s far more than just a local problem. He argues it’s a chilling precursor to deeper economic distress on a global scale.

Imagine a government caught in a financial vise. That’s precisely the precarious situation the British government finds itself in.

Despite multiple interest rate cuts from the Bank of England, bond yields are soaring to a staggering 27-year high. This signals a deep lack of confidence from investors in the UK’s ability to manage its burgeoning debt.

The numbers are stark: the UK’s debt-to-GDP ratio stands at a daunting 100%. What makes this particularly alarming for Britain, unlike the United States, is its lack of a global reserve currency.

 This crucial difference severely limits its options to navigate this debt crisis without risking the perilous path of hyperinflation.

The government is caught in a classic fiscal bind. Increase taxes significantly without major spending cuts? You risk shrinking the private sector, suffocating economic growth, and ultimately creating a vicious cycle of rising borrowing costs and declining investor confidence. It’s a no-win scenario that demands drastic action.

The crisis isn’t solely internal. External forces are also playing a significant role. The ongoing trade war with the United States, for instance, imposes tariffs that undermine UK exports, further straining public finances already under immense pressure.

Compounding this, the pound sterling has suffered a sharp decline. While a weaker currency can sometimes boost exports, in this scenario, it’s primarily adding inflationary pressures and raising the cost of essential imports and production. Businesses face higher input costs, which inevitably get passed on to consumers already battling a cost-of-living crisis.

Sean Foo meticulously draws unsettling parallels between the UK’s predicament and looming challenges in the US Treasury market.

While the US benefits immensely from the dollar’s global reserve currency status – a significant advantage the UK lacks – it’s not immune to the debt spiral fueled by unprecedented government spending and borrowing. Rising bond yields and massive refinancing needs aren’t unique to London; they represent a significant risk for Washington too.

The video serves as a sobering reminder: without drastic fiscal adjustments, including significant spending cuts, both the UK and US debt markets could face severe crises.

The urgent need for fiscal discipline, cautious monetary policy, and the resolution of trade conflicts are not just buzzwords; they are critical lifelines to prevent a deepening crisis in sovereign debt markets worldwide.

The UK’s bond market isn’t just a local concern; it’s a flashing red light for global debt market instability, particularly highlighting the imminent risks facing the US Treasury market. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for anyone navigating today’s economic landscape.

For a deeper dive into the mechanics of this crisis and its global implications, you absolutely need to watch Sean Foo’s full video. Don’t miss out on these vital insights.

https://youtu.be/hGpdG8VQkkA

The “Emperor Dollar” has No Clothes

The “Emperor Dollar” has No Clothes

Liberty and Finance:  9-4-2025

The financial world is abuzz, and for good reason. Gold has decisively broken above $3,550 and silver is soaring past $41, signaling a potentially monumental shift in global finance.

Mario Innecco discusses the breakout in gold above $3,550 and silver above $41, explaining that both technical momentum and global fundamentals are driving the moves.

 He highlights geopolitical turbulence, mounting Western debt, and stronger BRICS unity as key forces behind the shift away from the dollar and toward gold.

Mario warns that rising sovereign yields worldwide reflect eroding confidence in fiat currencies, with central bank interventions failing to contain the trend.

He connects today’s instability to years of artificially low interest rates, arguing that a painful adjustment toward higher rates and a more frugal economic reality is inevitable.

 Looking forward, he sees gold and silver surprising to the upside, a growing risk of dollar devaluation, and the possibility of a future gold revaluation by central banks.

But according to Mario Innecco from Liberty and Finance, whose insights were recently featured on Wealthion, this isn’t merely a technical market fluctuation. Instead, it’s a powerful combination of technical momentum and profound global fundamentals driving precious metals into uncharted territory.

These factors, Innecco argues, are accelerating a pronounced shift away from the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency and a decisive move towards gold as the ultimate store of value.

The implications of these shifts are already manifesting. Innecco highlights the rising sovereign yields worldwide as a critical indicator.

These higher yields reflect a palpable and rapidly eroding confidence in fiat currencies. Despite central banks’ desperate attempts to intervene and contain the trend, the market’s message is clear: the party is over.

He connects today’s instability directly to years of artificially suppressed interest rates, a policy that papered over cracks but ultimately prevented a necessary economic cleansing.

The chickens are coming home to roost, and Innecco unequivocally states that a painful adjustment toward higher rates and a more frugal economic reality is inevitable. There’s no escaping the consequences of decades of easy money.

Innecco’s message is clear: the current rally in gold and silver is not just a passing trend. It’s a reflection of deeper structural changes in the global financial system, signaling a fundamental re-evaluation of how wealth is stored and valued.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:30 Gold & silver surging

4:00 Sovereign debt crisis

6:01 Interest rates

8:37 Risks to 60/40 portfolio

10:45 Dedollarization Gold revaluation

17:54 High interest rates

20:50 Fed independence

22:28 Gold revaluation

25:00 Last thoughts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8peaXWQ3ZM

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 9-4-25

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 9-4-25   

Transcribed By WiserNow Emailed To Recaps  (INTEL ONLY)

Welcome everybody to the big call tonight. It's Thursday, September the fourth, and you're listening to the big call. Thanks for tuning in, wherever you're located, all over this globe, hopefully millions. Usually, we try to get out to about 20, 22 million people internationally with the call using the SAT team. Sat teams doing a great job of getting it out. So we're thrilled to have you, no matter where you're calling in from or listening from.

 So, let's do this. Let's get off this for right now let's get into the Intel. This is going to be a short segment.

Why so short?   Because  almost all of our sources are clammed up. Everybody's under a new NDA or a gag order, or they just aren't really bringing it. They've got a little bit of information, but it's not a whole lot different than what we had on Tuesday night

What we're hearing about and GESARA and NESARA, is that it should kick off this weekend. Now, what does it look like when it kicks off?

The only thing I can think of is that either Scott Bessent or President Trump, or both, will get on and make an announcement about our new currency, the USN. I mean, that seems to be the most important thing that is relevant to for us in NESARA to get us started.

There's a lot more, obviously, in NESARA that'll show up. But I think if it does kick off today's Thursday, if we do get something Saturday or Sunday, that would be great.

Now, in addition, Saturday and Sunday is what we're hearing will be the Forex revealing on the front screens, the main trading screens, the Iraqi dinar, because, remember, it's been traded on the international or the Iraqi Stock Exchange, the ISX for a while now, but it's only been on the back screens of Forex, and you probably have to have a certain code to be able to get in there and see it on the back screen?

Well, we need to have it come front and center on the front screens, and hopefully that occurs over the weekend, Saturday or Sunday.

We talk a lot of times about the DOGE payments. They are still supposed to start in this first week of September.  Today's the fourth we've got another three days to go. Could that happen over the weekend? We're still hearing it's supposed to kick off over the weekend, the first week of September. Same thing with the the tariff rebate checks, those are also supposed to kick off around the same time.

The R&R, for us that are exchanging is going to be at the redemption center, I don't know how soon it's going to come out, for anybody that doesn't have currency, but it'll come out, and they'll probably let us know somehow on that, and it would probably be for most people, a direct deposit into your bank account. Social Security increases are again supposed to occur in this month of September.

And I did not find out whether the first week social security people on the first Wednesday, which was yesterday, whether they did get an increase or not, and even if they did not, it looks like they should get an increase before the end of this month, at least that's what we're being told from our social security contact. So we'll see how that goes.

Let's see. As far as our timing -  Remember Tuesday I told between Thursday, which is tonight and the weekend, was a window that appeared to be good for us to get notified and get started. And I think the latest thing I got today was telling us to keep an eye on Monday the eighth  or Tuesday.

In other words,  we were told another four days from today, another four days that could be what Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. Could be Monday or Tuesday. Now that lines up. Remember, I told you, you know, I have one source that's kind of put it a little bit out more like Monday to Wednesday in that time frame.

Well, as time goes by as time goes by, I know that eventually the further timeline will agree with the most recent, which was Thursday to Sunday and now Monday or Tuesday. I mean, guys, this thing, I think the best thing we can do is you have to keep our eyes open for it, watch for our emails.

But same time, we have to look at this one day at a time. Just do it that way. And that's what I have to do because, you know, I've got Intel that's telling me more, like first part of next week, and then we had Intel Tuesday that says Thursday to Sunday.

Now, if we get kicked off on NESARA and GESARA over the weekend, if we get a dinar showing up Saturday or Sunday on the front page of the Forex, if we get anything kicked out in the way of Doge or the rebate checks, I think we're off and running, and I think those are great indicators, and certainly if we do happen to get an EBS announcement, haven't heard the latest on that yet, but there's a that's a possibility of getting the EBS announcement that could clear the way for us to get started as well.

And I contend that the DOGE payments R & R, the dividends, those are cover for those of us who have currencies that are going into Exchange, because why everybody, overall, not every, a lot of people, will have money and will get, be getting paid essentially at the same time over, you know, a week's period of time, let's say, and maybe it starts this weekend. Maybe it starts, you know, tomorrow, who knows.

But when it comes start, that's a good indicator that we are right there and we can, we're going to get our notifications and set our appointments and get started. So those are, I think those are good indicators for us, and I think that's going to be what we need to see.

 Now. Some people have even said, one of our sources, says we don't have to have visit our up on the Forex before the exchanges start. It could go after the exchanges start and show up on the Forex, the foreign exchange trading site, the Forex. And I thought, Oh, great. So it could be before or it could be after.

I think everybody's ready. I think everybody's getting ready. I know we are ready. I know Sue is ready. Bob is ready. We're all ready to go with this. We can just have, if we can just hang in there a little bit longer. I think we're going to see God bring us through for us

Other than that, we  just have to keep an eye on this and just see when it does manifest for us. So let's go ahead and thank everybody Sue. Thank you so much again. Wonderful job as always. Bob really strong. Excellent commentary from you as well.

 Yes, Doug, thank you for all the other and you know all of you guys out there, the satellite team that gets the signal out all over the world, thank you for setting that up and hooking that up, and all of the sources that we have, which are getting quieter and quieter as time goes on with more and more NDAs.

 But we just thank you that this process is underway, and it is a process. And remember the concept we talked about a couple of weeks ago, which was advances, bonds, currencies, ABC and I believe they've got lines of credit that are set up or about to be set up to take care of us.

And maybe all three will happen, one right after the other. Maybe they'll happen almost simultaneously. We just don't know yet. But anyway, I just wanted to thank everybody for listening, and we'll develops over the weekend, and then we'll probably talk to everybody on Tuesday, but let's pray the call out.

Alright well let's go ahead and shut the recording off and I'll say everybody have a great weekend, and we'll talk to you on Tuesday.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Friday Afternoon 9-5-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Currency Selection: JP Morgan Flags BRICS Push, US Dollar Loses Value

Bank warns of accelerating de-dollarization as BRICS strengthens gold-backed frameworks.

JP Morgan’s Warning on the Dollar
JP Morgan’s latest currency analysis has raised fresh concerns about the U.S. dollar’s long-term role as the world’s reserve currency. The bank highlighted that the dollar’s share of global foreign exchange reserves has slipped from 71% in 2000 to 58% today, a decline that has accelerated over the past two decades.

The research points to three major forces behind the shift:

• Commodity trades increasingly priced in non-USD currencies.

• New cross-border payment systems bypassing U.S. banks.

• Ongoing reductions in central bank dollar reserves.

“In the commodities space, energy transactions are more often being priced in non-USD currencies,” the report stated, underscoring the trend toward de-dollarization.

BRICS Multi-Currency Strategy
Rather than creating a single rival to the dollar, BRICS nations are developing a multi-currency framework backed by gold. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized: “No one in the BRICS community is raising the issue of replacing the dollar. The alternative is to switch to settlements in national currencies.”

This structure allows member nations to peg their currencies to gold reserves while maintaining monetary sovereignty. It is viewed as a more practical model than an immediate single BRICS currency.

China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) now links nearly 5,000 banks worldwide and offers settlement times as fast as 7 seconds — a direct challenge to SWIFT’s dominance.

Gold-Backed Developments
Gold plays a central role in BRICS’ evolving monetary system:

• BRICS central banks are purchasing directly from domestic miners, bypassing Western supply chains.

• The Shanghai Futures Exchange introduced T+0 gold settlement in March 2024, transforming physical gold trading.

• World Gold Council data shows 19 of 36 central banks have increased gold purchases through local partnerships.

Analysts now estimate fair value for gold at around $8,000 per ounce, reflecting tightening supply conditions. Short-term lease rates have surged — gold at 9.4% and silver at 6.5% — pointing to demand pressure across global markets.

A Gradual Transition
JP Morgan’s assessment suggests the future is unlikely to bring a single replacement for the dollar. Instead, multiple reserve alternatives may emerge, with BRICS’ gold-backed multi-currency system playing a pivotal role.

While timelines remain fluid, analysts point to 2026 as a possible target for fuller BRICS rollout. This multipolar approach underscores a deeper geopolitical realignment as emerging markets reduce their reliance on U.S. financial infrastructure.

Why This Matters
The dollar remains dominant, but its gradual erosion signals a future where trade and reserves are distributed across a basket of currencies. BRICS’ gold-backed strategy is accelerating this trend, forcing global institutions to rethink assumptions about the dollar’s permanence at the center of global finance.

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Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 09/05/2025

Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 09/05/2025

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: Good Friday morning @MarkZ, Mods and family/Friends.

Member: Do you think we will cross this finish line by end of September, I feel like they just need to rip this bandaid off already. So many people are just hanging on by a thread

MZ: Bond contact said they had a fantastic meeting but won’t give me any details. There are tons of rumors that money is positioned to go this week.

MZ: They thought it would go Tuesday….then they thought it would go Wednesday. Lots of chatter amongst the groups……just rumors…. so stay calm

MZ: We are waiting for something solid. But the rumors are great

Member: You always need calm in the eye of the storm

Member: The rumor I heard is that someone gave the person in charge of the RV two suppository's to get things moving…lol

Member: So are we still in a “hurry up and wait” mode?

MZ: I think we are passed that….and in the “smoke” mode. This is where they cloud it .

MZ: Out of Iraq we got messages saying the oil deal is done….but nothing from the press or media yet saying its done.

MZ: We know they are distributing salaries and things right now….we know they have asked government employees to work Friday and Saturday. Usually midday Friday they are done …  then go back to work on Sunday.  This is very unusual. Lots of interesting things in Iraq. Money is flowing from somewhere.

Member: Mark, if the oil and gas law is done, maybe we get a new rate with it?

MZ: That is what I was always told…. that A few days after it was passed- we would have a new rate. That’s why I am watching it so closely.

MZ: In other news it looks like we are watching the planned demolition of the US dollar right now. I am referencing the Federal Reserve fiat dollar. Not any USN or asset backed money we might be going to.

MZ: We knew this was coming . We are watching it happen.

Member: Do you think Iraq will have a reinstatement or a revaluation?

MZ: Logistically the easiest to do would be a re-instatement (RI) . Revaluation means we just get a new rate and it floats from there. . The worst case…imo….would be a RI with a float. But I am hearing it will be a revaluation (RV) with a higher value.

Member: Nader thinks it will be an RI.

MZ: I think if we see a reinstatement and a float…it means we have not set the US dollar to asset backed yet.

Member: Got a text yesterday from FL/TX Currency Exchange said get 1million dinar for lowest price at $950. They said buy before the rate changes!!

Member:  ​​Kim Clement said His people would prosper in  summer....last day of summer is the 22nd

Member: next week Iraq has a 3 day weekend

Member: Wish we knew what is the truth and what is fake news

Member: Disinformation is needed in the art of war. For the sake and good fortune of the majority.

MZ: and especially in an “revaluation” event. Most will stay purposely clouded until we go.

Member: There will be a full “Blood” moon this Sunday

Member: Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.  Stay safe and get off the roller coaster.

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News, Rumors and Opinions Friday 9-5-2025

Ariel :The HCL is Not an Obstacle to Revaluation

9-5-2025

The HCL is not an obstacle to revaluation, no such link. In fact, a major Iraqi oil deal signed with BP in September 2025 is based on a revenue-sharing model that does not require the HCL, showing that oil export agreements can proceed without it. This info is publicly available.

Reports came out yesterday stating officially that BP will contribute between $20 billion and $25 billion under a profit-sharing arrangement that would last more than 25 years.

So we need to understand everything is not a straight line. Iraq is making very flexible maneuvers. And they are not held to this one thing that requires preliminary actions regarding a rate that is needed in order for them to do these massive oil deals that helps diversify their economy. Now there is one thing to consider.

Revaluing without the HCL risks KRG pushback, potentially disrupting 400,000 barrels/day of northern oil exports (10% of Iraq’s total). However, CBI’s $100+ billion reserves and intervention capacity (demonstrated in 2023’s 1,460-to-1,320 IQD/USD adjustment) can absorb volatility, with capital controls limiting withdrawals to $5,000 initially.

So I think they have this covered. And we all can release ourselves from this assumption that the HCL needs to be passed as this mandatory action that is required for a rate change. This is simply up for preferred usage on Iraq’s part.

Link Below

Chachiv:  So AJ was right about HCL law? Majeed said HCL didnt need to be passed?

Ariel:  Listen Iraq’s potential to revalue the Iraqi dinar (IQD) in 2025 does not strictly depend on the finalization of the Hydrocarbon Law (HCL), as the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has sufficient economic levers reserves, banking reforms, and international alignments to execute a revaluation without.

They are not strictly held to it. But here is why it matters.

 The HCL’s passage would significantly enhance the stability and global confidence required for a sustainable rate adjustment, making it a preferred but not mandatory prerequisite.

So it can go either way if they want. It's really up to how they want to do it.

https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/bp-starts-developing-oil-fields-in-northern-iraq-under-25-billion-deal

Source(s): https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/1963509502692430145

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/09/04/ariel-prolotario1-the-hcl-is-not-an-obstacle-to-revaluation/

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Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]  FIREFLY: The CBI talking today how they will watch over the new exchange rate and keep it stable.  It sounds like a managed float is what's coming.  FRANK:  It sounds like they're telling you there's a new rate coming...I agree with you 100%. This phase that we're in right now with the monetary reform is teaching you what's in the monetary reform?  The float. 

Nader From The Mid East  Please...let's be real.  All that stuff $10, $7, $6 [for the dinar RV rate], more than $3.22 I don't want to hear it.  It's really the abuse of your mind.  I'm serious...It will not go more than $3.22 I promise you.  This is serious.  It's 100%.

Militia Man    Article:   "12 INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES SUBMIT BIDS TO OPERATE MOSUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT"   This shows Iraq already has the support from the international community. There are firms from Turkey, Britain, the UAE, and Oman.   The investment climate has become ripe for public-private partnerships. That means cross border collaborations. This too is support for Iraq's [global] integration! ...They’ll need the support from the central bank by having plenty of foreign currencies...to help facilitate trade on a global scale. Investment in the Mosul airport supports this effort as well! 

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This Is Bigger Than a Market Shift. It’s a Global Reset.

Gold Core TV:  9-5-2025

Gold made new highs. Silver followed. The headline is simple, the drivers are not.

In this short briefing, Jan Skoyles explains why the long end of bond markets weakened, how policy credibility entered the price, and what Beijing’s choreography signalled for risk premia.

 The focus is practical. How to think about duration risk today. Why a measured allocation to bullion can still improve portfolio resilience.

Key points

 Real yields firmed while #inflation expectations were stable. This is a repricing of confidence, not a panic about prices.

Long bonds remain an anchor for diversified portfolios, yet the anchor has moved.

 Funding costs matter. #Geopolitics widened the range of plausible outcomes and lifted hurdle rates.

 A measured allocation to gold and silver can diversify exposure to single issuer promises. Actionable takeaways Reassess duration risk in the context of higher real yields.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeLtzKqIP2Q

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday Morning 9-5-25

Not Exceeding 20%... The Culture Of Cash Transactions Hinders The Electronic Transformation In Kurdistan.
 
Baghdad Today - Kurdistan    Financial expert Othman Karim confirmed on Thursday (September 4, 2025) that the percentage of electronic financial transactions in the Kurdistan Region is still below the required level, and  has not exceeded 20% so far. 

 Karim told Baghdad Today that manual transactions are still the norm in government departments when it comes to receiving taxes and invoices, and that the use of electronic cards in daily transactions between citizens is limited to large shopping centers.
 
The expert attributed this decline to several main reasons, including the     continued manual payment of salaries by employees, a    lack of trust in banks within the region, and the    absence of a culture of electronic financial transactions.      https://baghdadtoday.news/282512-20.html  

Exciting Figures: Iraq Ranks High Globally In Its Use Of Cryptocurrencies.
 
Economy    2025-09-04 | 06:28  817 views  Alsumaria News   The Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index revealed that    Iraq ranked relatively high,   ranking among the top third of countries worldwide using cryptocurrencies.
 
The sixth edition of the Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index reveals the extent of cryptocurrency adoption at the grassroots level. The index consists of four sub-indices and ranks 151 countries, with a final score ranging from 1 to 0.
 
The closer a country's score is to 1, the higher its cryptocurrency adoption rate.   LINK
  
Customs: Our Revenues Will Reach 3 Trillion Dinars By The End Of This Year.
 
Yesterday, 10:34   Baghdad - INA - Mohammed Al-Talibi   The General Authority of Customs announced on Thursday that it has taken measures to eliminate tampering with invoices for imported goods. While indicating that revenues will reach 3 trillion dinars by the end of the current year, it confirmed that the memorandum of understanding with the Saudi side is in its final stages.
 
The head of the authority, Qasim Thamer, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA):
 
"Customs revenues have increased in light of the recent customs reforms and are  at their best this year," noting that 
"customs revenues have not exceeded one trillion in 20 years."

He added, "Following the    implementation of the ASYCUDA system and the    Prime Minister's launch of the customs reform file,  revenues increased to 2 trillion dinars in 2024.
 
This year, customs revenues have reached 1.7 trillion dinars to date," expecting that "customs revenues will reach 3 trillion dinars by the end of the current year." 

He stressed that "the advance customs declaration    will be implemented starting December 1st,
requiring traders to submit a declaration regarding the goods they will import  before transferring hard currency abroad.
 
This way, we will have advance customs information,    from which the value of the goods will be calculated.
 
This will positively reflect on increased customs revenues, as    every dollar that leaves Iraq
 will be matched by goods entering through border crossings."

He explained that  "there will be a full link with the Central Bank of Iraq    through submitting invoices to the Central Bank for   auditing and   verification, thus   eliminating manipulation of invoices."

 He pointed out that "the relationship is directly proportional between the    value of the goods and the
 customs duty, and since the prices of goods will be real, the   customs duty will be real,  leading to an increase in the customs duty."
 
Regarding the memorandum of understanding with the Saudi side, Thamer confirmed that 
"the memorandum of understanding with the Saudi side is in its final stages, and  a draft has been prepared but has not yet been completed."

He noted that "the opening of the Jamima border crossing between Iraq and Saudi Arabia will take place during November or December, and     this depends on the administrative and legal procedures between the two countries." 

He pointed out that  "the agreement includes the
    exchange of information and trade during this season, as well as
    facilitating the movement of trade, the     entry of goods, and the
    exchange of information regarding the customs aspect, in addition to
    facilitating the passage of goods through the global TIR system,
    in addition to other services."      https://ina.iq/ar/economie/242537-3.html  

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SEC’s Agenda Proposes Crypto Safe Harbors, Broker-Dealer Reforms

Regulatory shift could reduce oversight and give crypto firms room to operate in the U.S.

A Softer SEC Approach
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a sweeping set of proposed rules that could reshape how digital assets are regulated. SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced roughly 20 rule proposals as part of the agency’s spring 2025 agenda, signaling a departure from the heavy-handed enforcement tactics of recent years.

“The agenda covers potential rule proposals related to the offer and sale of crypto assets to help clarify the regulatory framework for crypto assets and provide greater certainty to the market,” Atkins said. He added that the new approach would focus on “smart, effective, and appropriately tailored” regulation within statutory limits.

What’s in the SEC’s Agenda
Key items in the proposal include:

• Introducing exemptions and safe harbors for the offer and sale of crypto assets.

• Amending the Exchange Act to account for trading of digital assets on alternative trading systems (ATS) and national securities exchanges.

• Revising broker-dealer financial responsibility rules to lessen reporting and compliance burdens.

• “Modernizing” custody requirements under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to account for digital assets.

If implemented, these reforms could reduce legal risks for crypto companies, lighten regulatory overhead, and encourage innovation within U.S. markets.

Broker-Dealers in Focus
Broker-dealer rules have long been contentious in the crypto space, particularly requirements around Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML). Many decentralized networks struggle to meet these standards due to the absence of centralized data collection. Adjusting these rules could ease operational pressures while maintaining compliance pathways.

From Gensler to Atkins: A Regulatory Reversal
The SEC’s shift comes less than a year after former Chair Gary Gensler’s resignation in January 2025. Under Gensler, the commission pursued aggressive enforcement, filing lawsuits and pushing stricter custody requirements. By contrast, Atkins has overseen the withdrawal of many of those initiatives, dropping investigations and signaling a more collaborative stance toward the industry.

Why This Matters
The SEC’s evolving agenda suggests that U.S. regulators may be moving toward a more balanced framework for digital assets. While proposals still face a lengthy approval process — including public comment and review — the direction under Atkins appears clear: easing barriers for crypto while preserving investor protections.

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Source: Cointelegraph

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Fintech Giant Stripe Rolls Out New Payments-Focused Layer-1 Blockchain for ‘Real-World Financial Services Applications’

Stripe and Paradigm launch Tempo, a blockchain optimized for high-speed stablecoin payments.

Introducing Tempo
Stripe, in collaboration with Paradigm, has unveiled Tempo, a new layer-1 blockchain designed specifically for payments. Announced by Stripe CEO Patrick Collison, Tempo promises to support global financial services with a throughput exceeding 100,000 transactions per second and sub-second finality.

“We think of Tempo as the payments-oriented L1, optimized for high-scale, real-world financial services applications,” Collison said.

Stablecoin Fees and User Experience
Unlike many blockchains that require native tokens for transaction fees, Tempo will allow fees to be paid directly in fiat-pegged stablecoins. This feature is aimed at simplifying user adoption and enhancing the overall financial services experience.

Backed by Major Partners
Tempo is being incubated as an independent company, led by Paradigm co-founder Matt Huang. The initiative has already secured high-profile partners including:

• Anthropic

• Deutsche Bank

• DoorDash

• OpenAI

• Revolut

• Shopify

• Standard Chartered

• Visa

These firms will contribute to the blockchain’s design and deployment, ensuring it meets the needs of both traditional finance and next-generation digital services.

Technology and Features
Tempo is being built with:

• A diverse validator set, with a roadmap toward permissionless validation.

• Compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).

• An automated market maker (AMM) for stablecoins to streamline liquidity.

The blockchain is currently in private testing, focusing on use cases such as cross-border payments, remittances, microtransactions, and AI-driven payments.

Why This Matters
The launch of Tempo marks a major step in the convergence of fintech and blockchain. By targeting payments rather than trading, Stripe and Paradigm are positioning Tempo as a global backbone for financial services — one that could rival both legacy payment networks and existing crypto infrastructure.

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Source: Daily Hodl

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We Are Going to Take XRP to New Heights, Says Flare Founder

Flare CEO Hugo Philion outlines bold plans to unlock billions in XRP liquidity through DeFi.

Taking XRP to New Heights
Flare co-founder and CEO Hugo Philion has doubled down on his mission to expand XRP’s role in decentralized finance. In a Thursday post, Philion said his team is “going to take XRP to new heights,” underscoring Flare’s vision to turn XRP into a yield-bearing asset.

Philion highlighted XRP as the core asset and FLR as the enabling token, positioning Flare as the bridge that connects XRP with DeFi infrastructure.

Building the Framework: From Staking to Firelight
Flare’s plans have gained traction throughout 2025:

• March – Philion announced low-risk staking opportunities for XRP holders, offering rewards while minimizing validator risks.

• June – The project unveiled Firelight, a liquid staking protocol that lets XRP holders wrap tokens into FXRP and mint stXRP for use in DeFi. Partners included VivoPower, which committed $100 million in XRP, and Uphold, a launch collaborator.

By August, Flare revealed that Firelight could deliver annual yields of 4–7% on XRP, a breakthrough for an asset that traditionally generated no yield.

A Non-Custodial, DeFi-Ready System
Firelight is designed as a decentralized and non-custodial protocol, addressing risks seen with centralized exchanges. With wrapped XRP (FXRP) secured on Flare and represented by stXRP, holders can:

• Participate in lending and borrowing.

• Mint stablecoins.

• Access Ethereum-style DeFi markets thanks to Flare’s EVM compatibility and oracle integrations.

This approach could unlock over $100 billion in previously idle XRP liquidity, giving XRP new utility beyond cross-border payments.

Community and Market Reactions
Legal analyst Bill Morgan has long argued that XRP needs to expand its use cases. “XRP has to work harder to grow its utility beyond payments,” he said earlier this year. Firelight, he noted, may be the path forward.

Market watchers are also speculating on price implications. EasyA co-founder Dom Kwok emphasized that XRP, which once peaked at a $200 billion market cap without DeFi integration, could achieve four-figure valuations if it experiences a true DeFi breakout driven by institutional adoption, ETFs, and stablecoin payments.

Why This Matters
Flare’s innovations could mark the beginning of a new era for XRP. By enabling staking, lending, and stablecoin issuance, Firelight positions XRP as a DeFi-ready asset and challenges perceptions of it as solely a payments token. If institutions continue to adopt, XRP may finally step into the broader world of on-chain finance.

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Source: The Crypto Basic

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“Tidbits From TNT” Friday Morning 9-5-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Al-Sudani directs employees of the Ministry of Finance and relevant government banks to work on Fridays and Saturdays.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed Finance Ministry employees on Thursday to report to work on Friday and Saturday to complete the distribution of retirees' salaries.

A government source said, "The Prime Minister has directed employees of the Ministry of Finance and relevant government banks to report to work on Friday and Saturday to complete the distribution of retirees' salaries."  link

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Tishwash:  Coming Soon to Iraq: Launch of the Globally Recognized Electronic  Signature to Boost Digital Transformation

Minister of Communications, Hiyam Al-Yasiri, announced today, Thursday, the imminent launch of electronic signatures, while affirming that these signatures are internationally recognized.

Al-Yasiri said in a statement to the official media, followed by (Al-Mada), that "the government has been working very quickly, and digital transformation has been one of its priorities," indicating that "electronic payment is now available everywhere, in addition to the complete localization of salaries and the delivery of a unified card to almost all Iraqis."

She added, "The Ministry of Communications is the unknown soldier of the digital transformation project, as the ministry is the one providing the infrastructure for the unified card. We are the ones providing the infrastructure for the electronic passport, and all institutions working on the electronic transformation originally rely on the infrastructure of the Ministry of Communications. We have made a significant contribution to the digital transformation in Iraq."

She emphasized, "We have strategic plans and major projects that we want to complete in the future. Our ministry is focused on three main success stories, including the national mobile phone license project, the fiber optic cable project, and its widespread deployment. We are continuing with expansion and submarine cable and transit projects." She noted that, "Electronic signatures will soon be launched in Iraq for the first time, and have become globally recognized, representing a fundamental pillar of digital transformation in Iraq  link

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Tishwash:  KRG's 'MyAccount' Digital Salary Project Surpasses 900,000 Registrations

The KRG's "MyAccount" digital salary project has surpassed 900,000 registered employees, a major milestone in its push to modernize banking and enhance transparency. The initiative is a key part of the government's reform agenda, praised for its efficiency and positive impact.

The Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) landmark "MyAccount" initiative, a cornerstone of its ambitious public service modernization and financial transparency agenda, has reached a major milestone, with the number of registered government employees and salary recipients now exceeding 900,000.

This significant achievement marks a pivotal moment in the KRG's strategic shift away from a cash-based economy and toward a secure, efficient, and modern digital banking ecosystem for its public sector workforce.

In a release issued on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the KRG announced that a total of 900,600 government employees have successfully registered for the program. The statement described the project as a "major effort by the Kurdistan Regional Government to digitalize banking services and reduce reliance on cash, moving towards the development of modern public services."

This transition is being meticulously implemented in full coordination with the Central Bank of Iraq and involves a partnership with seven private banks and their extensive branch networks. The ultimate goal of the project is to provide secure digital salary services to more than one million beneficiaries.

The registration data reveals widespread adoption across the Kurdistan Region.

The provincial breakdown shows that Erbil leads with 401,815 registered beneficiaries, followed by Sulaimani with 278,630, and Duhok with 220,155. The tangible impact of this digital transition is already being felt on a massive scale.

This month alone, more than 465,000 beneficiaries received their salaries digitally through a rapidly expanding network of nearly 450 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) strategically placed across the region. In a further expansion of the program, thousands of pensioners are also currently participating in a pilot phase to begin receiving their pensions through the same digital system.

The "MyAccount" project, officially announced by KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in February 2023, is a central component of the ninth cabinet's comprehensive reform strategy. It is designed not only to modernize banking but also to enhance financial inclusion, increase transparency, and streamline government operations.

The initiative has garnered international praise for its vision and execution. During a meeting in Erbil on August 31, the newly appointed U.S. Consul General, Wendy Green, specifically praised the KRG's reform efforts, highlighting the "MyAccount" digital initiative alongside the "Runaki" 24-hour electricity program as particularly significant achievements.

The project's impact extends far beyond simple administrative efficiency, reaching deep into the fabric of public life and directly enhancing other critical sectors, most notably education.

As previously reported by Kurdistan24, KRG Minister of Education Alan Hama Saeed identified the "MyAccount" initiative as one of three key government projects that are fundamentally revolutionizing the education sector. He described the previous salary distribution system as archaic and fraught with risk, where a school principal and other staff members would have to physically collect large sums of cash from a bank.

"Previously, a school principal and two other people would have to visit the bank and bring the salary money in a sack. If the money was short, it would create problems for them," the minister explained. The "MyAccount" project has eliminated this precarious and inefficient practice, empowering educators with financial autonomy and security. "But now, the teacher has their own account and receives the salary themselves," he noted, framing it as one of the most impactful projects for the dignity and professionalism of the teaching workforce.

The successful implementation of "MyAccount" is a testament to the KRG's strategic planning and its commitment to meeting rigorous international standards.

The project adheres to strict financial regulations, excluding any sanctioned institutions and requiring participating banks to make substantial investments in their retail infrastructure, including the deployment of ATMs and Point of Sale (POS) devices, as well as enhancing customer service to ensure a seamless transition for all beneficiaries.

As the program continues to expand toward its goal of including over one million public sector employees and pensioners, it stands as a clear and powerful example of the KRG's forward-looking governance. By building a modern, transparent, and secure financial infrastructure, the "MyAccount" project is not only improving the daily lives of hundreds of thousands of citizens but is also laying a critical foundation for the Kurdistan Region's long-term economic stability and development.

For further information, citizens are encouraged to visit the official website at this link or contact the dedicated service center at 1991.  link

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Thursday Afternoon 9-4-25

Fluctuations In The Dollar Exchange Rate In Iraqi Markets

economy | 04/09/2025  Mawazine News - Baghdad -   The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar witnessed fluctuations on Thursday in the markets of the capital, Baghdad, and Erbil.

The dollar price rose on the two main stock exchanges, Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya, in Baghdad, to 143,050 dinars for every $100, while it recorded 142,800 dinars for every $100 on Wednesday.

Selling prices in exchange shops in the local markets in Baghdad rose, with the selling price reaching 144,000 dinars for every $100, and the buying price reaching 142,000 dinars for every $100. https://www.radionawa.com/Babetekan.aspx?Babet=1

Gold, Palladium, And Platinum Decline With Market Volatility

economy | 04/09/2025  Mawazine News - Follow-up:  Gold fell on Thursday due to profit-taking after hitting an unprecedented peak, supported by expectations of a US interest rate cut, while investors awaited important US jobs data scheduled for release this week.

Spot gold fell 0.3% to $3,546.73 per ounce, as of 01:53 GMT, after reaching a record high of $3,578.50 on Wednesday.  US futures for December delivery also fell 0.8% to $3,605.60 per ounce.

US stocks were mostly higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing almost flat, the S&P 500 rising about 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite rising 1%. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=266187

Oil Falls More Than 2% Amid Anticipation Of OPEC+ Decisions

economy | 04/09/2025  Mawazine News - Follow-up:  Oil prices fell on Thursday, continuing their more than 2% decline in the previous session, as investors and traders looked ahead to the OPEC+ meeting at the end of the week, where producers are expected to consider further increases in production targets.

Brent crude fell 27 cents, or 0.40%, to $67.33 a barrel by 01:14 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 28 cents, or 0.44%, to $63.69 a barrel.

Two sources familiar with the matter said that eight members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC+, will consider further production increases at their meeting on Sunday, in an attempt by the group to regain market share.

OPEC+ had already agreed to raise production targets by about 2.2 million barrels per day from April to September, in addition to increasing the United Arab Emirates’ quota by 300,000 barrels per day. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=266185

Iraq Ranks High Globally In The Use Of Cryptocurrencies.

economy | 01:42 - 04/09/2025  Mawazine News - Baghdad -  The Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index (GCI) revealed that Iraq ranked relatively high, ranking among the top third of countries worldwide using cryptocurrencies.

The sixth edition of the GCI reveals the extent of cryptocurrency adoption at the grassroots level. The index consists of four sub-indices and ranks 151 countries, assigning a final score between 1 and 0. The closer a country's score is to 1, the higher its ranking in cryptocurrency adoption.

Iraq ranked 44th globally out of 151 countries, placing it among the top third in cryptocurrency adoption. With a score of 0.05, Iraq outperformed Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain. However, Turkey, Yemen, and Jordan outperformed Iraq.

Data indicates that the Asia-Pacific region was the fastest-growing region for cryptocurrency supply chain activity, with a 69% year-on-year increase in value received over the past 12 months.

Total cryptocurrency transaction volume in the Asia-Pacific region rose from $1.4 trillion to $2.36 trillion. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=266202

German Ambassador: Access To Finance Guide Will Develop Iraq's Financial Sector

Buratha News Agency1582025-09-03   The Chargé d'Affaires of the German Embassy in Iraq, Roland Westebe, confirmed on Wednesday that the Access to Finance Guide is a strategic step for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

He pointed out that the cooperation with the Central Bank aims to strengthen and support the financial sector in Iraq for the coming years. Westebe told the official agency, "The Access to Finance Guide offers many financial services, but SMEs are unable to access them because there is a lack of information available to them, or it may be offered privately."

He also pointed out that "the guide will be the primary reference for small and medium-sized enterprises to understand the types of services provided and how to access and evaluate them."

He added, "The project is a major strategic step towards improving access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises and enhancing the financial sector in Iraq, in cooperation with the Central Bank and the Association of Banks," noting that "we will continue to provide support to the Iraqi financial sector in the coming years."  https://burathanews.com/arabic/news/464616

MP: More Than 30 International Companies Are Interested In Entering The Renewable Energy Market In Iraq.
E+conomy | 04/09/2025  Mawazine News - Baghdad -  MP Mudhar Al-Karwi revealed on Thursday the desire of more than 30 international companies to invest in the renewable energy sector in Iraq.

Al-Karwi said, "Iraq represents a locomotive for renewable energy, especially in the field of electricity generation from solar panels, given its ideal climate for this purpose, the possibility of supplying the produced energy to the national grid, and the large space available for local consumption."

He added, "Iraq has been suffering for many years from a worsening electricity crisis, with total consumption exceeding 40,000 megawatts," noting that "more than 30 countries and international companies have expressed their desire to engage in the renewable energy investment market, with efforts to establish strategic partnerships that will become more evident in 2026 through the implementation of more than ten important projects in stations with different production capacities in Diyala, Salah al-Din, and Kirkuk, in addition to some governorates of the middle and southern Euphrates."

Al-Karwi emphasized that "Iraq is capable, within the next five years, if renewable energy projects are implemented, of securing between 10 and 15% of its electricity needs through renewable energy, once all established plants are operational and producing."

For years, Iraq has relied on Iranian gas to operate a large portion of its power plants, given its weak domestic production and the delay in associated gas investment projects. Despite Baghdad's attempts to diversify its energy sources, US sanctions imposed on Tehran complicate this issue. Washington grants temporary waivers to Iraq allowing it to import, but these are subject to periodic reviews, keeping the energy file hostage to geopolitical tensions.

This comes at a time when Iraq is suffering from a chronic electricity crisis that worsens during the summer, making any sudden decision to halt Iranian supplies a threat to the stability of the electricity system.

Between US pressure and the urgent need for energy, the Iraqi government is searching for alternative solutions that guarantee its energy security without compromising its international obligations. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=266218

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4 Practical Yet Genius Money Tips From Tony Robbins

4 Practical Yet Genius Money Tips From Tony Robbins

Kristopher Kane  Wed, September 3, 2025   GOBankingRates

Managing your money isn’t always intuitive, and it can present significant challenges, especially if you’re just starting out. But no matter where you are in your financial journey, a few words of sound advice can never hurt. When it comes to financial wisdom, you could do a lot worse than listen to someone like Tony Robbins.

Over the years, the financial guru and motivational speaker has offered a lot of practical advice that can help just about anyone, regardless of their current situation, set and achieve their financial goals. Keep reading for four essential tips from Robbins that you can use to move toward your own financial success, one step at a time.

Harness the Power of Compound Interest

When it comes to long-term objectives like retirement savings or saving for a child’s college education, compound interest can be your most powerful financial ally — in fact, Robbins wrote in a blog post that it gives you an “unsurmountable edge” in making your investments grow.

The amount you need to set aside for these kinds of goals can sometimes seem too large to be realistic, but relying on the power of compound interest can make a huge difference.

If you know how to leverage compound interest, major goals become much less intimidating and a lot more doable. In a nutshell, by reinvesting the interest you earn on the initial amount of money you put in (the principal), you increase your total savings, as well as the amount you earn in additional interest over time.

This compounding effect isn’t linear, and it can exponentially increase the amount of money you’re able to save over long periods. Whether you have your money in a high-yield savings account, bonds or mutual funds, the key is to start early, stay consistent and be patient enough to let time and compound interest work their magic.

Know the Difference Between Pretax and Post-Tax Retirement Plans

Choosing the right retirement plan is especially important, and Robbins emphasizes the need to understand how pretax and post-tax retirement plans differ, and which might be best for you. He wrote on his blog, “While millions of Americans have a retirement account in place, the scary truth is, they have not considered the impact of taxes in retirement.”

With a pretax retirement plan — like a 401(k) or traditional IRA — you contribute a portion of your earnings before any taxes are taken out, which effectively lowers your taxable income for that year.

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