Rachel Cruze: 4 Reasons Why Many High Earners Live Paycheck to Paycheck

Rachel Cruze: 4 Reasons Why Many High Earners Live Paycheck to Paycheck

Ashley Donohoe   August 28, 2025   GOBankingRates

The Ramsey Solutions “State of Personal Finance in America” study noted that 53% of Americans lived paycheck to paycheck, including 72% of individuals with incomes below $50,000. More surprisingly, this financial struggle was also a reality for 36% of six-figure earners.

In a recent video, personal finance expert and author Rachel Cruze broke down why so many high earners still struggle to live on their incomes and build wealth.

Regardless of how much you make, you can use Cruze’s insights to become more financially secure.

Increased Cost of Living

Higher basic living expenses are an issue for many Americans. Cruze cited a 2024 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, which showed that the average household spent $77,280 in 2023. More recent BLS data for the second quarter of 2025 showed that the median income was $62,712 per year ($1,206 per week). Even if expenses hadn’t risen since 2023, there would be a gap.

Cruze explained that location plays a major role, as you’ll likely pay more for your housing, food and other essentials in popular cities than in smaller towns. She also said that the number of children and incomes you have in your family will affect how you manage your expenses.

If you’re struggling to get by on your salary, considering relocating to a more affordable area or changing jobs may be worth it. Cruze suggested trying out this cost-of-living calculator to estimate the potential savings and the salary you’d need.

Lifestyle Creep

Whether you get a promotion, change jobs or simply receive a raise, that extra income can lead you to make unwise decisions that may leave even high earners financially struggling.

TO READ MORE:  https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rachel-cruze-4-reasons-why-165634667.html

“Tidbits From TNT” Sunday Morning 9-28-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Why was 06:00 set for Kurdistan oil exports?

For two main reasons, 06:00 am was set as the time for Kurdistan oil exports. 

After more than two and a half years of suspension, at 6:50 am on Saturday, September 27, 2025, the export of Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) crude oil from the Peshawar oil field to the Turkish World Port resumed.

Kewan Hassan, a technology consultant, told Kurdistan24 on Saturday, September 27, 2025, that 06:00 am is the standard time to start selling and trading international oil; This is due to two main factors related to the integration of global markets and electronic systems.

1. Official time of global markets

According to Kewan Hassan, the oil market, especially for futures and contracts on exchanges such as NYMEX and ICE, have a common timing system for all transactions. These transactions often start at a certain time, which is set at 06:00 am New York/London time to ensure consistency and balance in the market. This integration helps markets work smoothly around the world.

2. Harmonization of electronic systems and banks

The technology consultant added that as oil transactions are conducted electronically and systematically, there is a need for a consistent timeline for global companies. At that point, computerized systems and banks begin executing sell and buy orders simultaneously, guaranteeing that all parties operate on the same timing level and that the overall market impact is evenly distributed to all.

This system integration is important to reduce complexity and ensure speed and accuracy in large oil transactions.   link

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Tishwash:  State Department: We helped to reach an agreement between Erbil and Baghdad

The US State Department has confirmed that it has supported an agreement between Erbil and Baghdad to resume Kurdistan oil exports.

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, US State Department spokesman Tammy Bruce said in a statement that the US participated in the agreement between Erbil and Baghdad that led to the resumption of oil exports to Turkey.

"We are in constant contact with the Iraqi government and are committed to all our partners across the country, and are working to build a sovereign, stable and developed state," he said.

"In engaging with the Iraqi government, we support those who share our risks and priorities," Bruce said.

He stressed that the resumption of oil exports will also benefit the United States and Iraq.

Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) resumed oil exports to Turkey on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 6:50 am.

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi government have agreed to export 190,000 barrels of oil per day to the port of Jayhan in the first phase.  link

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Tishwash:  Prime Minister: The government has achieved significant accomplishments in less than three years.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani affirmed, on Saturday, that the government has been able to achieve great accomplishments in less than 3 years, while pointing out that the electoral entitlement is important, as the awareness of the citizen will be the deciding factor in shaping the political future in Iraq, and non-participation will have its repercussions.

The Prime Minister's media office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received sheikhs and dignitaries of the tribes of the northern Baghdad regions, in the presence of former Deputy Prime Minister Bahaa Al-Araji."

Al-Sudani stressed, according to the statement, that "the country has overcome difficult stages that were ravaging our societies, our children and our cities, and the killing, destruction and incitement of sedition that accompanied them," indicating that "the awareness and stand of the Iraqi people thwarted the plans of sedition, and Iraq today enjoys security and stability achieved through great sacrifices."

Al-Sudani explained that "the government has been able to achieve great accomplishments in less than three years, despite the unnatural circumstances and events that the region has experienced. It dealt with them wisely and responsibly, and prioritized the interests of Iraq and its people. The country is today on the right track and we have a clear vision for management and facing challenges."

He pointed out that "the electoral entitlement is important, as the citizen's awareness will be the deciding factor in shaping the political future in Iraq, and failure to participate will have repercussions." He stressed that "the government needs an important, influential and large parliamentary bloc to be more productive."

Al-Sudani stressed that "Baghdad, with its cities, districts and sub-districts, has suffered greatly from terrorism that has disrupted the work of institutions and local governments from performing their duties," indicating, "There was poor planning, mismanagement and corruption despite the allocation of large funds in various budgets."

He pointed out that "Baghdad has more than 9.5 million people according to the latest population census, a 35% increase that is putting pressure on services," noting that "the service effort has implemented projects in neighborhoods that have not seen services for years."

He stressed that "citizens are today seeing our measures to address stalled and stalled projects, especially in Baghdad," explaining that "the rehabilitation of Baghdad's northern entrance is a sustainable and integrated project, and citizens have expressed their satisfaction with the completed service projects."

Al-Sudani concluded by saying: "We are working to improve the economic and financial situation of Iraq, and we have put in place plans for reform, investment in human and natural resources, and diversification of economic sources." link

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FRANK26…9-27-25…THE DAY YOU SEE THE HCL….,,,

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FRANK26…9-27-25…THE DAY YOU SEE THE HCL….,,,

This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only

Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie in Iraq and guests

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Fed Trapped: Banking Crisis or Dollar Collapse | Rafi Farber

Fed Trapped: Banking Crisis or Dollar Collapse | Rafi Farber

Liberty and Finance:  9-26-2025

The Federal Reserve is caught in a no-win scenario, forced to cut rates while inflation accelerates, leaving them trapped between collapsing banks and a collapsing dollar.

 We’re living through an unprecedented era of economic uncertainty. If you’ve felt a nagging sense that something isn’t quite right with the global financial system, you’re not alone.

 A recent discussion between Elijah K. Johnson and Rafi Farber on Liberty and Finance offers a sobering, yet vital, deep dive into the precarious state of global finance, revealing challenges that demand our immediate attention.

Farber and Johnson lay bare a complex web of interconnected risks, from the seemingly impossible predicament of the Federal Reserve to the ticking time bomb of China’s real estate market. Buckle up, because their insights paint a picture of challenges that could fundamentally reshape our financial future.

This isn’t just academic speculation; Farber points to internal discord within the Fed itself as a sign of deep nervousness about economic stability. He likens the situation to the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period of severe economic upheaval.

Beyond the headlines, critical components of the financial system are flashing warning signs. Rafi Farber meticulously explains the intricacies of the repo market – the engine of overnight lending between financial institutions. He highlights a dangerous mismatch between the available reserves and the sheer volume of overnight lending, a situation that could trigger a sudden spike in interest rates at month-end.

Even more concerning is the behavior of the yield curve. Typically, long-term interest rates fall when the Fed cuts short-term rates. However, we’re seeing long-term rates rising despite Fed cuts – a classic, ominous recession indicator. This, combined with governments’ propensity to print more money to fight economic downturns, could lead to a “crackup boom”: an uncontrolled inflationary spiral where the currency loses value at an accelerating pace.

But the challenges aren’t confined to the U.S. borders. The discussion shifts to China, where a collapsing real estate market poses a systemic risk with global ramifications. Farber argues that much of China’s perceived wealth is illusory, built on inflated asset prices and government controls that prevent capital from truly flowing freely.

 If China’s banking system, heavily invested in this faltering real estate, were to buckle, the shockwaves would undoubtedly spread across the globe due to intricate trade and financial linkages.

The U.S. dollar’s status as the global reserve currency has long been a source of strength, allowing the U.S. to “export” inflation and delay domestic price rises. However, Farber warns of a dramatic reversal: the eventual return of these exported dollars back into the U.S., which could trigger a sudden and severe inflationary shock at home.

Ultimately, Farber underlines the fundamental flaw of our current system: without sound money backing – like gold – debt cannot truly be extinguished; it can only be rolled over. This perpetuates a fragile, Ponzi-like system where trust in the currency is paramount.

Rafi explains why physical gold and silver remain essential in the unfolding monetary reset, while mining stocks can serve as long-term capital plays.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:30 Banking crisis vs dollar collapse

 9:00 Yield curve

11:46 China's housing crisis

17:26 Dollar hyperinflation?

21:00 Back to gold?

26:00 The End Game Investor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C5KCDEF0xI

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Saturday Afternoon 9-27-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Palestine Applies for BRICS Membership Amid Shifting Global Alliances

The bid underscores both Palestine’s search for economic security and BRICS’ growing role as a counterweight to U.S. dollar dominance.

Palestine Submits Formal Application
Palestine has officially applied to join the BRICS alliance, confirmed by Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal. However, no response has yet been received.

Nofal explained that Palestine may initially participate as a guest nation until conditions are favorable for full membership. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas emphasized plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the upcoming Russian-Arab summit in Moscow on October 15, where BRICS membership is likely to be discussed.

BRICS Expansion Momentum
Palestine is now the 47th country to apply for BRICS membership.

• 23 nations have formally submitted applications.

• 24 others have expressed informal interest.

This wave of applications reflects BRICS’ rising influence as emerging economies seek alternatives to Western-dominated systems. The bloc has positioned itself as the only global alliance openly challenging the U.S. dollar’s reign in trade and reserves.

Why Palestine Seeks BRICS Alignment
For Palestine, BRICS represents:

• Economic survival: Tensions with Israel have heavily weakened its economy.

• Global visibility: Membership would offer leverage within a coalition of developing economies.

• Monetary independence: Participation in BRICS-led alternatives could shield Palestine from reliance on Western-controlled financial systems.

As Palestinian officials noted, without partnerships with other economies, the State’s finances risk suffocation.

Geopolitical Implications
Palestine’s application is not just symbolic. It reflects how geopolitical fractures are pushing even smaller states to seek refuge within blocs like BRICS. By positioning itself with Russia, China, and India, Palestine signals alignment with powers reshaping trade flows, energy security, and monetary systems.

If Palestine were to join, it would bring Middle Eastern political dynamics directly into BRICS’ orbit — creating new tensions with the U.S. and Israel.

Why This Matters
Palestine’s BRICS bid highlights how the bloc is evolving into a magnet for nations marginalized by the Western-led order. For smaller economies under pressure, BRICS offers not only diplomatic backing but also the chance to participate in de-dollarization strategies — gradually moving trade and finance away from dependence on the U.S. dollar.

That is why this development is about more than regional politics: it ties into the global restructuring of finance, trade, and power itself.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Prime Minister: A Historic Agreement Has Been Reached To Export Oil From The Region's Fields Through The Iraq-Turkey Pipeline

Thursday, September 25, 2025 | Economics Number of readings: 132  Baghdad / NINA / Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced reaching a historic agreement to export the region's oil fields through the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline.

Al-Sudani said in a post on the X platform: Today we reached a historic agreement under which the Federal Ministry of Oil will receive the crude oil produced from the fields located in the Kurdistan Region and export it through the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline.

He added, "This ensures the equitable distribution of wealth, diversifies export outlets, and encourages investment, and it is an achievement we have waited for 18 years." https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1253729

Kurdistan Oil Exports Begin Via Iraq-Turkey Pipeline, Washington Welcomes

September 26, 2025  A historic agreement ends a long crisis, and global companies praise the triple achievement.

Baghdad - Ibtihal Al-Arabi  Erbil - Farid Hassan  Baghdad has officially resumed exports of Kurdistan Region oil through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, a move described as historic. The US welcomed the agreement, which it considers an achievement that enhances economic stability and national sovereignty.

This agreement, facilitated by the United States, is expected to achieve significant economic benefits while affirming Iraq's sovereignty, according to what US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on his personal Twitter account. Rubio's comment came after Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced a historic agreement with the region, under which the federal Ministry of Oil will receive crude oil produced from fields located in Kurdistan and export it through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline.

Two oil officials said yesterday that "the flow of crude oil from Kurdistan to Turkey will resume today, Saturday." 

 A statement issued by the US State Department yesterday said that "the resumption of oil flow through the pipeline is a major step toward calming regional tensions and enhancing economic stability.

 The agreement will allow the export of crude oil, which was halted for a long time, resulting in financial losses for the Iraqi government and international partners."

Al-Sudani announced a historic agreement to export oil from Kurdistan's fields through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline. Al-Sudani wrote in a post on the X platform, "We have reached a historic agreement under which the federal Ministry of Oil will receive crude oil produced from fields located in Kurdistan and export it through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline," adding, "This ensures the equitable distribution of wealth, diversifies export outlets, and encourages investment. It is an achievement we have waited 18 years."

Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani described the agreement reached with the federal government on the oil file as a historic step that ends years of dispute and restores Kurdistan's direct connection to global markets.

Barzani wrote in a post on the X platform, "The agreement is the result of joint efforts made by delegations from all parties," noting that "the agreement opens the door to securing financial dues and ensuring the equitable distribution of wealth, thus enhancing the stability of Iraq in general and the region in particular."

The Ministry of Oil confirmed that the agreement with Kurdistan established clear technical and regulatory mechanisms that ensure smooth export flow, while renewing its firm commitment to managing oil resources in accordance with the principle of national sovereignty and the highest interest.

The ministry said in a statement received by (Al-Zaman) yesterday that (the agreement, which is the result of ongoing discussions over the past months, aims to strengthen Iraq’s position in the global energy market, preserve its sovereignty and national interests, while establishing technical and regulatory mechanisms that ensure transparency in revenues and support the state’s public finances).

The statement renewed (the ministry’s commitment to managing oil wealth in accordance with the principle of national sovereignty and the highest interest, and in a manner that achieves equitable distribution of resources among all Iraqi people ).

Eight international oil companies, which produce more than 90 percent of Kurdistan's oil, previously commented on the tripartite agreement to resume oil exports from the region.

 In a joint statement, the eight companies said, "We are pleased to announce that we have reached preliminary interim agreements with the Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Region to resume exports via the Iraq-Turkey pipeline."

 The companies expressed their "thanks for this achievement," stressing, "We expect this framework, once signed and implemented, will allow for the resumption of exports in the coming days, paving the way for long-term arrangements  LINK

 Al-Mandlawi Welcomes The Implementation Of The Oil Agreement Between Baghdad And Erbil, Stressing That It Will Contribute To Strengthening The Constitutional Partnership

Saturday, September 27, 2025, 15:59 | Economic Number of reads: 222  Baghdad / NINA / The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, welcomed the start of implementing the recent oil agreement between the concerned authorities in the central and regional governments and foreign companies operating in the Kurdistan fields, which led to the delivery of (190) thousand barrels per day of crude oil produced in the region to the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO), through the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline, which will in turn market it through the port of Ceyhan in accordance with international contexts.

Al-Mandalawi stressed that this historic step would contribute to strengthening the foundations of cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil.

Al-Mandalawi said in a statement today, Saturday: This agreement, which was crowned with success after months of dialogue, is an important national achievement for implementing the three-year budget law and reorganizing the export of oil extracted in the region.

It is considered a guarantee of the rights of all Iraqis, as it leads to the distribution of the country's wealth fairly and transparently to all, maximizes state revenues, creates an encouraging climate for investment and stability, and contributes significantly to stimulating the economy and improving services, which will positively reflect on the reality of our dear governorates and the future of our honorable people.

He stressed The House of Representatives supports and follows up on the agreement, and is keen to strengthen the constitutional partnership between the central and regional institutions, leading to the consolidation of mutual trust and the strengthening of the foundations of the federal Iraqi state. /End
https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1254011

Basra Crude Achieves Gains For The Second Consecutive Week.

economy | 10:07 - 09/27/2025  Mawazine News – Baghdad  Basra crude oil posted gains for the second consecutive week at the close.

Basra Heavy crude closed its last session on Friday, up 15 cents at $68.24, recording weekly gains of $1.91, or 2.88%.   Basra Medium crude also closed its last session up 15 cents at $69.78, recording weekly gains of $1.90, or 2.8%.

Oil prices rose, supported by Ukrainian attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure, which prompted Moscow to restrict fuel exports and move closer to cutting crude production. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267472

Transportation: Iraq Opens Its Doors To The World To Participate In The Project Of The Century

Money and Business  Economy News – Baghdad  Minister of Transport Razzaq Muhaibis affirmed on Saturday that the Development Road project represents a huge investment opportunity for Iraq, with investments estimated at more than $100 billion. He explained that the project is part of Iraq's efforts to diversify investment opportunities and revitalize the national economy.

The minister said, "The investment opportunity in the Development Road Project and the Grand Faw Port is the largest among those presented at the forum," stressing that "Iraq opens its doors to all countries to participate in the project."

He added that "the Sultanate of Oman has submitted an official request to join the project, while Turkey, the UAE, and Qatar have previously joined," reflecting widespread international interest in the initiative.

In April 2024, Iraq, Turkey, the UAE, and Qatar signed a quadripartite agreement on the Iraq Development Road Project, under the auspices of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

The agreement aims to enhance cooperation regarding Iraq's strategic development project, as the four countries will work to establish the necessary frameworks for its implementation, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office.  https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60428

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News, Rumors and Opinions Saturday 9-27-2025

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Clare:  Al -Sudani announces investment opportunities worth (450) billion dollars in various sectors

9/27/2025  - Baghdad

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani announced today, Saturday, investment opportunities worth (450) billion dollars in various sectors.

His media office stated in a statement received by Al-Eqtisad News that "Al-Sudani sponsored the Iraq Investment Forum, which is being held over two days in the capital, Baghdad, and includes a presentation of more than 160 promising investment opportunities in various sectors."

Al-Sudani said: “We announce investment opportunities amounting to (450) billion dollars in various sectors,” expressing his thanks “to those in charge of this forum, foremost among them the National Investment Commission, the Iraqi Economic Council, and all the supporting and participating parties.”

He emphasized "the government's intention to amend the Joint Stock Companies Law and the Holding Companies Law, adding provisions to support small and medium-sized enterprises and private funds, in addition to increasing the pace of digitizing government procedures to reduce bureaucracy, completing banking reforms, and raising Iraq's credit rating to reduce interest rates and insurance on projects established in Iraq."

He explained that "the government's balanced policies in its foreign relations, and its prioritization of Iraq's interests, have created an ideal environment for investment."

He continued, "We are moving towards increasing the procurement of services from the private sector, based on what we have begun working on with the IDOPA school construction project, and our efforts to reform the banking system to become a sector that meets international standards."

He pointed out that "Iraq has recorded an increase in indicators of integration with the global economy, expansion of electronic payment systems, and financial sector governance."

He explained that "the establishment of the Iraq Development Fund was intended to enable the local, Arab, and foreign private sectors to invest in the abundance of opportunities in the Iraqi market," adding that "efforts to consolidate security and stability have paved the way for the creation of an ideal and promising investment environment in a way that protects and reassures partners."

He stated, "A special conference will be held to showcase investment opportunities related to the Development Road project, which will be the largest in the region." He added, "We have worked to facilitate the registration of companies entering the Iraqi market and amend a package of laws for partnerships between the foreign private sector and its national counterpart."

He stressed that “the volume of investments exceeded (100) billion dollars, which confirms the soundness of our decisions in diversifying the national investment environment,” stating: “We launched the “Riyada” initiative, in which more than (500) thousand young men and women participated, and (92) thousand were trained, producing (12) thousand new projects from loans and (20) thousand job opportunities.”

He added, "We have been keen to foster and expand employment opportunities outside the framework of government employment, integrating them into all sectors. We have also activated the Industrial Coordination Council with the participation of the private sector to implement strategic projects and invest in the most important sectors."

He pointed out that "investment partnerships have been achieved with international companies, particularly in fertilizer, sulfur, phosphate, iron, construction, and food industries."

He added, "Iraq has witnessed investment and industrial success in the field of pharmaceutical industry, which is an unprecedented achievement in the history of Iraqi industry," adding, "Today we have (54) Iraqi factories that have actually begun exporting their products to regional and global markets."

Al-Sudani said, "The government has launched the largest housing projects in the region. This sector attracts direct and indirect investments and provides hundreds of thousands of job opportunities."

He said: “We are facing more than one million housing units in (7) cities that have been referred, and (3) other cities are being referred out of a total of (60) new residential cities throughout Iraq.”

He concluded by saying, "We plan to establish a permanent council of Arab and foreign investors, which will provide advice and information that serves the development of investment in Iraq, and will be linked to the Prime Minister."   LINK

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Clare:  The resumption of Kurdistan's oil exports raises Iraq's exports to 3.65 million barrels.

9/27/2025

Iraq's Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil, Bassem Mohammed, confirmed on Saturday that the country's oil exports will rise to 3.65 million barrels per day, following the resumption of exports via the Kurdistan Region's fields to the Turkish port of Ceyhan. 

"Today is a historic day and a major achievement for the government, after the resumption of oil flow from fields located in the Kurdistan Region through the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline," Mohammed told Shafaq News Agency. 

He added, "Exported quantities will start at 190,000 barrels per day, adding financial returns that will contribute to revitalizing the Iraqi economy." He explained that "these quantities will be added to Iraq's exports, which are estimated at 3.4 million barrels per day, and thus Iraq's total exports will reach 3.65 million barrels per day." 

This came in conjunction with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani's call to federal Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to find a radical solution to the region's salaries and benefits issue, in light of the resumption of exports.

During a panel discussion titled "Regional Energy Integration: Opportunities for Cooperation between Iraq and Jordan in Sustainable Transformation," attended by a Shafaq News correspondent, Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani stressed that resuming oil exports through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline will maximize the Iraqi state's essential resources.

Crude oil exports from the Kurdistan Region's fields via the Fishkhabur field to the Turkish port of Ceyhan resumed this Saturday morning, at a rate of 190,000 barrels per day, after a halt of more than two and a half years.

This step followed several meetings between delegations from the Kurdistan Region's Ministry of Natural Resources and the federal Ministry of Oil. A tripartite agreement was ultimately reached between the two ministries and the international investing companies, stipulating that exports will be conducted through the Iraqi State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO), which is responsible for delivering Kurdistan's oil to the port of Ceyhan.  LINK

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Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   FIREFLY:
Television is showing US Secretary of State Rubio.  He's happy with the oil deal with Erbil and Turkey...Rubio was on the telephone with Sudani.  The conversation was broadcast to us.  FRANK: Can you imagine Rubio calls Sudani, needs to tell him, 'I'm so proud of the 1310, good job you guys.'  NOT!! LOL

Frank26 They're not taking the zeros off the currency, off the paper notes.  They're taking it off electronically from the exchange rate.​

Mnt Goat   What pops out in the news from Iraq but an article that is exactly what the CBI told us would be coming shortly... Article: “DELETING THREE ZEROS FROM THE DINAR: CITIZENS’ CONCERNS AND EXPERTS’ WARNINGS”. So, why are they asking the citizens what they think in this article? Are they planning to conduct the project to delete the zeros? Did the CBI say they were planning something? Should we expect shortly to hear from the CBI?  I believe that we can answer all these questions with a big fat “YES”.

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Capital Cosm:  9-26-2025

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Weekend Coffee with MarkZ. 09/27/2025

Weekend Coffee with MarkZ. 09/27/2025

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

MZ: Normal Saturday, a short news brief and then Matt and Lucas with DBD Gurus join before the news at the 45-minute mark.

Member: Good Morning Mark, Mods and friends…..Welcome to the weekend.

Member: A new day is coming! blessings to all

MZ: Todays news is about oil flowing and how this paves the way for HCL implementation. I have been told for years that once we have HCL- we are done with waiting …….. Lots of news from Iraq.

MZ: Oil is flowing in Iraq this morning . Lots of anticipation out of Iraq.

MZ: “Barzani praises Washington’s role in success of the agreement to resume Kurdistan oil exports” there seems to be a lot of congratulating of each other. The US did play a major role with coordination of oil companies and getting the oil flowing. Rubio and crew was very involved with the process.

Member: First The Oil Flows & Then The Money Flows

MZ: “After two years of losses-Iraq recovers $1 Billion a month as Kurdistan oil returns to exports”  They want us to all know that they are pumping and how more stable is the country now.

MZ: Barzani and Sudani had a phone call about HCL….and agree to move forward. Oil flowing paves the way. They are making serious breakthroughs

MZ: This one was sent to me by a member- Thanks Kevin   This is from Friday June 1, 2007.    “The Iraq Hydro Carbon Law: How and when?” They talk about how long this has taken , when we they finally have it and the stability it will bring. This was about a 20 year process and we are at the end of it. We have never been to this point before.

Member: Super excited with Iraqi news today.

Member: If oil is truly flowing there has to be a rate change. Nothing else makes sense.

Member: You all know it’s not rocket science that oil is not flowing without a change in the rate…IMO  they have already changed them. And the IMF gave Vietnam permission to go…

Member: Imf put out a article last week green lightning Vietnam to change their exchange rate

Member: What if Vietnam just decides to go first?

Member: Yesterday I heard a rumor that Vietnam is ready and doesn't want to wait for Iraq to RV....

Member: Did the Dinar get pulled off exotic currency list?

Member: I heard it did.

MZ: Bonds have been exceptionally quiet overnight.

Member: No New Intel From Out West & Lake Tahoe Adjacent?

Member: Very quiet out of Reno overnight as well.

Member” Mark,I hate to ask, because I know how aggravating it is to have folks continue to ask, but after 17 yrs. we're fatigued, are we past the “point of no return” this time?

Member: Mark, what’s your best gut feeling on this RV actually happening coming to pass?

MZ: Optimistically I think at least another week before we see it. But that we could see it early next month . What I am looking for is implementation of the HCL and of course bond movement.

Member: They need to give us the final plot twist and run the credits. I'm done with popcorn.

Member: Many years ago I use to joke abut the RV going the day after I die. At my age now it's not a joke anymore.

Member: I remember them saying, Everything all at once !! It's supposed to look like everything coming fast and furious!!

Member: Once this goes we will have the biggest Black Friday's ever…and the best Christmas.

Member: Remember that Wednesday is Oct. 1 and the start of the new US fiscal year, the start of the 4th quarter and a possible government shutdown. This could be a big week for us.

Member: And Saturday nights are allegedly the best time to “push the RV button”

Member: Forex reopens Sunday 5pm est. So we will see what happens

Member: Everyone stay safe and positive this weekend…..Its almost over….then we can start our new lives.

Member: I hope we all have an extraordinary weekend .

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Jon Dowling: Weekly RV Updates for 26th September 2025

Jon Dowling: Weekly RV Updates for 26th September 2025

The world of finance and geopolitics is a constantly shifting landscape, and this week’s RV report, dated Friday, September 26, 2025, offers a fascinating glimpse into some of the key developments impacting global markets.

From crucial resource agreements in Iraq to potential seismic shifts in U.S. monetary policy and the ever-evolving cryptocurrency space, it’s clear the final quarter of 2025 is poised to be a period of significant activity.

One of the most significant pieces of news emerging from this report is the confirmed agreement between the Iraqi government, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), and international energy companies to resume oil exports via the Iraq-Turkey pipeline. 

This development, reportedly facilitated by the United States, is more than just a logistical breakthrough. It signifies a crucial step towards reinforcing Iraq’s sovereignty over its natural resources and fostering greater transparency in its oil sector.

This move aligns with a broader global trend of de-dollarization, where nations are seeking to reduce their reliance on the U.S. dollar for international transactions. Furthermore, the report hints at an ongoing initiative for asset disclosure, suggesting a push for greater financial accountability on a global scale.

Adding to this narrative of shifting financial paradigms within Iraq, the report highlights the ongoing transition of Iraqi universities to digital payment systems. By eliminating cash transactions, Iraq is further distancing itself from dollar dependency and embracing more modern, traceable financial mechanisms.

On the international diplomatic stage, President Trump’s recent activities at the United Nations are noted. His emphasis on global peace and prosperity, coupled with his criticisms of the “deepstate,” signals a continued focus on his administration’s core agenda.

However, the report also drops a more startling piece of information: a brief mention of federal marshals reportedly raiding the Federal Reserve building in New York City. 

The alleged purpose? To search for “looted U.S. gold” as part of an asset recovery effort anticipated around mid-October 2025. This is a development that, if true, could have profound implications for the global financial system.

The cryptocurrency market continues its march towards mainstream acceptance. This report indicates that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reportedly allowing stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies, including XRP, to be utilized in U.S. debt markets. 

This signals a growing integration of digital assets into traditional financial infrastructure and aligns with expectations of an upcoming crypto bull run.

Adding another layer of intrigue to the future of U.S. monetary policy, the report touches upon potential changes within the Federal Reserve.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly interviewing candidates, with a preference for an open-minded approach that might include exploring long-term treasury bonds and even the potential reinstatement of a gold standard, to coexist with modern monetary mechanisms

This could represent a significant recalibration of how the U.S. manages its currency.

Finally, the report provides a snapshot of commodity prices, noting significant gains in precious metals like silver and gold, while crude oil and the U.S. dollar index remain stable.

The overarching sentiment from the RV report is one of anticipation.

 The final quarter of 2025 is framed as an intensely eventful period, with a compressed timeline for crucial financial and geopolitical actions to unfold. While specific dates and rates remain elusive, the trends outlined suggest a world in flux, grappling with new economic realities and technological advancements.

For a deeper dive into these complex developments, the report directs viewers to watch the full video from Jon Dowling.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Saturday Morning 9-27-25

Government Advisor: Iraq Is Experiencing A Major Price Boom.

Time: 2025/09/26 11:54:54 Reading: 915 times   {Economic: Al Furat News} Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, the Prime Minister's advisor for financial affairs, confirmed that the economic policies pursued, both monetary and fiscal, have succeeded in achieving significant price growth in the country. He emphasized that this indicates the success of implementing these policies in combating inflation.

Saleh told Al Furat News Agency, "Monetary policy has succeeded in maintaining the positive effects of the official exchange rate of 1,320 dinars to the dollar, and isolating the effects of the parallel market from the local pricing system."

He pointed out that fiscal policy was another key factor in combating inflation, through a broad government support policy. He explained that this support includes the agricultural sector for grain production, support for the food and medicine basket, fuel, and electricity, in addition to customs and tax exemptions.

The Prime Minister's advisor explained that the percentage of this government support is estimated in the budget at approximately 25% of total public spending, or 13% of the country's gross domestic product.

Saleh added that trade policy has played a supporting role in combating inflation and stabilizing the Iraqi economy, through a price defense policy that involves the expansion of stores offering consumer and construction materials at cooperative prices.

Saleh concluded his statement by emphasizing that Iraq is experiencing a significant price boom, which indicates the success of the country's economic policy.  LINK

Despite Tensions, Gold Is On Track For Its Sixth Consecutive Weekly Gain.

Economy | 08:57 - 09/26/2025   Mawazine News - Follow-up:   Gold is heading for a sixth straight weekly gain, supported by escalating geopolitical tensions, inflows into gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and increased risk aversion in global markets.

Spot gold traded near a record high of $3,744 per ounce, up more than 1% this week after peaking above $3,791 on Tuesday.

European diplomats warned the Kremlin this week that NATO was prepared to respond with full force to any further violations of its airspace, including the downing of Russian aircraft.

In broader markets, Asian shares fell after US President Donald Trump escalated his trade war, announcing a 100% tariff on branded or patented pharmaceuticals, in addition to measures against a range of other goods, including heavy trucks, kitchen cabinets, and bathroom sinks.

Gold has been on a strong run this year, hitting consecutive highs, supported by sustained demand from central banks and the Federal Reserve's resumption of interest rate cuts.

Prices are close to closing a third quarter of gains next week, with gold exchange-traded fund holdings hitting their highest level since 2022. Major banks, including Goldman Sachs, have forecast the rally will continue.

After the Federal Reserve cut borrowing costs earlier this month, mixed signals have been issued regarding the next move. Fed Chief Banking Supervision Officer Michelle Bowman said Thursday that inflation was close enough to its target to warrant further rate cuts amid a weakening labor market.

Gold was relatively steady at $3,749.04 per ounce at 9:03 a.m. Singapore time, up 43% since the beginning of the year.      https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267405

Economic Council: Iraq Investment Forum to showcase ready-made investment opportunities 

Buratha News Agency1912025-09-26  The Iraqi Economic Council confirmed, on Friday, that more than 150 investment opportunities in various sectors will be presented during the Iraq Investment Forum, which will be held in the capital, Baghdad, on September 27 and 28, 2025.

The head of the council, Ibrahim Al-Baghdadi, told the official agency, “The forum will constitute an important event to showcase ready-made investment opportunities, as Iraq is considered a fertile ground for investment in many fields, as it enjoys an important geographical location.

It is considered an important link for international transportation routes and a promising virgin land rich in opportunities that represent investment projects with sustainable development dimensions, due to its natural resources and qualified human resources.”

He added that "the conference is an effective platform for showcasing investment opportunities for various economic sectors provided by the National Investment Commission, a number of ministries and investment bodies in the governorates, and the private sector."

He explained that "the forum's agenda will include, over two days, key themes and dialogue sessions to highlight supportive measures and decisions that enhance the investment environment and promising projects, and the role that Iraq plays regionally and globally in the energy, industry, agriculture, trade, and transportation sectors, in support of the government's strategic vision in the process of advancing the country through sustainable development projects."

He also explained that "the forum will address a number of important issues, including the Strategic Development Road project and new residential city projects that will provide more than 150,000 housing units, in addition to more than 150 investment opportunities in various economic sectors."

He explained that "the sectors that will showcase their investment opportunities include oil and gas, renewable energy, transportation, heavy and medium industries, housing and real estate development, agriculture and livestock production, health and pharmaceutical industries, food industries, tourism and hotels, education and scientific research, in addition to communications and information technology, and industries in free zones."

He also noted that "the forum will provide ample opportunities for companies and businessmen to meet with global and regional banks and financing funds, and to hold direct bilateral meetings with ministries and investment bodies in Iraq, in addition to presenting economic and investment meetings of regional and international interest."   https://burathanews.com/arabic/economic/465681

Tomorrow... Implementation Of The Agreement To Export Oil From The Kurdistan Region Of Iraq's Fields Begins.
Economy | 06:49 - 09/26/2025  Mawazin News – Kurdistan  Director General of the State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) Ali Nizar Al-Shatri confirmed on Friday that the implementation of the agreement to export oil from the Kurdistan Region’s fields will begin tomorrow, Saturday, noting that the proceeds will go to the federal budget.

Al-Shatri said in a press conference, “We confirm what the Iraqi government announced regarding reaching a comprehensive, professional and fair agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Region and with the companies operating and producing in the region’s fields, for the purpose of delivering the quantities of crude oil produced in those fields to the State Oil Marketing Company (SOMO), as well as pumping it to the Turkish port of Ceyhan; for the purpose of starting the regular and legal export process through that port in accordance with the global procedures, contracts and principles adopted by the State Oil Marketing Company.”

He added, "The agreement stipulated that some quantities, around fifty thousand barrels per day, would be allocated for local consumption and managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Region," noting that "this long-awaited agreement came to implement the three-year federal budget law for the years 2023-2024-2025, and the latest amendment to the budget law for the year 2025, on the basis of which negotiations began that lasted for more than thirty months, in a professional, positive and national atmosphere.

The goal was to regain control and regulate the export of oil produced from the Kurdistan Region, primarily through the north, so that it could return to global markets in a sound and globally approved manner, with solid companies that were eagerly awaiting this agreement."

He explained that "the agreement comes at a time when the European continent is in dire need of this type of oil as an alternative to the shortage in supplies from Russian oil and other sources," noting that "this oil will be available at the Ceyhan oil port.

As is well known, this port is located on the Mediterranean Sea, which places it at the heart of the European market, with the possibility of supplying the North and South American markets from this port with ease, professionalism, and transparency."

He explained, "This agreement would not have been possible without the high professionalism, great support, insistence and patience in constructive negotiations, which took into consideration, first and foremost, Iraq's interests as a single, unified country from north to south, and its oil revenues, which are the primary source of support for the federal budget according to the laws, especially the latest budget law."

 He explained, "The agreement included direct negotiations with the producing companies in the region, and they were reassured and a strict mechanism was reached to guarantee their entitlements according to the budget law.

He stated, "The agreement stipulates that compensation will be in the amount of $16 per barrel delivered to the Oil Marketing Company, and the amount will be deposited according to the global price in Iraq's account at the US Federal Bank in the full name of the Central Bank of Iraq.

" He indicated, "Compensation to the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Region will be in the amount of $16 per barrel, and thus compensation will be in kind through barrels of oil produced from the same fields in the Kurdistan Region, according to the compensation and payment-in-kind mechanism in place globally and applied in the south with contracting companies."

He added, "The produced barrels of oil are delivered to commercial companies that market them globally, and the amounts are deposited into the regional government's account to compensate the producing companies for this amount."

 He pointed out that, "At this stage, a specialized international consulting firm will be contracted by the federal Ministry of Oil to re-evaluate production and transportation costs in the region's producing fields to determine whether these costs are higher or lower than $16 per barrel, which will be considered an advance.

Therefore, compensation will be based on the consultant's decision retroactively from the date the oil was received by the Oil Marketing Company, which is expected to begin on the morning of September 27, 2025, at 6:00 a.m.
He continued, "This agreement will not be temporary, but will establish long-term understandings and will serve as a final end to all the disputes we witnessed in the previous stage.

It will also be a declaration of the seriousness of the federal government, the Kurdistan Regional Government, and the companies operating in Iraq to commit to implementing it and ending all manifestations of disagreement, suspicion of smuggling, or production outside of government control."

He concluded by pointing out that "the proceeds from this oil will go to the country's federal budget and will enable the Iraqi government to fulfill its financial obligations, duly approved and approved, for this year and the coming years."    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267449

Evening Updates: Oil Surpasses $70, Its Highest Level Since August

Economy | 07:45 - 09/26/2025   Mawazine News - Follow-up:  Trading data on the London ICE Futures Exchange revealed on Friday that Brent crude oil futures for December 2025 delivery exceeded $70 per barrel for the first time since early August.

According to the exchange data, at 17:03 Moscow time, Brent prices rose by 0.59% to $70.05 per barrel.
By 17:18 Moscow time, Brent crude futures accelerated their rise to $70.34 per barrel, an increase of 1.01%.

In contrast, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for November delivery rose by 1.29% to $66.03 per barrel.

Oil prices continued their gains in Asian trading on Friday morning, maintaining their highest levels in seven weeks and heading towards a strong weekly rise, amid concerns about Russian supply disruptions and a surprise drop in US crude oil inventories, which tightened market expectations.

Brent crude futures for November delivery rose 0.3% to $69.6 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 0.4% to $65.2 a barrel this morning.

Both benchmarks remain at their highest levels since early August and are set to jump more than 4% this week.  Moscow said this week it would impose partial restrictions on diesel exports and extend a gasoline export ban until the end of 2025, in an effort to protect domestic fuel supplies. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267453

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Iran’s Nuclear Future: $25B Deal With Russia and Gulf Unity Against Israel

Iran is deepening ties with Russia on nuclear energy while reaffirming its commitment to global treaties — a dual-track strategy reshaping Middle East geopolitics and the financial order.

$25 Billion Nuclear Deal With Russia
Iran and Russia have signed a landmark $25 billion agreement to construct four nuclear power plants, according to Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization. The deal, led by Russia’s state nuclear giant Rosatom, is one of Tehran’s largest nuclear projects to date. 

• The reactors will be Generation III plants in Hormozgan province, expected to deliver 5,000 megawatts of electricity — a fivefold increase from Iran’s current Russian-built Bushehr facility.

• Alongside the large-scale plants, Iran also signed a memorandum with Rosatom on small modular reactors (SMRs), aligning with global trends in flexible nuclear technology.

• The agreement comes as UN sanctions are set to snap back unless the Security Council delays enforcement, with Russia and China pushing to postpone but facing resistance from Western powers.

Iranian officials frame the deal as both an energy lifeline and a geopolitical statement — deepening defiance of Western sanctions while bolstering cooperation with Moscow.

Iran’s Position on Nuclear Weapons and the NPT

At the United Nations General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), rejecting calls from domestic hardliners to exit. 

“We are not going to leave the NPT, whether they help us or don’t help us,” Pezeshkian said, signaling that Iran’s nuclear strategy will remain officially peaceful under Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s directive.

Still, tensions remain high:

• The “12-Day War” in June saw Israel and the U.S. strike Iranian nuclear sites, deepening mistrust.

• Iranian lawmakers highlight new military cooperation with Russia, including MiG-29 fighter jets, as a response to Western isolation.

• The UN Security Council failed to prevent snapback sanctions, reinforcing Iran’s skepticism toward Western diplomacy.

Regional Realignment: Gulf Unity Against Israel
Perhaps the most striking development is Iran’s growing alignment with Gulf neighbors following recent Israeli attacks. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf states have condemned Israeli operations, with Qatar calling an attempted Hamas assassination “a strike that changed the region forever.”

Pezeshkian emphasized:

• New cohesion between Iran and Arab states once skeptical of Tehran.

• A shift in perception: “Before a year ago, everyone was under the mistaken assumption that Iran was the cause of chaos. Now Israel has shown its true face.”

• Regional defense pacts — including Saudi Arabia’s new agreement with Pakistan — illustrate a reconfigured security architecture.

Why This Matters: Energy, Security, and Finance Are Intertwined
Iran’s nuclear expansion and regional diplomacy show how energy and defense cooperation directly fuel global financial restructuring:

• By partnering with Russia on nuclear power, Iran bypasses Western sanctions and ties its grid to alternative supply chains.

• Gulf states aligning with Iran against Israel opens pathways to non-dollar trade frameworks within BRICS and beyond.

• The broader implication: sanctions, oil, and nuclear technology are no longer just political levers — they are instruments in the redesign of global monetary power.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

  @ Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Sources: Newsweek, Newsweek

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U.S. Weighs Military Strikes on Venezuela’s Drug Trade — A Flashpoint in Global Power Struggles

Washington considers targeting drug traffickers in Venezuela as tensions rise over security, resources, and shifting geopolitical alignments.

Escalating U.S.–Venezuela Tensions
Reports indicate the U.S. military is developing strike options against drug traffickers and production labs in Venezuela, though President Donald Trump has not yet approved direct action inside Venezuelan territory. According to NBC News, the plans center on drone strikes against cartel leaders and labs, building on recent U.S. naval operations that destroyed suspected drug-smuggling boats near Venezuelan waters.

The Trump administration has framed these actions as a national security response, while critics warn that crossing into Venezuelan territory would mark a dangerous escalation.

Accusations and Counterclaims

• The U.S. has accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of enabling drug networks, designating the Venezuelan-based gang Tren de Aragua a Foreign Terrorist Organization under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Act.

• Venezuelan officials, however, counter that Washington’s moves represent an “immoral military threat” aimed at controlling the country’s oil and gas wealth. In a United Nations address, Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto warned of U.S. regime-change intentions.

• Despite heated rhetoric, backchannel talks are reportedly underway in the Middle East, suggesting Washington and Caracas are testing diplomatic channels even as military planning continues.

The Risks of Escalation

• Legality in question: U.S. strikes on boats in international waters have already drawn criticism from lawmakers and rights groups, who challenge the use of lethal force without transparent evidence (NPR).

• Regional fallout: Direct strikes inside Venezuela would raise tensions across Latin America, potentially driving Maduro closer to Russia, China, and other BRICS-aligned powers.

• Limited results: Analysts caution that disrupting drug routes may have only short-term effects, as cocaine flows would simply shift to alternative pathways.

Why This Matters
This dispute is not only about drugs — it is about control of trade flows, resource access, and financial influence in the Western Hemisphere. Venezuela’s oil wealth, its growing ties with Russia and China, and its centrality in Latin American politics make it more than a local issue.

U.S. strikes on Venezuelan soil would signal a new phase in global power competition, where even anti-narcotics operations become entangled with broader struggles over energy markets and currency alignments.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Source: NBC News, Newsweek, NPR, U.S. Treasury

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SEC and Vaneck Explore Regulated Tokenization — A Roadmap for the Future of Finance

The SEC’s latest discussions signal that crypto tokenization is moving from experimental innovation to regulated market infrastructure.

SEC–Vaneck Meeting Brings Tokenization to the Forefront
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed details of a Crypto Task Force meeting with Vaneck on September 25, 2025, highlighting growing regulatory focus on tokenized assets.

Vaneck, which oversees $132.9 billion in assets as of June 30, emphasized how tokenized ETFs, liquid staking, and custody rules must evolve to fit within the securities framework.

The meeting agenda underscored several priorities:

• Applicability of Generic Listing Standards to staking tokens, ensuring they meet liquidity and risk requirements.

• Tokenization of private and registered funds, especially ETFs, with clearer rules for issuers.

• Integration of decentralized finance and tokenized securities under securities law.

• Custody and safeguarding of digital assets, including new solutions like multi-party computation (MPC) software to protect investors.

Why This Matters for Global Finance
This isn’t just about regulatory housekeeping — it is about redesigning financial plumbing. By working with a major asset manager like Vaneck, the SEC is acknowledging that tokenization is inevitable and must be brought into the regulated system.

• For Wall Street, tokenized ETFs and staking protocols could open new liquidity channels and broaden access to alternative assets.

• For global markets, this signals that the U.S. is laying legal and structural groundwork to ensure the dollar remains central in a tokenized financial system.

• For investors, regulated tokenization could transform how assets are issued, traded, and safeguarded — from real estate and commodities to sovereign bonds and currencies.

Broader Implications
Regulatory clarity in tokenization also represents a strategic move in the currency and trade wars shaping the new financial order. As BRICS nations experiment with de-dollarized settlement systems, Washington is moving quickly to digitize and secure dollar-based markets through tokenization.

 This is a defensive as well as offensive strategy — ensuring the U.S. can compete in a world where financial infrastructure itself is being rebuilt.

Why This Matters
The SEC’s engagement with Vaneck shows that crypto regulation is no longer just about containing risk — it is about shaping the next era of financial architecture. By integrating tokenization under U.S. oversight, Washington is pushing to keep the dollar at the center of global finance, even as rivals seek alternatives.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive
Source: Bitcoin.com   

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Senate Finance Committee Puts Crypto Taxation on the Agenda

Lawmakers are moving to address crypto taxation as part of the broader effort to align U.S. financial infrastructure with digital asset innovation.

Senate Hearing on Digital Asset Taxation
The U.S. Senate Finance Committee is set to hold a hearing next Wednesday to discuss crypto tax policy, marking a key step in addressing one of the most confusing areas of digital asset regulation. The session will be chaired by Senator Mike Crapo and will feature testimony from:

• Lawrence Zlatkin, Coinbase Vice President of Tax

• Jason Somensatto, Policy Director at Coin Center

• Annette Nellen, Chair of the Digital Assets Tax Task Force (AICPA)

• Andrea S. Kramer, Founding Member of ASKramer Law

Aligning With the White House’s Digital Asset Report
The hearing reflects recommendations from the White House Digital Asset Working Group’s July report, which called for:

• Recognition of crypto as a new asset class, distinct from traditional securities and commodities.

• Tailored tax rules for activities like airdrops, staking, and mining.

• Guidance on stablecoin transactions, particularly for payment use cases.

Currently, the IRS treats crypto and NFTs as property, meaning every transaction can trigger capital gains taxes — an approach widely seen as outdated in a world where digital payments and tokenized assets are accelerating.

Pushback Against “Double Taxation”
Senator Cynthia Lummis has been vocal about what she calls “unfair tax treatment” of miners and stakers, who are taxed twice:

• Once when they receive rewards (income tax).

• Again when they later sell those rewards (capital gains).

Lummis argues that this treatment discourages innovation and competitiveness, undermining the U.S. position in crypto leadership. Her attempt to include a fix in Trump’s July budget reconciliation bill failed, but the issue remains front and center.

Why This Matters for Global Finance
This hearing is not just about tax code updates — it is about integrating digital assets into the U.S. financial architecture. By clarifying how stablecoins, staking, and tokenized assets are taxed, Washington is preparing for:

• Mainstream use of crypto in payments and investment.

• Institutional adoption of tokenized ETFs and funds.

• A stronger dollar-backed role in the digital economy, as rivals like BRICS push forward with de-dollarized systems.

In short, the U.S. is trying to modernize its rules to both capture innovation and prevent capital flight to friendlier jurisdictions.

Why This Matters
By bringing tax clarity to crypto, the Senate Finance Committee is addressing a cornerstone issue for mainstream adoption. It shows Washington is not only catching up but actively working to reshape the financial system around tokenization and digital assets.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

@ Newshounds News™
Source: Cointelegraph    

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“Tidbits From TNT” Saturday Morning 9-27-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Parliamentary Services sets a date for paying contractors' dues.

 Member of the Parliamentary Services Committee, Baqir Al Saadi, confirmed that the elections and the change of government will not affect the service projects under construction and those that have not yet been completed.

Al-Saadi told Al-Furat News Agency that "the elections and the change of government will not hinder the issue of contractors' dues," noting that "a budget will be allocated for it in 2026."

He added, "The 2026 budget will be approved by the new House of Representatives, and all contractors' dues will be disbursed."  link

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Tishwash:  Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has resumed crude oil exports

After more than two and a half years of suspension, the export of Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) crude oil from the Peshawar oil field to the Turkish World Port resumed at 6:50 am today.

After several meetings between the two ministries of natural resources and the Federal Ministry of Oil, a tripartite agreement was finally reached between the two ministries and foreign oil investment companies, to export oil through the Iraqi Oil Marketing Company (SOMO).

Masrour Barzani: Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) fields have been re-connected to the world oil market

"The agreement between the Kurdistan Region and oil producing companies with the Iraqi Federal Oil Ministry and SOMO has been the result of the hard work and efforts of all teams and delegations. This step has reconnected the Kurdistan Region fields to the world oil market.

Sudani: We have reached a historic agreement

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani said Thursday that the Federal Oil Ministry will receive crude oil produced in the Kurdistan Region and export it through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline.

"Oil exports will ensure a fair distribution of wealth and diversify export sources," Sudani said.

 "The agreement will encourage investment," he wrote.

SOMO Director: Europe needs Kurdistan oil to replace Russian oil

Ali Nizar, Director General of SOMO, told a news conference on Friday evening that the negotiations took 30 months to reach an agreement. The Kurdistan Region is currently delivering about 240,000 barrels of oil per day to SOMO, but 50,000 barrels per day It will be reused for the domestic needs of the Kurdistan Region.

"The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) oil is exported to the Turkish port on the White Sea, which is the center of the European market, because Europe needs Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) oil to replace Russian oil," he said.

Under the tripartite agreement, the federal government will compensate the companies, pay $16 per barrel to investment companies and receive their entitlements through the Federal Reserve.

Regarding the agreement to resume oil exports from the Kurdistan Region, Nizar said that this agreement will not be temporary but will be the basis for understanding and a long-term agreement.

Since March 25, 2023, the export of Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) crude oil through the port of Ceyhan has been suspended due to a complaint filed by Iraq against Turkey.   link

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Tishwash:  The Minister of Oil distributes cash gifts to the children of martyrs and wounded in Basra.

Today, Friday (September 26, 2025), Oil Minister Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad supervised the distribution of financial gifts to 640 children of martyrs and wounded in Basra, in appreciation of their sacrifices.

According to a statement from his media office, received by Baghdad Today, the minister, during his attendance and sponsorship of the cash gift distribution event, affirmed "the ministry's commitment to continuing to provide support to the families of martyrs, and to the children of martyrs and wounded in Basra Governorate."

He added, "These financial gifts are given to the children of martyrs and wounded Popular Mobilization Forces members, in lieu of stationery and school uniforms," ​​noting that "this event aims to present a small portion of the sacrifices made by the martyrs to protect the people and land of Iraq, and what they offered was great and immense."

It's worth noting that this initiative, launched by the Central Committee for Supporting the Popular Mobilization Forces and Community Initiatives, was coordinated with the Central Support Committee of the Directorate of Martyrs and Sacrifice, affiliated with the Popular Mobilization Forces.

It's worth noting that the Ministry has implemented a large number of humanitarian and community initiatives to support the families of martyrs and wounded, as well as needy families, orphans, and the sick. These initiatives are implemented through the Central Committee for Supporting the Popular Mobilization Forces and community initiatives, funded by donations from oil sector employees. link

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Mot:  .. What's Worse ~~~

Ariel: Iraq in the Green, Blockchain is Security and Stability

Ariel: Iraq in the Green, Blockchain is Security and Stability

9-26-2025

Iraq In The Green: Blockchain Is Security & Stability (Iran Out Of The Loop)

Ok, my people when the recent oil export deal between Iraq’s federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government happened it marked a turning point for the country’s economy, and it’s worth unpacking what this means in straightforward terms.

Signed just days ago, the agreement restarts crude flows from Kurdish fields through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline to Turkey, pumping about 230,000 barrels per day starting tomorrow, September 27.

This isn’t just about oil it’s a hard-won truce after two years of shutdowns caused by legal battles and payment disputes, involving eight major international firms like ExxonMobil and Chevron.

The U.S. has already called it a win for Iraq’s sovereignty, as it funnels revenues directly into Baghdad’s coffers under the 2023-2025 budget law, potentially adding $18 billion annually to federal reserves.

Now, tie this to the banking angle you mentioned. Global banks are indeed circling Iraq more aggressively this year, with deals like the $1 billion investment pacts signed in mid-September with the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation.

These aren’t vague promises they’re targeted at modernizing Iraq’s creaky financial system, including electronic payments that kicked in for all government transactions back in June.

The Central Bank of Iraq is pushing digital infrastructure, including research into a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to replace cash and cut fraud. Which of course we are against in America.

Blockchain fits here as a tool for secure, transparent tracking of oil revenues and cross-border trades, making it tougher for neighbors like Iran to siphon funds through informal channels.

Iran’s been under SWIFT sanctions since 2012, and while there’s no confirmed “midnight disconnection” tonight that sounds like online chatter U.S. Treasury actions this summer have hammered Tehran’s shadow banking networks even harder, freezing assets tied to its Central Bank.

Iraq’s pivot to blockchain-like systems would lock out those backdoor routes, ensuring new oil money stays in Iraqi hands and bolsters economic independence.

As for the Iraqi Dinar’s exchange rate hitting Forex in a big way, let’s be direct: this deal sets the stage for stability, but don’t expect a dramatic revaluation overnight. The Dinar’s been pegged steady at around 1,310 to the dollar for months, and credible forecasts from places like Trading Economics point to it holding or even dipping slightly to 1,318 by year’s end.

The Kurdistan pact injects fresh liquidity oil makes up 90% of Iraq’s budget and could ease pressure on reserves, drawing more foreign direct investment from those global banks you noted. Some say this might nudge the CBI toward a gradual float or Forex integration by late 2025 or early 2026, especially with digital reforms aligning Iraq closer to international standards

But there is hype around a sudden “RV” (revaluation) that some view as mostly speculative noise from YouTube and forums; but of course real change comes from sustained revenue like this, not midnight announcements.

But are we in for a surprise? Because we should still look for the rate to come out at least 1:1. And wait for higher returns.

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