Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Andy Schectman. 02/11/2026

Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Andy Schectman. 02/11/2026

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 morning Mark, Andy and family!

Member: This is a upcoming 3-day weekend for Presidents day….It would be a great weekend to RV

Member: I hope there is good news today ….I have RV fatigue

Member: Iraq headline” State of Law threatens to dissolve parliament over stalled Presidential vote”

MZ: Yup. The move is now to consolidate and force because they have passed constitutional deadlines. They may force the issue and force the Kurdistan region and this will pretty much sign Sudani up for Prime Minister…imo….Things are moving

Member: Once Iraq sets their President , could the RV get put into play right after? Fingers crossed.

Member: With Ramadon happening on the 17th…I pray we will go before then!

MZ: “Iraq megaproject that no one thought would happen is racing to completion” This is reducing or eliminating the need for natural gas from Iran. Its greatly increasing Iraq’s energy capabilitieseven though OPEC limits what they can sell…. Iraq is greatly racing to up their production capabilities. My theory is we are about to see a massive change and lower fuel prices …,aybe the death of the petrodollar?

Member: Why are banks collapsing?

MZ: Because they traded on paper instead of real assets. In the fiat world- just like Voltaire said “Fiat always returns to its intrinsic value of zero”

Member: Come on Gold backed money…we sure need it.

Member: Any historic bond news?

MZ: Still no solid bond news. When I tell you it’s quiet- It’s quiet. We were told long ago that when we got close to currency and bonds…..we would see quiet and the world look like it was coming unglued….That’s what we are seeing. I hope that means we are there.

Member: If it’s a shotgun start everyone is just waiting to all go at the same time.

Member: Perhaps we will see reset first or crash of economy and banking?

Member: Mark any chance we will see the economy and banking crash before we see this rv? Cause I remember you saying if it does we get the reset faster.

MZ: I think we are seeing the controlled demolition of the entire fiat system right before our eyes.

Member: Every movie has twists and turns to keep us guessing, till the final disclosure scene!!

Member: Bank of England seemingly asked for delay till jan 27 to be Basel 3 compliant and the bis is having a fit

Member: President DJT posted on Truth this morning and the last line said the Golden Age Is Upon Us!!! That's the way I like it uh huh!!!

Member: I have heard amazing things about movement!! More people ready to travel to foreign locations soon!

Member: Vietnam to build world's largest sports stadium -130K capacity

Member: A “mysterious entity” asked for delivery of 5000 silver contracts on Friday Feb 6…Reports said it could crash the system?

Member: March has 76,091 open contracts.Each contract = 5,000 oz.If March sees 100% delivery like February, that's 380 million oz.Does COMEX have it?Less than 3 weeks until March delivery starts.

Member: Over the last few days, a lot of gurus and others reports were saying that tier 4b we’re already scheduling appointments

Member: Just rumors or made up- IMO….obviously Tier 4b which is us is not making appointments yet……Crazy the rumors people keep spreading

Member: I know we are close… just hoping we make it till then

Member: I hope everyone has a wonderful day today. Thanks MarkZ and the Mods, your efforts are appreciated. 

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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 2-11-2026

Dinar Recaps Note:

It has always been our policy to never post political or controversial topics. We were told that our server and posting host would/could cancel us if we did. So, we only share RV or financial related information.

Our goal is be around for the final RV and share what exchange information for our readers that we are allowed. If we are canceled…..we would not be here to do this.

So if any intel providers are political or controversial – we will not post their information for our own protection.  Thanks for understanding.    Sincerely Dinar Recaps

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

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Wed. 11 Feb. 2026

Compiled Wed. 11 Feb. 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Tues. 10 Feb. 2026 ENDING INCOME TAX …Charlie Ward and Friends on Telegram https://t.me/CharlieWardFriends

People don’t get how big it is when Trump talks about getting rid of income tax. If you want America to be free and independent, getting rid of the income tax is one of the most important things you can do.

We are slaves to debt. The FED is not part of the government. It’s a world bank that is owned by one person. The US government does not own or control it. Congress gave the FED control of the US monetary system in 1913 and passed the 16th Amendment. We The People are the security. They can take your house, car, and freedom. If you don’t pay, they will send you to federal prison and take all your things. The government doesn’t make you pay income tax; the World Bank (FED) does.

If Trump gets rid of income tax, it will break the chains and make it possible to get rid of the IRS and the FED.

The end of the gold standard was the biggest con job in history. Instead of being backed by gold, the dollar became credit-based. The FED only needed paper, ink, and printers. They make money and lend it to us with interest. Think about going to buy a gold bar and getting a brick of fools gold instead. Then they break off a piece of chuck to pay for the work that goes into making it look like a real gold bar.

Before you say nothing is happening, think about the whole picture.

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Global Currency Reset:

Tues. 10 Feb. 2026 Bruce, The Big Call The Big Call Universe (ibize.com)  667-770-1866, pin123456#, 667-770-1865:

Some of Bruce’s sources are (allegedly) connected directly to President Trump, others were in Space Force and other parts of his administration. Sometimes these sources differ in what they say.

Tier3 Bond Holders are to receive notification that they need to sign and send back to their paymaster and then funds will be in their account and available Wed-Thurs.-Fri.

One source said Tier4b would get notified 48-78 hours from today (Thurs.-Fri). We also have the premise from another source that we will have to wait a little bit longer.

Trump and the Military (allegedly) have the final say on when Tier4b goes. We were to go last Thurs. but the Military (allegedly) paused that because of things they were doing.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/02/11/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-february-11-2026/

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Militia Man  Execution is happening.  They're not doing it with a big hoorah or fanfare...quiet momentum.  There's no hype...Work advances steadily without speculation.  They're going to not tell you exactly how it is and pump it like this is the greatest thing in the world, but they do tell you what they're doing.  They try to keep it calm, cool and collected.

Frank26   President Trump conference paraphrase "Countries abuse the American dollar.  That's not good for American citizens.  Countries use the American dollar instead of their own currency to buy, sell and trade with.  That's not good for the American dollar or for the American citizens..." He points out you got these Asian counties, China...Japan, they don't play fair.  Same thing with Iraq.  They don't play fair.  They keep a low rate for their currency and they devastate everybody, themselves too.  Makes no sense... Trump wants counties to play fair with their currency against ours and basically stop using ours...Iraq, you're not playing fair.

Jeff   Article:  "Acknowledging the financial crisis...MP: Changing the dollar exchange rate is within the purview of the next government"  They're saying the next government is the one that's going to have the powers to control changing of the dollar exchange rate...What did I tell you?  We're waiting on the completion of the next government to change the rate.  Bam.  Right here, confirmed in print...They're the ones that introduce the rate change within the country of Iraq...I love it when my work is confirmed.

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Silver Keeps Leaving Comex, As U.S. Secretary Of State Confirms Countries Are Leaving Dollar

Arcadia Economics:  2-10-2026

We finally have a day where the gold and silver prices aren't moving around that much, although the actual physical silver in the global inventories is moving plenty.

Meanwhile, even the US Secretary of State just confirmed that countries are leaving the dollar, and how they're just getting started.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CoTHAQutdA

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Morning 2-11-26

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Fed Signals Cooling Crypto Momentum as Markets Integrate with Traditional Finance

Federal Reserve commentary highlights volatility, regulatory delays, and structural shifts in digital asset markets

Overview

Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller stated that the post-election crypto enthusiasm has begun to fade as digital assets become more deeply integrated with traditional finance (TradFi). While dismissing recent price volatility as “part of the game,” Waller pointed to risk recalibration among mainstream financial firms and ongoing regulatory uncertainty as contributing factors.

At the same time, the Federal Reserve is moving forward with plans for limited-access “payment accounts” — also known as “skinny master accounts” — for fintech and crypto firms, signaling a structured but cautious integration of digital finance into the U.S. banking system.

Key Developments

1. Crypto Euphoria Fading

Waller acknowledged that optimism tied to the current U.S. administration has cooled. The surge in institutional participation elevated valuations, but as risk conditions shifted, mainstream financial firms adjusted exposure — triggering broader market pullbacks.

Bitcoin has retraced sharply from its October highs, reflecting volatility that Waller characterized as inherent to the asset class.

2. TradFi Integration Amplifying Market Moves

Increased participation from traditional financial institutions has amplified both upside and downside price movements. As hedge funds, asset managers, and financial firms adjust portfolio allocations, crypto markets now respond more directly to broader liquidity and risk cycles.

This marks a structural transition: crypto is no longer isolated — it is increasingly synchronized with macroeconomic forces.

3. Regulatory Uncertainty Remains

Waller pointed to Congress’s delay in passing a comprehensive crypto market structure bill as a source of uncertainty. Without clear federal guidelines, institutional players remain cautious, affecting capital flows and investor confidence.

Regulatory clarity is becoming a key variable in crypto’s long-term stability.

4. “Skinny Master Accounts” Coming in 2026

The Federal Reserve plans to roll out limited-access payment accounts for fintech and crypto firms this year. These accounts would:

• Allow limited interaction with the central banking system

• Not earn interest

• Have balance caps

The initiative aims to support innovation while protecting financial system stability — a balancing act between modernization and control.

Why It Matters

The Fed’s tone suggests a shift from speculative expansion toward structured integration. As crypto becomes intertwined with traditional finance:

• Volatility increasingly mirrors broader macro conditions

• Regulatory clarity becomes critical

• Central banks move to define boundaries rather than exclude the sector

This is less about banning crypto — and more about absorbing it into the regulated financial architecture.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Digital assets, central bank access frameworks, and regulatory modernization all intersect with the broader restructuring of global finance.

For currency holders:

• Integration of crypto into regulated banking reduces systemic unpredictability

• Central bank oversight over fintech access suggests tighter monetary control

• Payment system modernization aligns with global shifts toward digital settlement systems

This is not a collapse of crypto — it is institutional containment and assimilation.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Monetary Control Modernization

Central banks are redefining how private digital finance interacts with sovereign systems. Payment accounts for crypto firms indicate controlled access rather than exclusion — a sign of strategic adaptation.

Pillar 2: Market Discipline & Risk Repricing

As speculative hype fades, markets are repricing crypto based on liquidity conditions, regulation, and macro risk. This mirrors broader reset themes — capital flowing toward stability, transparency, and oversight.

The transition from enthusiasm to integration marks a maturing phase in digital finance’s role within the global system.

This is not just crypto volatility — it’s the institutional restructuring of digital finance within the global monetary framework.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Cointelegraph — “Fed’s Waller says crypto hype ‘fading’ with TradFi tie-ins”

• Reuters — “Federal Reserve officials discuss crypto oversight and payment system access”

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Macron Sounds Alarm on U.S. Ties, Calls for EU Power Reset

France urges strategic autonomy as Washington and Beijing reshape global power dynamics

Overview

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Europe must prepare for renewed friction with the United States, cautioning that any temporary easing of tensions under President Donald Trump should not be mistaken for lasting stability. Speaking to multiple European outlets, Macron described what he called the “Greenland moment” — U.S. pressure over territory, trade, technology, and regulatory power — as a wake-up call for the European Union.

His message is clear: Europe must strengthen its strategic autonomy, reform its economic model, and reduce dependency on external powers.

Key Developments

1. Warning of Renewed Transatlantic Friction

Macron argued that Washington’s posture toward Europe has become increasingly confrontational. He accused the U.S. administration of pursuing policies that undermine EU cohesion and economic sovereignty. Trade disputes, digital regulation enforcement, and tariff threats are expected to intensify if the EU presses forward with its Digital Services Act against major American technology firms.

Macron stressed that appeasement has failed to prevent escalating tensions.

2. The “Double Shock”: U.S. and China

Macron framed Europe’s challenge as a two-front economic and geopolitical test:

• China presents what he described as a “trade tsunami,” pressuring Europe’s industrial base through competitive exports and state-backed production capacity.

• The United States introduces unpredictability, using tariffs, regulatory pressure, and geopolitical leverage that destabilize European planning.

Together, these forces represent a structural rupture in the global order that Europe must confront collectively.

3. Push for EU Reform and Common Borrowing

Ahead of an EU summit in Belgium, Macron renewed calls for:

• Reviving stalled economic reforms

• Deepening fiscal coordination

• Expanding common EU borrowing mechanisms

• Financing large-scale strategic investments

He also reiterated support for a “Made in Europe” industrial strategy to prioritize domestic production and reduce reliance on both the U.S. and China. Macron insists this is about strategic protection — not protectionism.

4. Internal EU Tensions Remain

While Macron’s vision calls for stronger fiscal integration and industrial coordination, resistance from fiscally conservative EU member states remains a major obstacle. The debate centers on whether Europe is ready to evolve from a rules-based economic bloc into a geopolitical power center.

Why It Matters

Macron’s remarks reflect more than a policy disagreement — they signal a broader reassessment of Europe’s place in the global hierarchy.

If the EU accelerates fiscal integration, common borrowing, and industrial preference policies, it would mark a significant shift toward:

• Reduced reliance on U.S. monetary dominance

• Stronger euro-zone financial architecture

• Strategic economic independence

Such moves could reshape capital flows, trade alliances, and the balance of transatlantic influence.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For currency holders and global reset observers, this development is critical:

• Increased EU borrowing could strengthen euro-denominated financial instruments

• Strategic autonomy efforts may reduce dollar dependence in trade

• Industrial consolidation within Europe could shift trade settlement patterns

• Transatlantic tensions could influence bond markets and reserve allocation decisions

Europe redefining its relationship with Washington alters global monetary alignment.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Multipolar Monetary Evolution

Macron’s push for reduced dependency and greater EU fiscal coordination aligns with broader trends toward a multipolar financial order. The euro’s strategic positioning could strengthen if integration deepens.

Pillar 2: Sovereign Industrial Realignment

A “Made in Europe” doctrine reflects the growing global shift toward regional manufacturing resilience — a key reset theme seen across the U.S., China, and BRICS economies.

The underlying message is clear: economic blocs are hardening, alliances are recalibrating, and monetary power is increasingly tied to industrial control.

This is not just diplomatic rhetoric — it is structural positioning within a transforming global system.

This is not just transatlantic tension — it’s Europe deciding whether to remain a market or become a geopolitical power.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy — “Macron Sounds Alarm on U.S. Ties, Calls for EU Power Reset”

• Reuters — “Macron urges Europe to strengthen strategic autonomy amid U.S. tensions”

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🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱

If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.

What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.

For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different:   • No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process

Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.

You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.    Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Morning 2-11-26

The Federal Court Dismisses The Lawsuit Filed Against The Customs Tariff.

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad    Member of Parliament Mohammed Al-Khafaji announced on Wednesday that the Supreme Federal Court had rejected the lawsuit filed against Resolution 957 concerning customs identification.  Al-Khafaji wrote in a post on the social networking site Facebook today that "the lawsuit related to increasing the customs tariff was dismissed due to the lack of a legitimate interest."https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=65586

Iraq Advances In The Corruption Perceptions Index Report

Money and Business    Economy News – Baghdad   Iraq has made progress in the Corruption Perceptions Index report issued by Transparency International, as its score rose for the first time to (28) points, advancing four places, in a step that reflects the increasing pace of reforms and national efforts in the field of integrity and combating corruption.

The Integrity Commission’s media office stated in a statement received by “Al-Eqtisad News” that “this progress is due to a number of ongoing governmental and judicial measures and the efforts of oversight bodies to facilitate procedures within service departments, reduce opportunities for direct contact between the employee and the client, as well as the implementation of the National Strategy for Integrity and Combating Corruption, and the accelerated procedures in the field of digital transformation and e-governance.”

“Iraq’s commitment to international and regional anti-corruption agreements, expanding partnerships with the private sector and civil society, involving youth and women in integrity efforts, achieving advanced levels of electoral integrity, and striving to pass a law on the right to access information have all contributed to strengthening this positive path.”

He noted that "this progress confirms that Iraq is moving steadily towards improving its international standing and consolidating the international community's confidence in its efforts to combat corruption and build more transparent and efficient institutions."

It is noted that the Commission has intensified its cooperation and coordination with Transparency International in its endeavor to advance in the Corruption Perceptions Index issued by the organization. The latest of these activities was a meeting that brought together the head of the Iraqi delegation to the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the head of the Federal Integrity Commission, Dr. (Mohammed Ali Al-Lami), with the head of Transparency International, Mr. (François Valérien), in the Qatari capital, Doha.https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=65553

UN: Digital Transformation In Iraq Reduces Corruption Risks And Strengthens Institutional Confidence

INA–Baghdad   The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) project to strengthen arbitration and combat corruption in Iraq confirmed on Tuesday that Iraq’s score of 28 out of 100 on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index reflects ongoing reform efforts. While noting that the National Anti-Corruption Strategy has enhanced institutional coordination, the project emphasized that Iraq’s expansion in digital public services has contributed to reducing opportunities for corruption.

Project Manager Yama Torabi told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that Iraq’s score “was not surprising to many Iraqis, given the accumulated effects of corruption on citizens, particularly in obtaining licenses and approvals, accessing public services, and building trust in institutions.

” He added that “the fundamental question is not whether corruption exists, but what this result reveals about Iraq’s current position and its potential for future development.”

Torabi explained that the Corruption Perceptions Index is often misunderstood as a simple numerical ranking, whereas it is, in fact, a confidence indicator reflecting the views of citizens, the business community, investors, and international partners regarding the reliability of state institutions, the consistency of rule enforcement, the reality of accountability, and the sustainability of reforms.

He stressed the importance of the index for Iraq, noting that its direct impact influences the decisions of investors, lenders, and development partners, who rely on it to assess risks and determine the nature of economic engagement—whether short-term or long-term, speculative or productive, and limited or broad-based.

Torabi noted that Iraq has taken clear steps in recent years to strengthen its anti-corruption framework, including the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (2021–2025), which helped align institutions around shared priorities. He also pointed to the preparation of a follow-up strategy for 2025–2030, reflecting the intention to sustain reform efforts.

He observed that perception indicators, including the Corruption Perceptions Index, tend to improve very slowly, particularly at the stage where plans and announcements must be translated into consistent institutional practices.

In this context, he emphasized that institutions such as the Federal Integrity Commission and its counterpart in the Kurdistan Region are expected to go beyond case investigations and contribute to building a comprehensive integrity system encompassing prevention, oversight, coordination, and inter-agency cooperation.

Torabi explained that this shift reflects a broader understanding of corruption as not merely a legal issue but a governance challenge that arises when power remains unchecked, rules are unclear, and enforcement is uneven.

He noted that international experiences show many countries stumble after adopting strategies, before institutions are able to demonstrate equal application of rules across sectors and political phases.

He described Iraq as being in a similarly challenging consolidation phase, highlighting digital transformation as one of the most prominent examples. He stressed that Iraq’s expansion in digital public services—such as passport issuance, national ID cards, and the government portal—has reduced direct interaction, thereby limiting opportunities for corruption, enhancing transparency through standardized procedures, and increasing traceability. He added that these measures have been met with tangible public approval.

Torabi pointed out that international experience confirms digital transformation alone does not enhance credibility unless it is embedded within broader governance reforms. He cited Georgia and Estonia as examples where digitalization was accompanied by administrative and institutional reforms that strengthened discipline and accountability, making technology an essential tool for enforcing institutional rules.

He emphasized that digital transformation is fundamentally a governance choice, explaining that technology can build trust and limit discretionary power when rules are clear and oversight is effective. Conversely, digital systems may replicate existing power imbalances if these conditions are absent.

Torabi underscored the importance of digital public infrastructure that shifts the focus from individual services to integrated foundational systems through which institutional credibility is built on a wider scale. He noted that the Corruption Perceptions Index also reflects the daily concerns of Iraqis regarding equal rule enforcement, the independence of oversight bodies, and the consistency of accountability mechanisms.

He added that these challenges intersect with environmental and climate-related pressures, such as water scarcity, land degradation, and climate investment requirements, which further heighten the need for integrity and transparency in governance. He stressed that Iraq’s low score in the 2025 index highlights a gap between reform intentions and citizens’ lived experience.

Torabi concluded by emphasizing that UNDP’s engagement in Iraq—including its project to strengthen arbitration and combat corruption for environmental justice—focuses on institutionalizing reform, enhancing coordination, and consolidating digital transformation grounded in governance principles.

 He noted that while perception indicators respond slowly, their improvement signals real and sustainable reforms, and that the core challenge remains transforming reform momentum into institutional trust and, ultimately, long-term prosperity.

https://ina.iq/en/economy/45399-united-nations-digital-transformation-in-iraq-reduces-corruption-risks-and-strengthens-institutional-confidence.html

Gold Prices Climb In Baghdad, Steady In Erbil

2026-02-11 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   Gold prices increased in Baghdad on Wednesday while remaining stable in Erbil, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency.

In Baghdad’s wholesale markets on Al-Nahr Street, the selling price of one mithqal (approximately five grams) of 21-carat Gulf, Turkish, and European gold reached 1,066,000 IQD, with a buying price of 1,062,000 IQD. The same category had recorded 1,063,000 IQD on Tuesday.

The selling price of 21-carat Iraqi gold stood at 1,036,000 IQD, while the buying price was 1,032,000 IQD.

At retail jewelry shops, 21-carat Gulf gold was offered between 1,065,000 and 1,075,000 IQD per mithqal, whereas Iraqi gold ranged from 1,035,000 to 1,045,000 IQD.

In Erbil, gold rates held steady, with 22-carat gold priced at 1,157,000 IQD per mithqal, 21-carat at 1,105,000 IQD, and 18-carat at 948,000 IQD.   https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-climb-in-Baghdad-steady-in-Erbil-5-5

Dollar Slips In Baghdad And Erbil

2026-02-11  Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   The US dollar opened Wednesday’s trading slightly lower in Iraq, slipping by 100 dinars in Baghdad and Erbil.

According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 150,100 dinars per 100 dollars, down from Tuesday’s 150,200 dinars.

In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 150,500 dinars and bought it at 149,500 dinars.

In Erbil, selling prices stood at 149,850 dinars per 100 dollars and buying prices at 149,750 dinars.

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-slips-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-7-3

“Tidbits From TNT” Wednesday Morning 2-11-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:   of the “Asia Pay” e-wallet service in Baghdad

As part of the digital transformation, the electronic wallet service (Asia Pay) was launched today, Tuesday, in a number of Baghdad post offices.

A statement from the Ministry of Communications, followed by (Shafaqna Iraq), stated that “the Ministry of Communications, through the General Company for Post and Savings, launched the electronic wallet service “AsiaPay” at a number of postal locations in the capital.”

The service included the offices of (Baghdad, Al-Intisar, Aden, Al-Dubbat, Al-Jami’a, Palestine, Al-Mahmoudiya, Basmaya).

Ease and safety

“AsiaPay is a modern digital e-wallet that allows users to conduct various financial transactions easily and securely.”

He added that “the service is available to all Iraqi citizens after submitting the required documents, and non-Iraqis are required to submit a valid passport with an entry visa or a valid residence card.”

The wallet also offers a wide and diverse range of services, including free deposits without commission and withdrawals with a small commission, as well as the ability to pay government bills directly from the wallet.”

money transfer

He explained that “the service allows money transfers via MoneyGram to more than (200) countries around the world with reduced commissions, in addition to local transfers within Iraq from one wallet to another within “Asia Pay” without any commission, in addition to services for topping up phone and internet credit and purchasing various electronic cards, whether through the application or through authorized agents.”  link

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Tishwash:  Five years of waiting... Thousands of angry students take to the streets of Baghdad to demand employment.

 The capital, Baghdad, witnessed on Tuesday (February 10, 2026) massive demonstrations by students who have been waiting for appointments for five years, according to what one of the demonstrators told a reporter from "Baghdad Today".

Our correspondent explained that "the numbers are very large, close to a thousand demonstrators, as they gathered in the Alawi area and then headed towards Al-Salihiya, with the main streets closed during their march."

He added that "the protesters have now reached the front of the Iranian embassy and are on their way to the House of Representatives to demand their right to be appointed, as they say."  link

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Tishwash:  Iraq and Sweden discuss reactivating cooperation and holding joint economic forums.

he Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Bilateral Relations, Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloom, discussed on Tuesday with the Chargé d'Affaires of the Swedish Embassy in Iraq, Jörgen Lindström, ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries.

A statement from the Ministry, received by “Dijlah News”, stated that during the meeting, bilateral cooperation relations between Iraq and the Kingdom of Sweden were reviewed, and prospects for developing them in a way that achieves common interests, in addition to discussing a number of political and economic issues of mutual interest.

For his part, Lindström affirmed his government's commitment to resuming the Swedish embassy's operations from Baghdad in the near future. He also indicated the Swedish government's intention to organize a business forum in Sweden after Ramadan, with a similar forum to be held in Iraq next summer, with the aim of strengthening economic cooperation and encouraging mutual investments between the two countries.  link

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Tishwash:  The Central Bank is preparing to launch a unified electronic payment system with the Kurdistan Region.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, affirmed on Tuesday that developing the electronic payment system and digital transformation has become an urgent necessity to strengthen the Iraqi economy, expressing the bank’s readiness to cooperate and coordinate with the Kurdistan Regional Government to establish a unified and secure electronic payment system that includes all governorates of the country.

Al-Alaq said in a speech during the launch of the regional government's electronic services project that "this system will serve Iraq in general and the region in particular," noting that "excessive reliance on cash is no longer compatible with the requirements of the modern economy."

He added that “building a sophisticated financial system requires secure, fast, reliable and transparent electronic systems that contribute to enhancing confidence in the banking sector and supporting financial stability,” noting that “recent years have witnessed tangible developments in the field of electronic payment through the expansion of the use of bank cards.”

Al-Alaq explained that “financial integration is the cornerstone for developing this sector, through the adoption of new tools that are added to electronic payment systems,” stressing that “digital transformation represents an important launch and a qualitative step in the path of modernizing the financial and banking sectors and promoting the culture of electronic payment in Iraq.”

He continued, saying: “We affirm our full support for all services that contribute to the development of financial services throughout Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, in the belief that developing the electronic payment system is not an option, but a necessity to strengthen the national economy.”

The Central Bank Governor pointed out that "electronic payment is an ongoing process that requires a strong infrastructure, in addition to raising public awareness of the importance of these transformations," stressing "the continued coordination with the regional government to establish a unified and secure system that serves citizens and institutions alike." link

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Evening 2-10-26

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

EU Escalates Financial Warfare as Sanctions Expand Into Crypto and Digital Finance

Brussels tightens control over digital money as sanctions enter a new phase

Overview

The European Union has unveiled its 20th round of sanctions against Russia, marking a significant expansion into the cryptocurrency and digital finance sector. Announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on February 6, 2026, the new measures aim to close perceived loopholes that allow Russia to bypass traditional financial restrictions through digital assets.

Key Developments

• The sanctions package targets crypto platforms, traders, and digital asset companies accused of facilitating sanctions evasion.

• EU officials signaled tighter oversight of how Russian users interact with cryptocurrency services, including possible restrictions on the digital ruble.

• Financial sanctions were expanded to include 20 regional Russian banks and select third-country institutions suspected of aiding circumvention.

• A full ban on maritime services for Russian crude oil was introduced, with 43 additional shadow-fleet vessels added to sanctions lists.

• Trade restrictions now cover over €360 million in EU exports and €570 million in Russian imports, including metals, chemicals, and minerals.

Why It Matters

Sanctions are no longer confined to physical trade and traditional banking. By targeting crypto infrastructure, the EU is acknowledging that digital finance has become systemically important to geopolitical power, sanctions enforcement, and capital mobility. This move signals a broader effort to bring decentralized financial activity under centralized regulatory control.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Expanding sanctions into crypto reinforces the reality that digital assets are now embedded in sovereign policy risk. Increased regulation and surveillance of digital payments may accelerate capital migration toward alternative settlement systems, decentralized finance, or non-Western financial rails — reshaping currency demand and reserve behavior.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 – Digital Financial Control
The EU’s actions underscore a push to reassert state authority over digital money, challenging the premise of borderless finance.

Pillar 2 – Fragmentation of the Financial System
As Western regulators tighten controls, parallel financial ecosystems — including DeFi, P2P networks, and non-Western payment systems — are likely to expand.

This is not just sanctions policy — it’s a stress test for the future of digital sovereignty and financial freedom.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive  

Sources

• CryptoRank — “EU’s 20th Russia Sanctions Hit Crypto: Brussels Targets Digital Finance”

• Reuters — “EU proposes new Russia sanctions targeting banks, oil and crypto-related activity”

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EU Expands Financial Warfare as Sanctions Target Crypto and Digital Finance

Brussels moves to rein in digital money as sanctions evolve beyond banks and oil

Overview

The European Union has unveiled its 20th sanctions package against Russia, marking a decisive expansion into cryptocurrency platforms and digital assets. Announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on February 6, 2026, the measures reflect growing concern that digital finance is being used to bypass traditional sanctions enforcement.

Key Developments

• The sanctions target crypto platforms, traders, and companies accused of facilitating sanctions evasion by Russian entities.

• EU officials signaled tighter monitoring of how Russian users interact with crypto services, with reports suggesting possible restrictions on the Digital Ruble.

• Platforms enabling cryptocurrency trading for Russian users may face new operational limits or compliance requirements.

• Financial restrictions were expanded to include 20 regional Russian banks and third-country institutions suspected of aiding sanctions circumvention.

• The package also introduces a complete ban on maritime services for Russian crude oil, with 43 additional shadow-fleet vessels sanctioned, raising the total to 640.

Why It Matters

Sanctions are no longer confined to physical trade, banking, or energy. By extending restrictions into crypto and digital payments, the EU is signaling that digital finance is now a core battleground in geopolitical conflict. This move underscores growing concern that decentralized financial tools undermine state-level economic controls.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Targeting crypto infrastructure highlights the rising policy risk attached to digital assets and cross-border payments. Increased regulation and surveillance may accelerate the migration of capital toward alternative settlement systems, decentralized finance, or non-Western financial rails — reshaping currency confidence and reserve strategies.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 – Centralized Control vs. Decentralized Finance
The sanctions expose the tension between state authority and blockchain-based systems designed to operate beyond borders.

Pillar 2 – Financial System Fragmentation
As Western regulators tighten digital oversight, parallel ecosystems — including P2P markets, OTC trading, and DeFi protocols — are likely to expand outside traditional jurisdictional reach.

This is not just sanctions policy — it’s a stress test for the future of digital sovereignty and monetary control.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive  

Sources

• CryptoRank — “EU’s 20th Russia Sanctions Hit Crypto: Brussels Targets Digital Finance”

• Financial Times — “EU seeks to ban all Russian crypto transactions”

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BRICS Energy Dynamics – India Orders 2M Barrels of Venezuelan Oil

New Delhi’s oil procurement highlights shifting alliances and strategic diversification in global energy flows

Overview

India’s state refiners have secured 2 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil for delivery in April 2026, marking a significant pivot in crude sourcing as New Delhi recalibrates energy ties amid evolving geopolitical and trade pressures. The purchase — made through trading intermediaries with authorization linked to U.S. licensing — underscores a broader effort to diversify away from Russian supplies and reflects the complex intersection of energy, diplomacy, and global alliances.

Key Developments

• India’s state refiners Indian Oil Corp (IOC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp (HPCL) jointly bought 2 million barrels of Venezuelan Merey crude through trading firm Trafigura, for delivery in the second half of April 2026.

• The cargo will be shipped on a single very large crude carrier (VLCC), with IOC lifting ~1.5 million barrels and HPCL ~500,000 barrels.

• This follows an earlier Venezuelan oil purchase by Reliance Industries, another major Indian refiner, illustrating growing participation from multiple players.

• The deal comes as Indian refiners diversify crude sources and reduce reliance on Russian oil, reflecting broader geopolitical and market dynamics.

Why It Matters

Energy procurement decisions of a major oil consumer like India have global strategic ripple effects. Diversifying crude imports influences geopolitical alignments, reduces vulnerability to sanctions-related supply disruptions, and reshapes long-term trading patterns. India’s Venezuelan oil deal — facilitated under special U.S. licensing — also exemplifies how global energy flows are increasingly shaped by geopolitical coordination.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Moves toward diversified crude sourcing affect trade balances, import bill structures, and foreign exchange flows. Importing Venezuelan oil can alter India’s dollar outflows for energy, influence demand for other reserve currencies tied to energy settlement, and factor into long-term currency reserve strategies as nations hedge energy-trade exposure.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 – Energy Trade Realignment:
India’s crude diversification reflects a broader transformation in global energy supply chains, where traditional supplier relationships are evolving toward multipolar engagement and strategic autonomy.

Pillar 2 – Geopolitical–Energy Nexus:
The intersection of energy procurement with U.S. policy, Western sanctions regimes, and BRICS dynamics highlights how energy security and geopolitical strategy are increasingly intertwined — reshaping the future of global economic influence.

India’s energy strategy is not just about crude — it’s about positioning in a changing geopolitical and economic order.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive  

Sources

• Reuters — “Indian Oil, HPCL buy 2 million barrels Venezuelan oil from Trafigura”

• Business Today — “2 million barrels deal: Indian Oil Corp, HPCL buy Venezuelan Merey crude for April”

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As Silver Prices Plunge, This CIO Warns That Precious Metals Are Nothing More Than Meme Stocks

As Silver Prices Plunge, This CIO Warns That Precious Metals Are Nothing More Than Meme Stocks

Patrick Sanders   Tue, February 10, 2026

Precious metals have long been seen as a safe haven during any market uncertainty. And as the stock market flashes the occasional warning sign of stress, these commodities have been big winners over the last year. Gold prices are up 77% over the last 12 months, and the price of silver has done even better, rising 153%.

But it’s also noteworthy that both gold and silver stumbled lately. Gold dropped nearly 13% from its late January high before making a mild recovery; silver tumbled 31% from its high of $114 and is now drifting at $80.

That’s why a warning from Hank Smith, the CIO of Haverford Trust, is getting attention these days.  He warns that investors should be cautious about putting money into gold, silver, or any commodity. He says the run higher in 2025 and early this year is more fueled by momentum instead of substance, and investors should instead consider stocks that offer yield, such as dividend stocks.

"Those (commodities) are speculations. They're not investments," he told Business Insider. “Because physical commodities do not have earnings, they don't have an income statement, a balance sheet, they don't pay dividends or interest—you’re buying that with the expectation that someone's going to come along and buy at a higher price. That's the only way you're going to make money.”

Smith has a point—investors should never, ever consider putting all their investments into a single class such as commodities. And while I believe that gold, silver, and even cryptocurrency have a place in a well-diversified portfolio, I agree that investors should have the bulk of their investments in the stock market, looking for yield.

Here are two ways to capitalize on that strategy through exchange-traded funds. Each has a different strategy but is geared toward providing yield through proven strategies.

To Continue and Read More:  https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/silver-prices-plunge-cio-warns-162551697.html      

Ariel : Monetary Reform Progress, Dinar, XRP, and Metals

Ariel : Monetary Reform Progress, Dinar, XRP, and Metals

Ariel@Prolotario1

Monetary Reform Progress: Why We Need Certain Laws & Policies In Place (Dinar/XRP/Metals) Update

A More Rigid Style Update

Silver maintains its upward trajectory, trading at $81.13 per ounce as of February 9, 2026, reflecting a 5.51% daily gain amid COMEX shortages and broader commodity strains that underscore banks’ vulnerabilities in holding insufficient physical assets.

This price surge directly challenges mainstream banking narratives by forcing derivatives unwinds, exposing how institutions like JPMorgan have relied on paper positions without tangible backing, a reality dinar holders can leverage for strategic positioning.

Militia-Man & Crew have highlighted this dynamic in recent analyses, pointing to silver’s role as a catalyst for revealing fiat system flaws, urging followers to monitor COMEX delivery failures as a signal for impending shifts.

Dr. Kia Pruitt echoes this, emphasizing that silver’s breach of key resistance levels signals the erosion of central bank control, advising deeper scrutiny into Basel III compliance gaps.

The undercurrent here involves coordinated global reserve adjustments, where silver’s momentum quietly aligns with repatriated Iraqi assets to seed a resilient framework.

Dinar investors stand to benefit profoundly, as this exposure creates entry points for oil-backed liquidity in a transitioning system.

The Crypto Structure Bill advances through Senate committees, with the Agriculture panel’s party-line approval on January 29, 2026, setting the stage for CFTC oversight of digital commodities while addressing stablecoin rewards amid banking opposition.

This legislation pierces the veil of traditional finance by mandating joint SEC-CFTC rulemakings, effectively dismantling silos that have allowed bankers to resist innovation through regulatory ambiguity.

Trump’s strategy against opposing bankers involves leveraging White House convenings, like the February 2 meeting, to force compromises that prioritize crypto’s integration without yielding to deposit-like yield bans.

Look further into the bill’s provisions on DeFi protocols, as they reveal how decentralized models undermine centralized banking power, a point Militia-Man & Crew stress in their breakdowns.

Dr. Kia Pruitt advises examining the ethics guardrails, noting their potential to neutralize conflicts tied to high-profile ventures. The broader play here is accelerating a hybrid system where crypto bridges fiat gaps, positioning dinar revaluation as a complementary force in global resets.

XRP stabilizes around $1.44 following a dip to $1.11, with Ripple’s 2026 DeFi roadmap unveiling institutional lending and smart contract integrations that enhance its utility in cross-border flows.

This development counters banking resistance by enabling dinar-denominated trades on XRPL, bypassing dollar dependencies and aligning with Iraq’s sovereignty push.

Militia-Man & Crew spotlight XRP’s growing stablecoin base, up 18% recently, as a harbinger for liquidity surges that benefit dinar holders parking funds in resilient networks.

Pruitt also delves into the DFSA license in Dubai, urging attention to how it positions XRP as a BRICS alternative hub amid Iran’s isolation.

The undercurrent involves Ripple’s acquisitions totaling $2.5 billion in 2025, forging synergies that could propel XRP to $8 by year-end per Standard Chartered projections.

For dinar enthusiasts, this means monitoring XRP’s role in facilitating RV liquidity, a critical link in America’s economic revival.

Read Full Article: https://www.patreon.com/posts/monetary-reform-150363209

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/02/10/ariel-prolotario1-monetary-reform-progress-dinar-xrp-and-metals/

Ariel: Watch the Silver Market, the Monetary Reform

Ariel: Watch the Silver Market, the Monetary Reform

2-10-2026

Ariel @Prolotario1

Watch The Silver Market: The Monetary Reform (You Are The Liquidity Banks Need)

You All Have To Understand Where We Are Right Now

The recent enforcement of Basel III’s Net Stable Funding Ratio rules has slammed the door on the old fractional reserve games that bullion banks played for years with precious metals like silver and gold.

These institutions once treated massive paper contracts futures, unallocated positions as if they were backed by endless physical supply, leveraging ratios as high as 32:1 without holding the actual bars.

Now, with the NSFR in full effect as of early February 2026, any unallocated gold or silver exposure demands 85% stable funding in high-quality Tier 1 capital or cold cash equivalents.

This turns short positions from profitable arbitrage into a balance-sheet nightmare, forcing banks to either cover their shorts aggressively or face catastrophic capital drains they simply cannot afford.

The speaker highlights COMEX data showing over 2 billion ounces in paper silver claims against just 64 million in registered physical inventory, creating an unsustainable mismatch.

This regulatory shift effectively ends the era of algorithmic price suppression through spoofing and naked shorts, paving the way for true physical price discovery.

Your Role In This Is More Important Than You Think

Banks now confront a set of options, each more damaging than the last in this new regime. They could attempt to buy back their enormous short positions, which would ignite a ferocious short squeeze as available physical metal vanishes from the market.

 Converting paper claims to allocated, vaulted holdings requires sourcing physical silver at scale, but global annual mine production hovers around 850 million ounces nowhere near enough to cover the trillions in equivalent value tied up in open interest.

Raising fresh equity to meet the funding requirements looks impossible, as shareholders refuse dilution for positions already underwater. The result is a forced reconciliation between paper promises and vault reality, with Eastern entities like China and Russia having quietly accumulated vast physical stockpiles over the past six years while Western banks bled reserves.

Industrial demand from solar, EVs, 5G infrastructure, and defense sectors continues exploding, making physical silver increasingly indispensable regardless of price. This convergence of regulatory pressure, geopolitical hoarding, and real-world consumption spells the death of the old suppression model.

Why Banks Are Facing A Very Long Fall

The historical precedents underscore how these moments of reckoning reshape entire monetary systems without mercy.

In 1933, Executive Order 6102 confiscated private gold holdings at $20.67 per ounce before the U.S. government revalued it to $35, masking a stealth default through revaluation.

 The 1971 Nixon shock closed the gold window after foreign demands exposed the over-issuance of dollars against dwindling reserves, ending Bretton Woods convertibility outright.

Today’s NSFR acts as a modern equivalent, with regulators no longer protecting the shorts as they did during past spikes like the Hunt brothers’ corner in 1980 or the 2011 run to $49.

Central banks appear to have shifted allegiance toward physical-backed realities, especially as BRICS nations position commodities as the new collateral foundation.

The petrodollar’s erosion accelerates when physical metals dictate trade settlement terms over fiat paper.

 Western suppression kept prices artificially low for decades, allowing Eastern powers to buy cheap and build strategic reserves. This axis flip leaves traditional banking vulnerable to a systemic force majeure event.

Read Full Article:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/watch-silver-you-150382121

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/02/10/ariel-prolotario1-watch-the-silver-market-the-monetary-reform/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Afternoon 2-10-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Markets Reprice Power and Policy as Europe Enters a New Risk Phase

Political uncertainty drives bond, currency, and capital market recalibration

Overview

UK and European markets are actively repricing risk as political turbulence, fiscal pressures, and central bank uncertainty collide. Shifts in bond yields and currencies — alongside global spillovers from Japan’s recent election — signal a broader reassessment of growth expectations and policy credibility across advanced economies.

Key Developments

• UK borrowing costs rose sharply before easing, reflecting investor unease over fiscal sustainability and political leadership pressures.

• Sterling and European assets experienced heightened volatility as markets reacted to mixed signals from policymakers.

• Japan’s election outcome triggered global equity strength, influencing capital rotation and currency dynamics beyond Asia.

• Investors increasingly priced in divergent policy paths among major economies, highlighting fragmentation in the global financial landscape.

Why It Matters

Bond yields and currency movements are early warning indicators of confidence — or lack thereof — in political and monetary leadership. Europe’s repricing episode underscores how quickly sentiment can shift when fiscal discipline, growth prospects, and governance credibility come into question.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Currency volatility tied to political risk reinforces the importance of diversification and capital mobility. As markets re-evaluate sovereign risk across developed economies, confidence in traditional reserve currencies faces growing tests, accelerating interest in alternative stores of value and settlement systems.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 – Sovereign Risk Reassessment
Rising yield sensitivity shows markets are less willing to blindly absorb debt from advanced economies without political clarity.

Pillar 2 – Fragmenting Monetary Confidence
Divergent policy paths and political instability weaken uniform trust in the post-crisis monetary order, fueling the transition toward a more multipolar financial system.

This is not just volatility — it’s the price discovery phase of a changing global order.

Sources

• The Guardian — “UK borrowing costs rise, then dip, as pressure grows on Starmer”

• Reuters — “Stocks rise as Japan election boosts confidence”

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India Diversifies Energy Mix: 2M Barrels of Venezuelan Oil Ordered as BRICS Energy Ties Evolve

New energy sourcing moves mark a shift in India’s oil procurement strategy amid broader geopolitical and trade realignments

Overview
India has secured 2 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil for delivery in the second half of April 2026, as state refiners pursue diversified energy supplies and reduce reliance on traditional sources. The purchases, part of a broader trend of global oil market realignment, come as India balances strategic ties with multiple partners while navigating shifting trade and energy landscapes. The deal underscores India’s evolving energy strategy and its implications for global oil trade patterns.

Key Developments

• State refiners Indian Oil Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) jointly bought the 2 million barrels of Venezuelan Merey crude from trading firm Trafigura, scheduled for delivery in April 2026.

• This move comes amid efforts to diversify crude imports away from heavier reliance on Russian supplies and toward broader global sources.

• Traders noted the oil is being sold under U.S.-issued licenses, after Washington eased restrictions on Venezuelan exports following political changes in Caracas.

• Indian refiners are equipped to process heavy Venezuelan crude due to upgraded facilities, reinforcing India’s flexibility in energy sourcing.

Why It Matters

Securing Venezuelan crude reflects India’s strategic intent to diversify energy sources as part of a flexible foreign and economic policy. This helps insulate India from supply shocks, reduces over-dependence on any single supplier, and strengthens energy security at a time of heightened geopolitical competition and shifting global alliances.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Oil import diversification influences foreign exchange reserves, trade balances, and currency demand. Importing Venezuelan crude — especially priced competitively — affects the dynamics of energy payments, potentially altering India’s balance of imports and impacting demand for various reserve currencies.
Reserve diversification weakens single-currency dominance by spreading demand across a broader set of trading partners and payment arrangements.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 – Energy Market Realignment:
India’s expanding crude sourcing strategy accelerates diversification trends in global oil trade, challenging established supplier relationships and reducing overreliance on a limited set of producers.

Pillar 2 – Multipolar Economic Strategy:
This shift highlights how emerging economies assert commercial autonomy within geopolitical constraints, balancing relations with Western powers, BRICS partners, and major producers to optimize national interests in a multipolar framework.

India’s energy diversification is not merely commercial — it reflects deeper shifts in how global oil markets and geopolitical alignments are being reconfigured.

 Energy flows shift as geopolitics redraws the oil trade map.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive  

Sources

• Reuters — “Indian Oil, HPCL buy 2 million barrels of Venezuelan oil from Trafigura”

• Business Standard — “Indian Oil and HPCL secure 2 million barrels of Venezuelan crude from Trafigura”

• Watcher Guru --- "BRICS Shift: India Orders 2 Million Barrels of Venezuelan Oil"

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Fitch Warns Poland’s Debt Trajectory Threatens Credit Standing

Rising deficits expose cracks in EU fiscal discipline ahead of elections

Overview

Fitch Ratings has warned that Poland risks a credit rating downgrade unless its government stabilizes rising debt levels, marking a rare turning point for a country whose credit profile has steadily improved since the mid-1990s. With elections scheduled for late-2027, mounting defense spending and social costs are putting sustained pressure on public finances.

Key Developments

• Fitch revised Poland’s A- rating outlook from “stable” to “negative,” citing expanding deficits and higher borrowing needs.

• Poland’s fiscal deficit is expected to reach around 7% of GDP in 2025, potentially the highest level in the European Union.

• Debt levels are not expected to stabilize in the near term, a first since Poland began receiving sovereign credit ratings.

• Political fragmentation could complicate efforts to rein in spending and adhere to fiscal consolidation plans.

• Fitch signaled the outlook could remain negative for one to two years, with the next formal rating decision due on February 27.

Why It Matters

Sovereign credit ratings are foundational to borrowing costs, investor confidence, and currency stability. Fitch’s warning highlights growing stress fractures within EU fiscal frameworks, as higher defense and social spending collide with slower growth and political constraints.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

A potential downgrade would increase borrowing costs and weaken confidence in Polish assets, reinforcing currency volatility risk across emerging Europe. Persistent deficits within EU members challenge assumptions of fiscal uniformity and increase incentives for diversification away from euro-centric exposure.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 – Sovereign Debt Sustainability
Poland’s situation underscores how even well-rated economies are vulnerable as debt dynamics deteriorate under geopolitical and social pressures.

Pillar 2 – Credibility of Western Fiscal Governance
Rising deficits and political constraints weaken trust in traditional debt models, accelerating reassessment of sovereign risk across advanced and emerging markets alike.

This is not a local warning — it’s a reminder that debt discipline is becoming the new global fault line.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

Reuters — “Fitch says Poland risks rating downgrade without debt stabilisation”

Modern Diplomacy — “Fitch Says Poland Risks Rating Downgrade Without Debt Stabilization”

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When Government Subsidies Stopped, Doritos Got 15% Cheaper

When Government Subsidies Stopped, Doritos Got 15% Cheaper

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  February 10, 2026

PepsiCo spent $2.8 million last year lobbying to keep junk food eligible for food stamps.

But last week— after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got 18 states to ban SNAP purchases of products like soda, candy, and processed snacks— PepsiCo announced price cuts of up to 15% on Doritos, Lay's, Tostitos, and other Frito-Lay products.   The company's official explanation was "affordability." CEO Ramon Laguarta cited low-income consumers are switching to store brands.

But the timing tells the real story. 

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program— food stamps— is a $100 billion per year program serving roughly 42 million Americans. And according to the USDA's own data, about 20 cents of every SNAP dollar goes to sweetened beverages, candy, salty snacks, and sugar.

In fact soft drinks alone are the single largest category of SNAP purchases.

And, until last week, products from Pepsi’s Frito-Lay division were in 7.2% of all shopping trips paid for with SNAP (i.e. taxpayer-funded) benefits.

So when the government stopped subsidizing demand for their products, PepsiCo had to do something they hadn't needed to do in years: compete.

This is what the free market does— it forces companies to be more efficient, cut prices, and pass savings on to their customers.  

But here's the thing— this is one company, one product line, one government program.

Zoom out and you can see just how much of price inflation in our daily lives is due directly to government spending— before we even get into monetary policy like printing money.

When a guaranteed buyer shows up with a bottomless wallet, prices go up.

Just look at college tuition. In 1965, Congress passed the Higher Education Act and began backing student loans with federal dollars.

Since then, tuition has risen roughly three times faster than inflation. A year at a private university that cost $2,800 in 1963 now costs over $85,000.

The New York Federal Reserve studied this directly and found that for every dollar increase in subsidized student loans, tuition rose by up to 60 cents.

The mechanism is simple: when the government guarantees the tuition money, universities raise prices... simply because they can.

Healthcare is even worse.

Before Medicare and Medicaid were created in 1965, the government's share of healthcare spending was about 31%. Today it's roughly 64%. Medicaid spending alone has grown from $13 billion in 1975 to over $900 billion today.

And— shocker— healthcare prices have risen dramatically over the same period. The US now spends nearly $5 trillion per year on healthcare, far more per capita than any other developed country, with outcomes that are often worse.

The pattern is the same everywhere you look: the government shows up with money. Prices rise to absorb it. The subsidy becomes permanent. The industry restructures itself around the guaranteed revenue. And then anyone who suggests pulling back the money is accused of "cutting" a vital service.

Now consider the scale of this in America today.

Federal spending has risen from about 18% of GDP in the 1990s to nearly 24% today. That means almost a quarter of the entire American economy is government money.

Of this, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has publicly estimated that 10% of the federal budget— roughly $600 billion per year— is lost to outright fraud of the Somali daycare type in Minnesota.

Then there's the legal graft. California alone received roughly $100 billion in federal grants over the past few years for DEI initiatives that produced nothing except more government jobs and campaign contributions.

So how much of America's economic output is actually real?

How much is just government money making a round trip— borrow more debt, hand it out through some boondoggle program where it is spent at a PepsiCo subsidiary, counted as "economic activity," making people obese... then more money spent on healthcare to keep them alive and paying enough taxes for the government to be able to pay interest on the debt...

It’s absurd when you think about it. We don't have a precise answer. But the Pepsi story gives us a clue. The moment the government stopped subsidizing one small corner of the economy, prices dropped by 15% within a week.

RFK didn't regulate PepsiCo. He didn't cap prices. He didn't launch an antitrust investigation. He simply stopped the government from funneling taxpayer dollars into unhealthy food... and the market corrected overnight.

Now imagine what would happen if the government stopped subsidizing entire industries— the defense contractors billing $10,000 for a toilet seat, the universities charging $85,000 for a degree in gender studies, the healthcare system where nobody can tell you what anything costs.

We might finally find out how much of this economy is real.

And that, frankly, is what makes it so hard to fix. Because so many peoples' livelihoods now depend on the government gravy train.

But this trajectory has an expiration date. The federal government borrows $2 trillion a year to keep it all going. Interest on that debt already exceeds $1 trillion annually— more than the entire military budget— and it's growing faster than any other line item.

If rates stay elevated because inflation won't come down, the cost of servicing the debt crowds out everything else.

If the government responds by printing money to cover the gap, inflation gets worse.

And it makes sense to have a Plan B that doesn't depend on Washington finding fiscal discipline before the math catches up with them.

To your freedom,  James Hickman   Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

https://www.schiffsovereign.com/trends/when-government-subsidies-stopped-doritos-got-15-cheaper-154356/?inf_contact_key=9543e5c0345fd4bcc599cef4171ae91ba86d4ea02565bdbf3e4c8b49b33caf0f

News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday 2-10-2026

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

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Tues. 10 Feb. 2026

Compiled Tues. 10 Feb. 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Judy Note: “Multiple high level sources have (allegedly) confirmed that the final sequence of The Plan to Save The World has been activated,” according to the MAGA King Platform on Telegram Mon. 9 Feb. 2026. 

It will be known as the hottest week in financial history: Nesara/Gesara (allegedly) now in effect. The new digital gold/asset-backed currency ISO 20022, (allegedly) fully live. Tier4b (Us, the Internet Group who hold foreign currencies and Zim Bonds) will be first in motion.

Project Trinity was in effect – a Langley-Zurich-Jerusalem black-op network that blocked the gold-backed Quantum Financial System and NESARA/GESARA activation. They wanted to keep us in debt slavery — but by Sun. 1 Feb. 2026 the White Hats Military (allegedly) made sure the new Quantum Financial System was fully online, taking over the Cabal’s debt ridden fiat Dollar SWIFT System.

Banks were closing with over 700 banker licenses (allegedly) already revoked, Cabal assets seized and redistributed. Redemption centers were (allegedly) ready for Tier 4B appointments, with notifications any moment now.

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Sun. 8 Feb. 2026 RV GCR Update The floodgates are now wide open: …Nesara Gesara on Telegram

The Global Currency Reset and revaluation phase are no longer operating in the shadows. They are live, active, and accelerating right now. The old fiat system is (Allegedly)  finished. The era of financial e*********t(?) is collapsing in real time.

Sources close to the operation confirm the Quantum Financial System is now asserting full dominance across the globe. Control has shifted. What was once delayed, blocked, and manipulated is now (Allegedly)  executing without restraint.

Redemption activity is surging worldwide. Centers are (Allegedly)  active, secured, and buzzing. Tier 4B movement is (Allegedly)  increasing rapidly, with notifications and appointments triggering. Screens are being prepared, rates are staged, and exchanges are (Allegedly)  lining up for immediate execution. This phase is about to unleash the largest transfer of wealth in human history back to the people.

Judy Note: It is advised to exchange/redeem your foreign currency at an official Redemption Center rather than a bank. You can (Allegedly)  only redeem Zim at a RC, the Dinar Contract Rate can (Allegedly)  only be given at a RC and banks will (Allegedly)  offer you lower exchange rates than what you can obtain at a RC.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/02/10/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-february-10-2026/

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

Frank26   What is it we need in order to bring forth a new exchange rate?  Well a lot of things but the #1 thing, security and stability from Iran.  Who represents Iran in Iraq?  Maliki and his Framework.  What's Trump doing?  He's causing countries to play fair with the American dollar by raising the value of their currency...What else is he doing...in Iran?  He's pretty much neutering them...Trump is talking to them.

Jeff  They announced in this article "An economist says budget reform has been stalled since 2009"   Why?  They're waiting for the rate to change.  Part of the banking reforms have to do with foreign currency - handling and dealings...If the dinar is not tradable, which right now their tradable currency is the US dollar, they're not able to trade, interact and work with foreign currencies due to sanctions waiting for the rate to change, going international, having a tradable currency.

Jeff   Article:  "The Sudanese MP resigns from parliament and a replacement is preparing"  This sounds bad.  It sounds like Sudani is withdrawing from the government.  It's actually really good news ... Let's get into what it means... You cannot be both a MP and a Prime Minister at the same time...You can't have dual power and authority.  He can't be an MP and a prime minister.  He has to give up one.  What he's giving up is his parliamentary seat and he's taking the position of the prime minister premiership.  That's really good news...I've been saying this whole time Sudani's got this and Maliki is out...That's the direction it's heading into...This is very good news, not bad news.

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SILVER: Strong Hands Are Buying The Dip | Andy Schectman

Liberty and Finance:  2-9-2026

Andy Schectman discusses extreme recent volatility in gold and silver markets and arguing it was driven by margin hikes and forced liquidation rather than a change in fundamentals.

He explains that rising margin requirements flushed out leveraged speculators while allowing large institutions to acquire physical metal, as seen in massive silver inflows into ETFs immediately after the price smash.

Schectman emphasizes tight physical supply, declining COMEX registered inventories, strong delivery demand, and growing government treatment of silver as a strategic metal.

He frames the event as a deliberate shakeout that strengthened the bull market by moving metal into stronger hands rather than ending the rally.

The discussion also highlights logistical strain in the retail bullion market and warns investors not to assume instant liquidity or smooth execution during periods of stress.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:43 US Mint Silver Eagle pricing

4:30 Government reporting

8:30 Silver price smash

 32:20 Increased silver demand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gUCe02krTM