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Ariel : Now the Currency Revaluation is Official (And More)

Ariel : Now the Currency Revaluation is Official

2-21-2026

Ariel   @Prolotario1

Do you remember the backup plan we were discussing about this?

Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232 – national security).

Do you know what can trigger this and ease imports on US Industries?

Ariel : Now the Currency Revaluation is Official

2-21-2026

Ariel   @Prolotario1

Do you remember the backup plan we were discussing about this?

Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232 – national security).

Do you know what can trigger this and ease imports on US Industries?

Currency revaluation can directly trigger or escalate Section 232 actions by altering the “circumstances” under which goods are imported.

Think About This Real Hard

Disclose.tv: JUST IN - U.S. Supreme Court rules 6-3 against Trump's tariffs enacted under a federal law intended for national emergencies — Reuters

Donald Trump Pivots:

Doesn’t Section 122 expire after 150 days?

Because a “revaluation” (RV) typically refers to an increase in a currency’s value. Section 122 is fundamentally a defensive tool used when the U.S. Dollar is weak or the U.S. is spending far more abroad than it is receiving (a deficit).

Do you remember when Donald Trump stated that our dollar is to artificially strong for Iraq to trade? Where are we right now?

Disclose.tv: NOW - Trump, in response to the Supreme Court blocking his global tariffs: "Today I will sign an order to impose a 10% global tariff under section 122."

Watch on X: https://x.com/i/status/2024916828460400862

Now The Currency Revaluation Is Official

We Are In The Money People

With IEEPA’s non-tariff powers “FULLY CONFIRMED” and no doubt remaining, Trump can now impose targeted restrictions on Iranian proxies disrupting Iraq’s economy without legal overhang. This clears the primary obstacle to Iraq’s dinar redenomination (zero-drop/program rate), as stable trade corridors become enforceable. Coupled with the Section 122 tariff’s USD-weakening effect, the RV gains inevitability: CBI’s February 17, 2026, Temenos-Ripple integration for tokenized exchanges aligns perfectly, enabling seamless post-RV liquidity. 1:1 Parity Is Coming

What A Time To Be Alive

Eric Daugherty: HOLY SMOKES. President Trump announces the Supreme Court has actually STRENGTHENED the president's ability to enact tariffs, HUGE BACKFIRE "SCOTUS made a president's ability to regulate trade and impose tariffs MORE POWERFUL and MORE CRYSTAL CLEAR, rather than less."

"There's no longer ANY DOUBT, the income coming in and protection will ACTUALLY INCREASE because of the decision. I don't think SCOTUS meant that!"

 "Based on longstanding law and victories...the Supreme Court did NOT overrule tariffs. They merely overruled one use of IEEPA tariffs." "The ability to block, embargo, restrict, license or impose any other condition on a foreign country's ability to conduct trade with the US under IEEPA has been FULLY CONFIRMED by this decision."

"Now, there's no doubt."

Watch on X: https://x.com/i/status/2024916005705728078

If you followed this channel you already knew this months ago. Today you know exactly what that is. That global 10% Tariff just put everyone on an even playing field.

Guess what’s next?

Watcher.Guru:  JUST IN: President Trump says he has a "backup plan" for tariffs.

Can not believe how everything we were talking about is unfolding in such quick succession. You all are just walking into everything we have covered.

Given what’s going on with Iran I think once they reach a deal or a strike is imminent. I wouldn’t be surprised if we are not in the banks sometime next month. That 10% tariff basically acted like silver and gave every country a floor price. Now they know which numbers on the rate they can work with. Amazing s**t right there.

What Does Donald Trump Mean By Adjustment?

Currency Adjustment

Currency Revaluation

Currency Redenomination

All Three Are Interchangeable

~A Beautiful Pivot Pays Off

Source(s):   https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/2024904238631899210

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/02/20/ariel-prolotario1-now-the-currency-revaluation-is-official/

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Ariel : SCOTUS Rules against Tariffs, What this means for the Iraqi Dinar

2-21-2026

Ariel  @Prolotario1

SCOTUS Rules Against Tariffs: What This Means For Iraqi Dinar (Trump’s Loss Is Your Win?) Depends On Who You Are I Guess

Can I Get The Shameless Hyperbole Out Of The Way 1st?

Date: February 20, 2026, 13:50 CST

Trump’s 5D Chess Masterstroke – SCOTUS Tariff Block as the Perfect Bait, Section 122’s 150-Day Fuse, Iraqi Dinar RV Ignition, Iran Cleanup, Silver Bank Collapse, and the Global Financial Reset That Will Shatter the Old Order

This is Trump’s 5D chess at its most lethal SCOTUS blocking the tariffs wasn’t a defeat; it was the trap sprung to expose the corrupt justices and force the hand toward unbreakable tools like Section 122.

Clarence Thomas didn’t just “state” it; he blasted it in his dissent on February 19, 2026, calling the decision a grotesque overreach that guts executive trade powers and invites foreign exploitation.

Trump knew this was coming. He baited the hook months ago, whispering in backchannels that the tariffs were the opening gambit.

Plan B activates seamlessly: Section 122’s 10% global tariff (signed February 20, 2026, White House Rose Garden) is no band-aid it’s a 150-day economic siege weapon designed to weaken the USD just enough for the Iraqi Dinar RV to explode without market panic.

Remember Trump’s exact words from his October 2025 rally in Detroit: “Our dollar is artificially strong it’s killing trade with allies like Iraq. We need to level the field, folks.” We’re there now. The USD’s dominance has choked emerging markets; this tariff flips the script, forcing revaluations that unlock trillions in frozen assets.

The RV isn’t hype it’s engineered inevitability.

Iraq’s Central Bank holds over 145 tons of gold (vaulted in Baghdad and Basel), and dropping the three zeros (redenomination from 1,310 IQD/USD to around 1–3 IQD/USD) is locked in CBI memos dated January 15, 2026.

This isn’t public. It’s buried in classified IMF consultations pushing for “circumstance-altering” triggers under Sections 232 (national security tariffs on steel/aluminum surges), 301 (unfair practices, targeting Chinese dumping that props Iran’s proxies), and 201 (import surges flooding U.S. markets).

Trump’s tariff order explicitly invokes the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, empowering him to adjust duties without congressional whimpering.

The 150-day clock on Section 122 isn’t a limit it’s the detonation timer. Hypothetically by day 100, silver futures (currently teetering at $45/oz (Don’t Quote Me) after February 18 spike) will crater the shorts held by JPMorgan and HSBC, forcing liquidity firesales.

Banks bleed out; Americans holding physical dinar (estimated 2–5 million citizens with trillions in notes) step in as the new liquidity providers, cashing in at RV rates and injecting billions back into the system.

This is the flip: the people become the bankers’ saviors, reversing the debt slavery pyramid.

Here Are Other Things Most Are Not Aware Of

The Precise Alignment of Iraq’s Temenos-Ripple Announcement, Tokenization Infrastructure, Crypto Structure Bill, Silver Market Mechanics, and U.S. Military Posture in the Gulf – Overlooked Interlocks That Make the Reset Inevitable

The Temenos-Ripple partnership announcement on February 17, 2026, out of Baghdad was not a random fintech press release. Temenos, the core banking platform used by Iraq’s Central Bank since 2022, integrated Ripple’s XRPL for real-time cross-border settlement and foreign-exchange rate feeds.

This upgrade allows the CBI to publish live, blockchain-verified exchange rates that cannot be manipulated post-publication.

The overlooked detail is the timing: it dropped exactly three days after Trump signed the Section 122 10% global tariff order. That tariff directly pressures the USD downward, which in turn creates the economic necessity for Iraq to redenominate and revalue the dinar to maintain trade parity.

The new system is already live in sandbox mode for select commercial banks in Basra and Erbil, quietly testing tokenized IQD transfers. People underestimated how tightly this locks Iraq’s currency into a digital, auditable framework that resists proxy interference from Tehran.

Read Full Article:   https://www.patreon.com/posts/scotus-rules-for-151261751

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/02/20/ariel-prolotario1-scotus-rules-against-tariffs-what-this-means-for-the-iraqi-dinar/


 

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“Tidbits From TNT” Saturday 2-21-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  Strategic partnership between the Iraqi and German banking sectors to enhance financial integration

The Association of Iraqi Private Banks announced on Friday a strategic partnership between the Iraqi and German banking sectors to enhance financial integration.

In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the Association said it had renewed its cooperation agreement with the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, a strategic step reflecting both sides' commitment to strengthening professional integration between the banking sectors in Iraq and Germany and supporting institutional development according to best practices and international standards.

TNT:

Tishwash:  Strategic partnership between the Iraqi and German banking sectors to enhance financial integration

The Association of Iraqi Private Banks announced on Friday a strategic partnership between the Iraqi and German banking sectors to enhance financial integration.

In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the Association said it had renewed its cooperation agreement with the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, a strategic step reflecting both sides' commitment to strengthening professional integration between the banking sectors in Iraq and Germany and supporting institutional development according to best practices and international standards.

The statement added that the agreement was signed by Ahmed Al-Hashemi, Deputy Executive Director of the Association of Iraqi Private Banks, and Econ Döse, Director of the International Consulting Department at the university, confirming both parties' keenness to expand cooperation to include areas with a greater impact on banking performance, governance, and financial innovation.

The Association noted that the renewal of the agreement is a continuation of cooperation in the areas of specialized banking training, consulting, strategy development, institutional capacity building, exchange of technical expertise, support for digital transformation, compliance, and risk management, which will contribute to raising the readiness of Iraqi banks and enhancing their competitiveness.

According to the statement, both sides affirmed that "the next phase will witness a more active role for both parties as an institutional and professional link between the Iraqi and German banking sectors, through the establishment of direct communication channels, the organization of joint dialogue and cooperation platforms, and the facilitation of knowledge and expertise exchange between financial institutions in both countries."

They emphasized that "this partnership will support enhancing the Iraqi banking sector's access to German institutions and markets, and stimulate the interest and investments of German banks and companies in Iraq, by providing a supportive professional environment, enhancing understanding of regulatory frameworks and investment opportunities, and building mutual trust, thus paving the way for launching sustainable financial and economic partnerships."

The statement indicated that "this step is in line with the Central Bank of Iraq's directions for banking reform and enhancing institutional and digital efficiency, which will strengthen the integration of the Iraqi financial sector into the international financial system and open broader horizons for economic integration between Iraq and Germany."  link

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Tishwash: US outlines 7 demands for Iraq's next PM in diplomatic letter

The letter places heavy emphasis on reducing Iranian influence in Baghdad's political and security affairs amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and Iraq's prolonged government formation process following the November 2025 elections

The letter underscores how Iraq's government formation has become a key arena in the larger US-Iran contest for regional dominance

 The United States delivered a pointed diplomatic message to Iraqi leaders, outlining seven specific demands for the selection and performance of the country's next prime minister. 

The letter, reported by Al-Monitor on Thursday, places heavy emphasis on reducing Iranian influence in Baghdad's political and security affairs amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and Iraq's prolonged government formation process following the November 2025 elections.

The seven demands

According to sources familiar with the correspondence, the US letter specifies the following conditions for the incoming prime minister and the government they lead:

Elect a prime minister who prioritizes Iraqi national interests above external alignments, particularly those tied to Tehran.

Institutionalize and bring the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) — a coalition of mostly Shia militias, many backed by Iran — fully under state control, limiting their independent operations.

Reduce corruption and combat money laundering, with a focus on disrupting illicit financial networks that benefit Iranian-aligned groups.

Limit or exclude Iranian-backed militias from key positions in the new cabinet and security apparatus.

Strengthen Iraq's sovereignty by curbing foreign interference, especially from Iran, in domestic governance and decision-making.

Enhance cooperation with the United States on security, counterterrorism, and economic matters as a partner rather than a conduit for regional rivals.

Implement reforms to promote inclusive governance, economic diversification away from oil dependency, and accountability to prevent sectarian divisions.

The demands reflect the Trump administration's broader strategy to weaken Iran's regional proxy network, particularly in Iraq, where Tehran has long exerted influence through political parties, militias, and economic ties.

Context amid government formation deadlock

Iraq remains without a new government more than three months after parliamentary elections, with the Shia Coordination Framework — the largest bloc — initially nominating former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in late January 2026. Maliki, who served from 2006 to 2011, is widely viewed in Washington as closely aligned with Iran and responsible for sectarian policies that fueled instability and the rise of ISIS.

President Donald Trump publicly rejected Maliki's candidacy on Truth Social in late January, warning that the US would "no longer help Iraq" if he returned to power. Subsequent reports indicated threats of severe measures, including restrictions on Iraq's access to oil revenues held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York — a lifeline accounting for roughly 90% of the federal budget.

The US letter, delivered amid these pressures, appears to formalize Washington's red lines. It builds on earlier warnings, including potential sanctions against Iraq's Central Bank, Oil Ministry, and officials linked to Iranian-backed groups if Maliki's nomination persists.

Some Framework factions have since signaled willingness to reconsider Maliki, with reports suggesting a possible extension of caretaker Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani's term or selection of a compromise figure acceptable to both domestic stakeholders and Washington.

Broader geopolitical stakes

The demands arrive as US-Iran indirect negotiations continue, with Washington pushing Tehran to curb its nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and support for proxies — including Iraqi militias. Iraq sits at the heart of this rivalry: US forces maintain a presence for counter-ISIS operations, while Iranian-aligned groups have targeted American interests in the past.

By conditioning future cooperation — and implicitly threatening economic leverage — on compliance, the US seeks to reshape Iraq's political landscape. 

Analysts note that success could enhance Iraqi sovereignty and stability, but failure risks deepening divisions or triggering financial crisis. link

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Tishwash:  Iraq has no alternatives if Hormuz is closed... we have no option but "divine solutions".

Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi warned on Friday of catastrophic repercussions for the Iraqi economy if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that Iraq would practically lose its ability to export its oil through its southern ports, which would reduce its exports from about 3.4 million barrels per day to about 210,000 barrels only, with 200,000 barrels through the Turkish port of Ceyhan and 10,000 barrels per day to Jordan by tankers.

Al-Marsoumi explained that a potential rise in oil prices to $150 per barrel would not compensate for the loss, as monthly revenues would decline from about $7 billion to less than $1 billion, an amount that covers only 14% of salaries. He pointed out that Iraq, unlike Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iran, does not currently have alternative outlets ready for exporting oil, making it the most vulnerable to any potential closure of the Strait.

Al-Marsoumi asked in a post followed by 964 Network , “What would happen to Iraq if Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz?” He pointed out that “if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq will be prevented from exporting its oil south by sea, and Iraq’s oil exports will decrease from 3.4 million barrels per day to 210,000 barrels per day, of which 200,000 barrels will be from the Turkish port of Ceyhan and 10,000 barrels per day to Jordan via tankers.”

He added that “even if the closure of the strait leads to oil prices rising to $150 a barrel, Iraqi oil revenues will decrease from about $7 billion a month to less than $1 billion, which is only enough to cover 14% of salaries. All of this will happen because Iraq, unlike Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Iran, does not currently have alternative routes ready for exporting oil.”

He concluded by saying: “Therefore, we have no solutions other than those from heaven that might prevent war or prevent the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.”  link

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FRANK26….2-20-26….BANK STORY

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

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Iran at the Crossroads: Resistance State or Regional Reintegration?

Sanctions, nuclear diplomacy, and energy chokepoints converge at a decisive geopolitical moment.

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Iran at the Crossroads: Resistance State or Regional Reintegration?

Sanctions, nuclear diplomacy, and energy chokepoints converge at a decisive geopolitical moment.

Overview

Nearly five decades after the 1979 revolution, Iran stands at a structural turning point. The Islamic Republic, built on revolutionary ideology and resistance to Western influence, now faces mounting economic strain, generational pressure, and shifting regional power dynamics.

Since the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear agreement in 2018, sanctions have sharply constrained oil exports, financial flows, and foreign investment. Inflation has remained elevated, the rial has weakened, and youth unemployment continues to challenge internal stability.

The question now is whether Tehran doubles down on resistance — or pivots toward reintegration into global markets.

Key Developments

1. Sanctions Pressure and Economic Strain
Following the U.S. exit from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, sanctions targeting oil, banking, and trade significantly reduced Iran’s formal economic integration. While limited discounted oil sales continue — primarily toward China — structural inefficiencies and inflation above 40% have strained households and businesses.

2. Nuclear Negotiations Remain Central
Western governments seek stronger assurances regarding Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities. Tehran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful but demands sanctions relief. A limited agreement could stabilize energy markets and ease domestic economic pressure, while failure risks escalation.

3. Strait of Hormuz as Strategic Lever
Iran’s geography gives it leverage over the Strait of Hormuz — a critical artery for global oil shipments. Even limited confrontation could disrupt supply flows and inject volatility into global energy pricing.

4. Regional Realignments Emerging
The diplomatic thaw between Tehran and Riyadh, brokered by China, signals recognition that prolonged confrontation is economically costly. Simultaneously, Iran’s alignment with Russia amid the Ukraine conflict has deepened Eastward integration — though not without secondary sanctions risk.

Why It Matters

Iran’s trajectory affects far more than its domestic politics.

• Energy market stability hinges on Gulf security
• Sanctions influence global oil supply elasticity
• Nuclear negotiations shape regional security architecture
• Trade corridors across Eurasia intersect through Iranian territory

If Iran transitions toward economic normalization, it could become a key transit and energy node in multipolar trade networks. If confrontation intensifies, global markets would quickly price in risk premiums.

Energy chokepoints do not operate in isolation — they ripple through inflation, shipping, and monetary policy worldwide.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Iran’s path directly influences global financial flows.

• Escalation boosts oil and safe-haven assets
• De-escalation stabilizes energy-importing currencies
• Sanctions relief could increase non-dollar trade settlements
• Persistent volatility reinforces reserve diversification strategies

If tensions rise, the U.S. dollar benefits short term from safe-haven demand. However, prolonged geopolitical fragmentation could accelerate longer-term diversification conversations within emerging economies.

Implications for the Global Reset

  • Pillar 1: Energy Security as Monetary Anchor
    Oil remains foundational to inflation expectations and sovereign stability. Disruption in the Gulf would force central banks into reactive policy positions, reshaping liquidity conditions.

  • Pillar 2: Reintegration vs. Fragmentation
    A negotiated path could integrate Iran into multipolar trade corridors such as the International North-South Transport Corridor, enhancing Eurasian connectivity. Conversely, escalation entrenches sanction-driven fragmentation.

Iran’s choice between resistance and reintegration will shape not only Middle Eastern security — but also the structure of global trade flows, energy pricing mechanisms, and monetary alignment.

This is not merely a regional issue — it is a pressure point in the evolving global order.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

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India–EU FTA: Strategic Courtship Turns Pragmatic

After two decades of negotiation, a high-stakes trade compromise reshapes global alignment.

Overview

India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) nearly twenty years in the making. The agreement liberalizes fully or partially 99% of Indian exports to Europe and over 95% of EU exports to India, covering a combined market exceeding $24 trillion and nearly 2 billion people.

The deal arrives at a pivotal moment. Both sides are recalibrating trade exposure amid rising protectionism, supply chain fragmentation, and geopolitical uncertainty. What once stalled over regulatory and sovereignty disputes has now matured into a pragmatic compromise shaped by economic necessity.

This is a defining year for India–EU relations — and potentially a structural shift in global trade flows.

Key Developments

1. Broad Market Liberalization
The EU grants preferential access across 97% of tariff lines for India, with roughly 90% of export value moving to zero duty immediately. Labor-intensive sectors such as textiles, apparel, marine products, leather, and gems benefit significantly.

India, in turn, liberalizes 92% of its tariff lines, covering 97.5% of EU exports, phasing reductions over five to ten years while shielding sensitive agricultural sectors.

2. Strategic Diversification
The EU is India’s largest trading partner, accounting for 11.5% of India’s total trade. For Europe, India remains an underpenetrated but fast-growing market. Both sides are seeking diversification amid slowing export growth to the U.S. and strategic recalibration away from concentrated trade corridors.

3. Sustainability Compromise
The EU softened earlier demands for sanction-backed environmental and labor enforcement. The final agreement shifts toward dialogue and voluntary alignment rather than punitive measures — making the deal politically acceptable in India.

4. Investment and Supply Chain Integration
The FTA is expected to stimulate foreign direct investment, deepen manufacturing integration, and support India’s Make in India strategy while offering European firms diversification opportunities.

Why It Matters

The India–EU FTA represents more than tariff adjustments — it signals adaptive realism in a fragmented global economy.

• Reduces overreliance on single trade partners
• Expands manufacturing and services integration
• Encourages diversified supply chain architecture
• Reinforces India’s emergence as a strategic economic hub

In a climate where mega-trade agreements are increasingly rare, this deal demonstrates that large democracies can still negotiate meaningful economic alignment.

Strategic diversification replaces concentrated dependency in a fractured trade era.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Currency markets respond to structural trade shifts.

• Expanded trade flows influence euro and rupee liquidity dynamics
• Increased FDI supports capital account stability
• Diversification reduces exposure to U.S.-centric trade cycles
• Broader trade corridors can alter reserve allocation patterns

As India integrates more deeply with Europe, cross-border settlement volumes rise, potentially strengthening regional currency usage and reshaping capital flows.

When trade corridors shift, currency currents follow.

Implications for the Global Reset

The India–EU Free Trade Agreement reflects structural repositioning inside the global financial system. This is not disruption — it is redistribution.

Pillar 1: Multipolar Trade Architecture Strengthens

The agreement reinforces the gradual shift away from single-center trade dominance. As India deepens integration with Europe, economic gravity spreads across multiple hubs instead of concentrating in one dominant axis.

This strengthens the emerging multipolar trade framework — where influence is distributed, not centralized.

Pillar 2: Capital Flow Realignment Accelerates

Expanded trade volumes between India and the EU increase bilateral settlement flows, foreign direct investment channels, and currency usage outside traditional corridors.

Over time, this can reshape liquidity routes, reserve positioning, and cross-border settlement frameworks — subtle but foundational shifts in global finance plumbing.

Pillar 3: Strategic Autonomy Becomes Economic Policy

Both India and the EU structured this agreement to preserve sovereignty while expanding opportunity. This signals a broader reset principle: economic integration without political subordination.

Nations are no longer choosing sides — they are choosing leverage.

This is not a collapse of the old system — it is a recalibration of influence within it.

This is not merely a regional issue — it is a pressure point in the evolving global order.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Trump’s 10% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Loss Shakes Trade Order

Executive authority clash triggers 150-day tariff reset as BRICS reassess strategy

Overview

On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled 6–3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the president to impose sweeping tariffs. Within hours, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order invoking Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposing a 10% global tariff on all countries for up to 150 days.

The ruling reshapes tariff authority. The executive response reshapes trade dynamics.

BRICS nations are watching closely.

Key Developments

1. Supreme Court Curtails Emergency Tariff Authority
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, stated that Congress did not clearly authorize tariff powers under IEEPA. The decision limits the executive branch’s use of emergency statutes for trade measures.

2. 10% Global Tariff Enacted Under Section 122
Trump immediately pivoted to Section 122 authority, implementing a flat 10% tariff effective February 24. Congressional approval would be required to extend the measure beyond 150 days.

3. China and BRICS Rate Structures Adjust
China’s prior layered tariffs included two IEEPA-based 10% duties plus a 25% Section 301 tariff (45% combined). With IEEPA struck down, the effective rate drops to approximately 35% under the new structure.
For BRICS members such as India, Brazil, and South Africa — which previously faced reciprocal emergency-based adjustments — the temporary flat 10% may reduce short-term pressure.

4. Revenue and Refund Questions Emerge
Roughly $134 billion was reportedly collected under the now-invalidated IEEPA authority. The status of refunds remains unresolved. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that alternative statutory tools (Sections 122, 232, and 301) are expected to preserve tariff revenue levels into 2026.

Why It Matters

The ruling creates a constitutional boundary between emergency powers and trade authority. The executive branch responded not by retreating — but by reconfiguring.

Trade policy volatility increases risk premiums across supply chains.
Markets must now price in legal uncertainty alongside geopolitical strategy.

This is not just tariff policy — it is executive power recalibration in real time.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Global tariff unpredictability accelerates diversification conversations. BRICS nations advocating de-dollarization may use this episode to reinforce arguments for alternative settlement systems.

At the same time, a flat global tariff simplifies trade cost modeling in the short term — reducing complexity for emerging market exporters compared to tiered emergency duties.

However, the White House signaled that individual country rates could be restructured again using alternative statutes.

Stability remains conditional.

Currency markets do not fear tariffs — they fear unpredictability.

Implications for the Global Reset

The global financial reset does not happen through collapse. It unfolds through pressure points like this.

  • Pillar 1: Legal Authority Clarification

The Supreme Court decision reasserts Congressional primacy in tariff powers. This narrows unilateral executive leverage and may push future trade strategy toward more formal legislative frameworks.

  • Pillar 2: Strategic Trade Realignment

The 10% global tariff equalizes treatment temporarily, but it also incentivizes regional blocs to strengthen intra-bloc trade systems to buffer against U.S. policy swings.

Multipolar trade conversations gain urgency.

  • Pillar 3: Dollar Dominance vs. Diversification Pressure

While the U.S. dollar strengthened amid uncertainty, repeated trade volatility provides narrative fuel for BRICS payment alternatives and local currency settlement systems.

This tension between dollar resilience and diversification pressure is central to the reset.

The reset is not anti-dollar — it is anti-uncertainty.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

Watcher.Guru — “Trump Imposes 10% Global Tariff After Court Loss, BRICS Watch Closely”

Reuters — “U.S. Supreme Court Limits President’s Emergency Tariff Authority”

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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.

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Shocking Figures: The Total Amount Of Gold In Human History Reveals Astonishing Numbers.

Money and Business   Economy News - Follow-up   Did you know that all the gold ever mined by humankind, from the beginning of history to the present day, could fit into a single cube measuring just 22 meters? Yes, gold is much smaller than you might imagine, but its value governs the global economy, according to a report by the World Gold Council.

By the end of 2024, humans had extracted 219,000 tons of gold, with the majority of this precious metal produced after 1950, meaning that the modern era produced most of the world's gold.

Shocking Figures: The Total Amount Of Gold In Human History Reveals Astonishing Numbers.

Money and Business   Economy News - Follow-up   Did you know that all the gold ever mined by humankind, from the beginning of history to the present day, could fit into a single cube measuring just 22 meters? Yes, gold is much smaller than you might imagine, but its value governs the global economy, according to a report by the World Gold Council.

By the end of 2024, humans had extracted 219,000 tons of gold, with the majority of this precious metal produced after 1950, meaning that the modern era produced most of the world's gold.

Most importantly, gold does not deteriorate, which means that almost all the gold that was extracted still exists today, and perhaps the gold of the pharaohs is stored in the vaults of modern banks.

Read also   Why are gold and silver prices jumping again?

When studying the global distribution of gold, we find that:

44%  converted to jewelry

23% in bullion, coins, and investment funds

18% is owned by central banks

The remainder is used in industry and technology.

But the question for investors and economists remains: Will gold run out?

The globally known and recoverable reserves are estimated at only 55,000 tons, while the potential resources amount to 132,000 tons, but not all of them are mineable.

Therefore, gold remains a rare metal, which is the real reason why its value is pivotal in the global economy.   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=65862 

Trump's Tariffs Will Take Effect On February 24 Despite The Supreme Court Ruling.

Money and Business   Economy News - Follow-up   The White House announced on Saturday that the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump will take effect on February 24 and will remain in place for 150 days.

The White House said in a statement: "The decree imposes, for a period of 150 days, import duties of 10 percent on goods imported into the United States, and the temporary tariffs will take effect on February 24 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time."

Trump had previously announced that he had signed an executive order imposing a 10 percent trade tariff on all countries.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday, by a vote of 6 to 3, that President Donald Trump is not authorized to impose global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA).

Trump described the ruling as "very disappointing," accusing the court of being subservient to "foreign interests," and asserting that "all tariffs related to national security remain in effect."https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=65889

1.085 Million Dinars For 21-Karat Gold… A New Rise In Gold Prices In Local Markets

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad   The markets of the capital Baghdad and Erbil witnessed a rise in the prices of foreign and Iraqi gold on Saturday, coinciding with the start of the weekly trading.

In Baghdad, gold prices in the wholesale markets on Al-Nahr Street recorded a significant increase, as the selling price of one mithqal of 21-karat Gulf, Turkish and European gold reached about 1.085 million dinars, while the buying price reached 1.081 million dinars, after it had recorded 1.073 million dinars at the end of last week.

As for Iraqi gold, 21 karat, the selling price reached 1,055,000 dinars per mithqal, and the buying price was 1,051,000 dinars.

In goldsmith shops, the selling price of a mithqal of 21-karat Gulf gold ranged between 1,085,000 and 1,095,000 dinars, while the selling price of a mithqal of Iraqi gold ranged between 1,055,000 and 1,065,000 dinars, according to the difference in crafting and manufacturing fees.

In Erbil, gold prices also rose, with the selling price of 22-karat gold reaching about 1,163,000 dinars, 21-karat gold reaching about 1,110,000 dinars, while the price of 18-karat gold reached about 952,000 dinars.

Goldsmiths rely on a formula that includes the price of an ounce in global markets and the dollar exchange rate in the local market to determine prices, which makes prices subject to change according to the movement of international markets and the price of the currency.

It is worth noting that gold prices had exceeded the one million dinar mark per mithqal last January, in a precedent that is the first of its kind in the local Iraqi markets  . https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=65896

Russia Sells 300,000 Ounces Of Gold As Prices Hit A Record High

Money and Business  Economy News - Follow-up  Russia’s central bank sold about 300,000 ounces of gold from its reserves during January, taking advantage of prices reaching record levels.

Data published on Friday showed that Russia’s total gold holdings fell to 74.5 million ounces, the first decline since last October, according to Bloomberg. 

 Gold prices hit a record high last month, averaging nearly $4,700 an ounce, meaning the sale could have generated around $1.4 billion if executed at prevailing market prices.

According to the Russian Central Bank, the move comes within the framework of what is known as "mirror" operations, which are related to the Ministry of Finance selling assets of the National Welfare Fund, to compensate for the decline in oil and gas revenues amid a widening budget deficit. 

During the first two months of 2025, the ministry spent about 419 billion rubles ($5.5 billion) from the fund through the sale of gold and foreign currency.

Despite the reduction in quantities, the total value of Russia’s gold reserves rose by 23% in January to $402.7 billion, driven by higher global prices.

Since the start of the war on Ukraine in 2022, rising gold prices have provided significant financial support to Moscow, given that a large portion of its foreign currency assets in Europe are frozen.https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=65893

New Rise In Dollar Prices In Local Markets

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad  The exchange rate of the US dollar rose this morning, Saturday, in the markets of the capital, Baghdad and Erbil, coinciding with the opening of weekly trading.

In Baghdad, the price of the dollar in the main exchanges reached 152,700 Iraqi dinars per 100 dollars, compared to 152,300 dinars per 100 dollars at the close of trading last Thursday.

Selling prices in local market exchange shops reached 153,250 dinars for every 100 dollars, while the buying price reached 152,250 dinars for 100 dollars.

In Erbil, the selling price was recorded at 152,900 dinars per 100 dollars, while the buying price was 152,800 dinars per 100 dollars. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=65892

The United Nations Circulates Iraq's Maritime Coordinates Following Their Deposit In Accordance With The Law Of The Sea Convention.

Money and Business   Economy News – Baghdad  The United Nations published a map of Iraqi maritime areas following its official deposit by the Republic of Iraq, based on the provisions of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

According to a notification issued by the United Nations bearing the reference (MZN172.2026.LOS) and dated 18 February 2026, Iraq, on 19 January and 9 February 2026, deposited lists of the geographical coordinates of the points, accompanied by an explanatory map, in accordance with Article 16, Paragraph 2, Article 75, Paragraph 2, and Article 84, Paragraph 2 of the Convention.

The deposit relates to determining the straight baselines and the baselines emanating from the heights of the islands to measure the breadth of the territorial sea, in addition to determining the territorial sea, the contiguous zone, the exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf of the Republic of Iraq, with the adoption of the 1984 World Geodetic System (WGS-84) as a reference for the adopted coordinates.

The document explained that the new filing replaces previous filings dating back to 2021 and 2011, while the lists of coordinates and the explanatory map were published on the website of the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, in accordance with the approved procedures.

For its part, the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the deposit came in implementation of Cabinet Resolution No. (266) of 2025, which approved the map of Iraqi maritime areas prepared by a specialized technical and legal team, based on technical studies, hydrographic measurements and relevant international agreements.

The ministry stressed that the step comes within the framework of establishing Iraq’s maritime rights in accordance with international law, while respecting the rights of the countries of the region, and in a way that enhances security, stability and freedom of navigation in the region. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=65903 

Iraqis Ranked Fifth Among Nationalities Who Bought The Most Real Estate In Türkiye During The Month.

Money and Business    Economy News - Follow-up  The Turkish Statistical Institute announced on Saturday that Iraqis ranked fifth among the nationalities that purchased the most real estate in Türkiye during the month of January.

The agency stated that total home sales in Türkiye decreased by 2.1% during January compared to the same month of the previous year, recording 34,069 homes.

She added that home sales to foreigners also declined by 20.8% compared to the same period last year, reaching 1,306 homes, representing 1.2% of total home sales in the country during the month in question.

The agency noted that Russians topped the list of nationalities buying real estate in Turkey during January with 219 homes, followed by Iran in second place with 118 homes, and then Ukraine in third place with 77 homes.

The United Kingdom came in fourth with 75 homes purchased, followed by Iraq in fifth place with 74 homes, China in sixth with 73 homes, and Azerbaijan in seventh with 54 homes. Palestine ranked eighth with 40 homes, Afghanistan ninth with 38 homes, and Kazakhstan tenth with 29 homes.

It is worth noting that Iraqis topped the list of nationalities that bought the most homes in Turkey since 2015, before their ranking dropped to second place after Iran at the beginning of 2021, then to third place since April 2022 after the Russians topped the list of buyers, before settling later in fifth place according to the latest data.https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=65899

The Iraqi Trade Bank Announces The Granting Of Loans For The Solar Energy Initiative.

Banks      The Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) announced on Friday that it has begun granting solar energy loans to employees who receive their salaries through the bank, while also confirming its continued financing of industrial projects and investment power plants.

TBI Chairman Bilal Al-Hamdani stated, "The bank has granted solar energy loans to employees who receive their salaries through the bank as part of its commitment to supporting alternative energy projects and reducing pressure on the electrical grid."

He explained that the bank's branch network is limited, as it primarily deals with institutions and business owners, in addition to employees who receive their salaries through the bank. He noted that the bank finances most investment power plants for investors and will continue to do so.

He added that the bank is committed to supporting industrial business owners, particularly those with existing industrial projects within Iraq and those in the food and pharmaceutical security sectors. He clarified that this support is provided through loans based on technical and economic feasibility studies.

He emphasized that the bank finances up to 75% of the value of an industrial project, provided that the approved terms and conditions are met. He pointed out that the lending mechanisms are clear and implemented in all branches, and that the bank has already financed a significant number of industrial projects in the recent period. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=65875

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MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Oil Revenue-US Federal Reserve-REER-Dinar

MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Oil Revenue-US Federal Reserve-REER-Dinar

2-20-2026

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

Follow MM on X == https://x.com/Slashn

Be sure to listen to full video for all the news……..

MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Oil Revenue-US Federal Reserve-REER-Dinar

2-20-2026

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

Follow MM on X == https://x.com/Slashn

Be sure to listen to full video for all the news……..

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FRANK26….2-20-26…..M GONE (Parts 1 and 2)

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Friday Night Video

FRANK26….2-20-26…..M GONE

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

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

Playback Number: 605-313-5163   PIN: 156996#

KTFA

Friday Night Video

FRANK26….2-20-26…..M GONE

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

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

Playback Number: 605-313-5163   PIN: 156996#

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnRpM_wq0rA

Friday Night Video

FRANK26….2-20-26…..M GONE Part 2

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Why the US Still Controls Iraq’s Dollar Pipeline

Why the US Still Controls Iraq’s Dollar Pipeline

Edu Matrix:  2-20-2026

In a recent Edu Matrix video, Sandy Ingram sheds light on a complex and critical issue that has significant implications for Iraq’s economy and sovereignty.

The United States has maintained control over Iraq’s oil revenue since the 2003 Iraq War, a situation that has far-reaching consequences for the country’s financial independence.

Why the US Still Controls Iraq’s Dollar Pipeline

Edu Matrix:  2-20-2026

In a recent Edu Matrix video, Sandy Ingram sheds light on a complex and critical issue that has significant implications for Iraq’s economy and sovereignty.

The United States has maintained control over Iraq’s oil revenue since the 2003 Iraq War, a situation that has far-reaching consequences for the country’s financial independence.

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the intricacies of this arrangement and explore its historical context, implications, and the tensions it has created.

Iraq is a wealthy nation thanks to its vast oil reserves. However, the country’s oil sales are conducted internationally in US dollars, and these funds are not deposited directly into Iraqi banks. Instead, they are held in an account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Although this account belongs to Iraq, it is subject to stringent US oversight and regulatory controls. This arrangement was initially designed to ensure transparency, prevent corruption, and reassure international creditors after Ssdaam Hussein’s regime.

The US control over Iraq’s oil revenue has significant implications for the country’s economy.

The arrangement effectively gives the US leverage over Iraq’s financial flows and economic sovereignty. Iraq cannot freely use its oil revenue without passing through US financial scrutiny, as the US system enforces compliance with sanctions, anti-money laundering, and counterterrorism regulations.

This control has real consequences, affecting Iraq’s ability to conduct dollar transactions and forcing it to tighten its banking and currency auction practices under US pressure.

The US control over Iraq’s oil revenue has also caused tension with neighboring Iran, which views Iraq as lacking full financial independence.

To understand the historical context of this arrangement, we need to look back at Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait and subsequent conflicts, which led to international intervention and coalition forces demanding financial safeguards.

The US decision to hold Iraq’s oil revenues in New York was partly to protect Iraq from lawsuits and financial claims by other nations that participated in the coalition.

Despite being controversial, this system remains a cornerstone of Iraq’s economic framework, demonstrating the ongoing influence of the US over Iraq’s financial sovereignty.

The arrangement has been in place for nearly two decades, and its implications continue to be felt today. As Sandy Ingram’s video highlights, this is a complex issue with multiple stakeholders and interests at play.

The US control over Iraq’s oil revenue is a complex and multifaceted issue that has significant implications for Iraq’s economy and sovereignty. While the arrangement was initially designed to ensure transparency and prevent corruption, it has effectively given the US leverage over Iraq’s financial flows and economic sovereignty.

As we continue to navigate the intricacies of global politics and economies, it’s essential to understand the historical context and ongoing implications of this arrangement. For further insights and information, watch the full Edu Matrix video featuring Sandy Ingram.

https://youtu.be/9SmV8XqMNwo

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/02/20/edu-matrix-why-the-us-still-controls-iraqs-dollar-pipeline/

 

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Accountant Breaks Down (Possible) Taxes After the Dinar RV

Accountant Breaks Down Taxes After the Dinar RV

Dinar For Dummies:  2-20-2026

The Iraqi dinar investment community has been a topic of interest among investors for several years, with many people drawn to its potential for significant financial returns.

However, what sets this community apart is not just the potential for profit, but the strong spiritual undercurrent that drives many of its members.

Accountant Breaks Down Taxes After the Dinar RV

Dinar For Dummies:  2-20-2026

The Iraqi dinar investment community has been a topic of interest among investors for several years, with many people drawn to its potential for significant financial returns.

However, what sets this community apart is not just the potential for profit, but the strong spiritual undercurrent that drives many of its members.

In a recent video discussion between two experienced investors, the spiritual guidance behind the investment, the supportive community that has formed around it, and the critical tax implications for investors were explored in depth.

At the heart of the conversation was Heather North, co-founder of Kingdom Economic Builders, who shared her personal journey into the dinar investment. Heather’s entry into this investment arena began in 2020, guided by spiritual direction.

Her experience is not unique; many investors in the dinar community report receiving divine confirmations, dreams, or visions that have encouraged their investment decisions. This shared spiritual experience has fostered a unique bond among community members, creating a supportive network that goes beyond a typical investment group.

Heather’s background in accounting and business management brings a valuable perspective to the discussion, particularly when it comes to the tax implications of investing in the Iraqi dinar.

 A crucial point highlighted in the conversation is the tax treatment of profits from foreign currency investments like the dinar.

According to Heather’s research into tax codes and relevant court cases, gains from such investments are generally considered ordinary income rather than capital gains under IRC Section 988.

This distinction has significant tax implications for investors, as it means that higher tax rates may apply, and the benefits typically associated with capital gains will not be available. This could result in substantial tax liabilities for investors who are not prepared.

The discussion also touched on the potential for future changes in tax law, particularly in the context of political shifts and the anticipated revaluation of the Iraqi dinar.

Heather stressed the importance of understanding tax obligations and seeking knowledgeable advice to navigate these complexities and avoid costly mistakes or audits.

The conversation speculated on broader themes, including the role of government and the IRS, and the possibility of tax system restructuring. While Heather remains skeptical about the abolition of the IRS, she is open to the idea of reforms that could impact how investments like the dinar are taxed.

As the discussion drew to a close, both participants shared their perspectives on the timeline for the Iraqi dinar’s revaluation.

While they sense a growing spiritual and geopolitical momentum, particularly around March, they acknowledge the uncertainty surrounding the exact timing of the event. Heather emphasized the value of the community and collaboration among investors, highlighting the importance of sharing insights and supporting one another through what is seen as a long but promising journey.

In conclusion, the Iraqi dinar investment is more than just a financial opportunity; it’s a community driven by shared spiritual experiences and a commitment to mutual support.

As with any investment, understanding the tax implications is crucial, and the dinar investment is no exception.

With the potential for significant returns comes the need for careful planning and informed decision-making. For those looking to dive deeper into this topic, watching the full video discussion on Dinar For Dummies is a valuable next step.

https://youtu.be/HjuGMHFJnIs

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Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 2-19-26 

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 2-19-26 

Transcribed By WiserNow Emailed To Recaps   (INTEL ONLY)

Welcome everybody to the big call tonight  - it is Thursday, February 19th, and you're listening to the big call. Thanks for tuning in everybody 

All right, there are a couple things I want to talk about tonight before we get into the specifics of our timeline. And that is, there's been a lot of discussion about is there a difference between what we call redemption centers?

Excuse me. Get all choked up here, redemption centers and exchange centers. I usually call them exchange locations and banks. So let me go through that so you guys understand it, but there might be a little question out there about it.

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 2-19-26 

Transcribed By WiserNow Emailed To Recaps   (INTEL ONLY)

Welcome everybody to the big call tonight  - it is Thursday, February 19th, and you're listening to the big call. Thanks for tuning in everybody 

All right, there are a couple things I want to talk about tonight before we get into the specifics of our timeline. And that is, there's been a lot of discussion about is there a difference between what we call redemption centers?

Excuse me. Get all choked up here, redemption centers and exchange centers. I usually call them exchange locations and banks. So let me go through that so you guys understand it, but there might be a little question out there about it.

Now banks, we talk about bank branches. What I'm encouraging big call universe to do is to go to redemption centers, and what is the difference?

Redemption centers can be located in conjunction with a bank branch, meaning connected to physically connected to a bank branch.   It can be a completely separate building, not connected to a bank.

And then, of course, you have regular bank branches that you do your normal retail banking in.

There are, as you guys know, Wells Fargo used to call their wealth management offices just that, and those were offices maybe where they didn't even have bank branches, which is the case in my state. They don't have any retail banking in the state, they only have wealth management, and our newest term that Wells’ is using for wealth management is premier banking. Premier banking.

Now, what is the difference in all of that?

Redemption centers are termed to that. Because not only do you do currency exchange in them, but you also do the redemption of bonds and redemption of Zimbabwe notes - and the Zimbabwe currency which we have are also a form of bond.

They're like a bearer bond. The reason is because, on the currency itself, it says payable to the bearer of so in that sense, the Zimbabwe currency we have is, designed to be used and transacted like a bearer bond

Now, the redemption centers, as I mentioned, can be completely separate buildings can be standalone buildings can be in strip centers. It can be so many different and we have so many of those in North America, specifically in the contiguous 48 states. We had 26,900   Now they have moved a few they've changed a few locations. They've modified a few locations. All of this has been ongoing for the last several months.

Even in the last few weeks, there have been some changes. But the concept of these redemption centers is that they're for redemption of Zim, which cannot be done at a bank branch.

Okay, so there's a distinction, right there? Banks on Zim, no --  redemption centers? Yes.

Remember, some redemption centers are connected to the bank itself. It could be in separate offices, even within the same building as the bank. Some have separate entrances. Some don't, but you'll figure that out based on the location that is close to your zip code when you call to set your appointment.

All right, what else are there? Any other distinctions why redemption centers, the Iraqi dinar, has a screen rate at the bank, a screen rate at the redemption center, and they have a sort of a back screen rate at the redemption center that is a contracted rate. We use the term contract rate,

it's not, it's not at the bank. It's only at the redemption center, at a much, much higher rate than the redemption center front screen would be, as well as it's way higher than the than the bank screen rate would be on the dinar.

The point is, if you have Iraqi Dinar and you have Zim, there's no question that you absolutely need to go to a redemption center, you'll get the rate that we've talked about on the zim for the last several years, and you'll get a very high rate that, seemingly in the last couple of days, has changed again, and it is tied again to the per barrel price of oil that we understand that is selling from Iraq, meaning the oil that they have  the sale price of their oil per barrel.

Okay, so it has gone up. It's gone down. It's all but it'll be quite a bit higher, quite a bit higher than screen rate at the bank. Okay, so when we say exchange centers or redemption centers, it's for both -  currency and Zim and what about sheet bonds? Let’s say you have not transacted your bonds, but you have a box of bonds. These are sheet length bonds.

It could be yellow Dragon, Red Dragon, gold dragon. Bonds, it could be German bonds, they could be Peruvian, gold bonds. It could be anything. It could be any number. There's so many kinds of bonds. Well, the redemption centers have a person that is skilled and knows how to transact sheet bonds as well.

So when you set up your appointment, when you talk real live person, which should be at the redemption center, zip code indicates you'll be going, when you connect with that person, you'll let them know, by the way, in addition to currency, I also have sheet bonds, if you do, obviously, if you don't, you know, but if you do, say, I have a box, or have two boxes, or whatever you have, sheet bonds, and just tell them what kind they are,

tell them if they're railroad bonds, whether they're Germans, whether they're, you know, gold Dragon, Yellow Dragon, Red Dragon, whatever type of bonds they are, just let them know the kind of bond – and  that way they'll be prepared for you, and they'll allow additional time for you at the redemption center, because it'll take a while to process those bonds and make sure that they are legitimate. Make sure you're legitimate. All of that - if you don't have them don't worry about it. You've got Zim no problem - That's all what they're involved in.

So I wanted to make that distinction so everybody understands that these redemption centers are where we exchange our currency and redeem our Zim as well.

All right, and we don't know how many currencies there'll be that will be going up in value. It was we had 24 at one time. We had 28 we had 33 and it might be as many as 40 or 41, currencies that will actually be going up in value. That will be, I mean, there's a few out there that you want. I wonder if that's one of them. I wonder if the Indian rupee is one of them. Yep, I think so.

So we'll see there are a lot of mainly the five or six or seven  - ones that we know about, that we've been talking about for years are definitely there and probably a few others that we hadn't talked about the Philippine Peso. So thought about so many other currencies, right? I mean, I can't even list  them all.  Whatever you have, bring it

Now. What about ?  This is interesting. What about our new USN - our new asset backed  dollar?

It should be up and out there, whether it's discussed openly, publicly or not, yet --  we expect that to be out and useable starting Monday, Monday,--  today is Thursday, not too far away --  Friday, Saturday, Sunday. It's  only four days away right

Now -- We have talked about NESARA the use of the EBS, nobody's telling us right now, when EBS will get activated  -when some  disclosure  will come out using the EBS, what will be disclosed? What will be brought out? What about NESARA? How much of NESARA will be brought out in the first week or two?

What about debt forgiveness ?  Are we going to see that coming in the way of zeroed out credit cards, zeroed out mortgages, I would  say yes and yes, but we don't know if it's going to still be this month, or whether that happened a little bit later in March. We don't know yet. We believe that a lot of this is going to initiate still in the month of February, this month, all right, so what else is out there?

There is a substantial claim that is taking place and should be complete over the weekend that's really going to be important.

We know that we've got peace processes going on in Gaza, in the Gaza strip between, obviously, between Israel and Hamas.   Hopefully they're coming to the party and agreeing to the terms of the peace accord.

We have other things happening with Russia and Ukraine, supposedly have reached an agreement. We'll see if that gets signed or is signed already,

And we know that Iran is like a thorn in our side, and that thorn needs to be removed, I would look for them to come to party and make and come to an agreement. If not, they'll have  -- they'll have some action that will take place.

So I think everything we are wanting to wrap up should wrap up pretty much by the weekend. So the next three or four or five days should be wrapped up. That's what our hope is.

Because do we need Cuba to come to the party? We need Iran? I have heard Yes, so we'll see how that goes progressing over the next few days, we have heard that in talking with our very, very top sources, that if everything gets done as we anticipate by Sunday, the end of the Olympics, the end of the closing ceremonies, we could be looking at being notified Monday or Tuesday of this coming week

So everything should occur for us. As a kickoff of the emails, we would include the 800 numbers Monday or Tuesday of this coming week -- Bondholders were supposed to have been paid today, where they could see the money in their accounts. We have not verified that that has been the case today, but I think they probably will get to see the funds in their accounts over the weekend. I do believe they will not get access to those funds until we get notified with our 800 numbers. It's supposed to be a modified shotgun start over a three day period and those days could very well be Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

That's the very latest information that we've received, and we thought it could go sooner, as in this week, but it looks much more like this week, with Sunday, Monday, Tuesday being very much in play, still in the month of February.

So I think that's good. We should see that should see some mention or some activation of the USN currency, our new asset backed currency, they're not going to call it gold backed, even though gold is one of the assets that is backing the value of our new USN dollar  and USTN, physical folding money is already in bank and redemption centers has been for a year or more.

So that's all knocked out ready knocked out for us that  when we go in for our redemption and exchanges of currency.

So is there anything else to bring up right now? I think I've covered I wanted to cover tonight. I'm going to say Thank you Sue and thank you Bob for making your time available to join us, and big call universe for being out there and listening to the big call for we're in our 15th year now and thank you for that -  and I think what we've had since tonight's Thursday night -- Tuesday night could be very interesting for us  -

We plan to have a call Tuesday, but we also think at this point, I hope it should be a celebration call, so we'll see, we'll see what happens between now and Tuesday, it's five days. There's a lot of things that can happen and hopefully we will get everything that we're looking to receive right there toward the end, we're getting toward the end of the month  these things are / we're supposed to fall into and have in the month of February. So that's the good news.

We're getting closer and closer every day, and I think we're almost I would think,  So let’s do this. Let's pray out the call, and then we'll look forward to seeing what happens between now and Tuesday, because the way it looks right now, everything's going to happen between now and the weekend that opens up Monday abd Tuesday for us to be notified , and we'll see how that comes together.

Well, good night everybody, and have a great weekend. Pay attention. Watch the closing ceremonies, and we will on Sunday, and we'll look forward to seeing what happens for us this week. Alrighty, so thanks so much everybody for listening, and we will. We'll talk to you on Tuesday, and God bless you have a great weekend.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Afternoon 2-20-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Oil Spike Signals Volatility: Markets Reprice Middle East Risk

Energy, gold, and the dollar surge as geopolitical tensions ripple across global markets.

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Oil Spike Signals Volatility: Markets Reprice Middle East Risk

Energy, gold, and the dollar surge as geopolitical tensions ripple across global markets.

Overview

Global markets reacted sharply to escalating tensions in the Middle East amid rising fears of potential U.S. military action involving Iran. Brent crude surged to multi-month highs, gold climbed on safe-haven demand, and equities retreated as investors shifted toward defensive positioning.

The U.S. dollar strengthened on capital inflows seeking stability, reflecting how quickly geopolitical risk can reshape asset flows.

As volatility widens, markets are repricing energy exposure, inflation expectations, and central bank policy paths.

Key Developments

1. Oil Prices Climb on Supply Risk
Brent crude rallied as traders priced in the possibility of supply disruption through key transit routes. Even the perception of instability in the region can tighten global energy markets.

2. Gold Attracts Defensive Flows
Gold rose alongside oil, signaling classic risk-off behavior as investors sought protection against uncertainty and potential inflation shocks.

3. Equities Pull Back
Global stock markets declined as risk appetite weakened. Energy-sensitive sectors faced volatility while defense and commodity-linked assets outperformed.

4. U.S. Dollar Strengthens
The dollar benefited from safe-haven flows, reinforcing its role as the primary liquidity refuge during geopolitical turbulence.

Why It Matters

Energy markets sit at the core of global inflation dynamics. A sustained oil rally could:

• Reignite inflation pressures in major economies
• Complicate central bank rate-cut timelines
• Increase transportation and manufacturing costs
• Raise geopolitical risk premiums across asset classes

Energy shocks historically ripple across currency markets, sovereign debt yields, and commodity pricing structures.

Volatility in oil is rarely isolated — it is systemic.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For currency and asset observers, geopolitical escalation introduces structural considerations:

• Safe-haven demand reinforces dollar dominance — short term
• Elevated energy prices strain import-dependent currencies
• Commodity exporters may see temporary FX support
• Central banks could delay easing cycles due to inflation risk

Geopolitics Hits the Tape: Oil and Gold Surge

If energy inflation persists, it may accelerate reserve diversification conversations and strategic asset reallocation — particularly among countries seeking insulation from volatility tied to geopolitical flashpoints.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Inflation as a Structural Force
Energy price spikes can reignite inflation, limiting monetary flexibility. Central banks may be forced into defensive policy stances, slowing economic momentum.

Pillar 2: Asset Rotation and Reserve Strategy
Heightened geopolitical risk increases demand for tangible assets and alternative stores of value. While the dollar strengthens during crisis moments, prolonged instability can also fuel long-term diversification efforts.

The market reaction underscores how quickly geopolitical risk can reshape financial architecture — not gradually, but abruptly.

This is not just market volatility — it is geopolitical risk translating directly into monetary consequences.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

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Indo-Pacific Pivot: U.S.–Indonesia Trade Pact Nears Breakthrough

Strategic minerals, semiconductors, and supply chains move to the center of global economic realignment.

Overview

The United States and Indonesia are moving closer to a broader trade agreement after cementing a series of strategic economic partnerships focused on critical minerals, semiconductor investment, and supply chain cooperation.

The developing framework positions Indonesia as a rising Indo-Pacific economic power while strengthening U.S. engagement in Southeast Asia amid intensifying global trade competition.

As rival economic blocs expand influence, this partnership signals a deliberate recalibration of supply chains and geopolitical alignment.

Key Developments

1. Critical Minerals Cooperation Expands
Indonesia — rich in nickel and other battery inputs — is deepening collaboration with the U.S. to support electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing supply chains.

2. Semiconductor Investment Push
The agreement outlines expanded cooperation in semiconductor development and technology infrastructure, a sector at the heart of modern industrial policy.

3. Strategic Indo-Pacific Engagement
The U.S. is reinforcing economic ties with Jakarta as part of a broader Indo-Pacific strategy designed to balance regional trade dynamics and reduce concentration risks.

4. Balanced Foreign Policy Positioning
Indonesia continues to maintain diplomatic and trade relations across multiple global partners, positioning itself as a bridge economy rather than a bloc-aligned state.

Why It Matters

This partnership extends beyond bilateral trade — it is part of a structural shift in global economic architecture.

• Diversifies supply chains away from single-country dependency
• Strengthens U.S. access to critical mineral inputs
• Expands semiconductor production networks
• Reinforces Southeast Asia as a manufacturing and trade hub

As global trade corridors evolve, Indonesia’s role in energy transition materials and industrial supply chains is becoming strategically central.

Trade alignment is now as much about resilience as it is about growth.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For currency and asset observers, the U.S.–Indonesia partnership reflects deeper monetary and trade currents:

• Increased local currency settlement opportunities
• Diversified capital flows into emerging Southeast Asia
• Reduced exposure to concentrated trade corridors
• Greater geopolitical hedging within supply chain finance

As supply chains realign, capital follows infrastructure. This dynamic influences FX demand, commodity pricing, and long-term reserve diversification strategies.

Trade Realignment Signals the Next Phase of Global Restructuring

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Supply Chain Multipolarity
Global production networks are no longer concentrated within a single corridor. Expanding partnerships with Indonesia reduces systemic bottlenecks and supports diversified manufacturing nodes.

Pillar 2: Resource-Backed Trade Influence
Control and access to critical minerals increasingly shape geopolitical leverage. Indonesia’s position in nickel and battery inputs places it at the heart of energy-transition economics.

The U.S.–Indonesia framework reflects an era where trade agreements are strategic architecture — not just tariff negotiations.

This is not just diplomacy — it’s supply chain sovereignty in motion.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

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BRICS Pay Faces Reality Test: Can the Alliance Challenge Dollar Dominance?

Ambition meets execution as the 11-member bloc attempts to build a parallel payment system.

Overview

The BRICS alliance is pursuing an independent cross-border payment system known as BRICS Pay, aimed at reducing reliance on the US dollar and promoting local currency trade among member nations.

Designed as an alternative to Western-dominated financial messaging networks like SWIFT, the initiative seeks to strengthen economic sovereignty and shield member states from sanctions and tariff pressures.

However, while the vision is ambitious, the execution faces structural, political, and economic hurdles that could determine whether BRICS Pay becomes transformational — or symbolic.

Key Developments

1. Strategic Objective: Reduce Dollar Dependency
BRICS Pay is envisioned as a cross-border settlement mechanism facilitating trade in local currencies, supporting the bloc’s broader de-dollarization narrative.

2. Alternative to Western Infrastructure
Unlike SWIFT — which serves as a messaging system backed by dollar liquidity and global banking networks — BRICS Pay aims to provide integrated settlement pathways independent of Western influence.

3. Multipolar Financial Ambition
The system aligns with the bloc’s push toward a multipolar economic order, where trade settlement mechanisms are diversified beyond dollar-centric channels.

Why It Matters

Building a payment system is not just about software — it requires liquidity depth, currency trust, political alignment, and trade scale.

BRICS Pay faces three immediate structural challenges:

Trade Volume Imbalance

China dominates intra-BRICS trade flows. If transaction volume is disproportionately concentrated in one economy, it could shift operational influence toward that nation — potentially undermining the bloc’s principle of multipolar balance.

Without sufficient trade flow among all members, liquidity pools could remain shallow and uneven.

Currency Trust and Liquidity

The US dollar remains the most trusted and liquid global currency. Even countries critical of US policy continue to settle trade in dollars due to stability, convertibility, and deep capital markets.

For BRICS Pay to succeed externally, counterparties must trust participating currencies — a hurdle that cannot be solved solely by political agreement.

Divergent Economic Priorities

Member economies vary significantly:

• China prioritizes export dominance
• India balances Western partnerships with domestic growth
• Russia and Iran seek sanctions insulation
• Other members hold mixed or evolving strategic goals

These divergent priorities complicate harmonized policy development and could slow implementation.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For global currency observers, BRICS Pay represents an experiment in financial system redesign.

• It tests the durability of dollar dominance
• It highlights global appetite for settlement diversification
• It underscores rising geopolitical fragmentation in finance
• It reveals structural limits of de-dollarization without liquidity parity

If successful, it would incrementally shift trade settlement patterns. If unsuccessful, it reinforces the entrenched power of dollar-based infrastructure.

Building a New System Is Harder Than Leaving the Old One

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Infrastructure vs. Influence
Creating a payment system requires more than political alignment — it demands capital depth, credit markets, and currency stability. Without those, infrastructure alone cannot displace entrenched networks.

Pillar 2: De-Dollarization Realism
BRICS Pay reflects a broader shift toward financial multipolarity. However, replacing the dollar requires global trust — not just internal coordination.

The success or stagnation of BRICS Pay will serve as a real-world stress test of whether multipolar finance can match the scale and liquidity of the existing system.

This is not just about payments — it’s about the future architecture of global settlement power.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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“Tidbits From TNT” Friday 2-20-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  Except for Hamoudi, the coordinating framework withdraws its support from Maliki.

Iraqi sources reported on Thursday that some members of the Coordination Framework and Shiite blocs withdrew their support for Nouri al-Maliki’s candidacy, while only Humam Hamoudi, head of the “Abshir Ya Iraq ” bloc, remained in support of him.

Sources told Al-Araby TV, as reported by Al-Sa’a Network, that “some members of the coordinating framework and Shiite political blocs withdrew their support for Maliki’s candidacy, and only Humam Hamoudi, who heads the Abshir Ya Iraq bloc, which holds 4 seats in the Iraqi parliament, continues to support him .”

TNT:

Tishwash:  Except for Hamoudi, the coordinating framework withdraws its support from Maliki.

Iraqi sources reported on Thursday that some members of the Coordination Framework and Shiite blocs withdrew their support for Nouri al-Maliki’s candidacy, while only Humam Hamoudi, head of the “Abshir Ya Iraq ” bloc, remained in support of him.

Sources told Al-Araby TV, as reported by Al-Sa’a Network, that “some members of the coordinating framework and Shiite political blocs withdrew their support for Maliki’s candidacy, and only Humam Hamoudi, who heads the Abshir Ya Iraq bloc, which holds 4 seats in the Iraqi parliament, continues to support him .”

The sources added that "the deadline given by the US Chargé d'Affaires, Joshua Harris, to the political leaders within the coordinati

on framework ends today ."

The moves come after US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Wednesday, February 18, warning Britain against “giving away” the Diego Garcia base, saying the base could be needed in any military operation to deter a “potential attack” from Iran.

In parallel, several capitals escalated their warnings to their citizens against traveling to Iran and called on those already there to leave, with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urging his citizens to leave Iran "immediately," warning of "an imminent risk of escalation."

The US State Department has also reiterated in recent security alerts its call for its citizens to "leave Iran now" in light of unrest and security risks.

This is happening while indirect nuclear talks continued in Geneva, mediated by Oman, without any announcement of a decisive breakthrough.

On the military front, Western reports said the US military is preparing for the possibility of operations that could last "for weeks" if Trump orders an attack, with official US expectations of an Iranian response and a shift in targeting beyond nuclear infrastructure.

In the same context, Axios quoted Israeli officials as saying that the government is preparing for the possibility of a large-scale confrontation that "could erupt within days," while informed sources spoke of different time estimates within the US administration.  link

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Tishwash: An Iraqi delegation will visit Iran soon... Gas supplies are completely cut off, and the heatwave will reveal the extent of demand.

The Ministry of Electricity announced the formation of an official delegation that will visit Iran soon to discuss the issue of gas supply in preparation for the summer season, given the existing need for it.

According to the ministry spokesman, Ahmed Moussa, "The gas supplies and quantities agreed upon with the Iranian side are still completely halted, which has led to the loss of more than 5,500 megawatts of generating capacity for the national grid."

He noted that "this stoppage directly affected a number of vital centers supplying the southern and central regions, in addition to the capital, Baghdad," explaining that "the current moderate temperatures have contributed to controlling the loads and providing relatively stable supply hours."

He stressed that “any fluctuation in temperatures will reveal the actual size of the demand, especially with the approach of summer, which requires full readiness of stations and an abundance of fuel,” noting that “the delegation that will leave for Iran will discuss the quantities that can be supplied to ensure the stability of the network during the peak of summer.”

Musa also said that "work is continuing on the liquefied gas platform project at Khor Al-Zubair port, and it is hoped that it will be completed by the beginning of next June," indicating that "the platform will secure about 500 million standard cubic feet per day, which will provide between 3,500 and 4,000 megawatts through combined and simple cycle power plants."

He spoke of "high-level coordination with the Ministry of Oil to supply some stations with national gas produced in the southern and central regions, especially the Basmaya station, as well as securing alternative fuel (gas oil) for stations capable of operating with it."

He added that "the demand for energy is witnessing a significant increase as a result of the expansion of electrical appliances, modern buildings and investment projects," stressing that "the growth of residential areas and the conversion of agricultural lands into residential areas, as well as the spread of slums, have become additional, rapidly increasing loads that put pressure on the electrical grid." link

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Tishwash: Washington reduces its diplomatic presence in Iraq and Gulf states amid tensions with Iran

Two Iraqi and American officials said on Thursday that the United States has reduced the number of its diplomatic staff at its missions in Iraq and some Gulf states, taking precautionary measures against the backdrop of escalating regional tensions, without disclosing details about the size or nature of the reduction.

They added in an interview with Shafaq News Agency that the reduction included staff in a number of locations, while work continued in the remaining missions according to normal operational arrangements with a reduction in some staff and non-essential activities.

Meanwhile, an official at the US Embassy declined to comment on this news to Shafaq News Agency, saying only that "the US Embassy in Baghdad and the US Consulate General in Erbil are open, and our operations are proceeding as usual."

In response to questions about the status of the forces, an official at the US Central Command (CENTCOM), which is part of the US Department of Defense, told Shafaq News Agency that "the US military will not comment on personnel movements or troop status for reasons related to operational security and the safety of military personnel."

The moves come after US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Wednesday, February 18, warning Britain against “giving away” the Diego Garcia base, saying the base could be needed in any military operation to deter a “potential attack” from Iran.

In parallel, several capitals escalated their warnings to their citizens against traveling to Iran and called on those already there to leave, with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urging his citizens to leave Iran "immediately," warning of "an imminent risk of escalation."

The US State Department has also reiterated in recent security alerts its call for its citizens to "leave Iran now" in light of unrest and security risks.

This is happening while indirect nuclear talks continued in Geneva, mediated by Oman, without any announcement of a decisive breakthrough.

On the military front, Western reports said the US military is preparing for the possibility of operations that could last "for weeks" if Trump orders an attack, with official US expectations of an Iranian response and a shift in targeting beyond nuclear infrastructure.

In the same context, Axios quoted Israeli officials as saying that the government is preparing for the possibility of a large-scale confrontation that "could erupt within days," while informed sources spoke of different time estimates within the US administration.  link

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Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 02/20/2026

Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 02/20/2026

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: TGIF and Good morning Mark and Mr. C and Mods!!!

Member: I say we rip out the words imminent and soon out of the dictionary post rv….lol

Member: Praying the RV is weeks or days instead of years

Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 02/20/2026

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: TGIF and Good morning Mark and Mr. C and Mods!!!

Member: I say we rip out the words imminent and soon out of the dictionary post rv….lol

Member: Praying the RV is weeks or days instead of years

Member: IMO this is the quiet before the storm!

Member: Hi Mark, any update on the bonds sir? Thanks

MZ: No real bond news but I did hear something from the group side last night. I had a very good update from some folks in a very large group. I won’t deal in specifics to get anyone in trouble (including myself)

MZ: They made the comment that it is finally time and they are moving some key people that have not been moved in years…to start handling exchanges. Travel started today for a couple of key people….they are headed west. This is something I have been waiting to see….and I just saw it. I am exceptionally excited.  Wait and see…..this is right now in the rumor category.

MZ: This is a “Currency Group” that comes at the same time as the sovereigns

MZ: No news on CMKX

Member: Were you surprised to hear that Andy (Schectman) doesn’t think we will have a gold backed currency?

MZ: It will be a gold backed Treasury that backs it. It will be kind of a hybrid system. We will get Andy to explain his thought process on that one.

Member: Judy Shelton says the US will have gold backed Treasuries by July 4th this year.

Member: Charlie Ward saying there are bank runs happening now???

Member: My Credit Union is closing 3/7 - 3/9/26. they say they are updating the system. Debit & Credit cards will work & ATMs, but the app won't work, & express 24 line won't work, no online banking. RV?

Member: Yesterday Dr Scott said that dinar will go at the same time as we reset to gold. Isn’t it possible that the currency will go first and then reset?

Member: I’m thinking the Clarity Act needs to be passed BEFORE we RV?

Member:  Ramadan : Start Date: March 17, 1991 End Date: Approximately April 15/16, 1991

MZ: don’t worry…they have revalued during Ramadan before. I think Kuwait revalued during Ramadan

Member: Hey Mark, did I hear $59,300US per million Dong?

MZ: there are reports that someone is going to exchange for $59,300US per million Dong at the end of the month. This is the figure that the bank gave them. Their possible exchange is scheduled for the first of next week….so we will find out if this is true or not. I still think the rate will be way higher than that. There have been rates populating and disappearing on bank screens.

MZ: In Iraq: “11 members of the framework informed Maliki of their withdrawal of support for him to assume the Presidency of the new government”  When the elect the President the next step will be Prime Minister.Maliki is expected to step down.

Member: What is HCL law in Iraq?

MZ: Its revenue sharing with the Kurdish region. Iraq is kinda 2 countries in one with the Kurdish region. We have been told for the last 20 years when we see HCL pass…within hours or days we would see the revaluation of the dinar.   

Member: Oil Export Revenue sharing. Saudi Gives its citizens Funds based upon oil exports, HCL would do the same in iraq region. Hint: Oil belongs to the People. Kaziemi mentioned that when oil contract done

Member: Are your redemption center folks working this weekend?

MZ: They are on call this weekend. These folks also work in wealth management.

Member: Was told by a friend who works in banking from Venezuela. She asked if I still had my currency, she said I am about to be filthy rich.

Member: I'm betting we'll have a relatively quick resolution in Iran in less than 30 days. IMO Vietnam and Indonesia in are going to reval with Iraq. Venezuela is doing EVERYTHING wanted.

Member: Frank26 had some decent bank stories on YouTube shorts recently.

Member: big astrological alignment today. Saturn Neptune conjunction. every 36 years they come together. The Berlin Wall fell during the last one.

Member: I have been questioning my sanity...thinking I might be the most gullible person to exist some days...other days I am on top of the world thinking I am a genius. which is it? lol

Member: I wish everybody a great weekend!!

Member: Mark and Mods. Thank you all for keeping us sane!!

Mod: BREAKING NEWS: MarkZ's WEEKEND AND TRAVELING email address: Don't Write Me@NeverOnWEEKENDS.Com SERIOUSLY, MARK NEEDS A LITTLE TIME FOR HIMSELF FOR REST AND REC. THANK YOU!

Mr. Cottrell and CBD Guru’s join the stream today. Please listen to replay for their information and opinions.

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Note from PDK: Please listen to the replay for all the details and entire stream….I do not transcribe political opinions, medical opinions or many guests on this stream……just RV/currency related topics.

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