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

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

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Clarity Act Breakthrough, Iraqi Dinar Rises, Zimbabwe

Clarity Act Breakthrough, Iraqi Dinar Rises, Zimbabwe

The Charlie Ward Show:  7-24-2026

The global financial landscape is undergoing a profound and rapid transformation, marked by legislative milestones and significant economic shifts across both developed and developing nations.

A recent broadcast of The Charlie Ward Show shed light on these monumental changes, exploring how recent political decisions and resource-driven developments are reshaping the international monetary order.

From breakthrough legislation in the United States to crucial economic restructuring in Iraq and Zimbabwe, these events suggest a major realignment of global wealth and financial systems.

A pivotal moment in this shifting landscape occurred on July 23, 2026, when Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis confirmed that key legislative hurdles had been cleared with the approval of the landmark Clarity Act.

This development represents a significant bipartisan step forward, signaling a coordinated effort to establish clear regulatory frameworks for modern financial assets. By securing support across party lines, the passage of this act establishes a more predictable regulatory environment in the United States.

This U.S. legislative milestone does not exist in a vacuum. Rather, it aligns with a broader international trend toward economic modernization, echoing similar regulatory frameworks established earlier by Japan. As major global economies harmonize their financial rules, the groundwork is being laid for a more integrated, transparent, and modernized global financial system.

Beyond Western regulatory updates, the Middle East is experiencing its own economic renaissance, with Iraq at the forefront. Following a protracted and rigorous campaign against institutional corruption, Iraq is currently undergoing a critical structural overhaul.

This economic rebuilding phase has successfully paved the way for the re-entry of major Western energy corporations, signaling renewed foreign confidence in the nation’s stability and resources.

Central to Iraq’s revitalization are comprehensive reforms within its banking sector. These systemic upgrades have fueled widespread anticipation of a currency revaluation, a move that could fundamentally alter the nation’s fiscal positioning on the world stage. By modernizing its financial institutions and opening its doors to international energy partnerships, Iraq is positioning itself as a vital player in the emerging global economy.

Simultaneously, Africa is demonstrating remarkable economic resilience and growth, particularly in Zimbabwe. The nation is making significant strides in infrastructure development, highlighted by the construction of a new lithium transport railway. This infrastructure project is designed to streamline the export of Zimbabwe’s vast lithium reserves, which has attracted substantial foreign direct investment into its mining sector.

Historically, Zimbabwe’s immense natural wealth—which includes extensive deposits of gold and high-value diamonds—has faced challenges due to external exploitation. However, current trends indicate a shift toward greater resource sovereignty and economic stabilization.

By pairing its rich natural assets with robust transport infrastructure and domestic currency stability efforts, Zimbabwe is working to secure its position as an industrial powerhouse in the green energy transition.

As these geopolitical and economic transformations accelerate, financial experts suggest approaching the changing landscape with quiet confidence. The consensus among market analysts featured on The Charlie Ward Show is to remain focused on long-term structural changes rather than the daily distractions or sensationalized narratives often presented in main stream media outlets.

Amid ongoing market volatility and systemic transitions, securing tangible wealth remains a prudent strategy for wealth preservation. Physical assets, historically represented by precious metals like gold and silver, continue to serve as reliable hedges against inflation and currency fluctuations.

Ultimately, the convergence of progressive legislation, infrastructure development, and resource-driven reforms points toward a new chapter in global finance—one that rewards preparation, foresight, and a focus on intrinsic value.

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Rob Cunningham: Let’s Speculate and Cook

Rob Cunningham: Let’s Speculate and Cook

7-24-2026

Let’s speculate and cook.

• A $3–4 quadrillion tokenized global economy.
• 10,000+ Stablecoins issued
• 50% of the global financial services ecosystem regularly uses XRP as a bridge asset.
• XRP being the dominant neutral bridge asset across thousands of payment networks & nations.
• Deep liquidity is recognized as the critical infrastructure layer for global settlement.

Under these assumptions, a simple way to think about it is:

The larger the amount of value that must be efficiently bridged, the greater the economic value of the liquidity pool supporting those transfers.

This still doesn’t determine price by itself, because price depends on factors such as how much XRP is actually available for liquidity, how often it turns over (velocity), and how much capital markets assign to holding that liquidity.

Using these broad illustrative assumptions rather than precise forecasts, what do you imagine a likely XRP value range to be?

In this thought experiment, XRP is valued less like a traditional investment and more like critical infrastructure.

A useful analogy is to imagine the Internet:

TCP/IP became the universal communications protocol.
Fiber-optic backbones became essential infrastructure.
Cloud data centers became foundational infrastructure.

ILP is analogous to TCP/IP.
XRPL is analogous to the global settlement backbone.
XRP is analogous to the highly liquid reserve that allows value to move efficiently between otherwise separate financial systems.

The thesis is that the scarce resource is no longer computing power or information – it is trusted, globally accessible settlement liquidity.

If markets came to view that liquidity as indispensable infrastructure for a multi-quadrillion-dollar economy, then valuations far above today’s levels would be consistent with that scenario.

Source(s):
• https://x.com/KuwlShow/status/2080401849379676275

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/07/24/rob-cunningham-lets-speculate-and-cook/

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 7-23-26

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 7-23-26 

Transcribed By WiserNow Emailed To Recaps   (INTEL ONLY)

Welcome everybody to the big call tonight. It's Thursday, July 23rd , and you're listening to the big call. So thanks everybody for coming in. Good to have you here. We're looking forward to having a really good call tonight and we just welcome everybody to come in.

So, thanks, Bob. Again, let's do this. Let's talk about where we are from an Intel point of view.  It's interesting because you know things are getting tight. NDAs --  people are clamming up.

We know that. Well, it's just tight out there. It's hard to get really good and accurate intel. We have some, but it's not a bunch of it.

Now, to be fair, we had some information yesterday that was looking very good from four different sources about numbers being available over the weekend, Friday, Friday, Saturday, start of exchanges, Friday, Saturday.

Then we received more information, which happened really last night and this morning, and so it tends to negate, in some cases, the earlier information, and this happens a lot. And so, in this particular case, I'll say it this way: We heard early this morning, and I got a call just before 8o'clock this morning about what was  brought in from a source that said that the Clarity Act has passed in the Senate, and I looked into it, looked into it more with some help from somebody in Big Call Universe, got video, checked it out, and yeah, that's what was said.

But then we realized on a deeper dive that, well, the  Agriculture and Finance Committee, okay, voted to pass the Clarity Act through.

And normally, what happens is when it goes out of committee, since it passed through committee, it goes to the Senate for a full vote, and then it goes back to the House of Representatives for reconciliation.

That means that there's a bill that was passed in the Senate. Now let's compare it to the bill that they had in the House and see if we need to reconcile those two bills.

See if we need to make those two one or make a new bill with all the information. Basically, it's called reconciliation, and then that final bill is sent to the president for his signature.

So that's the normal process. Now I've been told that in this particular case, because of who President Trump is as Commander in Chief in a wartime scenario, sometimes certain things can be done with an executive privilege under the Emergency act to move on things that might have to take longer, and I believe, at least I've been informed, that this could very well be one of those situations.

That basically, in other words, this is how it was said to me: all that we needed was for the Clarity Act to pass through the Agriculture and Finance Committee.

That would suffice.

Now, let's just see how that lays.

Let's see if that is the case, and I'm going to go with it and say that that part is  ready for us

Now what has to happen through that Clarity Act, which deals with cryptocurrencies, and you know, like I was going to say Bitcoin, but XRP and the other coins that are out there, especially XRP, is going to be looked at a gold-backed asset, even though it's digital, it's gold-backed, and that will help back the value of our U.S.N. and actually be there to back our exchanges.

Interesting. Do I understand all of it 100% No, not really, but I get the gist of it, and so that's an interesting concept. That with the Clarity Act and cryptocurrencies being fully integrated into the quantum financial system that we have, that is working in our current accounts in our banks are part of that system now.

It sounds like if, in fact, you know what was it last week, or maybe even earlier than last week, I mentioned on the call we had heard I think it was two weeks ago that XRP was alive.

Well, that's our cryptocurrency. That is, I think, the number one crypto that's going to be utilized in backing the U.S. N, our new dollar, and backing, in this case, backing our exchanges.

Okay, so I'm saying all that to say things are moving along nicely behind the scenes. If XRP is truly live, that means everything is about to be or is already interconnected into the quantum financial system, and now we just move to the next step.

Okay, what else is left? There's not much left that I can tell, at least not that we're hearing about. There are arrests that are going on like gangbusters, not only in this country but around the globe. There's a lot of pickup and drop-off. That's all good.

They're going to get that deep state cleaned up. They're in the process of it, and it's moving forward.  So that's good news.

The other thing is, what about our timing now? Where are we now?

We're supposed to get releases, which are primarily involving XRP and our USN and backing our exchanges to release on Sunday night. Now we still don't have new rates on the screens as yet that I'm aware of.

We were looking for forex to have new rates last night.

We thought they'd show up this morning. I do not have confirmation that we have new rates on the screens at the redemption centers, nor at the banks yet, but we do feel that is something that we need to have solid rates, not flashing, solid rates.

So typically, what happens is the Forex lights up with new rates on Wednesday or on Sunday night when it reopens in the United States, at least it reopens at about five or 530 Sunday in the afternoon.

So we're looking for that to occur over the weekend, and according to a particular source, we will see notifications early in the week, but have exchanges started no later than Thursday of this coming week, a week from today. Week from today,

So we will have to watch this. And by the way, a week from today, if I got my math right, that would be the 30th of July, with only 31 days in August, I mean in July, and I told you guys a long time ago I get squirrely when it gets toward the end of the month as to whether it can go in the last week, for example, of July. Can it go next week in the last week?

I'm not hearing it has to go, you know, that anything's going to take us beyond august 1. But we know that they're planning to do NESARA / GESARA in the first week of August, so that is still planned, and that'll be fantastic when we get there. We're not very far from it. So what about this this coming week?

I'd say it's in play.

I'd say it's in play. Maybe we get notified Tuesday or Wednesday, and we start exchanges Wednesday or Thursday. I'm just saying that's what I'm saying is possible.

It looks like we were supposed to be notified tomorrow or Saturday, and anything's possible. But it looks like we might be moved till early next week for notifications.

Again, I always find get more information after Thursday night, tomorrow, Friday, whatever I get, and I wish I had it for the call tonight. So I'm hoping to find out more about whether rates did show up on the redemption center screens today or not.

Are they at the banks yet or not?

We know that it's all about getting the numbers. That's when we hit the 800 number, we're over halfway home.

That's our next thing to receive. Get the toll-free number, set our appointment through the call center, go to your appointment, and get exchanged on your currencies and redeemed on your ZIM notes.

And oh, by the way, this is something I don't know that I mentioned or not yet, but certain people have asked about whether they need  a donor letter that's notarized if they've been gifted Zim.

They really don't need that. They've told us we don't need your receipts for where you bought your currency. They don't need that. They don't want us to be encumbered by that, and they don't need a donor letter notarized showing that you either gave or receives Zim from someone else.

Okay, they're not. They just don't want to mess with it. To be honest, I think it's a time thing more than anything else, because we're going to be getting a lot of things done at our appointment in 30 to 40 minutes. A lot of things.

I mean, if you think about it, it's I can't believe we're going to get that much done. But we are, and they're trained, they're practiced, they're ready for us. We just have to be ready to get that toll-free number, set our appointment, and then go.

And then let them know if you have dire need. If you're a ZIM holder, puts you up the food chain a little bit, and you can get priority on getting into the med beds, which the medical, the holographic medical beds.

I wish I could share what I know about them to you. I had intended to. We've been sort of called off on doing that, so I'm not going to do it. But I know a lot about them. A lot about them, and God, it's amazing to me.

So we're going to have all that. It's close. It's coming. So, and they're there ready for us. We just got to get in that redemption center, and then, then we're good to go.

So that's pretty much everything that I've got for tonight. It's not a lot, but it's all we are, we have, and right now things are getting quiet. NDAs, gag orders, security measures, everything's tightening up, and we knew that would be the case as we got closer and closer.

So as we pray the call out tonight, we're going to pray that our timeline merges with God's timeline, and we have these notifications coming soon, possibly early next week. All right, so I'm going to move to where my phone was charged.

Thank Sue. Thank Bob. And thank GCK and and Doug, Jeannie, Pastor Scott, continue your healing, continue to be healed, and thank you, Big Call Universe, for listening to the Big Call for the last 15 years. Many of you have not even missed one call.

I've missed two or three myself in the past 15 years, but not too many.

And I just want to thank everybody for listening and look forward to working with many, many of you on Rebuild America and some other projects that you know I have, and we look forward to that.

So let's do this. Let's pray out the call, and then we'll have a good weekend, and look forward to a really good week next week.

Well, I'm going to go ahead and turn off the recording and say good night and have a great weekend. And we will talk to you guys on Tuesday night. God bless you

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Afternoon 7-24-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

U.S. Expands Global Trade Measures as Nations Prepare for a New Era of Economic Realignment

New U.S. trade actions affecting dozens of economies are reinforcing the trend toward regional supply chains, strategic manufacturing, and a more fragmented global trading system, adding another chapter to the ongoing transformation of international finance. 

Overview

• The United States announced new trade measures affecting approximately 60 economies, expanding efforts to strengthen supply chain security and labor standards.

• The new policies are expected to reshape sourcing decisions for multinational companies, potentially accelerating shifts in global manufacturing.

• Governments and businesses continue adapting to an increasingly fragmented trading environment, with long-term implications for global investment and financial markets.

Key Developments

1. U.S. Broadens Trade Measures

The United States announced new import duties tied to labor compliance standards, affecting goods from approximately 60 economies. The measures create different tariff levels depending on whether exporting countries meet U.S. labor enforcement expectations.

Officials say the policy is designed to strengthen supply chain integrity while encouraging higher labor standards among trading partners.

2. Global Supply Chains Continue to Shift

Manufacturers and importers are expected to reassess production locations and sourcing strategies as the new rules take effect. Companies may diversify suppliers, relocate production, or increase investment in countries with lower trade barriers.

These adjustments continue the broader trend toward regionalization of global commerce that has accelerated over the past several years.

3. Financial Markets Watch Trade Costs Closely

Although financial markets remained relatively stable, economists continue monitoring the potential impact of higher import costs on inflation, corporate earnings, and international investment.

Changes in global trade flows often influence currency markets, shipping demand, and long-term capital allocation decisions.

4. International Institutions Continue Monitoring Global Risks

The International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization, World Bank, and International Energy Agency have repeatedly emphasized that rising geopolitical tensions and trade fragmentation increase uncertainty for global growth and investment.

Their recent joint assessments continue to highlight the importance of maintaining resilient supply chains and international economic cooperation amid heightened geopolitical risks.

Why It Matters

Trade policy is becoming an increasingly important driver of global financial change. As nations place greater emphasis on economic security, domestic production, and strategic industries, businesses must adapt to a more complex international trading environment.

These structural changes affect investment decisions, manufacturing locations, transportation networks, and long-term economic growth. 

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Foreign currency investors closely monitor trade developments because changes in international commerce influence economic growth, inflation, central bank policy, and cross-border capital flows.

While today's announcement does not directly affect exchange rates, it reflects broader structural changes that continue reshaping the international monetary system.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 2: Trade

Global supply chains continue shifting as governments place greater emphasis on national security, strategic manufacturing, and resilient sourcing.

• Pillar 4: Technology

Companies are investing in new logistics systems, digital trade infrastructure, and supply-chain technologies to adapt to evolving international trade rules.

Future Outlook

Attention now turns to how trading partners respond and whether additional economies introduce similar measures to protect domestic industries or strengthen supply chain resilience.

Investors will also watch for any impact on inflation, global manufacturing, shipping activity, and future trade negotiations as the international economic landscape continues to evolve.

This is not simply about tariffs—it reflects the broader transformation of the global financial system as governments increasingly reshape trade, supply chains, and economic policy to address a rapidly changing geopolitical environment.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• World Trade Organization — WTO Members Review Temporary U.S. Import Surcharges

• International Monetary Fund — Joint Statement by the Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and World Trade Organization

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Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 07/24/2026

Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 07/24/2026

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

MZ:  Codeman Friday! Today we take a quick look at the news from around the world before Mr. Cottrell takes the mic. Lucas from theCBDgurus joins us after the regular program to take questions.

MZ:I heard from two well “plugged in” bond contacts last night that are hearing a number of key players were paid last night in Asia. And that bond contacts in Europe are expected to be paid starting today and tomorrow…..and the US bond folks to immediately follow.

MZ: They are looking for all of them to be cashed out through mid week next week… that is the expectation right now.

MZ: On groups I know there is a person in place now that has started processing things for groups. I do not know when they will be paying any groups right now.

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Alasdair Macleod: China Ends Retail Paper Gold & Opens the Floodgates

Alasdair Macleod: China Ends Retail Paper Gold & Opens the Floodgates

Mining Network:  7-23-2026

Alasdair Macleod, economist and leading voice on sound money, returns to Mining Network to break down China’s rapidly accelerating gold strategy and what it means for Western paper markets, the dollar, and global monetary order.

 Earlier this month Hong Kong launched its new gold central clearing and settlement system.

This week several major Chinese banks (including ICBC) will end retail paper gold trading on the Shanghai Gold Exchange.

At the same time, Beijing is easing long-standing restrictions on gold exports between the mainland and Hong Kong.

Macleod argues these moves are not isolated — they form part of a deliberate, decades-long plan to secure the yuan against the eventual failure of the Western fiat system.

0:00 – Introduction

0:15 – Hong Kong gold settlement system & Chinese banks ending retail paper gold

2:20 – China’s long-term gold accumulation strategy

8:14 – New gold vaults, yuan convertibility & replacing Western paper markets

14:03 – China, Japan and the problem of US Treasury demand

19:37 – Commodity stockpiling and dollar dumping

21:16 – Sponsor: Copper Giant (Mocoa project)

22:50 – Timeline for the collapse of Western paper gold markets

26:45 – The history of central bank gold leasing

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News, Rumors and Opinions Friday 7-24-2026

Stephanie Starr: Pivotal Moment Not Just for Iraq, but for the Entire Middle East

7-24-2026

Iraq’s Prime Minister is heading to Iran at a pivotal moment not just for Iraq, but for the entire Middle East.

Iraq is uniquely positioned to maintain relationships with both the United States and Iran, making it one of the few nations capable of helping reduce regional tensions through diplomacy.

Peace creates opportunity. Opportunity creates investment. Investment creates prosperity.

The timing is difficult to ignore:

The U.S. is advancing the CLARITY Act to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. It’s no coincidence that other countries have passed their own crypto laws. Here are the ones just in the last 30 days.

Japan has already passed landmark legislation reclassifying cryptocurrencies as financial products, paving the way for lower taxes, institutional adoption, and future crypto ETFs.

Russia has approved a sweeping cryptocurrency law creating a regulated market for digital assets, licensed exchanges, and digital repositories while expanding legal use in cross-border trade.

Taiwan recently passed its Virtual Asset Service Act, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for crypto exchanges and stablecoin issuers.

Nigeria also signed a new Executive Order coordinating virtual asset regulation across government agencies and accelerating its digital asset framework.

Around the world, governments are no longer debating whether to regulate digital assets they’re racing to define the rules. Whether this reflects a broader global shift or parallel responses to the growth of digital finance, the pace of legislative activity has accelerated significantly over the past month.

Iraq continues modernizing its banking sector, expanding electronic payments, reconnecting banks to the global financial system, and diversifying beyond oil.

The U.S.-Iraq strategic partnership continues to deepen through financial reforms, investment, and security cooperation. Historically, Iraq (ancient Mesopotamia) is widely regarded as the cradle of civilization, and many religious traditions associate the region around the Tigris and Euphrates with the Garden of Eden.

If lasting peace gains traction, Iraq’s strategic location, natural resources, and financial modernization could position it as one of the Middle East’s most important economic hubs.

Some investors believe these developments could eventually contribute to a broader restructuring of the global monetary and financial system. While the idea of a “global currency reset” remains speculative, there is no question that major changes are occurring across digital assets, payment infrastructure, and international finance.

Peace through prosperity has always been the stronger path.
Watch Iraq. It’s going to be BIBLICAL
The next chapter may be far bigger than most people realize.

Source(s):
• https://x.com/StephanieStarrC/status/2080257560716673097

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/07/24/stephanie-starr-pivotal-moment-not-just-for-iraq-but-for-the-entire-middle-east/

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Reset Intelligence  The rate is not the thing trapped behind the WTO. It waits on a budget parliament has to write and a cabinet it has to seat, and those are the pieces with a real date on them.

Mnt Goat   Can the news get any better than this other than getting news of the reinstatement is done. Folks, this visit by al-Zaidi to Washington is beginning to pay off for Iraq... President Trump has his eyes on Iraq and a plan to revolutionize their economy...this is not only for Iraq but the entire middle east. Iraq is going to play a MAJOR role in the plan. 

StephenIraq's GDP - right now they are the fastest growing Middle Eastern nation...surpassing Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Dubai...And when you look at all the deals they just signed, it's like gosh, their progress and their potential [is off the charts].  I don't see a dinar hater or someone who used to be against this investment or thought it was foolish before and look at everything happening right now and just say, wow, I want to be part of this transition or I want to be invested, maybe not in the dinar, but in some part of this country of Iraq to be able to get returns on the upside...

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HUGE Event Monday Could SHAKE Silver Market | Andy Schectman

Liberty and Finance:  7-23-2026

Andy Schectman returns to Liberty & Finance with a sweeping macroeconomic update, warning that multiple financial risks are converging at once—from overvalued stocks and housing to Social Security funding, Treasury demand, and hidden inflation pressures.

He explains why central banks continue accumulating physical gold while reducing reliance on U.S. debt, and why China's July 24 move to end retail paper gold trading could mark a major shift toward physical price discovery.

The discussion also explores practical challenges investors face when reallocating wealth into precious metals during periods of market stress.

Could the "everything bubble" finally be approaching its breaking point, and what does it mean for gold and silver investors?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8UqO54NuMs&t=171s

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Morning 7-24-26

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U.S.–Iran Conflict Deepens as War Funding Grows, Energy Risks Persist, and Diplomacy Stalls 

Escalating military spending, stalled diplomacy, continued threats to global shipping lanes, and persistent regional instability are reinforcing concerns that the Middle East conflict could have lasting consequences for global energy markets, international trade, and the evolving financial system.

 Overview 

• The Pentagon is seeking an additional $67 billion from Congress after reportedly spending more than $37.5 billion on the ongoing Iran conflict, signaling expectations of a prolonged military campaign.

• Iranian officials continue rejecting direct negotiations with the United States until Washington changes its policies, reducing expectations for a near-term diplomatic breakthrough.

• Oil markets remain highly sensitive as Red Sea shipping disruptions continue, even as Brent crude eased below $100 per barrel, providing temporary relief from inflation concerns.

Key Developments 

1. U.S. Seeks Additional $67 Billion for Iran Operations 

The Pentagon has requested $67 billion in additional defense funding, citing continued operational requirements, munitions replenishment, intelligence activities, and classified defense programs tied to the conflict with Iran.

The request is expected to face significant debate in Congress, where lawmakers from both parties have expressed concerns about expanding military expenditures. If approved, the funding would signal that Washington expects the conflict to continue for an extended period rather than transition quickly toward a negotiated settlement.

2. Diplomatic Progress Remains Limited 

A senior Iranian cleric publicly declared that Iran will not negotiate with the United States until American behavior changes, reinforcing Tehran's longstanding position on sanctions, military pressure, and nuclear issues.

Although indirect discussions through regional mediators continue, public statements from both sides suggest that meaningful negotiations remain difficult, increasing uncertainty over the prospects for any comprehensive agreement.

3. Energy Markets Continue to Balance Risk and Supply

Brent crude briefly traded below $100 per barrel, easing immediate inflation concerns after recent price spikes. Markets interpreted the decline as a sign that global supplies have not yet suffered major interruptions despite continuing geopolitical risks.

However, analysts caution that oil prices remain extremely sensitive to any escalation involving the Strait of Hormuz or additional disruptions to regional exports.

4. Red Sea Shipping Remains Under Pressure 

Iran-backed Houthi forces continue targeting shipping associated with Saudi Arabia and its allies in the Red Sea. While the Bab el-Mandeb Strait remains open, attacks have disrupted shipping schedules, increased insurance costs, and forced some vessels to alter routes.

Although global oil exports continue moving, the situation demonstrates how multiple maritime chokepoints can simultaneously threaten international supply chains.

5. Regional Security Risks Continue to Expand 

Iraqi Kurdish authorities intercepted five bomb-laden drones near Erbil, highlighting the continuing risk of regional spillover beyond the immediate U.S.–Iran confrontation.

The incident illustrates that military tensions now extend across several countries, requiring governments and financial markets to monitor security developments throughout the broader Middle East.

 Why It Matters 

Military conflict is increasingly influencing financial markets alongside traditional economic indicators. Defense spending, energy prices, shipping security, inflation expectations, and geopolitical risk are becoming closely interconnected as investors evaluate the potential duration of the conflict.

Even without a complete interruption of oil supplies, persistent uncertainty raises transportation costs, insurance premiums, and investment risk, contributing to greater volatility throughout the global economy.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders 

Foreign currency investors continue monitoring developments because prolonged geopolitical instability can influence energy prices, inflation, central bank policy, and cross-border capital flows.

While the conflict does not directly trigger currency revaluations, it affects many of the macroeconomic conditions that shape long-term monetary policy and international financial stability.

Implications for the Global Reset 

• Pillar 1: Debt

Higher military expenditures and expanding defense budgets increase government borrowing needs while adding pressure to already elevated sovereign debt levels.

• Pillar 2: Trade

Continued disruptions around the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait demonstrate how geopolitical conflicts can reshape global shipping routes, increase logistics costs, and affect international commerce.

• Pillar 5: Energy

Oil markets remain highly dependent on Middle East stability. Even temporary disruptions to major maritime chokepoints can influence global inflation, monetary policy, and long-term energy security planning.

Future Outlook

Attention now turns to Congress's debate over additional defense funding, the possibility of renewed diplomatic initiatives, and whether military activity expands further across the region.

Markets will also closely monitor shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as well as oil price movements, since these remain among the most important indicators of whether geopolitical tensions begin easing or continue escalating.

This is not simply about military conflict—it reflects the broader transformation of the global financial system as geopolitical risk, energy security, government spending, and international trade increasingly shape the future of the world economy.

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• CryptoBriefing — US Seeks $67B More for Iran Conflict Amid Congressional Resistance

• CryptoBriefing — Houthi Actions Disrupt Red Sea Oil Shipments, Bab el-Mandeb Strait Remains Open

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Iran Seeks Access To $11B In Energy Funds In Iraq

2026-07-23 / 13:35   Shafaq News- Tehran/ Baghdad    Iran has between $10 billion and $11 billion in funds and energy receivables held or owed in Iraq, Central Bank of Iran Governor Abd Al-Naser Hemmati announced on Thursday.  

Hemmati said he discussed the funds with Iraqi Central Bank Governor Nizar Nasser Hussein during Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s visit to Tehran, with both sides seeking mechanisms to allow Iran to finance imports or complete permitted financial transfers.  

Part of the money has already been used to purchase essential goods, but transfer restrictions continue to “limit [Tehran’s] access” to the remainder.  

Iraq deposits payments for Iranian gas and electricity into restricted accounts because US sanctions limit direct dollar and euro transfers to Iranian institutions.  

Iraq pays Iran $4 billion to $5 billion annually for gas, according to Iraqi energy officials cited by Reuters in March 2025. Then-Electricity Minister Ziyad Ali Fadel estimated that losing Iranian gas would cut about one-third of Iraq’s 27,000 MW electricity output.   Read more: $24 billion frozen asset dispute blocks final US-Iran agreement  

https://www.shafaq.com/en/World/Iran-seeks-access-to-11B-in-energy-funds-in-Iraq

Attacks On Oil Fields And Companies In Basra Were Carried Out By Iraqi Armed Factions. The Guardian Reports That Iraq Has Failed To Invest Its Oil Wealth  

latest news Thursday,  July 23, 2026   Baghdad - One News - 7/23/2026   The British newspaper The Guardian revealed in a lengthy report that Iraq is facing one of its most dangerous security, political and economic tests since 2003, after it turned into an arena of indirect confrontation between the United States and Iran, amid escalating attacks on oil facilities and widening division over the weapons of the factions and their influence within state institutions.  

According to the report, the series of attacks began after the outbreak of the regional war, with drones targeting oil fields, service facilities, and the headquarters of foreign companies in Basra, including sites linked to American and international companies operating in the energy sector.

The strikes caused widespread fires, forced hundreds of foreign workers to leave the country, and left thousands of Iraqi workers without work, significantly reducing oil production.  

The newspaper quoted Iraqi officials as saying that most of the attacks were not launched from outside the borders, but rather originated from within Iraq and were carried out by Iraqi armed factions linked to Iran, in an attempt to disrupt the oil sector, raise global prices, and increase pressure on the US administration to halt its military operations against Tehran.  

The report indicated that the perpetrators of the attacks possessed accurate information about the locations of the targeted warehouses, equipment and facilities, raising suspicions of leaks from within state institutions or companies operating in the oil sector.  

Officials who spoke to the newspaper believe that foreign companies will not bear the losses alone, as the costs of the destroyed equipment will be borne by the Iraqi government, making the national economy, Iraq’s investment reputation, and its ability to attract international companies the biggest losers.  

The Guardian confirmed that the war revealed the fragility of the Iraqi state and its inability to protect its airspace and vital facilities, despite the security leaders' knowledge of the parties behind the missile and drone launches, the chain of command, and the areas from which the attacks originate.  

The report also linked the weak security response to the spread of corruption within military institutions, explaining that some leadership positions are bought with millions of dollars, which pushes leaders to protect their financial interests and avoid confrontation instead of enforcing the law and protecting state institutions.  

In this context, the report indicated that Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi escalated his stance against the armed factions, giving them until September 30 to hand over their weapons and integrate their combat formations into the official security forces, as part of a project to restrict weapons to the state and reduce Iranian influence.  

While some of the older factions accepted the idea of merging into the state, the ideological factions under the umbrella of the “Islamic Resistance in Iraq” refused to hand over their weapons, considering that the confrontation with the United States and Israel represents an existential battle and a religious duty, and that their weapons will not be surrendered as long as the American presence exists.  

The report indicated that the American pressure was not limited to the political and security aspects, but also included influential economic tools, as Washington halted cash dollar shipments sent to Baghdad in April, before resuming them in July after the government announced practical steps towards disarming the factions.  

According to the report, these pressures coincided with a severe oil crisis, after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Basra facilities led to a decline in production and exports and the appearance of long queues in front of gas stations, in scenes that brought back memories of the chaos that Iraq witnessed after 2003.  

The newspaper pointed out that Iraq’s reliance on oil revenues to fund the salaries of about four million government employees made it highly vulnerable to any halt in production or exports, and prompted it to look for alternative routes, including restarting the Iraqi-Saudi pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.  

The report also addressed the reasons for Iraq’s failure to invest its oil wealth since 2003, despite the entry of major companies such as BP, ExxonMobil and Shell, explaining that corruption, bureaucracy, contractual disputes and delays in financial dues prompted international companies to reduce their operations or withdraw from their projects.  

The Guardian added that the oil contract system in Basra is subject to the influence of parties, tribes, and sometimes armed factions, which profit from government contracts, making the oil sector for many Iraqis a symbol of corruption and mismanagement rather than a source of national pride.  

In parallel with the arms crisis, the government expanded its anti-corruption campaign, which included senior officials in the Ministry of Oil, including Deputy Oil Minister Adnan al-Jumaili, after millions of dollars, billions of dinars, quantities of gold and weapons were seized, before the investigations expanded to include dozens of deputies and officials.  

The report considered that the Iraqi political scene is embodied in two contradictory images; the first being Prime Minister Ali al-Zubaidi’s participation in the funeral ceremonies of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Najaf, and the second being his sitting a few days later next to US President Donald Trump in the White House, renewing his pledge to restrict weapons to the state, combat corruption, and attract American investments.  

The Guardian concluded that Iraq faces a highly complex equation: it is financially and economically dependent on the United States, while simultaneously confronting deeply entrenched Iranian influence within its political and security institutions, leaving it caught between two competing powers at one of the most sensitive junctures in its modern history.  

https://1news-iq.net/الهجمات-على-الحقول-والشركات-النفطية-ف/

Al-Zaidi Urges Iran To Seize Iraq Dialogue Opportunity

2026-07-23 / 11:36   Shafaq News- Tehran   Iraq has long served as a platform for dialogue and resolving regional disputes, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi said on Thursday, urging Iran to seize the current opportunity to advance "de-escalation dialogue."  

During a meeting in Tehran with Iran's Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei, Al-Zaidi reaffirmed Iraq's commitment to building strong relations with Iran and expressed his government's readiness to deepen cooperation, especially in the economic sector, in a way that serves the interests of both countries, according to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister's media office.  

The two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across multiple sectors, particularly in the judicial field, emphasizing the judiciary's role in supporting stability.   Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office 

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Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi Meets with the Head of Iran’s Judiciary in Tehran

Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi met in the Iranian capital, Tehran, with the Head of Iran’s Judiciary, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei.  

The meeting discussed ways to further strengthen relations between the two countries and enhance bilateral cooperation across various fields, particularly in the judicial sector. The two sides also emphasized the role of the judiciary in supporting and consolidating stability.  

During the meeting, Prime Minister Al-Zaidi reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to building the strongest possible relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and expressed the government’s readiness to expand joint cooperation across various sectors, particularly in the economic field, in a manner that serves the interests of both countries and promotes the prosperity of their peoples.  

The Prime Minister also stressed that Iraq has long served, and continues to serve, as a platform for dialogue and the resolution of disputes across the region, underscoring the importance of seizing the current opportunity to advance dialogue and de-escalation efforts.  

For his part, Mr. Ejei highlighted the religious, historical, and social bonds between Iraq and Iran. He commended the Iraqi government’s measures and efforts to combat corruption, noting that Iran has experience in combating corruption and stands ready to cooperate with Iraq in this field. He also expressed his appreciation to the Iraqi people for their noble gesture in participating in the funeral procession of Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Media Office of the Prime Minister  July 23, 2026    Ejei highlighted the religious, historical, and social ties between Iraq and Iran, praising the Iraqi government's anti-corruption efforts.  

“Iran has an experience in combating corruption and stands ready to cooperate with Iraq in this field,” he offered, appreciating the Iraqi people for “their noble gesture in participating in the funeral procession of Grand Ayatollah, Ali Khamenei.”     

https://www.shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Al-Zaidi-urges-Iran-to-seize-Iraq-dialogue-opportunity

What’s Really Happening in Iraq? | Jon Dowling & Larry Ballard

What’s Really Happening in Iraq? | Jon Dowling & Larry Ballard

7-23-2026

The global financial system is standing at a pivotal crossroads. As national debts soar and traditional fiat monetary structures face unprecedented stress, economists and geopolitical analysts are increasingly turning their attention toward systemic monetary reforms.

 In a recent podcast hosted by Jon Dowling, guest speaker Larry Ballard—a Christian believer and author of Restoring the Republic—shared a comprehensive breakdown of the ongoing global financial reset.

Rather than focusing on speculative timelines, Ballard provides a high-level macroeconomic analysis of how world economies are shifting away from fiat systems toward commodity-backed currencies.

From the strategic positioning of currencies like the Vietnamese Dong and Iraqi Dinar to major shifts in U.S. tax policy and blockchain infrastructure like XRP, this analysis explores how strategic global shifts are shaping a new era of economic parity and international stability.

At its core, the proposed global financial reset represents a foundational transition in how money derives its value. For decades, the global economy has operated primarily on fiat currencies—money backed by government decree rather than physical assets. The current structural shift aims to anchor monetary systems back to tangible wealth, such as precious metals, energy reserves, and commodities.

Ballard emphasizes that key international leadership forces and strategic allies are fostering this transition to establish global economic parity. By balancing the purchasing power and economic foundations of developing and developed nations, this systemic reset serves as a prerequisite for long-term international peace and trade equilibrium.

When national currencies reflect genuine economic productivity and tangible asset reserves, the potential for speculative market manipulation and currency wars is significantly reduced.

A central topic of discussion in the podcast is the unique economic positioning of Vietnam and its currency, the Vietnamese Dong (VND). On paper, the Dong appears heavily devalued, with exchange rates offering hundreds of thousands of Dong for a modest amount of foreign capital. However, this low valuation is far from an economic accident; it is a calculated monetary strategy.

Vietnam’s economic engine relies heavily on export manufacturing and a growing tourism industry. A weaker national currency makes Vietnamese goods exceptionally competitive in global markets and makes the country an attractive, affordable destination for international travelers.

Consequently, adjusting Vietnam’s currency value requires careful synchronization with global reset timelines. Rapid revaluation without proper macroeconomic balancing could disrupt Vietnam’s competitive edge in manufacturing. Understanding these national economic nuances reveals why global monetary transitions require deliberate, phased implementations rather than sudden market shifts.

Iraq represents one of the most significant focal points in the global economic realignment. Historically constrained by geopolitical instability and an over-reliance on crude oil exports, Iraq is undergoing a major structural revitalization. Forecasts, including projections from the World Bank, highlight Iraq as one of the fastest-growing economies in the region in the coming years.

This surge in economic potential is driven by a strategic pivot away from single-resource dependency toward broader natural resource management, modernized domestic banking systems, and sweeping infrastructure upgrades.

Crucially, major American corporations—including industrial giants like General Electric, technology leaders like Google, and energy conglomerates like ExxonMobil—are playing active roles in reconstructing Iraq’s foundational systems.

By integrating heavy industry, advanced digital infrastructure, and modern global banking standards, Iraq is laying the groundwork for full reintegration into the international financial ecosystem, positioning its national currency for long-term stability and growth.

The discussion also turns to U.S. domestic economic reform, examining how international monetary changes intersect with domestic fiscal policy. A central proposal discussed by Ballard is the potential shift away from federal income taxation in favor of a robust tariff-based revenue model.

Historically, the United States operated without a permanent federal income tax during one of its most rapid periods of industrial and economic expansion (1850–1913), relying primarily on consumption taxes and import tariffs to fund federal operations.

Energy markets remain the backbone of international finance, heavily influencing currency values and trade balance sheets. Historically, global commerce has been vulnerable to geographic chokepoints, most notably the Strait of Hormuz, where geopolitical friction could instantly destabilize global oil supplies and trigger inflation.

The ongoing reset framework highlights a structural shift in global energy distribution. New supply corridors, expanded pipeline networks, and diversified production methods are reducing global dependence on vulnerable maritime bottlenecks. As energy transit becomes safer and more decentralized, energy price volatility decreases. Stabilizing the cost of primary commodities directly stabilizes national currencies, neutralizing a primary catalyst for resource-driven geopolitical conflicts.

For a commodity-backed global financial ecosystem to function efficiently, it requires a modernized, secure, and rapid settlement layer. Traditional legacy banking networks, such as legacy wire systems, are often slow, costly, and lack real-time transparency.

In the podcast, asset-backed digital technologies—specifically enterprise-grade blockchain platforms like XRP—are identified as critical components of the modern financial architecture. Designed specifically for cross-border liquidity and institutional settlements, digital payment rails offer several clear advantages.

By bridging physical assets with cryptographic verification, enterprise digital assets provide the foundational infrastructure necessary to execute high-volume international trade in a commodity-backed economic era.

The insights shared by Larry Ballard emphasize that the global financial reset is not merely a sudden market event, but a deliberate, multi-faceted structural evolution. From the deliberate currency management of export-heavy nations like Vietnam to the rapid modernized rebirth of Iraq and the integration of blockchain payment rails like XRP, the global monetary architecture is steadily returning to asset-backed realism and fiscal accountability.

As these macroeconomic realignments continue to unfold, understanding the underlying mechanics of international trade, energy security, and monetary policy is essential for navigating the future economic landscape.

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U.S.-Iran Conflict Begins Reshaping Global Finance as Markets Brace for Wider Economic Impact

Escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran are no longer affecting only the battlefield. Rising energy risks, disrupted shipping, and growing financial uncertainty are increasingly influencing global markets, trade flows, and investor expectations as governments prepare for the possibility of a prolonged regional conflict. 

Overview 

• President Donald Trump indicated that he is weighing additional military options against Iran as tensions remain elevated.

• Reports of continued military activity and threats to key maritime routes are keeping oil markets and investors on edge.

• Financial markets are increasingly pricing in geopolitical risk as higher energy costs could influence inflation, trade, and central bank policy.

Key Developments

1. Conflict Expands Beyond Military Headlines 

While military operations continue to dominate the headlines, the broader economic consequences are becoming increasingly important. Reports of additional U.S. military activity, combined with Iran's continued warnings regarding strategic shipping lanes, have reinforced concerns that the conflict could evolve into a prolonged disruption affecting international commerce.

Although some reports remain unconfirmed by U.S. officials, markets are reacting to the possibility of further escalation rather than waiting for formal announcements.

2. Energy Markets Continue Pricing in Risk 

Oil traders remain focused on the security of the Persian Gulf and surrounding maritime routes. Even without a complete interruption of exports, uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and nearby shipping corridors has increased transportation costs, insurance premiums, and volatility throughout global energy markets.

Analysts note that geopolitical risk premiums are once again becoming a significant component of crude oil pricing as traders prepare for potential supply disruptions.

3. Financial Markets Watch Inflation and Interest Rates 

Higher energy prices could complicate monetary policy for central banks. Rising fuel costs have the potential to slow progress on inflation, which could influence future interest-rate decisions by the Federal Reserve and other major central banks.

Investors are closely monitoring whether sustained energy inflation could delay expected monetary easing while increasing volatility across equities, bonds, and digital assets.

4. Global Trade Faces Additional Pressure

Businesses dependent on international shipping continue evaluating alternative supply routes as geopolitical uncertainty grows. Even limited disruptions in key maritime chokepoints can affect delivery schedules, freight costs, and commodity prices far beyond the Middle East.

The situation highlights how regional conflicts can rapidly influence global trade networks and financial markets.

Why It Matters

Financial markets increasingly respond to geopolitical events alongside traditional economic indicators. Rising energy costs, disrupted shipping, and uncertainty surrounding central bank policy can influence inflation, investment decisions, and international capital flows. Even if military operations remain geographically limited, their economic effects can extend worldwide.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders 

Currency markets often react quickly during periods of geopolitical uncertainty. Prolonged energy disruptions and inflationary pressures could influence interest-rate expectations, reserve management strategies, and capital flows between major currencies. Those following long-term international monetary developments will likely continue monitoring how these events affect global financial stability.

Implications for the Global Reset 

• Pillar 1: Debt

Higher energy costs can contribute to inflation, making it more difficult for governments and central banks to reduce interest rates while increasing borrowing costs across the global economy.

• Pillar 2: Trade

Continued uncertainty surrounding critical shipping routes reinforces the importance of resilient supply chains and may accelerate efforts to diversify trade corridors and reduce dependence on vulnerable maritime chokepoints.

Future Outlook

Markets will closely watch whether diplomatic efforts can reduce tensions or whether additional military actions lead to broader disruptions across energy markets and international trade. Investors are also monitoring how prolonged geopolitical uncertainty may influence inflation, monetary policy, and global economic growth during the second half of the year.

This is not simply about a regional military conflict—it reflects how geopolitical events increasingly influence energy security, global trade, inflation, and the evolving structure of the international financial system.

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Sources 

• Axios — Trump Says He Is Considering Restarting Major Military Operations Against Iran
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  ‍ ‍Reuters — Middle East Conflict, Oil Markets and Global Energy Coverage

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