Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Tuesday Morning 3-25-25

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CRYPTO NEWS: ACTING CHAIR STANDS ALONE, VOTES AGAINST SUING MUSK FOR STOCK DISCLOSURE DELAY

▪️SEC lawsuit against Elon Musk faces internal divisions, with acting chair Mark Uyeda opposing legal action over Musk's Twitter stock purchase.

▪️Musk’s SEC lawsuit sparks debate on securities laws for tech executives amid shifting crypto enforcement and regulatory priorities.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has faced internal divisions regarding its decision to pursue legal action against Elon Musk. Mark Uyeda, the acting SEC chair, was reportedly the only commissioner who opposed suing Musk over his delayed disclosure of his stock purchase in Twitter, now rebranded as X.

According to a report by Reuters, this decision comes at a time when the SEC is dealing with shifting priorities and challenges within the agency. The vote to determine whether Musk should face a lawsuit took place behind closed doors, with Uyeda breaking from the other commissioners who favored legal action.

The SEC had formally filed a lawsuit against Musk in January 2025, alleging that he violated federal securities laws by failing to disclose his acquisition of more than 5% of Twitter’s stock in 2022. This failure to file the necessary report allowed Musk to purchase additional shares at artificially low prices, potentially saving him millions of dollars.

SEC’s Changing Stance

The SEC has been adjusting its approach to regulating cryptocurrency, easing enforcement actions against companies such as Ripple, OpenSea, and Coinbase. This more lenient stance has sparked discussions about the agency’s evolving priorities.

Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration has also generated attention. He was appointed by former President Donald Trump to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, a role designed to streamline regulatory practices. Musk’s relationship with Trump continues to raise speculation about potential influence on regulatory decisions.

The SEC’s case against Musk brings to attention the ongoing debate about how securities laws apply to tech executives, particularly in the changing digital asset space. The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications for future regulatory actions in the U.S.

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RIPPLE CEO BRAD GARLINGHOUSE PREDICTS ‘TRUMP EFFECT’ WILL SPARK CRYPTO ADOPTION WAVE IN 2025

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is predicting crypto adoption will soar this year as US President Donald Trump embraces the industry.

In a new interview with Fox Business, Garlinghouse says that since the United States is no longer stifling the crypto industry with unnecessary lawsuits and regulation by enforcement, the growth of the digital assets sector is poised to skyrocket.

“Once the United States government filed suit, we really were kind of frozen in the US market, and so about 95% of our customers today, Ripple’s customers, are non-US financial institutions, and those are some of the largest financial institutions, ranging from HSBC and BBVA to payment providers you wouldn’t necessarily have heard of. Markets like Japan, I think are still unlocking.

The market opportunity here is massive. You have trillions of dollars flowing cross-border globally. It’s still largely dominated by the Swift network, if you will. That’s a technology architecture that was developed 50 years ago. There’s an opportunity to modernize.

That takes time, particularly when you have a government in the US kind of combating that innovation. But that’s changing now. The Trump effect, if you will, is profound. You’re seeing that in asset prices, but you’re also going to see that in the adoption of these technologies.”

The Ripple CEO also says that blockchain technology may be adopted for a number of uses, including the trading of stocks and the selling and buying of real estate.

“We’re definitely already seeing a change in the domestic interest. These six weeks after President Trump was elected, we signed more deals in the United States than we had in the previous six months. So these are very innovative technologies.

I think they’re going to play out over 10, even 20 years, in terms of how they integrate and rewire the financial infrastructure of the United States. That’s across payments, that’s across even the settlement of maybe real estate transactions, securities transactions.

So I think we’re going to see this play out over a long arc, but the United States is finally unlocked, and I think people are underestimating how big that change is, and you’ll see that continue to play out this year.”

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Evening 3-24-25

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HOW WILL TRUMP’S “LIBERATION DAY” TARIFFS IMPACT BITCOIN PRICE?

▪️Trump’s “Liberation Day” on April 2 aims to reshape trade policies but could spark global volatility.

▪️Analyst Alex Kruger warns April 2 could be 10x more impactful than Federal Reserve meetings.

▪️Experts predict a harsh tariff policy could crash the market by 10% to 15% rapidly.

Financial markets started the week with gains, but a storm could be brewing. April 2, dubbed “Liberation Day” by U.S. President Donald Trump, marks the rollout of new tariffs targeting countries with trade barriers against the U.S. Trump says this will strengthen the American economy, but experts warn it could unleash serious market chaos.

Crypto markets are already reacting- Bitcoin has surged to $87,230, while Solana’s SOL is up nearly 6% to $138.

But that might just be the beginning. With global markets on edge and uncertainty running high, the real question is: will April 2 bring a financial boost or a major meltdown?

What Is Happening on April 2?

On April 2, the U.S. government will introduce a new round of tariffs. Trump sees this as a move to strengthen the U.S. economy, but analysts worry it could cause financial instability worldwide.

Economic expert Alex Kruger says this could be the biggest market event of the year – possibly “10 times bigger” than any Federal Reserve meeting.

Kruger explains that the market’s reaction will depend on how strict Trump’s tariffs are. If the tariffs are mild, the market may rise sharply. But if Trump announces harsh trade rules, the market could fall by 10% to 15% very quickly.

Investors Prepare for Market Swings

Some analysts warn that the impact of these tariffs could hit hardest around mid-April, just as U.S. Tax Day approaches—already a volatile period for financial markets.

Meanwhile, other countries are working to reduce trade tensions. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is in talks with the U.S. to address immigration and crime, hoping to avoid economic fallout. However, experts say this may not be enough to prevent market risks.

Tariffs Already Causing Disruptions

The effects of Trump’s trade policies are already being felt. In February, he raised tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, causing an immediate downturn in the crypto market. Bitcoin plunged from $105,000 to $92,000, and the total crypto market cap dropped by 8% in a single day.

With just days left until April 2, investors are bracing for major market swings. If the tariffs are aggressive, both stock and crypto markets could experience extreme volatility.

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BITCOIN AND STOCK MARKET RALLY HARD AS WHITE HOUSE NARROWS SCOPE OF TARIFFS

Digital assets and equities are soaring on the weekly open amid renewed optimism stemming from the White House taking a softer tone on tariffs.

While tariff threats initially sparked one of the worst stock market drawdowns in recent memory, reports are now suggesting that President Trump’s aggressive trade negotiations may be in the process of a smooth resolution.

Citing “US officials familiar with the matter,” Bloomberg reports that Trump’s reciprocal tariffs may be more targeted than initially anticipated, with some countries being exempt, and some sector-specific levies being delayed by the White House.

The Wall Street Journal reported similar information.

"All major stock indices opened the week well into the green, while Bitcoin (BTC) is up 3% on the day and is now up 15% from its 2025 low near $76,500."

Said Tobin Marcus of Wolfe Research in a note seen by CNBC,

“Omitting the sectoral tariffs from the April 2nd package significantly reduces both its aggregate scale and the maximum rate on targeted sectors, given that all of Trump’s tariffs to date have been designed to stack… The ceiling for reciprocal tariffs on April 2 remains dramatic, and we still expect a negative market reaction, but the scale won’t be as severe and the sectoral impacts won’t be as concentrated.”

However, in a post on Truth Social, President Trump announced that “secondary tariffs” would be placed on Venezuela and any country that purchases oil and/or gas from the country.

Trump cited numerous reasons, including “the fact that Venezuela has purposefully and deceitfully sent to the United States, undercover, tens of thousands of high level, and other, criminals, many of whom are murderers and people of a very violent nature.”

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Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Monday Afternoon 3-24-25

Baghdad Informs Washington: Iran Used Iraqi Documents To Sell Its Oil

Energy  Economy News – Baghdad  Following accusations against Iraq regarding SOMO's involvement in selling Iranian oil as Iraqi oil to help Tehran circumvent sanctions, Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani revealed US-Iraqi talks on the matter.

Abdul Ghani said, "US naval forces seized Iranian tankers carrying oil and found documents indicating that it was Iraqi oil, even though it was Iranian."

Forged Documents

He added in statements to state television yesterday that "it later became clear that these documents were forged, as these Iranian tankers had forged them to sell oil to international companies as Iraqi oil."

He also confirmed that the Iraqi authorities "spoke with the American side to clarify the details of this case, and that Iraq has nothing to do with it." He explained that the American side understood the matter.

Oil Refinery In Iraq

These statements came after information emerged in recent months about SOMO's involvement in exporting and smuggling Iranian oil, amid threats of US sanctions against the company. SOMO had previously denied these accusations.

On the 19th of this month, the Iraqi Navy announced the seizure of an unidentified vessel in Iraqi territorial waters in the Gulf, suspected of smuggling fuel.

It's worth noting that since the US unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement, Washington has tightened its sanctions on Tehran and reimposed stifling restrictions on certain sectors, particularly oil.    https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=53726

Iraq Denies Any Connection To Oil Tankers Seized With Forged Documents.

Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani revealed that Baghdad received verbal messages from Washington regarding the US Navy's seizure of tankers carrying Iranian oil in the Gulf using Iraqi documents, stressing that Iraq informed the United States that these documents were forged.

Abdul Ghani explained, in a television interview, that some Iranian traders use fake documents, but that Iraq has nothing to do with these operations. He confirmed that the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) monitors all its shipments via satellite, emphasizing that export operations through the company are transparent, as sales are only made to companies that own refineries, which distinguishes Iraq from others.

The minister indicated that some traders attempted to change the destination of shipments to take advantage of price differences between Asian and European markets, but SOMO took strict measures against them, including blacklisting some of them. He stressed that the company did not commit any violations in the export operations.  https://www.radionawa.com/all-detail.aspx?jimare=41459

Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Anticipation Of Russia-Ukraine Talks

Energy  Economy News – Baghdad   Oil prices stabilized on Monday as investors assessed the prospects for ceasefire talks aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, which could lead to increased Russian oil imports into global markets.

Brent crude futures fell 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $72.08 a barrel by 00:46 GMT.

U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell five cents, or 0.1%, to $68.23.

Oil prices rose on Friday, posting gains for the second consecutive week, as new US sanctions on Iran and the latest OPEC+ production plan raised expectations of tighter supplies.

A US delegation will seek progress toward a Black Sea ceasefire and a broader cessation of violence in the war in Ukraine when it meets for talks with Russian officials on Monday, following discussions with Ukrainian diplomats on Sunday.

OPEC+—the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, including Russia—on Thursday issued a new schedule for seven member countries to further cut oil production to compensate for pumping above agreed levels. This will go beyond the monthly production increases the group plans to implement next month.

Market participants are also monitoring the impact of new US sanctions on Iran announced last week.

Iranian oil shipments to China are expected to decline in the near term following new US sanctions on a refinery and oil tankers, which have led to higher shipping costs. However, traders said they expect buyers to find alternative solutions to keep at least some volumes flowing.
https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=53718

Iraq's Oil Exports To The US Last Week Exceeded 200,000 Barrels Per Day

Sunday, March 23, 2025 11:07 | Economic  Number of reads: 255  Baghdad / NINA / The US Energy Information Administration announced, on Sunday, an increase in Iraqi oil exports to the United States during the past week.

The administration said in a table, "The average US imports of crude oil during the past week from 8 major countries amounted to 4.673 million barrels per day, a decrease of 904 thousand barrels per day compared to the previous week, which averaged 5.577 million barrels per day."

It added that the average "Iraqi oil exports to America increased significantly, reaching 202 thousand barrels per day, an increase of 32 thousand barrels per day compared to the previous week, which averaged 170 thousand barrels per day."

The administration indicated that "the largest oil revenues to America during the past week came from Canada, followed by Colombia, Venezuela and Saudi Arabia."

According to the table, "the amount of US imports of crude oil continued from Mexico, Nigeria and Brazil at lower rates." / End   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1193490

By This Date, The Government Plans To Increase Oil Production To More Than 6 Million Barrels Per Day

Energy Economy News – Baghdad   The Ministry of Oil announced plans on Sunday to increase production to more than 6 million barrels per day by 2029, while also noting an agreement with BP to develop four fields in Kirkuk.

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil, Bassem Mohammed Khudair, said, "The ministry seeks to increase oil and gas production capacity within a clearly defined five-year plan, targeting a ceiling exceeding 6 million barrels per day between 2028 and 2029."

He explained that "the ministry is working to achieve these goals through projects extending to all governorates, benefiting from the exploration activity carried out by the Oil Exploration Company, as well as drilling and production operations in the fields across the six licensing rounds."

He pointed out that "among the most prominent current projects in the extraction sector is the integrated gas development project in the south, in the Artawi field, in addition to other projects, including the project to develop four important fields in Kirkuk, for which an agreement has been reached, and the final contract is scheduled to be signed with BP in the coming days."

He continued, "National extractive companies are now responsible for 70% of operational activities."

https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=53697

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SEC SHOWS SUPPORT FOR COINREGTECH’S CRYPTO MARKET REGULATION PROPOSAL

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has responded favorably to a proposal from CoinRegTech, a cryptocurrency market regulation service provider, aimed at improving oversight and transparency in the digital asset securities market.

The proposal outlines key regulatory measures designed to address investor protection, market structure, and transaction reporting. CoinRegTech’s recommendations focus on three main regulatory changes that aim to strengthen the framework surrounding digital asset securities.

First, the proposal emphasizes the need for clearer investor protection measures and urges the SEC to enforce structural requirements for trading platforms that facilitate digital asset securities transactions. This would help ensure that investors are adequately safeguarded in an evolving market landscape.

Second, CoinRegTech advocates for revisions to the Securities Exchange Act to enhance transaction reporting mechanisms. These updates would also aim to clarify market supervision responsibilities, thereby improving the overall structure and reliability of the market.

Third, the firm introduces the Digital Asset Electronic Reporting System, which is proposed to be developed in collaboration with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. This new reporting system would play a vital role in enhancing regulatory oversight of digital asset transactions, promoting greater transparency and accountability in the market.

According to CoinRegTech, implementing these recommendations would increase transparency in cryptocurrency markets, enhance investor protection, and contribute to a more stable regulatory environment.

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INDIA CONVEYS TO BRICS: ‘WE WILL NOT DITCH THE US DOLLAR’

BRICS member India is repeatedly making it clear that they will not ditch the US dollar for trade and transactions. India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar spoke in the Parliament regarding the de-dollarization agenda and the country’s role in it. He confirmed that India is steering off any anti-dollar moves amid US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.

“BRICS, a platform that has grown in membership and agenda over the last two decades, seeks to enhance understanding among the international community,” said Jaishankar in response to a question in the Lok Sabha Parliament. Trump had threatened to impose tariffs on India and all BRICS nations if they plan to reduce dependency on the US dollar.

Jaishankar added that India has conveyed its stance to the US authorities during bilateral discussions that they will not pursue the BRICS agenda of sidelining the US dollar. Therefore, the de-dollarization initiative and the formation of a new common currency might be kept on hold.

BRICS: India Wants the US Dollar’s Reign To Continue

India took a U-turn from the BRICS anti-US dollar initiative after Trump reclaimed the White House in November. Both countries are sharing cordial relations with little to no threat to uproot the USD from the global reserve. This is in stark contrast with the BRICS alliance that is aiming to topple the greenback from the supreme status.

Apart from India, even Brazil, which chairs the 17th BRICS summit, is looking to keep the US dollar’s dominant position. Four government officials told Reuters on the condition of anonymity that Brazil will not pursue the common currency this year. Only Russia, China, and Iran are advancing the de-dollarization agenda hoping that their local currencies can take the top spot.

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Operation Golden Lily – World War II

Operation Golden Lily – World War II

The Final Wake Up Call By Peter B Meyer

Contrary to popular belief, gold and silver are real money that cannot be corrupted and represent real value for the exchange of valuable goods and services.

The Looting of Treasure

An important aspect of the Second World War that often goes unnoticed and is rarely discussed is the extensive looting of treasure carried out by the Nazi regime during the war. It is well documented that the Nazis did indeed loot vast amounts of treasure and wealth from across Europe, much of which was reportedly recovered by the Allied forces after the war, but some of which remains missing to this day. Look, Hitler’s Gold Grab – Gold! Man’s greatest obsession.

Watch this 5 minute video to understand the importance of gold to society. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfg2dxUXzG0

 What has been almost completely brushed aside by historians, however, is the plundering of China and South Asia by the Japanese. Thirteen nations in all, as part of Operation Golden Lily, which continued more aggressively than ever during the Second World War.

The sheer volume of gold and treasure stolen from the Chinese and other nations during this period of the war makes the Nazi looting of Europe look like a run-of-the-mill convenience store robbery.

 To this day, it is common knowledge throughout China that enormous wealth was stolen from them both before and during the war, but because of the total secrecy of Operation Golden Lily, as well as the total control of the media in the Western world throughout the 20th century and beyond, this fact has gone completely unreported in the West.

This begs the question:

 Knowing full well that treasures beyond imagination have been taken as part of the war effort, why has this not been reported, and where exactly have all these treasures ended up?

 Here is a short documentary video on the subject. Note that the man speaking in the film, Rhawn Joseph, claims that the gold and treasures looted by the Japanese totalled $100 billion.

 This figure is confirmed in the book Gold Warriors, written by investigative journalists Sterling and Peggy Seagrave.

 The Japanese hid vast amounts of these stolen treasures throughout the Philippines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le7SCVNA7Z8

 The authors wrote: “.

 .. a high-ranking Japanese officer, who was a cousin of Emperor Hirohito… (confirms) that the Japanese hid over $100 billion worth of treasures in the Philippines and that it would take ‘more than a century’ to recover it all”.

Based on additional information provided later, this $100 billion estimate turned out to be $240 billion.

Obviously, as the victor, the US felt entitled to share in the spoils. But to make the deal stick, the world’s number one war criminal, Emperor Hirohito, was absolved of all responsibility.

The US began conspiring with mass murderers, war criminals and gangsters to cover up their crimes.

It was imperative that Hirohito and all responsible members of the royal family should never be charged, never be questioned, and that all should go free. Even General Ishii, who commanded the notorious Unit 731, was given immunity.

 Ishii struck a private deal with MacArthur. General Ishii had conducted horrible medical experiments on innocent people, injecting Koreans, Chinese, Russians, Americans and others with terrible diseases and then dissecting people alive without anaesthetic.

 According to Colonel Sanders,

 “MacArthur agreed to immunity for all in return for all the information [Unit 731] had. Ishii went on to become a millionaire and director of Japan’s Green Cross.

 Black Eagle Trust Fund

“The Allies, through a vast and complex network of spies, learned of the stories of vast quantities of gold and ancient treasures stolen by the Japanese as part of Operation Golden Lily, and later hidden and buried throughout Japan and the Philippines.” https://www.voltairenet.org/article30068.html

 In July 1944, delegates from 44 nations met in New Hampshire and developed the Bretton Woods system of monetary management. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/brettonwoodsagreement.asp

“On the outside, it was presented as an effort to rebuild the world’s financial system in the aftermath of World War II. The idea seemed noble enough. But there was a hidden agenda. Thanks to the extensive espionage networks that had been set up behind the scenes during the war, the highest levels of government were aware of the treasures looted by the Nazis and the Japanese.

 In anticipation of the Allied seizure of these riches, delegates set up the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and discussed what to do with the loot once it was in Allied hands.

 However, it was not until later in 1945, when both General Dwight D. Eisenhower and General MacArthur had informed President Truman of just how vast the treasures actually were, that the Powers That Be, or the Deep State Cabal, who decided to set up the ultra-secret Black Eagle Trust – named after the Black Eagle symbol of the Third Reich.

 One of the key players in the creation of this fund was Henry L Stimson, then US Secretary of War.

 Various publicly available reports that have attempted to catalogue the amount of wealth lost in the war in both Europe and Asia have estimated that these treasures amount to a total of 280,000 tonnes of gold, in addition to an abundance of jewels and diamonds.

In 1945, US intelligence officers in Manila discovered, through the bribery and torture of insiders, that the Japanese had hidden large quantities of gold bullion and other looted treasures in the Philippines.

 President Truman decided to recover the gold, but to keep these treasures secret.

 It would be combined with Japanese treasures recovered during the US occupation and Nazi loot to create a worldwide American political action fund to fight communism.

 This ‘black gold’ was placed in a fund called The Black Eagle Trust Fund, which gave the Khazarians in Washington DC virtually unlimited, unaccountable funds, providing an asset base to bolster the treasuries of America’s allies, to bribe political and military leaders, and to manipulate elections in foreign countries for some eighty years. https://www.wanttoknow.info/911/black_eagle_trust_fund

 Between 1945 and 1947, astronomical sums of gold bullion and jewels were transferred from Germany, Japan, the Philippines and other countries throughout Asia and placed in 172 accounts in 42 different countries.

 Huge sums went directly into the accounts of the Federal Reserve and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in Basel, Switzerland.

 Over the years, this wealth has been used as part of a global political action fund to do the following;

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Morning 3-24-25

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ACTING SEC CHAIR REJECTS ENFORCEMENT—DEMANDS REAL CRYPTO RULES

The acting SEC chair urged rulemaking over enforcement to clarify crypto regulations and avoid courtroom confusion.

Acting SEC Chair Urges Crypto Reset—Classification Shouldn’t Be Courtroom Chaos

Acting U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Mark T. Uyeda led the inaugural session of the agency’s Crypto Task Force roundtable on March 21 in Washington D.C. He used the occasion to urge the Commission to move away from regulation through enforcement when dealing with crypto assets.

Speaking to regulators, legal experts, and market participants, Uyeda argued that the SEC should instead embrace formal rulemaking processes to bring clarity to the digital asset space. He stated:

"This approach of using notice-and-comment rulemaking or explaining the Commission’s thought process through releases – rather than through enforcement actions – should have been considered for classifying crypto assets under the federal securities laws."

His remarks set the tone for a roundtable focused on addressing the fragmented legal interpretations that have defined the crypto landscape for years.

Uyeda examined the inconsistent application of the Howey test, the Supreme Court’s 1946 standard for identifying investment contracts, and how those inconsistencies complicate the classification of crypto assets.

He cited his own past as Chief Advisor to the California Corporations Commissioner, where he argued a certificate of deposit with an attached bonus qualified as an investment contract—a position the court rejected.

According to Uyeda, the legal community remains divided. Some federal circuits, he noted, require pooling of investor funds and pro rata profit distribution, while others accept a broader interpretation centered on shared risk.

There is also disagreement over whether the investor’s gain must stem from post-sale efforts by the promoter or whether significant actions taken before the sale are sufficient to meet Howey’s threshold.

The acting SEC chair noted:

"Differences in opinions among various courts is not unusual. After all, a judicial opinion is limited to the particular facts and circumstances of that case."

“When judicial opinions have created uncertainty for market participants in the past, the Commission and its staff have stepped in to provide guidance,” he clarified. Pointing to past instances where the SEC offered guidance to fill legal gaps—such as in the classification of whisky warehouse receipts and condominium sales—Uyeda suggested that the same approach should have been taken with digital assets.

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BRICS: 35% OF RUSSIA’S FOREIGN EXCHANGE RESERVES IS GOLD

BRICS member Russia is heavily diversifying its foreign exchange reserves by replacing the US dollar with gold. As of March 2025, gold makes up 34.4% of Russia’s foreign exchange reserves and is worth $217.4 billion. The Central Bank of India is massively accumulating the precious metal to safeguard its economy from market turmoil.

Russia is just one among the BRICS nations that has been aggressively buying gold since 2022. Its counterparts China, India, and Brazil have also been accumulating the glittery metal for 36 months.

The developing countries are looking to sideline the US dollar for foreign exchange reserves as the currency comes with the risk of debt.

If the market crashes, holding the US dollar becomes a financial burden and weakens their respective economy. 

Therefore, BRICS members are turning towards gold and other local currencies to distance themselves from the threat of acquiring debt. If the US fails to export the dollar, inflation could wreak havoc in the homeland leading to a rapid price rise for daily essentials.

BRICS Newfound Love for Gold

Speculation is also doing the rounds that BRICS aims to launch a new currency backed by gold in the coming years. Therefore, the alliance members are massively accumulating the metal in their central banks and diversifying their reserves. The goal is to usher into a new era of financial establishment where the US dollar plays no significant role.

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It’s the Difference Between $70 and $140 Million

It’s the Difference Between $70 and $140 Million [Podcast]

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black) March 18, 2025

A few years ago, I was at a private conference listening to a CEO of a silver mining company explain—quite matter-of-factly—how silver prices were being manipulated.

He laid out the whole playbook: how major Wall Street traders would flood the market with short positions in paper silver, drive the price down, and simultaneously accumulate physical silver at rock-bottom prices. Then, once they’d cornered enough physical supply, they’d let prices rise, selling into the momentum they themselves created.

It was a textbook case of market manipulation—illegal, unethical, but enormously profitable.

But what stuck with me wasn’t the CEO’s explanation. It was the reaction of some of the “finance elite” in the room.

A few of them scoffed. You could practically see them rolling their eyes. Manipulate silver? Why would anyone bother? They arrogantly dismissed the notion outright.

Fast forward a couple of years, and guess what happened? JP Morgan paid a nearly $1 billion fine for precisely this kind of manipulation. Several traders went to prison.

Turns out, the “conspiracy theory” was, in fact, reality.

The reason why it happened is because it could happen. Silver is a small enough market where a few large players can force those kind of price fluctuations.

And to me, that is the primary reason why we likely won’t see a sustained run up in silver prices.

Gold has now hit $3,000 per ounce. So could speculation drive silver to ridiculous heights? Absolutely. The Wall Street traders might even pull the reverse of what they did last time and intentionally drive prices up.

But there is a key difference between silver and gold– gold has an obvious catalyst for higher prices: central banks are buying up gold literally by the metric ton in their efforts to diversify away from the US dollar.

The silver market, on the other hand, is simply too small to absorb that amount of capital.

Gold also provides central banks with the best wealth density to easily store vast fortunes of value.

Think about it like this— a barrel of oil is worth about $70. If you fill up that same barrel with silver, you’d have about $1.5 million of value.

But fill it up with gold and suddenly it’s worth about $140 million!

In other words, gold is the one of the most ‘dense’ forms of wealth in existence… and that’s the primary reason why central banks are loading up on it, instead of silver.

We discuss all this in today’s podcast, as well as another precious metal that central bankers might consider accumulating— and it’s not silver.

We also talk about what gold’s latest milestone means, if investors are too late to the party, and some alternative ways to gain exposure to what will likely be a continuing run up in gold prices.

One of those alternatives is investments in profitable, well-managed precious metals companies which are at the moment incredibly undervalued.

That’s because central banks are buying gold, not gold companies.

The last three precious metals companies that we showcased in our 4th Pillar investment research newsletter fit this exact criteria, and are up 27%, 21%, and 40% respectively.

We still think this is a very sensible approach worth considering.

You can listen here.

Also, you can access the transcript of this video, here.

https://www.schiffsovereign.com/podcast/its-the-difference-between-70-and-140-million-podcast-152326/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Sunday Afternoon 3-23-25

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SEC STAFF READY TO ‘WORK EARNESTLY’ TOWARD A FRAMEWORK FOR CRYPTO REGULATION, SAYS COMMISSIONER HESTER PEIRCE

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ready to reset its relationship with the crypto industry, according to Commissioner Hester Peirce.

The SEC’s new “Crypto Task Force” held its inaugural roundtable event on Friday, which brought together regulators, private-sector lawyers and digital asset firm executives.

At the event, Peirce, a longtime crypto advocate, spoke of “a restart of the Commission’s approach to crypto regulation.”

“The formation of the Crypto Task Force gave permission to staff in the building to work earnestly towards a workable framework for crypto regulation, and staff have responded with palpable enthusiasm. The enthusiasm in this room is also palpable, so let us seize the moment and have a meaningful conversation today.

This room is full of people—on the panel, on the Crypto Task Force, on the Commission staff, and in the audience—who are ready for [the] sprint ahead. People have been talking, thinking, and writing about the issues with which we are now wrestling. The roundtable series will allow us to explore the issues collaboratively.”

Peirce leads the Crypto Task Force, which launched in January. The commissioner said last month that the team is currently working on questions related to the security status, public offerings, custody and secondary market trading of crypto assets.

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RIPPLE LAWSUIT NEWS: SEC DROPS CASE, BUT HERE’S THE WORST CASE SCENARIO

Ripple’s recent legal victory over the SEC has caused a huge stir in the crypto world. After a long legal battle, the SEC dropped its lawsuit against Ripple, which has left the industry buzzing with excitement. This decision marks a huge shift in how regulators will handle digital assets in the U.S., and it could set an important precedent for future cases.

Jeremy Hogan, a legal expert, provided a detailed breakdown of the current situation, explaining that while the SEC has dropped its appeal, it’s still unclear if Ripple has agreed to the same.

He said that the judgment from Judge Torres, which includes a $125 million penalty and an injunction, is the worst case scenario for Ripple. Here’s what could happen next:

1.  Ripple could continue appealing, seeking a court ruling on whether investment contracts require formal agreements.

2.  Ripple might agree to drop its appeal, returning the case to the trial court where both sides could try to amend the judgment.

3.  Ripple could drop its appeal and come to a private agreement with the SEC without modifying the judgment.

4.  Ripple might just pay the $125 million and move on without further legal action.

This outcome could have lasting effects on the crypto industry, as the SEC’s decision to back off from its aggressive stance signals a potential shift toward more clear and balanced regulatory guidelines

The legal victory clears a major roadblock for Ripple and sets the stage for the company to continue its mission of revolutionizing cross-border payments.

It also suggests a future where digital assets may be regulated under clearer rules, creating opportunities for growth in the industry. If Ripple can maintain this momentum, it could be a game-changer for the crypto space and offer a new path forward for digital currencies.

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7 Useful Pieces Of Money Advice From People Who Started Their Own Business

7 Useful Pieces Of Money Advice From People Who Started Their Own Business

Casey Clark  Mon, March 17, 2025   HuffPost Life

Money can be a scary topic for a lot of people. Perhaps you don’t even know where to even start when it comes to managing finances and keeping yourself afloat.  But there’s one group who needs to nail down financial literacy in order to thrive: people with their own businesses. Without it, they may not earn a living or see success with their endeavor. 

We spoke with small business owners about money advice they have for anyone hoping to get a handle on finances, whether you’re a business owner yourself or someone simply looking to try to improve your own personal bank account. Here’s what they suggest:

1. Make and understand your budget.

Erika Kullberg, an attorney and founder of Erika.com, told HuffPost that having a budget is paramount to success in both business and life.

“Your compensation can fluctuate, so it’s important to understand your cash flow and budget to make sure you’re saving for emergencies and retirement,” she said.

At the most basic level, you should budget for the necessities including housing, transportation, food and health care. Once you have the essentials covered, look at what’s left to budget for buckets like entertainment, subscriptions and savings. The key is knowing every dollar that goes in and out of your account.This guide on making a budget is a good place to start.

2. Educate yourself on tax breaks.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, employee or a freelancer, it’s important to remember what tax benefits are available to you. 

“This will allow you to keep more of your money so you can pay off any debt and save for retirement,” Kullberg said. 

For example, if you have your own business, there are certain expenses ― like office supplies, travel costs and moving expenses ― you can write off in your taxes, which can help in the long run. For non-business owners, there are certain credits you can account for as well, such as having children or donating to a charity. A financial advisor will typically be able to help educate you on what tax breaks you’re entitled to based on your income and individual situation. 

If you don’t want to spend money on an accountant or financial advisor, there are free resources online that can be helpful. NerdWallet and The Balance are two websites that have information on taxes, investing, budgeting and more that you can view for free. There are also content creators like Vivian Tu who make videos with information about financial literacy and the economy in an easily digestible manner.

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Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Sunday AM 3-23-25

Economist: Government Measures Are Insufficient To Resolve The Dollar Exchange Rate Crisis In Iraq

Time: 2025/03/22 Read: 1,515 times  {Economic: Al Furat News} Economic expert Basem Jamil Antoine confirmed today, Saturday, that the dollar exchange rate in Iraq is witnessing significant fluctuations, especially with the approach of Eid and the increase in shopping activity.

Antoine told Al Furat News Agency, "There are many factors that influence price stability, such as supply and demand, in addition to the psychological and social factors that drive the market."

He added, "These factors make it difficult to accurately measure the exchange rate," stressing that "current government measures are not sufficient to solve the problem. Rather, in-depth studies are needed that address all the economic and psychological dimensions of this crisis." LINK

Iraq Affirms Its Commitment To The Principles Of The Arab League

Saturday, March 22, 2025  Iraq's commitment to the principles of the League of Arab States and its support for its efforts to enhance Arab solidarity and defend just causes, foremost among which is the Palestinian cause.

A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: "On the 80th anniversary of the founding of the League of Arab States, Iraq, as one of the founding states, affirms its commitment to the principles of the League and its support for its efforts to enhance Arab solidarity and defend just causes, foremost among which is the Palestinian cause."

The statement added that "the Ministry commends the important role played by the League in light of regional and international challenges," calling for "developing mechanisms for joint Arab action and enhancing economic and social integration, in a way that enhances the position of the Arab nation and achieves the aspirations of its peoples."

The Ministry affirmed, according to the statement, "its aspiration for a more cooperative future among Arab countries," noting "the Republic of Iraq's readiness to contribute effectively to achieving the League's goals and consolidating joint Arab action." /End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1193396 

His Excellency The Governor Of The Central Bank - Zaid Al-Hilli

March 22, 2025  Open mouth, closed mouth

His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank - Zaid Al-Hilli
I would not have intended to address this appeal directly to Your Excellency, as I am convinced that you are a man known for your humanity and that you understand the implications of this appeal.

 However, the numerous inquiries and appeals received from hundreds, perhaps thousands, of citizens in the media, including our newspaper, have prompted us to issue this appeal. We are hopeful that you will make your just decision during these blessed days of the holy month.

To summarize, there are private banks that failed to perform their duties for a variety of reasons we don't have the business of mentioning. This prompted the Central Bank to place them under its guardianship. Shareholders and depositors were delighted with the guardianship decision, hoping to rectify the situation of these banks and return them to strong operation. However, the matter took too long and became a disaster for citizens.

Citizens affected by the guardianship decision have been making intensive and persistent appeals to the media, even threatening to organize demonstrations to make their voices heard.

The phenomenon of placing many private banks under the guardianship of the Central Bank has begun to appear as a punishment for citizens who deposited their money or purchased shares in banks originally licensed by the Central Bank itself and established under valid government laws.

The "guillotine" of guardianship has eroded the remaining capital of these banks through rent payments, electricity and water bills, generator costs, employee salaries, and maintenance, all at the expense of the remaining funds of depositors and stockholders.

These are banks that are both open and closed! I ask: Wouldn't it be reasonable to end this anomalous situation, liquidate these companies, and distribute the remaining funds—which are a small amount—according to the creditors' apportionment system, instead of letting everything be lost, as happened with the Basra International Bank and others?

I have great hope in your wisdom and your usual humanity, because I believe that the prolonged guardianship situation may turn into a public opinion issue, although it is easy to solve.

Please, do not leave people alone to face this ordeal, some of whom are orphans, so rush to help those who have lost a small part of their savings, especially since we are in the last days of the blessed Ramadan. And be certain, Your Excellency, that the hand of charity is never empty, but rather God fills it with the blessings of giving.

Please accept my highest respect and appreciation.  LINK

Washington Calls On Erbil To Expedite The Export Of Kurdistan's Oil

March 22, 2025  Erbil - Al-Zaman   US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz urged the Kurdistan Region to expedite the formation of a government and resume oil exports through the Turkish port of Ceyhan, which have been halted since March 2023.

The US advisor's request came during a phone call he made Friday evening with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani to discuss "ways to strengthen relations between the Kurdistan Region and Iraq with the United States," according to a statement from the regional government.

Waltz and Barzani agreed on the "need to expedite the formation of the new Kurdistan Regional Government cabinet and reiterated their commitment to resuming Kurdistan Region oil exports as soon as possible."  LINK

Oil Expert: Oil Prices Rising To $72 Will Have A Positive Impact On The Iraqi Economy

Time: 2025/03/22 12:16:56 Read: 1,275 times  Economic: Al Furat News} Oil expert Hamza Al Jawahiri confirmed today, Saturday, that recording oil prices and Brent at an average of $72 per barrel has a positive impact on the prices of Basra crude and Iraqi oil in general.
Al-Jawahiri explained in a statement to Al-Furat News Agency, "Heavy Basra crude may be less valuable, but the rise in the prices of Brent crude and oil in general contributes to raising the value of the remaining Iraqi crudes."

Al-Jawahiri pointed out that "these prices are considered safe and good for the Iraqi economic situation," explaining that "any increase above $70 per barrel is safe and does not pose any economic problems for Iraq."   LINK

Basra Crude Ends Weekly Trading With Gains

Saturday, March 22, 2025, 11:33 AM | Economic Number of reads: 163 Baghdad / NINA / Basra Heavy and Medium crude oil prices recorded gains for the second week in a row on Saturday.

Basra Heavy crude closed in its last session with an increase of $2.24, reaching $70.04, and recorded weekly gains of $1.82, equivalent to 2.67%.

Basra Medium crude oil recorded an increase of $2.24 in its last session, reaching $73.09, recording weekly gains of $2.26, or 3.19%. /   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1193319

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SEC HOLDS FIRST CRYPTO ROUNDTABLE TO REASSESS REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Despite presenting contrasting arguments, advocates and skeptics conceded that crypto needs regulatory clarity in the US.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held its first crypto task force roundtable on March 21 to discuss regulation, which ended in a consensus that crypto needs regulatory clarity in the US despite diverging views among the panelists.

Panelists ranged from crypto advocates to skeptics and the session focused on longstanding debates, including the classification of digital assets and the limits of existing securities laws in addressing decentralized technologies.

Advocates defended decentralization as a gauge for determining whether a token is a security. At the same time, skeptics argued that the current definition by the Howey test works, as the SEC won more motions than lost.

The event marked a shift in tone from the SEC under former Chair Gary Gensler, who frequently characterized most crypto tokens as securities and pursued enforcement actions against major firms.

Legal definitions and the scope of securities law

Discussions extended to what characteristics of digital assets, if any, justify different treatment under the law. Crypto advocates at the event suggested that beyond asking whether something is a security, the more relevant question may be whether certain securities merit exemptive relief.

Proponents argued that one possible differentiator is the degree of control exerted by issuers, a concept that better captures the decentralized nature of many blockchain networks.

Lee Reiners, a lecturing fellow at the Duke Financial Economics Center, said that all panelists agree that Bitcoin (BTC) is not a security because it is sufficiently decentralized.

However, he added that drawing a line to define if something is sufficiently decentralized or an investment contract is impossible, citing a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) report that divides decentralization by spectrums based on different aspects.

Investor risk and statutory authority

Skeptics of the crypto industry presented contrasting perspectives. Former SEC enforcement official John Reed Stark and the most vocal critic maintained that the agency’s responsibility is to protect investors who purchase digital assets.

Additionally, crypto critics argued that the Howey Test remains a sufficient legal standard and that the SEC’s track record of litigation success affirms its interpretive authority. Stark suggested that there is no need to reinvent the framework.

Despite these divisions, participants generally agreed that clearer definitions and regulatory consistency would benefit the industry and the SEC’s oversight responsibilities.

The roundtable represents the first in a series of efforts to modernize the agency’s stance on crypto markets while balancing investor protection with technological innovation. It signals the beginning of the regulator’s reassessment process.

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RIPPLE PUSHES SEC WITH 3-STEP PLAN FOR CLEAR CRYPTO REGULATIONS

▪️Ripple criticizes past SEC leadership for creating regulatory confusion and urges a return to clear, existing securities laws.

▪️Ripple proposes the SEC focus on enforcing established laws, not creating new ones, to provide clarity for the crypto market.

▪️With the SEC dropping its appeal, the Ripple lawsuit nears resolution, highlighting the need for defined crypto regulations.  

Ripple is calling on the SEC to finally bring clarity to crypto regulations. The company argues that unclear rules have caused confusion for years, making it harder for businesses and investors to navigate the industry. 

This comes after Hester Peirce, head of the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, asked the public for input on how crypto assets should be classified. Her request, titled “There must be some way out of here,” signals an effort to fix the mess left by past SEC leadership.

But Ripple isn’t holding back. The company has strongly criticized the SEC’s previous approach, calling it inconsistent, overly complicated, and legally weak.

Now, Ripple is laying out a clear plan to cut through the confusion – one that could finally bring long-overdue regulatory clarity.

Ripple Criticizes Previous SEC Leadership

In its response, Ripple strongly criticized the SEC’s former chairman, Gary Gensler  arguing that the agency’s past approach to crypto regulation was unclear, overly complicated, and lacked legal support. Ripple suggested that the SEC intentionally created confusion to hide its failure to follow proper legal processes.

To fix this, Ripple outlined three key steps the SEC should take to improve regulatory clarity.

Ripple’s Three-Step Plan for Clearer Regulations

1. Focus on True Securities
Ripple believes the SEC should only regulate assets that legally qualify as securities under federal law. The company argued that many digital assets, especially those that do not generate profit or yield, should not be classified as securities.

2. Enforce Existing Laws Instead of Creating New Ones
Ripple urged the SEC to stick to the laws already in place instead of introducing new rules that could create further confusion. The company stressed that only Congress has the power to make new laws, and the SEC should focus on enforcing existing regulations.

3. Provide Clear Guidelines
Ripple called on the SEC to take a more transparent approach to crypto regulations. It praised the SEC’s decision to clarify that meme coins are not securities, saying such clear guidance helps reduce uncertainty in the market. Ripple is now pushing for similar clarity across the entire crypto industry.

Ripple vs. SEC Lawsuit Nears Its End

Meanwhile, the long-running legal battle between Ripple and the SEC is close to wrapping up. The SEC has dropped its appeal against Ripple, leaving only Ripple’s cross-appeal as the final step. Many legal experts believe Ripple will withdraw its appeal once a favorable agreement with the SEC is reached.

After years of regulatory chaos, the SEC and Ripple might finally be on the same page. The real question is: will crypto finally get the clarity it deserves?

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