Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Andy Schectman and Zester. 05/27/2026

Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Andy Schectman and Zester. 05/27/2026

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MZ:  Political deadlock is evaporating in Iraq, PMF changes, and Andy Schectman talks metals. Zester will join for a digital segment after the news.

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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 5-27-2026

Ariel:  The Deal of the Century

5-27-2026

Iran & The Deal Of The Century: The Operation To Restore Sovereignty

Currency Revaluation and the Gold Hammer:

“Gold shall destroy the Fed.” That drop wasn’t poetry. It’s operational doctrine. Kevin Warsh, the new Fed Chair, sits at the controls of the controlled demolition.

This isn’t some dove or hawk game Warsh’s track record screams surgical restructuring. He inherits the post-Powell mess of balance sheet bloat and credibility rot.

His mandate: restore integrity by shrinking the footprint, re-anchoring expectations, and preparing the ground for asset-backed recalibration.

Watch the mechanics. Middle East stability floods markets with reliable energy flows, crushing volatility premiums that propped up fiat derivatives casinos. Gold’s role surges not as speculative play but as the neutral settlement asset in new trade corridors.

Warsh’s quieter Fed, combined with revalued commodities from a pacified region, forces a soft landing into partial gold convertibility first through strategic reserves, then broader monetary reform.

The Federal Reserve doesn’t “end” with fireworks. It gets hollowed out, its infinite QE hammer replaced by discipline that starves the offshore dollar weaponization machine.

The Deepstate loses its two favorite toys: endless war financing and currency hegemony. Black budgets tied to Middle East chaos? Defunded. Offshore accounts and NGO fronts laundering influence?

Exposed under new scrutiny. The 13-lineage preservation networks that benefited from global instability scramble as real economic power shifts to productive alliances instead of managed decline.

Read Full Article:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/iran-deal-of-to-159333500

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/05/27/prolotario-the-deal-of-the-century/

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Militia Man   The CBI has strong reserves, a high coverage ratio, and is actively pushing banking reforms, digital transformation, and diversification. The new government is also coordinating fiscal and monetary policy more closely now. These are the exact tools needed to weather economic storms and protect the dinar’s value. The last three years is  evidence of that! 

Reset Intelligence  The CBI has spent the last 18 months pulling notes from circulation...USD cash imports cut from $14 billion to $4 billion. 95% of the system on the electronic platform. 79 commercial banks queued for digital licenses. The project to delete three zeros contracts the IQD float from 93 trillion to 93 billion when the rate moves - and every three-zero note international investors are holding gets cleared in the same instant. Iraq has already laid the concrete on this foundation.

Jeff They're screaming at you from so many different angles that rate is about to change.  It's not a secret.  All of this information came forward since the new government has been in position.  Remember they told us it'll be the new government that introduces Iraq to the next stage, next phase...That means when they've gone international.

Sandy Ingram  I too want to get my hands on the Venezuelan currency.  Experts are telling us investing in the VES, Venezuela's currency [the bolivar] is not a good idea.  And we understand that.  The currency keeps decreasing against the dollar. [We] will keep you updated on exactly what's going on in Venezuela and when we may should absolutely engage in getting our hands on the currency.  Right now it's decreasing.  We expect it's going to go up.  We do not expect it's going to be another Iraqi situation where it's going to take years...

Steve Hanke: New Commodity SUPER CYCLE Has Begun - Why Everyone is Hoarding Gold & Oil

Lena Petrova:  5-27-2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1DkBHwOVlw

Ross: The Golden Age is Right Around the Corner

Ross: The Golden Age is Right Around the Corner

5-26-2026

$XRP makes the Global Currency Reset inevitable.

If you want lightning-speed and damn-near-free transfer of value, your currency better be asset-backed.

Any country still running a hyper-inflated currency won’t be able to participate.

Revalue based on your real assets… or be left behind.

It’s that simple.

Why is almost no one in the $XRP community talking about this?

You should be extremely ecstatic about the news coming out of Iraq right now regarding IQD

The Global Currency Reset is unfolding in real time.

Countries are literally racing toward asset-backed currencies to participate in the new financial system before an XRP god candle spawns one day when you least expect it — at the flip of a switch.

Look no further than the timeline of $XRP mass adoption for a clue to when The Global Currency Reset kicks off.

CharuSanXRP:XRP as a Digital Commodity Market cap is a metric for stocks, Not for institutional bridge asset and a liquidity tool. When banks, FX markets, clearing institutions like the DTCC, and Nostro/Vostro accounts and the like start using XRP, the price will be calculated based on the supply within Ripple Payments (ODL). The price is calculated from the "Available Effective Liquidity" not the circulating supply. XRP velocity doesn't replace liquidity depth. You need to consider the simultaneous volume of global transactions. Velocity = 1 XRP can circulate a maximum of 10 times a day. XRP has the deep liquidity pools and high unit value capacity required to eliminate slippage and neutralize volatility risk for banks during transit.Not Financial Advice DYOR

The Golden Age is literally right around the corner.

1. Iran War ends → Peace in the Middle East
The Strait of Hormuz pressure lifts. Oil routes reopen. The old petrodollar chokehold breaks for good.

2. Iraq revalues the dinar.
HCL passes, new government locks in, CBI flips the switch. Reserves + diversified exports finally support a real rate. The 23-year wait ends.

3. The Clarity Act passes (July window)
Trump’s regulatory hammer drops. Tokenized assets and digital rails go from pilot to mandatory.

4. Crypto mass adoption +$XRP price explosion
XRP becomes the bridge asset everyone’s been racing to. Banks, FX, DTCC, Nostro/Vostro — all switch on at once. The god candle is coming.

5. Global Currency Reset kicks off
The timeline we’ve watched for years finally aligns. Currencies RV, XRP velocity explodes, and the new system goes live at the flip of a switch.

6. Rate cuts
Fed forced to slash as liquidity rotates out of the old system and the final chapter of the Fed begins.

7. Asset-backed USD launches (Victory Notes era)
America’s new Treasury architecture replaces the dying fiat rails. July 4th energy hits different in ’26.

8. Uranium retrieved → E******n fraud exposed → E*******s secured → Justice served
The receipts drop. The house of cards from the old guard collapses in real time.

9. AI-induced deflation
Productivity explodes. Costs crash. The new system delivers the opposite of inflation, actual abundance.

I know it seems impossible to have to wait any longer for all of this but remember that the alternative would’ve been who knows how many hundreds or thousands of years of slavery.

Life is good.

Source(s):
• https://x.com/Ross_ptm/status/2058925472525029831

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/05/26/ross-the-golden-age-is-right-around-the-corner/

Will Iraq's New Trade Route Force an IQD Currency Adjustment?

Will Iraq's New Trade Route Force an IQD Currency Adjustment?

Edu Matrix:  5-25-2026

Will Iraq's New Trade Route Force an IQD Currency Adjustment? Sandy Ingram discusses the Middle East trade route that could change Iraq's economy.

The News Quietly Changing Iraq’s Economy is now unfolding in real time as Iraq, Syria, and Turkey open a new overland trade corridor that could reshape Middle East shipping routes and strengthen Iraq’s position in global trade.

In this video, we explain how the reopening of the Rabia border crossing near Mosul and the first successful Iraq-Turkey transit convoy through Syria may become a major turning point for Iraq’s economy, GDP growth, unemployment reduction, and the future of the Iraqi dinar (IQD).

The Development Road Project, Iraq’s massive $17 billion transportation and logistics initiative, is designed to connect the Grand Faw Port in southern Iraq to the Turkish border through a 1,200-kilometer network of highways and railways.

Analysts say the project could generate more than $4 billion annually, create thousands of jobs, reduce Iraq’s dependence on oil revenue, and position Iraq as a major trade hub connecting the Gulf States, Turkey, and Europe.

 But what does this mean for the IQD exchange rate? Will Iraq eventually join global markets and the Forex Market? Could banking reform, increased GDP, IMF requirements, and diversified income streams create the conditions for a future currency adjustment?

In this video, we break down the economic path Iraq may need to follow before any major IQD valuation changes become possible.

We also discuss why economists remain skeptical about a sudden large revaluation, why Iraq may continue managing the dinar rather than allowing a free float, and why investors should focus on realistic opportunities for long-term returns. Plus, we explore another possible scenario many IQD investors are not talking about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHvofo2U53k

News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday 5-26-2026

KTFA:

Clare:  Tartus port exports its first "transit" sulfur shipment from Iraq

5/26/2026  Damascus - Al-Sa'a Network

On Tuesday, the port of Tartus witnessed the export of the first "transit" sulfur ship loaded with about 10,000 tons, coming from Iraq via Jordan, in a step that reflects the growing transit movement through Syrian ports.

The port authority stated in a statement followed by Al-Sa’a Network that “this shipment is the first of its kind for Iraqi sulfur to arrive via Jordan at the port of Tartus in preparation for exporting it by sea, which demonstrates the growing confidence in the port as a pivotal logistics center on the Mediterranean.”

The statement added that "the total quantity planned for export through the port is about one million tons, which will contribute to enhancing trade activity and regional transit traffic during the coming period." LINK

Clare:  Government advisor: Joining the International Maritime Organization agreement enhances investor confidence in Iraqi ports.

5/26/2026   Baghdad (INA) – Amna Al-Salami –

The Prime Minister's Financial Advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, affirmed on Tuesday that Iraq's accession to the Convention Establishing the International Maritime Aid Organization (IMAO) enhances investor confidence in Iraqi ports and reduces transportation costs. He pointed out that joining the international organization supports the development of the Faw Port and the diversification of the Iraqi economy.

Saleh told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that "this accession is not merely a technical or regulatory procedure, but carries significant economic and strategic dimensions that will contribute to modernizing the Iraqi maritime navigation system and raising the efficiency of port and waterway management according to modern international standards. This complements the Faw Port strategy and its importance in the future economic geography of Iraq with the world."

He added that "joining the ICC will contribute to enhancing maritime safety, reducing risks and accidents, and improving the movement of commercial vessels in Iraqi ports, which will positively impact the flow of trade and reduce transportation costs and delays." He pointed out that "adopting international standards for pilotage and navigational aids will increase the confidence of international shipping and investment companies in Iraqi ports, giving Iraq a greater opportunity to attract logistical and commercial investments, especially with the major strategic projects Iraq is working on, most notably the Development Road project."

Saleh explained that "developing the maritime and port sector will contribute to boosting non-oil revenues by increasing port fees, logistics services, and maritime transport, thus supporting the state's drive towards economic diversification and reducing dependence on rentier resources." He indicated that "joining the ICC allows Iraq to benefit from international expertise and technical training and development programs, which will help build specialized national cadres capable of managing a modern and advanced maritime sector."
He emphasized that "this step represents a positive indicator of Iraq's move towards openness with specialized international institutions and organizations and working to build advanced maritime infrastructure that keeps pace with the requirements of the global economy and international trade."

He explained that the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) was founded in 1957 as a non-governmental technical organization concerned with developing pilotage and navigational aid systems and standardizing maritime safety standards worldwide, before officially becoming an intergovernmental organization on August 22, 2024, following the entry into force of its convention.

The Cabinet had previously approved a draft law for Iraq's accession to the Convention Establishing the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities and referred it to the Council of Representatives.   LINK

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Sandy Ingram  The Development Road Project... which is the transportation corridor that will carry cargo and people from the Grand Port of Fa in southern Iraq near Basra to the Turkish border...will reduce unemployment, improve finances and will provide a consistent $4+ billion in annual revenue.  It will automatically boost Iraq's GDP.Will this change the IQD exchange rate?  Will there be a currency adjustment?  Probably...This new corridor will...connect the Gulf states, Turkey and Europe.  This is major.

Jeff  Does Iraq have to have a fully completed formed cabinet to change the rate?  Possibly.  It could be perceived as a level of stability in this.  

Reset Intelligence  $1B to $3B a year. That's the fuel-oil smuggling economy built on top of the missing HCL. PMF brigades control 70+ oil fields across Nineveh and Salah al-Din. Iranian crude laundered as Iraqi product, sold into Asian markets...Petraeus walked into [Baghdad] 10 days ago with a plan to force the HCL that has been stuck in parliament for 19 years...It does not wait through June...Things are definitely heating up.

Militia Man  We're watching history unfold...Over the last 24 hours Iraq has shown remarkable web of coordinated progress... There are a lot of things taking place...It isn't just about Iraq but yet it is about Iraq...Al-Zaidi is not waiting around. He's been executing with a purpose... The convergences we've followed for years are no longer separate  threads ...We're in one of the most exciting and important windows I think we've ever seen.

The New Fed Chair's Plan To Reset The Entire Money System — Nobody Is Talking About This!

5-25-2026

The New Fed Chair's Plan To Reset The Entire Money System — Nobody Is Talking About This! New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, confirmed 54-45 on May 13, 2026, holds a plan never attempted in modern monetary history.

The Federal Reserve balance sheet sits at $6.5 trillion — more than seven times its $900 billion pre-2008 level. Warsh wants to run quantitative tightening — shrinking that $6.5 trillion aggressively — while simultaneously cutting interest rates.

This combination, called QT-for-Cuts, has never been tried by any Fed Chair before. His first FOMC meeting falls on June 16th, 2026.

The vote was 8-4, the most divided in Federal Reserve history. CME FedWatch shows 62% odds of zero cuts in all of 2026. Rate hike odds sit at 39%.

Fiscal Frontier breaks down exactly what Warsh's unprecedented money system reset means for your mortgage, savings, 401k, and the US dollar globally.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzPjiB0xwvU

Rob Cunningham: XRPL with XRP as the Neutral Bridge Asset

Rob Cunningham: XRPL with XRP as the Neutral Bridge Asset

5-25-2026

Best Positioned: XRP Ledger / XRPL with XRP as the neutral bridge asset.

Why? Because this new architecture is not mainly about “crypto speculation.” It is about regulated interoperability, liquidity, settlement, reconciliation, auditability, and sovereign-friendly value exchange.

This past week’s 3rd EO (14405) directs federal financial regulators to update rules so digital assets and fintech can integrate into traditional financial services and payment systems, while reviewing barriers around licenses, charters, bank partnerships, and even Federal Reserve payment access.

XRPL fits this moment unusually well:

1. It was built for payments, not memes.
XRPL is optimized for fast, low-cost settlement and cross-currency movement.

2. It has native DEX + auto-bridging.
XRPL can automatically route value through XRP when that produces a cheaper path between currencies or tokens.

3. It is institutionally legible.
Ripple’s payments stack, RLUSD, custody, prime brokerage, and bank/fintech relationships make XRPL more “board defensible” than most chains. Ripple’s cross-border payments material explicitly contrasts legacy correspondent banking capital lockup with real-time blockchain-enabled settlement.

4. It respects sovereign interoperability.
XRPL does not require one global currency, one empire, or one CBDC. It allows many currencies, issuers, jurisdictions, and assets to interoperate through common rails.

5. The EVM sidechain expands developer reach.
XRPL’s EVM sidechain launched on mainnet in 2025, connecting XRPL liquidity with Ethereum-compatible smart contracts and Axelar-based cross-chain access.

For a new monetary architecture built around regulated digital dollars, tokenized assets, cross-border liquidity, instant settlement, public auditability, and mutual-consent interoperability, XRPL is arguably the cleanest fit.

The moneychanger’s table does not flip because one coin “wins.” It flips when opaque toll roads are replaced by open, inspectable, interoperable settlement rails. XRPL was built for that exact job.

Source(s):
• https://x.com/KuwlShow/status/2058762148524728596

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/05/25/rob-cunningham-xrpl-with-xrp-as-the-neutral-bridge-asset/

Ross: XRP IQD Supercharges

Ross: XRP IQD Supercharges

5-25-2026

XRP IQD SUPERCHARGES

Why is no one in the $XRP community talking about the consequences for hyper-inflated currencies (Global Currency Reset) once the new Financial System finally goes live?

“In a scenario where every bank or every country issues its own private digital currency, there is a need for a neutral, global, and massive liquidity pool to connect these currencies instantly and at near zero cost.”

Tokenized hyper-inflated currencies = digital garbage.

In an XRP world, the Global Currency Reset is destiny.

Pre-RV, liquidity pair issues hit hard for hyper-inflated currencies attempting to make use of XRP.

You can technically move a pile of worthless dinar through XRP…

But why would anyone on the other end actually want it?

Even with XRP as the bridge, the IQD side still needs real market makers.

Right now those pools are shallow.

Slippage is a real risk on exotic pairs.

Post-RV? The problem disappears.

The revaluation floods the dinar with real global demand.

Liquidity providers jump in — because it’s now a strong currency.

Deep XRP pools absorb everything with zero pre-funding drama.

XRP doesn’t create liquidity out of thin air for a broken currency.

It multiplies whatever liquidity already exists on the fiat side.

XRP supercharges the RV by making that powerful dinar instantly global.

Oil payments, remittances, trade settlements — all in seconds.

No SWIFT delays. No trapped capital.

The RV fixes the value problem.

XRP fixes the movement problem.

XRP is the rail.

The RV is the cargo.

XRP can move anything fast.

But if the cargo has almost no value, you’re just efficiently moving pennies.

The RV loads the train with real wealth — turning Iraq into a global powerhouse and exploding your dinar’s purchasing power.

Without the RV, the dinar stays a mostly local currency with limited international appetite — even on fancy XRP tracks.

The global reset requires currencies to first realign to their true asset value.

XRP is the plumbing that makes the new system sing once that switch flips.

That’s why the intel lines up perfectly:

Banking reforms in Iraq + XRP corridors opening + the rate change.

They’re two sides of the same coin.

Do you see how inevitable this is now?

Every country is racing to catch up.

It baffles me.

Almost no one in the XRP community is talking about the ramifications for ALL currencies once the financial system finally gets its upgrade.

You shouldn’t feel crazy believing in the GCR.

The lightbulb that just fired in your head is exactly what you suspected this entire time — now you fully understand the inevitability.

“We are so close.” is an understatement.

Diana:  Do you think banks will build their OWN blockchain systems… or eventually connect to networks like XRPL?

CharuSan XRP: Banks establishing closed and private networks among themselves would leave the financial world just as fragmented and interdependent as it is today. In a scenario where every bank or every country issues its own private digital currency, there is a need for a neutral, global, and massive liquidity pool to connect these currencies instantly and at near zero cost. XRP serves precisely as this independent bridge asset, meaning bank infrastructure requires this network not because they are in love with XRP, but because it is the cheapest and fastest way to connect fragmented currencies on a global scale efficiently

Source(s):
• https://x.com/Ross_ptm/status/2058804394456662408

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/05/25/ross-xrp-iqd-supercharges/

News, Rumors and Opinions Monday 5-25-2026

KTFA:

Clare:  Al-Fayez told Al-Furat News: There is complete agreement to finalize Al-Zidi's cabinet after Eid in an emergency session.

5/24/2026

The head of the parliamentary Design Alliance bloc and leader of the coordination framework, Amer Al-Fayez, revealed a complete agreement to finalize the appointment of the Ministers of Defense, Interior and the rest of the ministries that are run by acting ministers after the Eid al-Adha holiday.

Al-Fayez told Al-Furat News Agency: “There is a complete agreement to name the ministers after Eid; however, the House of Representatives will enter its legislative holiday after Eid, which necessitates holding an emergency session with a full quorum to name the ministers.”

He added, "If the session does not convene due to most MPs traveling or performing the Hajj pilgrimage, this matter will be resolved after the end of the legislative recess."

Al-Fayez added that "the management of the two ministries by an acting minister does not affect their essential work, as they are managed by the Prime Minister himself, with the support of advanced staff capable of managing the files until the ministers are officially appointed."

Raghid   LINK

Henig:  Chairman of the Investment Authority: Expected amendments will increase the volume of investment in Iraq

Yesterday, 13:44

Baghdad – Waei – Muhammad Talbi The head of the National Investment Authority, Haider Makiya, announced today, Saturday, that the volume of investments in Iraq reached $114 billion, stressing that there are expected amendments that will increase the volume of final investment in the country, while he indicated the preparation of a climate investment plan that included five vital sectors.

Makiya told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "The volume of foreign investments amounted to 67 billion dollars, while the volume of local investments amounted to 47 billion dollars, so the total investments amounted to about 114 billion dollars," stressing that "there are expected adjustments to the capital that will increase the amounts of the investment volume."". .

He added, "The Authority worked on preparing the climate investment plan, which included studying five sectors: renewable energy, agriculture, industry, water, and innovations," indicating that "all ministries participated in the plan, as the studies were conducted during the period from April to September 2024, then its summary was prepared and submitted to the former Prime Minister in January 2025, and was approved in February of the same year, and was circulated to all ministries."".

He explained that "a copy of the plan is available at the Ministry of Planning, and includes a number of projects to address the effects of climate change and water scarcity, in addition to providing investment opportunities supported by international funding, which encourages local and foreign investors to enter the Iraqi market."".

He continued: "The plan was also circulated to all embassies and diplomatic missions, with the aim of promoting the proposed investment projects and providing the opportunity for foreign companies to apply for them and implement them on the ground"".

https://ina.iq/ar/economie/263993-.html

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Sandy Ingram  The UK, Germany, and Switzerland are all making financial commitments with and to Iraq...This is great.

Jeff The budget is dependent on the rate changing.  Why?  Because the budget is calculated off the currency value.  The budget is a law.  In order to approve a law, all aspects of it have to exist, such as the currency value that it was calculated off of...In order for the government to get the budget approved, the rate has to exist...

RossFinancial disclosures in Iraq are moving faster and with more immediate emphasis than typical under the new government. Ask yourself why that is...there seems to be a bit of a rush going on with Iraq’s new government…Kinda like IQD has been coiled up for a while. Don’t be surprised ...to see real, unstoppable, lightning-speed progress on a daily basis.

Central Banks Caught Buying 70% More Gold Than Reported

Taylor Kenny:  5-24-2026

Something unusual is happening in the gold market. Central banks may be buying far more gold than official data shows—and Goldman Sachs just exposed a major reporting gap.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Central Banks Are Secretly Buying More Gold

00:30 Goldman Sachs Uncovers the Gold Reporting Gap

01:25 Why London Gold Vaults Matter

02:22 The 70% Hidden Gold Buying Loophole

03:48 Who Is Behind the Missing Gold?

04:46 China, BRICS, and the Shift Away From the West

06:09 Why Gold Has No Counterparty Risk

08:26 What This Means for the Dollar and Your Savings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWmtcbTGMR4

Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 05/25/2026

Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 05/25/2026

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Member: Thanks to all in the armed forces on this Memorial Day.

MZ: The chatter has been unreal this weekend. Rumors hit hard and heavy over the weekend that the Treasury was told it would be a “go” last Friday and got the ball rolling and started the Process….I have not been able to vet it because it was over the weekend and a holiday today. ….We will see what is real .

MZ: But, this was from a number of different sources who are claiming that all bonds that have already been vetted are going this week. We have heard this before but the chatter over the weekend was crazy.

MZ: Markets are not open today. It will probably be later tomorrow when we can properly vet things.

MZ: Mike Bara is also getting a lot of the same news I am but from different sources.

Member: Hearing Iraq is supposed to get it done before the 31st right before the end of this month before their holiday?..

Member: Saw an article by Melanie Hienz from March 2025 that says rate is $4.8101

MZ: This is the rate that many others have seen as well. We have definitely been seeing this for quite some time. I am of the mindset that this is the rate we will see.

Member: Trump signature on the $100 bill starting June 1 --- is this an indication we're ready to flip??

Member: I really pray we go before July 4th and really have a reason to celebrate.

Member:    Mark, I don't think FIAT will crash. it will transition to digital and tokenize. when we go to the redeeming bank, they will deposit our currency into a block chain wallet account. instantly liquid

MZ: Accurate….but, when they tokenize it though…it will be backed by an asset. That will be the difference.

Member: Militia man this morning said we are in one of the most important and exciting windows than we have ever seen.

Member: Frank says June 1st

Member: Franks never said a date so the fact that he did is exciting.

MZ: In Iraq:  “Nina;s Economic Specialist: In light of the current reality, Economic reforms have become a economic necessity. “  to me this means this crisis has forced them off of “stuck”. Off of this endless loop that has been taking forever. This conflict has forced Iraq to finish or accelerate a lot of the economic reforms.

MZ: I do believe this conflict….while its ugly and lives were lost….but, its forced us closer to the finish line.

Member: I feel like when Iran war is over…then we will go.

MZ: I feel the same ….as soon as Iran is over….I believe we go.

Member: Will we have immediate access to our funds?

MZ: I am told that if you exchange through the redemption center/redeeming banks you will get instant access. But, if you go to a regular bank…and they send your currency off …it will take a couple of days. A redemption center is the came as a redeeming bank with a branch or office that the staff has been trained to exchange foreign currency and detect counterfeit ect…….its a real bank that can process your currency right there . It will be a fairly simple process.

Member: I would never let my currency our of my sight …

Member: Thanks Mark and Mods….Everyone have a blessed day. Keep positive that this will be the week we have been waiting for.

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Jon Dowling: Latest Wealth Transfer News from Insider Banker Mr. B, May 2026

Jon Dowling: Latest Wealth Transfer News from Insider Banker Mr. B, May 2026

5-23-2026

In a recent and highly detailed podcast episode hosted by Jon Dowling, viewers were treated to a comprehensive economic analysis featuring Mr. B, a seasoned financial professional with nearly three decades of experience at Charles Schwab.

In what was framed as a milestone final appearance, Mr. B shared a deep dive into the current state of the global markets, focusing specifically on the primary role he believes silver will play in the coming years.

His analysis suggests that silver is currently an undervalued asset, supported by over 30 distinct factors that range from its essential industrial applications to its historical status as a store of value.

One of the most compelling segments of the discussion centered on the supply-and-demand mechanics currently driving the silver market. Mr. B highlighted that silver is becoming increasingly scarce due to ongoing mining deficits and rising industrial demand, particularly within emerging technologies and the global transition toward green energy.

This scarcity is being further amplified by geopolitical shifts, specifically the silver policies in China and the massive consumption rates seen in India. Furthermore, the discussion touched upon the growing interest from institutional investors, such as pension funds and central banks, which adds a new layer of demand that could potentially influence long-term price stability and market dynamics.

Beyond precious metals, the conversation provided a rigorous outlook on the broader stock and housing markets. Mr. B presented a timeline for what he describes as a market “meltup,” where indices like the S&P 500, the Dow Jones, the NASDAQ, and the Russell could reach record highs before facing a significant correction.

 According to his projections, this cycle of expansion and subsequent adjustment may occur within a relatively short window of the next few months. He also noted that the housing market is already showing signs of a correction, fueled by larger economic pressures such as debt bubbles and the ongoing effects of inflation.

The episode also explored the legislative and structural changes that could redefine the financial system.

A significant portion of the dialogue was dedicated to the “Clarity Act” and its potential to allow retirement accounts to hold a more diverse range of assets, including precious metals and digital assets.

Mr. B connected these regulatory shifts to a broader global economic trend: a potential move away from traditional fiat systems toward a monetary standard backed by physical assets like gold and silver.

This transition is seen as a response to currency debasement and a desire for more transparent financial frameworks.

Concluding on a note of calculated preparedness, the discussion emphasized the importance of personal financial awareness and the strategic acquisition of physical assets. Mr. B’s final insights serve as a call for investors to look beyond short-term market fluctuations and consider the long-term structural changes occurring in the global economy.

 For those looking to understand the intersection of industrial demand, geopolitical policy, and market cycles, this episode offers a wealth of professional perspectives on how to navigate an era of significant financial transition.

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

News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday 5-24-2026

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Clare:  Parliamentary Oil Committee: Passing the oil and gas law is our priority

5/21/2026Economy News – Baghdad

The Oil, Gas and Natural Resources Committee affirmed that one of its priorities is to pass the Oil and Gas Law, which regulates the fair distribution of oil wealth

Committee member Mohammed Al-Fartousi told the official newspaper, as reported by "Al-Eqtisad News," that "one of the committee's priorities in this session is to pass the oil and gas law that regulates the fair distribution of oil wealth," explaining that "this law is considered one of the important laws, especially since Iraq depends on oil for 90 percent of its revenues, so it is not logical that there is no law that regulates the relationship between the federal government and the region, and regulates this wealth, as well as regulating the sale process and the connection of oil to the central government."

He added that "the committee is determined during this session to finalize the oil and gas law, and will consult with all parties as well as legal authorities to issue a draft law that ensures no party is wronged," stressing that "the committee is serious about passing this law."

Al-Fartousi pointed out that "the delay in resuming oil exports via the Ceyhan-Fishkhabur pipeline is due to technical reasons only," noting that "the next government's program must include coordination with the region regarding oil exports and its fields, and all of this is related to the oil and gas law."

He added that "the committee will not start from scratch, but will rely on the previous draft and existing understandings to move towards legislating the law during the next stage."  LINK

Jackie:  IMHO - Most Powerful Statement in this entire article: “he added that the committee will NOT start from scratch, but will rely on the previous draft and existing understandings to move towards legislating the law during the next stage.”  Most powerful comment made!  Tremendous Progress, even greater speed here!  IMHO

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Clare:  Al-Alaq: Dollar reserves are secured and transfers are under control

5/21/2026

Baghdad: Hussein Thaghab 

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, stressed that the bank’s involvement in preparing the federal budget is an “inevitable necessity” to achieve integration between fiscal and monetary policies, noting that this coordination contributes to preventing economic gaps and enhancing financial and monetary stability in the long term.

 Al-Alaq explained in an interview with Al-Sabah that the Central Bank possesses accurate indicators and readings related to cash liquidity, foreign reserves, and money supply levels, which makes it a key entity in shaping the state’s general economic policy, in addition to the fiscal policy undertaken by the government and the Ministry of Finance.

He explained that the lack of coordination between the two sides could lead to economic imbalances that affect monetary stability, the exchange rate and inflation levels, stressing that integration between the two institutions contributes to building a more realistic budget and the ability to cope with economic changes.

The Central Bank Governor pointed out the importance of the federal budget including clear economic and development goals, explaining that the bank had previously called for the adoption of a “program budget” instead of traditional formulas, in order to ensure increased spending efficiency and tangible economic results, but this proposal has not yet been implemented.

On the other hand, Al-Alaq affirmed that the Central Bank continues its efforts to support economic stability through managing foreign reserves and controlling liquidity levels, thereby enhancing the confidence of local markets and investors in the Iraqi economy. (Oil revenues)

He said that Iraqi oil revenues are deposited directly in dollars into the Ministry of Finance's account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, explaining that they are transferred to the Central Bank of Iraq's account within 24 hours. A balance is then maintained in the Central Bank's account to meet the country's needs, and the Central Bank manages these reserves by investing them in bonds, gold, and banks. 

Other ways to generate profits.

 exchange rate

Ali Al-Alaq denied the existence of any governmental or monetary intention to change the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar against the US dollar, stressing that the current monetary policy focuses on maintaining financial and monetary stability in the country and enhancing confidence in the national economy.

Al-Alaq explained that the Central Bank continues to follow procedures aimed at supporting market stability and controlling liquidity and inflation levels, in order to ensure the stability of the exchange rate and protect the economic environment from financial fluctuations.

Regarding the issue of salaries, Al-Alaq reassured citizens that salaries are “secured for the foreseeable future,” stressing that there are no concerns about the state’s ability to meet its financial obligations, despite the economic challenges facing the country.

He pointed out that Iraq has the potential to overcome the current economic conditions, through a package of financial measures and economic reforms that are being worked on, noting that monetary stability is one of the most prominent factors supporting the national economy and maintaining the confidence of local markets and investors.

The Central Bank Governor stressed the important role that the Financial Stability Board can play in preparing the federal budget, which contributes to achieving a positive economic impact and enhancing coordination between fiscal and monetary policies to ensure the sustainability of economic stability during 

The next stage.

 external borrowing

Regarding external borrowing, Al-Alaq explained that the need for external borrowing arises when the state’s local resources and savings are unable to finance the requirements of economic development, or to cover the financial deficit resulting from a decrease in revenues (such as the decline in oil prices), noting that the International Monetary Fund imposes conditions and structural reforms in exchange for granting loans.

Regarding the budget deficit, Dr. Al-Alaq emphasized that it was previously a numerical deficit, with the budget ending without a real deficit. However, the situation has changed, and there is now an actual deficit. He warned that the danger of this deficit stems from the fact that it is not a temporary issue but rather reflects a structural and chronic flaw in the economic system, meaning that state revenues... 

Limited to the oil sector.

 He pointed out that government spending in Iraq is not flexible but fixed and governing, such as salaries, wages, and essential obligations like food and medicine, noting that flexibility comes at the expense of the investment budget, and this affects the country’s economy.

Al-Alaq pointed out that in countries with deep financial markets, there is a possibility of covering the deficit through bonds and loans. However, in Iraq, we need to possess this depth. He reiterated that internal debts are concentrated in government banks and the central bank, and this requires a financial market with effective tools, as the lending capacity of government banks has reached its limit. 

To high limits.

parallel market

The Central Bank Governor stressed the importance of converting expenditures into productivity and expanding its base in the country, adding that Iraq is a rich country with great wealth in its various regions.

Al-Alaq, who denied that the Central Bank had a problem in covering the market’s need for dollars, explained that all transfer operations are monitored by the Central Bank, stressing that talk of dollar smuggling is incorrect and that the price in the parallel market is normal in comparison to what is offered in the market.

He stated that Iraq has long-term solutions and can receive major investments, urging the need to regulate the issue of tax collection in all parts of the state and make it beneficial to the federal budget.  LINK

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

Reset Intelligence  Iraq is not devaluing the IQD or reducing its citizens' purchasing power.  What they are building says the exact opposite.

Frank26  There is a paradigm shift that is occurring inside of Iraq because of the dynamics of the monetary reform that will lead to the explosion of the economic reform... 

Stephen  We are simply waiting and speculating and trying to figure out when is the revaluation of the Iraqi dinar going to happen?  What is the rate going to come out at?  Is it going to be 50 cents, 10 cents, a dollar, $3.70? It's sometimes fun to speculate...2026, I think there's a high probability and strong argument we could make for it happening this year...I believe the most optimal month for the dinar revaluation is going to be in August... 

Militia Man The diversification that Iraq has attained over the last three years under Al-Sudani has been amazing and set the stage.  They couldn't do this all overnight.  They had to have things in place...

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Jon Dowling Weekly Wrap Up & Latest Financial Updates

5-22-2026

Excerpt: Domestically, the United States is poised for a period of legislative activity and financial transformation.

Congress is anticipating the passage of several important bills, including key legislation related to intelligence oversight, housing, and regulatory clarity, all within the coming weeks.

These legislative actions are reportedly part of a broader timeline leading up to significant public announcements later in the summer.

 In parallel, the financial sector is on the cusp of major innovation, with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expected to approve the tokenization of corporate assets, a move that could unlock substantial value within blockchain-based systems.

These developments are supported by upcoming changes to the banking system and the integration of digital currencies into mainstream finance, marking a significant evolution towards a more digitized financial future under new leadership at the Federal Reserve.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqVcG0W6o9c