Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Andy Schectman and Zester. 07/15/2026

Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Andy Schectman and Zester. 07/15/2026

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

MZ:  Zaidi is making waves in DC, Iran is busy isolating itself from the Arab world, Andy Schectman joins us to talk macroeconomics, and Zester plays anchor with a crypto chat this morning.

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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 7-15-2026

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

Majeed KSA: Iraq is Entering a New Phase of Economic Reform

7-15-2026

Iraq’s Prime Minister met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington on Tuesday, saying Iraq is entering “a new phase” of economic reform and state-building. Al-Zaidi said his government is prioritizing:

overhauling the banking,
insurance,
tax,
customs sectors,
with gains expected next year in energy, investment, and stability

For his part, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed Washington’s support for Iraq’s reform agenda and its efforts to shift bilateral ties from security cooperation toward investment, economic development, and private-sector growth.

Zoom News:  #BREAKING: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington on Tuesday, saying Iraq is entering “a new phase” of economic reform and state-building. Al-Zaidi said his government is prioritizing anti-corruption efforts, placing all weapons under state authority, and overhauling the banking, insurance, tax, and customs sectors, with gains expected next year in energy, investment, and stability - statement For his part, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed Washington’s support for Iraq’s reform agenda and its efforts to shift bilateral ties from security cooperation toward investment, economic development, and private-sector growth.

Source(s):
• https://x.com/majeed66224499/status/2077232823119831164

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/07/14/majeed-ksa-iraq-is-entering-a-new-phase-of-economic-reform/

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Walkingstick  What is the monetary reform trying to do with  the currency of Iraq?  It is trying to get the currency of Iraq to be at least on par 1 to 1 with the American dollar.  If you have an Iraqi dinar in your hand you want it to have purchasing power of at least $1.00.  That's the whole purpose...After the 10th we are actually seeing all of these  mechanisms come into effect...Many things are trying to get the Iraqi dinar to 1 to 1  with the American dollar. 

Militia Man  The Washington visit is being framed as the next big catalyst for investment, tech transfer, and deeper global integration — all of which strengthen the fundamentals for long-term REER stability and monetary moves going forward.

Reset Intelligence   Iraq's prime minister is in Washington ...He brought his entire economic cabinet and booked 5 days...The finance minister sits with the World Bank, the IMF and the US Treasury, working to clear Iraq off the FATF grey list it landed on last month. The oil minister carries a development fund...to 400 billion dollars...with the proceeds held in US  banks ... Every file points the same way - out of Tehran's orbit and into Washington's ...What looks like a handshake is the new  financial system being built, and Iraq is the country they are building it on first...When a country is finally let back inside the system, the thing that gets repriced is its currency...

Central Banks Hid MASSIVE Gold Buying! What Happens Next? | Andy Schectman

Liberty and Finance:  7-14-2026

Andy Schectman joins Liberty & Finance to discuss why a sharp selloff in AI stocks could be an early warning sign of broader market instability and why he believes central banks are quietly positioning for a different financial future.

He explains why official data showing just 16 tonnes of central bank gold purchases in the first quarter was challenged by the World Gold Council, which estimated actual purchases were closer to 240 tonnes, highlighting what he sees as a major disconnect between public narratives and underlying demand.

Andy also shares his views on why gold prices have remained subdued despite geopolitical tensions, the surge in COMEX deliveries, and the growing role of new precious metals exchanges in Asia.

The conversation also covers retail precious metals premiums, the bankruptcy of a major bullion dealer, and what investors should look for when buying physical gold and silver.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:26 Stock market decline

14:14 War & gold

21:20 COMEX inventories

27:00 Rosland Capital bankruptcy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr3k6mIjCJc

Dr. Scott Young: Why the Fiat Money System is Crashing Right Now

Dr. Scott Young: Why the Fiat Money System is Crashing Right Now

7-14-2026

In the complex world of modern finance, few voices are as provocative as Dr. Scott Young.

 In his latest deep-dive analysis, Dr. Young explores the potential collapse of the current fiat monetary system, offering a stark warning about the systemic financial risks that are currently testing global economies.

While many market indicators might seem stable on the surface, Dr. Young argues that the United States and other developed nations are masking deep-seated distress.

By analyzing bond yields and currency fluctuations, he suggests that our current financial architecture is under immense pressure, driven by unsustainable levels of public debt and the compounding burden of interest payments that threaten to stifle future economic growth.

Dr. Young famously characterizes current monetary interventions as “playing Monopoly with fake money.”

He points to the alarming reality of unfunded liabilities and the fragile state of balance sheets across the banking sector, which he believes remain largely hidden from the average taxpayer.

According to his analysis, both traditional banking institutions and the broader stock markets are highly susceptible to a significant downturn. This perspective serves as a wake-up call for those relying solely on legacy financial systems to protect their wealth, suggesting that the current path of excessive monetary expansion is reaching a critical breaking point.

However, the narrative is not entirely focused on stagnation; Dr. Young introduces a sense of cautious optimism regarding a potential pivot in global finance.

He highlights evidence suggesting that central banks worldwide are quietly accumulating vast amounts of physical gold. This activity, he posits, is part of a secretive transition toward a new, gold-backed quantum financial system designed to replace the failing fiat framework.

By returning to a tangible asset base, proponents argue that this new infrastructure could provide the stability and transparency that the current digital-fiat model lacks.

Perhaps the most compelling part of his vision is the potential for a “golden age” for ordinary citizens.

Dr. Young illustrates how a formal revaluation of gold could theoretically unleash tremendous wealth, empowering individuals and potentially decentralizing the power of institutions like the IRS.

He notes that several political figures are already becoming aware of this shift, viewing the move toward a gold-backed standard as an inevitable correction rather than a disaster. Whether this transition will be smooth or turbulent remains a point of intense debate, but the message is clear: the era of paper-based currency may be nearing a transformative chapter.

For those eager to dive deeper into these economic theories and understand the mechanics behind this potential global shift, we highly encourage you to watch the full video from Dr. Scott Young on YouTube.

Whether you are a seasoned investor or simply interested in the future of the global economy, this comprehensive analysis offers a unique perspective on the forces currently reshaping our financial reality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nEx8avBREk

Tuesday Coffee with MarkZ . 07/14/2026

Tuesday Coffee with MarkZ . 07/14/2026

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

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

MZ:  Zaidi arrives and has a busy day of high-level meetings. Dr. Jay Caprietta joins after the news

MZ: Today Prime Minister Zaidi has appointments with President Trump, Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and with the Secretary of the US Treasury-Scott Bessent. Think about that.

MZ: There is a lot going on in DC today with PM Zaidi.  \

MZ: Good Interveiw with Scott Bessent about the new US bills last night.

REVEALED: Bessent gives first look at Trump-signed $100 dollar bills

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5eFJFsEbX8

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Rob Cunningham: My Closing Stable GENUIS Argument Before the Jury of History

Rob Cunningham: My Closing Stable GENUIS Argument Before the Jury of History

7-13-2026

My Closing Stable GENUIS Argument Before the Jury of History

“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury,

The question before us is not merely about a piece of legislation.

It is not merely about stablecoins.

It is not merely about blockchain.

The question before us is far greater:

Who will control the future architecture of money?

Will money remain a tool of voluntary exchange, private innovation, and individual economic freedom?

Or will money become a centralized digital instrument where every transaction can theoretically be monitored, restricted, programmed, or conditioned by whoever controls the issuing authority?

The passage of the GENIUS Act of 2025 represents, in this argument, a decisive turning point because it answered that question with a foundational principle:

Digital dollars do not have to be born from government control.

They can emerge from open networks, private innovation, transparent reserves, and voluntary adoption.

That distinction may be one of the most consequential financial decisions of the 21st century.

Exhibit A: The Battle Was Never About Technology – It Was About Control

A digital currency itself is not inherently good or evil.

Technology is a tool.

A hammer can build a house or destroy one.

The fundamental issue is who holds the hammer, under what rules, and whether the individual retains sovereignty.

A government-issued Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) theoretically creates capabilities that traditional cash does not possess:

direct state issuance;
real-time transaction visibility;
programmable payment rules;
automated enforcement mechanisms;
potential restrictions based on policy decisions.

Supporters argue these tools could improve efficiency, reduce fraud, and modernize payments.

Critics argue that the same architecture could create unprecedented financial surveillance or centralized control if constitutional safeguards are absent.

The concern is not the existence of digital money.

The concern is the concentration of monetary power.

Exhibit B: The GENIUS Act Changed the Battlefield

Before the GENIUS Act, the argument could be framed like this:
“If society moves toward digital dollars, the only realistic path may be a government-controlled digital dollar.”

But the legalization and regulatory recognition of dollar-backed stablecoins changes that assumption.

The argument becomes:
“Why would society require a government-issued digital currency when the market can already provide digital dollars through competing, privately issued, regulated instruments?”

That is the strategic significance.

The GENIUS Act did not merely regulate a financial product.

It legitimized an alternative monetary infrastructure.

It effectively said:

The future of digital money can be decentralized in ownership, even if denominated in a national currency.

Exhibit C: Competition Is the Enemy of Monopoly

History teaches a simple economic law:

When a monopoly controls the only available path, dependence follows.

When competing systems exist, users retain choice.

The existence of widely adopted decentralized stablecoins creates a competing path:

Path One:
Government-issued digital currency.

Centralized issuer.
Government-controlled infrastructure.
Political governance model.

Path Two:
Private stablecoin ecosystem.

Multiple issuers.
Market competition.
User choice.
Open blockchain networks.
Innovation-driven development.

The GENIUS Act strengthened Path Two.

And once millions of individuals, businesses, institutions, and global markets become dependent on open digital dollar networks, replacing them with a centralized alternative becomes politically and economically difficult, if not virtually impossible.

Exhibit D: The Network Effect Becomes the Fortress

Ladies and gentlemen, technology does not win because lawmakers declare it.

Technology wins because people adopt it.

The internet did not defeat centralized communication systems through a single law.

It won because billions of people built their lives upon it.

The same principle applies here.

A mature stablecoin ecosystem creates:

developers building financial applications;
businesses accepting digital dollars;
global users accessing dollar liquidity;
financial institutions integrating blockchain settlement;
entrepreneurs creating new services.

Once that ecosystem exists, attempting to replace it with a singular centralized alternative faces a formidable opponent:

the collective economic interest of millions of participants.

Exhibit E: The Dollar Itself Became the Strategic Weapon

The irony is profound.

Those who feared digital money could become a tool of centralized global control may find the strongest defense came not from rejecting digital currency entirely, but from ensuring that digital dollars emerged through competitive markets.

Stablecoins will export:

dollar liquidity;
American financial standards;
private-sector innovation;
open financial access.

Instead of one “world reserve” central bank digital currency (CBDC) controlled by an international bureaucracy, the world now receives competing, decentralized, dollar-based stablecoin networks.

The battlefield moved from:
“Who controls the global digital currency?”

to:
“Which digital monetary systems do people voluntarily choose?”

That is a fundamentally different paradigm.

My Closing Argument

A fair jury must acknowledge the opposing case.

The GENIUS Act does not make CBDCs legally impossible.

Congress cannot permanently bind future Congresses.

A future administration or legislature could theoretically pursue a CBDC under different circumstances.

Furthermore:

regulated stablecoins may still involve centralized issuers;
governments may influence financial infrastructure through regulation;
digital financial systems always require some governance.

Therefore, the claim that the GENIUS Act created an absolute legal impossibility for CBDCs would be too strong.

But Here Is My Final Argument

The genius of the 2025 GENIUS Act – its historic importance – is that it changed the default assumption.

Before:
“Digital money naturally leads toward government control.”

After:
“Digital money can exist through competition, transparency, and voluntary adoption.”

That is THE monumental shift.

The strongest defense of economic freedom is not merely resisting centralized power.

It is building superior alternatives.

The GENIUS Act of 2025 may have done precisely that.

It may have placed a constitutional-sized obstacle in the path of any future attempt to establish a singular global digital monetary authority – not because it outlawed such a system, but because it helped create something more powerful:

A competing monetary ecosystem already embraced by the people.

And history has repeatedly shown:

A free people are hardest to control when they possess alternatives.

The final verdict is therefore this:

The GENIUS Act may not have “killed” the CBDC idea by legal prohibition. It may have done something far more consequential – it changed the economic incentives, strengthened private digital-dollar infrastructure, and made centralized digital money far less inevitable.

The battle over the future of money was not won by banning one system.

It was potentially won by giving humanity another choice.

And choice is the foundation of liberty.

Source(s):
• https://x.com/KuwlShow/status/2076417693817659897

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/07/13/rob-cunningham-my-closing-stable-genuis-argument-before-the-jury-of-history/

Big Week Ahead For The Future Of Iraq & The Dinar

Big Week Ahead For The Future Of Iraq & The Dinar

The Dinar Den:  7-12-2026

For those following the Iraqi dinar market, the landscape is shifting at a rapid pace. Stephen, a seasoned entrepreneur and long-term investor with over a decade of experience in the sector, recently provided an in-depth update on the highly anticipated revaluation (RV) of the Iraqi dinar.

While determining an exact timeline for such a complex economic event remains a challenge, recent developments suggest that the foundational progress required for a successful transition is gaining momentum.

The current week stands as a critical juncture for Iraq’s economic future.

Prime Minister Al Zaidi’s historic visit to Washington, D.C., accompanied by a high-level delegation including the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, signals a serious commitment to strengthening international financial ties.

This diplomatic outreach is focused on securing vital economic support and integrating Iraq more deeply into the global financial system. Furthermore, strategic moves—such as securing major oil export agreements and the development of a new pipeline designed to bypass the Strait of Hormuz—are being implemented to stabilize the nation’s revenue streams and reduce reliance on vulnerable trade routes.

One of the most compelling aspects of Stephen’s update concerns the technical modernization of the Iraqi banking sector.

 According to insights provided by Terrence, a UAE-based central banker who previously audited Al Rafidian Bank, Iraq’s current banking landscape is significantly “overbanked.” This leads to fragmented competition, diminished profitability, and the use of outdated financial models.

To address this, the government is moving forward with a plan to consolidate key institutions, specifically Al Rafidian and Al Rashid. By merging these entities, the central bank aims to create more robust, stable institutions with significantly larger capital bases.

These reforms are essential, as they allow domestic banks to modernize their infrastructure and compete effectively on the international stage, a move that is widely viewed as a necessary precursor to a successful currency revaluation.

Despite this progress, the road to economic normalization is not without obstacles. Stephen highlights that Iraq continues to grapple with deep-seated institutional challenges, including corruption linked to external regional influences and the process of finalizing cabinet appointments.

Additionally, U.S. stakeholders remain cautious, guiding Iraq through these policy shifts to ensure that the economic transformation is sustainable and secure.

While these hurdles have led to previous delays, the sentiment remains one of cautious optimism. Stephen advocates for continued patience among the investor community, noting that a properly executed process is far more valuable than a hasty one.

 Many industry observers are currently looking toward August as a potential window for these final structural changes to take effect. For long-term investors, these reforms are viewed as the bedrock upon which future wealth creation will be built.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoMY-2FAVHY

Rob Cunningham: The SWIFT ISO 20022 Transition is a Foundational Event

Rob Cunningham: The SWIFT ISO 20022 Transition is a Foundational Event

7-13-2026

The SWIFT ISO 20022 transition is a foundational event in the modernization of the global financial system because it upgrades the language by which trillions of dollars of financial activity are communicated, interpreted, monitored, and processed.

The significance is not about one network replacing another. The significance is that the entire financial ecosystem is moving toward a common, richer, machine-readable standard.

Historically, global payments have suffered from fragmentation:

• different message formats
• incomplete beneficiary information
• manual reconciliation
• compliance friction
• slow correspondent banking chains

ISO 20022 directly addresses the information layer by creating a more precise financial data structure. When every participant – from banks to payment systems to clearing infrastructures – can exchange standardized data, automation and interoperability become dramatically easier.

That matters because value transfer requires two things:

1- A trusted MESSAGE describing the transaction
2- A mechanism to actually move and settle VALUE

• SWIFT and ISO 20022 primarily operate in the first domain: communication, instruction, and information exchange.

• XRPL/XRP, RippleNet-related infrastructure, and Stellar operate in the second domain: digital asset transfer, liquidity movement, and settlement.

The convergence point is this:

A globally standardized financial messaging layer makes it easier for different settlement technologies to communicate and integrate.

That is the architectural importance.

A useful analogy:

ISO 20022 is like creating a universal language and grammar for financial communication.
Settlement networks are like the transportation systems that move the goods.

Our world becomes far more efficient when the language describing the shipment is standardized and universally understood.

The broader implication is that financial institutions are preparing for a world where:

• payments can be more automated,
• compliance can become more data-driven,
• liquidity can be optimized,
• settlement can become faster and more transparent.

The importance of this October 2026 transition is therefore civilizational infrastructure-level, because money is ultimately INFORMATION PLUS TRUST.

Improving the information layer changes what is possible for the entire financial system.

From the perspective of digital asset networks like XRPL and Stellar, the critical question becomes less “will they replace SWIFT?” and more:

Which proven networks can provide the greatest utility, reliability, liquidity, compliance compatibility, and trust within this new standardized financial architecture?

That is the real competitive landscape being created by this transition.

@The_DTCC is voting with $144 Trillion votes of confidence in 95 Days.

Source(s):
• https://x.com/KuwlShow/status/2076391621982343468

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/07/13/rob-cunningham-the-swift-iso-20022-transition-is-a-foundational-event

Monday Coffee with MarkZ, 07/13/2026

Monday Coffee with MarkZ, 07/13/2026

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

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

MZ:  Zaidi, the Prime Minister of Iraq and his team heads to the US …he is on his way right now

Member: I tracked Zaidis plane and they landed at Andrew’s 9:50est this morning.

MZ: So they have already landed here just before our podcast started. .

MZ: Here is what I am hearing from a number of different contacts in a number of geographic locations around the world.

MZ: I am being told the Indian Nations have now gotten to about 80% funded and processed. This comes from one Indian source and a couple of bond folks who were given these updates. They say its expected to finish/wrap up in the next few days. ….and then bonds roll.

MZ: This explains why bond folks are very excited. They are hearing the Indian nations are about to wrap up. They were at about 30% done last week so they are making big progress.

MZ: I am very encouraged and think this is great…especially coming from the sources I am getting this from.

MZ: I am hearing a lot of rumors about the Admirals Group having started…..i have a lot of contacts in the “Admirals Group” and some have moved…but not everybody. Do they think the rest are getting ready to move?  Yes. But as of now they have not all activated and finished. But they have started moving people. This is from someone actually involved in the process.

MZ: CMKX does not start until after the Indian nations, groups and bonds complete. We are watching the steps happen before we go. The Admirals group is between tier 3 and tier 4.

MZ: I cannot say the exact timing…..all we can do is guess. What I believe is a reasonable guesstimation is if they do complete Indian Nations and bonds this week, (I was told bonds will get 100% funds and not 1 % or pieces and parts) and when that money starts rolling out then within hours or just a few days…that is when the groups go and then we get our announcements to go off to our redemptions.

MZ: Just relax…I believe we are moving.

Member: When do the farm settlements come into play?

MZ: Farm settlements should go about the same times as CMKX and are at the very end of the historic bonds.
Member: (From the past) There are 5 Tiers of folks Exchanging. Tier 1-governments and royalty Tier 2-whales-elite with platforms of currency, corporations, etc. Tier 3-Admirals Group, American Indians, CMKX, large church groups (like the Mormons), etc. Tier 4-all the hundreds of thousands paying attention to intel - internet groups(all of us). Tier 5- those who never paid attn - the general public.

Member:  I hear that all federal banks will be closed July 31 to August 3

Member: July 31rst to Aug 4th is what Omar- Frank26s contact said our Fed banks would be closed.

Member: We will see this week if there is a gold and silver revaluation from the US mint…we may be looking at a “perfect storm” just before the RV.

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News, Rumors and Opinions Monday 7-13-2026

KTFA:

Clare:  Al-Zaidi Heads to US to Transition Ties into Long-Term Economic Partnership 

Iraqi Government Spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi
Daban Mohammed  7/12/2026

Government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi announced that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faeh al-Zaidi will lead a high-level delegation to the United States on Monday to sign key memorandums of understanding in the oil and gas sectors.

Al-Zaidi will be accompanied by several cabinet ministers, the Central Bank Governor, and private investors from the energy and banking sectors.

Channel8 earlier reported that the delegation will discuss key security, economic, and banking issues with U.S. officials, with a central focus on drawing American investments into Iraq's oil, electricity, and natural gas sectors.

Al-Zaidi previously stated that his trip to Washington is "not just a routine protocol visit" and that Iraq "prioritizes American companies" as it actively pivots from military to economic ties. 

Al-Aboudi: Al-Zaidi's US Visit to Prioritize Balanced Ties 

Al-Aboudi told a press conference on Sunday that the visit aims to build balanced foreign relations based on mutual interests, noting that al-Zaidi will hold crucial meetings with President Trump and financial institutions to turn these dialogues into real progress.

He stressed that the visit aims to strengthen ties with Washington, with discussions focusing primarily on developing economic and investment relations.

Al-Aboudi highlighted that the visit aims to boost Iraq's regional presence by prioritizing talks with the U.S. on economic cooperation, development, and investment in the energy, trade, and technology sectors.

Economic Partnership and Focus on Energy and Framework Integrity

The spokesperson noted that unlike previous visits, "its primary theme is the economy," emphasizing that all new agreements will remain fully based on the existing Strategic Framework Agreement.

He emphasized that upcoming Iraq-U.S. energy agreements will bring in specialized American firms to boost oil and gas production and build alternative export routes to avoid the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Haider al-Aboudi further emphasized that the bilateral dynamic will transition from "crisis management to a long-term economic partnership."  LINK

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Clare:  Iraq’s prime minister: Why I’m coming to Washington

My government is disarming militias, strengthening the rule of law and opening the country to American investment.

July 12, 2026 at 7:15 a.m. EDTToday at 7:15 a.m. EDT

 Iraqi lawmakers at a parliamentary session in which Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi received a vote of confidence in Baghdad on May 14. (Murtadha Al-Sudani/Anadolu/Getty Images)

By Ali al-Zaidi

Ali al-Zaidi is the prime minister of the Republic of Iraq.

Iraq is experiencing a defining moment of national reform, one long anticipated by every segment of society. It has been a difficult road since the transformation of 2003 and the end of dictatorship. Iraqis have striven to rebuild institutions, fight terrorism and reinforce the country’s unity.

Since being sworn into office in May, my priority has been to build the kind of state that all Iraqis can be proud of. I lead a government committed to ensuring that the state possesses the legitimate monopoly on the use of force. In less than 60 days, my government has made progress on disarming a significant number of armed groups and opening the door for their integrating into state institutions. And I have worked on strengthening the rule of law and providing opportunities and essential services.

I have also made a firm commitment to the Iraqi people that Sept. 30 — the date marking the end of the Coalition forces’ mission in Iraq — will also mark the beginning of a new phase of ambitious partnership with the United States.

This week, I will be traveling to Washington, where I look forward to meaningfully deepening that partnership. I want to move the relationship beyond crisis management to opportunity creation — particularly opportunities that have a measurable economic impact. In my meeting with President Donald Trump, I will present concrete ways in which we can make that vision a reality.

President Trump prioritizes results. I share that same approach. Our discussions will focus on investment. We want leading American companies to consider opportunities in developing Iraq’s infrastructure, its energy sector, manufacturing, technology and digital economy.

Iraq will do its part in pushing through vital reforms. My experience in business has taught me that global confidence, stability, clarity of vision and an attractive investment climate are necessary for transforming aspirations into tangible economic progress.

At the same time, regional stability is vital for my country’s development. Iraq possesses the resources to become a leading economic hub in the region, with one of the world’s largest proven oil reserves, abundant natural resources, a capable workforce and a substantial domestic market. The U.S. is indispensable for advancing international peace and expanding trust and cooperation between Iraq and its neighbors.

Conflicts and wars only widen the circle of those who suffer while diminishing opportunities for the development that underpins prosperity.

 Iraq, too, can be a partner for regional stability. I will also be discussing ways to advance the Strategic Framework Agreement and expand cooperation in education, training and technology transfer, as well as the continued development of Iraq’s security capabilities to protect our people’s achievements.

Iraqis have endured war, dictatorship and terrorism. Today, they understand that the time has come to write a new chapter in Iraq’s relationship with the world and with its strategic partners, one founded on integration into the global economic and financial system. I carry to the United States a message of confidence: that a sovereign Iraq stands apart from regional alignments and conflicts, and chooses instead the path of development, with an open hand extended to its friends.

Great nations are not shaped by chance. They are built through a conscious determination that seizes the right historical moment when hope is joined to wisdom, and through leadership that chooses to build bridges to the future. That is the choice Iraqis have made. I look forward to realizing that future with our American friends.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/07/13/prime-minister-al-zaidi-iraq-is-ready-new-us-partnership/

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

Frank26  Pips are partial movements of a currency rate.  Two days before the 10th we saw that the dinar was gaining value against the dollar in the street markets.  Yesterday we saw it wasn't doing so much [going up] but it was jumping all over.  Then today...the IQD is slightly up.  I don't care if it's slightly.  It's going up. We need to see the direction to be upward like walking up a staircase...I'm extremely excited that what we wanted to see, we're seeing.

Militia ManASYCUDA system is a big deal because it's going to support the value or REER (Real Effective Exchange Rate) on into the future.  Their focus is on non-oil revenues diversification...

Walkingstick [Iraqi bank friend Aki update] AKI:  Zaidi already knows what Trump is going to talk to him about.  He's going to talk to him about the movements about [the dinar] on the global market scale now because it has started dedollarizing on the 10th of July...Trump feels Iraq still owes the United States some money...Trump is being bold...

Jeff We at the civilian level will have 90-days to exchange.  Countries, central banks, will not have to adhere to the 90-days.  Don't confuse central banks with you and I at the civilian level.  We will have a 90-day period to get them turned in most likely because they've already done that twice in Iraq.  The central banks won't have to adhere to 90 days.  The central banks will use it under Basil III compliance to asset back their currency values.   Central banks and governments are different than you and I...at the civilian level.  Don't mix those two up.

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'10 TIMES Higher' - What SILVER Will Do as Fiat Collapse Accelerates: Alasdair Macleod

Commodity Culture:  7-12-2026

Alasdair Macleod thinks that those sitting on the sidelines hoping for a further drop in the silver price are playing a dangerous game because when silver does move, it moves fast, and as the continued decay of fiat currencies accelerates, the price move up ahead for silver could be legendary.

00:00 Introduction 01:05 Silver is Going Much Higher 03:26 6th Year of Silver Deficit 10:15 China's Silver and Gold Production 12:14 New Hong Kong Gold System 19:50 End of Paper Gold in China 23:26 Energy Crisis and Gold Price 32:15 GDP - The Real Story 40:17 Rise of the Surveillance State

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3z2in5-Pf4‍ ‍

Ariel: Things have Already Taken a Major Turn

Ariel:  Things have Already Taken a Major Turn

I do not listen to Frank26 since being kicked off the platform some years ago due to conflicting interest on a certain topic. But to follow-up with the caller I will tell you all something that I only shared with my Patreon members. There were two people I spoke to weeks ago who I met on S3-Gladiators which was a private invite-only platform.

And the info they received from their finance team was to prepare their holdings for a potential roll out of this month to come in to start the conversion process. Even with that being said given what Scott Bessent mentioned and what the Iraqi PM is trying to accomplish nobody should be necessarily too surprised at the potential rate change this month or early August.

Because one major thing happened today that further solidifies this narrative. Physical hold just got tokenized today. This is a major component to this entire thing. And the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Then you have the Clarity Act on deck for this month to bolster everything else that already occurred.

The Iraqi PM only needs two more people to complete his cabinet once he leaves Washington. You all have no idea how fast things are about to happen. Everyone is about to get their marching orders next week. Trump & Patel already rushed back to Washington. So you know things have already taken a major turn. Monday you will see bold action.

TraderApprentice:  Frank26 IQD/Iraqi Dinar Bank Story —— This has to be the best 1:49 minutes ever

Watch on X:  https://twitter.com/i/status/2075620569274605787

Source(s):
• https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/2076122658291265934

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/07/11/prolotario-things-have-already-taken-a-major-turn/

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Full video on Youtube:  FRANK26…7-9-26…..BANK STORY UPDATES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wVWJoKmWLA

News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday 7-12-2026

KTFA:

Clare:  Officials at Rafidain Bank arrested on charges of stealing 1.6 billion dinars

7/9/2026

 On Thursday evening, a joint force from the Federal Integrity Commission and the SWAT force in Diwaniyah Governorate carried out a qualitative operation that resulted in the arrest of a number of officials in Al-Rafidain Bank, on the grounds of a currency manipulation and embezzlement case.

An informed source told Shafaq News Agency that investigations revealed the changing of banknote denominations from 50,000 dinars to 1,000 dinars, in a manipulation operation that led to the theft of an estimated 1.6 billion dinars.

The source added that the operation came after intensive monitoring and investigations, during which the accused were arrested and legal measures were taken against them, while investigations are still ongoing to uncover all those involved and recover the stolen funds.  LINK

Clare:  Federal Integrity Commission Uncovers 2 Billion Dinar Electricity Material Theft; 4 Arrested in Diyala

Mohammed Jangadost

Iraq's Federal Integrity Commission announced on Thursday the discovery of an electrical materials theft valued at over two billion Iraqi dinars (IQD) and the subsequent arrest of four public employees in Diyala Governorate. The anti-corruption operation followed an internal audit into fraudulent warehouse transfer documents within the region's public utility sector.

Fraud Audit and Warehouse Verification

The operation was executed by a specialized investigative team deployed from the Diyala Investigation Office to the regional branch of the General Company for Electricity Distribution. Investigators uncovered systemic discrepancies after cross-referencing multi-year records:

Document Discrepancies: The investigative team audited warehouse transfer documents spanning the years 2022 to 2025.

Inventory Exclusion: Cross-referencing records with the digital warehouse inventory system revealed that materials listed on two major shipping documents were never logged into physical storage.

Unauthorized Diversion: Investigators determined the high-value electrical materials were diverted despite being officially signed for and received by an authorized logistics officer.

Legal Actions and Judicial Processing

The accounting audit, which was conducted alongside official representatives from the state-owned distribution utility, confirmed the total value of the missing infrastructure assets at 2,001,494,000 IQD.

Following the field verification, commission investigators apprehended four utility employees directly linked to the management and processing of the falsified transfer manifests.

A formal judicial seizure report was compiled alongside the cataloging of criminal evidence recovered during the raid. The four suspects and accompanying documentation have been transferred to the Baqubah Investigation Court, where a presiding judge will oversee the initiation of formal legal proceedings.  LINK

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

Reset Intelligence   A currency cannot climb while a foreign power is quietly bleeding it.   The Iraqi dinar could not price at its real value for 20 years because too much of its money flowed to Iran. This week, for the first time, both hands [ASYCUDA, a customs system] closed on the wound at once.

Jeff   IMO I think Z's going to DC the week of July 19th, not next week.  I think he's going there after the rate has changed...I think they will complete his cabinet by the end of next week...

Stephen   A stronger currency usually belongs to countries that have accurate trade records, modernized banking, lower corruption, reliable tax collection and investors who actually trust the country.  The ASYCUDA system helps to improve several of those areas...Before a country wants a stronger currency it usually wants good customs... banking... accounting ...trade data...compliance.  The ASCUDA system is one of those foundational pieces.

Frank26  Every day from now on it looks like there will be a slight improving to the value of [the Iraqi dinar market rate] as the black market is slowly winding down.  The two parallel lines will eventually intersect, the official rate and the black market...

BREAKING: Japan's 200% Debt Bomb Just Triggered a Historic Bond Market Warning

Finance Mind:  7-11-2026

BREAKING: Japan's 200% Debt Bomb Just Triggered a Historic Bond Market Warning Japan's debt just hit 203% of GDP, nearly double America's own debt level, and economists are calling it a historic warning sign.

In this breakdown, we cover why a failed Japanese bond auction sent 40-year yields above 4% for the first time ever, how this connects directly to a 2022-style bond market crisis in the UK, and why Japan's finance minister couldn't calm markets even after publicly pleading for stability.

We explain the carry trade unwind pulling Japanese money out of US Treasuries, why American mortgage rates are already reacting, and the realistic scenarios economists are watching, from Bank of Japan intervention to a slow-burn global bond selloff.

If you care about interest rates, government debt, or where the global economy is heading next, this is the fact-based breakdown you need to watch until the end.

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