“Bits and Pieces “ in Dinarland Tuesday 3-18-2025

Gold Telegraph: The US Must Lead the Global Monetary Reset

3-18-2025

What’s the biggest wake-up call for the Western world right now?

The realization that, despite having world-class resources in their own backyards, they lack the infrastructure to refine them.

For too long, this truth has been ignored. People are now waking up.

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Without vision, you are nothing. Visions gives purpose and purpose gives energy. Energy makes our world spin.

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BREAKING NEWS: THE RUSSIAN CENTRAL BANK HAS PROPOSED RESTRICTING CRYPTOCURRENCY TRANSACTIONS TO THE WEALTHIEST INDIVIDUALS

Time for a commercial break.

“Bank says proposal follows direct instructions from Putin…”

Source: https://www.centralbanking.com/fintech/crypto-assets/7972488/bank-of-russia-to-allow-wealthy-investors-to-trade-crypto

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BREAKING NEWS: SPOT GOLD CROSSES $3000.

It is like poetry at this point.

The US dollar is at a new record low vs. gold $3006.

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I asked one of the leaders at the world’s most valuable gold producers if we are on the cusp of a global monetary reset. Sean Boyd warned that the United States must lead, or its currency will be at risk.

As adversaries shift to gold and explore alternatives to the dollar, Western allies are starting to experience plenty of confusion. Sean mentioned we are in a potential world of inflation and recession.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1901830159952642122

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/03/18/gold-telegraph-the-us-must-lead-the-global-monetary-reset/

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Frank26  [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]  FIREFLY:  TV says within hours oil can flow [into Turkey].  Why you asking me?  FRANK:  I didn't know it was already flowing or tested flowing or is about to flow in a few hours or can flow in a few hours.  Dear God because if the oil flows, the exchange rate flows IMO.  FIREFLY:  My opinion is all related to the mechanism in this Article 12-2c.  12-2c will give us the new value...They are saying within hours oil can start...The budget table are coming.  All is pointing to a Real Effective Exchange Rate IMO.  FRANK:  I agree Article 12-c holds the key, which is the new exchange rate. 

MarkZ   There are rumblings in some of the “Currency Groups” trying to buy up currency from other smaller groups. Not sure where the funds are coming from…but there seems to be a mad dash right now to consolidate. I am trying to get more information but this could be a huge sign. There is no way (IMO) that they would spend those dollars unless they believe they would shortly get them back. This is good news from the currency side of this.

Iraq IMF | World Bank | Rate & New Fears Facing the Iraqi People

3-18-2025

Iraq IMF | World Bank | Rate & New Fears Facing the Iraqi People - Iraq is taking significant steps to bolster its economy as Finance Minister Taif Sami meets with World Bank representative Jean-Christophe Carret to discuss vital projects aimed at job creation and infrastructure development.

This partnership opens up a crucial line of credit, ensuring funding for economic growth. Additionally, Iraq's meetings with the IMF in Amman highlighted a projected 5% growth in non-oil GDP by 2024, emphasizing the need for reforms to reduce oil dependence and attract foreign investment.

However, as the U.S. pivots focus towards other global challenges, Baghdad expresses concerns over military withdrawal and its implications for security and stability against Iranian influence.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzlmOhaJ3Yg

$3000 Gold - What's Next? | Francis Hunt

Liberty and Finance:  3-17-2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8q-Q7b4aiI

$25,000 or $50,000 or $55,000? The Big Gold Revaluation Will SHOCK the Entire World - Mario Innecco

$25,000 or $50,000 or $55,000? The Big Gold Revaluation Will SHOCK the Entire World - Mario Innecco

Money Sense:  3-18-2025

A revaluation would benefit the government by increasing the book value of its gold reserves, allowing it to expand its balance sheet, borrow more, and manage debt more effectively.

Additionally, it could incentivize increased mining production and boost gold imports. However, this move would weaken the U.S. dollar, as gold is priced in national currencies.

 Mario Innecco, a senior analyst, suggests that a significant revaluation of the statutory gold price could drive market prices as high as $50,000 per ounce. However, such an extreme adjustment could devalue foreign-held U.S. assets, potentially leading to economic tensions or conflict.

 Currently, the value of U.S. gold reserves accounts for only about 2% of outstanding Treasuries, a stark contrast to historical figures of approximately 17% in the 1970s and nearly 40% in the 1940s.

Tavi Costa highlights that if the gold reserves were valued at 17% of outstanding Treasuries, gold would need to reach approximately $25,000 per ounce. If the ratio returns to 40%, gold could approach $55,000 per ounce.

While these figures are not direct price targets, they illustrate the potential for a significant gold valuation shift. Innceo explains that while no official decision has been made, potential legislation could increase fiat currency supply and higher inflation, likely driving gold prices up as investors seek safety against a declining dollar.

Recent economic data shows the U.S. dollar falling to 103.6, nearing five-month lows amid concerns about slow growth and trade uncertainties. February retail sales rose only 0.2%, below the expected 0.6%, following a revised 1.2% decline in January.

In this environment, gold has struggled to gain traction, trading just below all-time highs after briefly surpassing $3,000. The outlook appears bullish as inflationary pressures and economic uncertainties drive demand for safe-haven assets.

Mario Innecco suggests that the proposed Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill may cover significant changes related to gold, particularly in managing gold certificates held by the Federal Reserve. There is growing speculation that such a bill could be used to facilitate broader shifts in the U.S. financial system, potentially altering the role of gold and introducing new mechanisms for valuation.

 One of the most ambitious proposals comes from Senator Cynthia Lummis, who suggested that the U.S. Treasury could swap some of its gold reserves for Bitcoin.

 The United States holds approximately 8,100 tons of gold in its vaults, making it one of the largest gold holders globally.

 If even a tiny fraction of these reserves were sold and converted into Bitcoin, the U.S. could amass a Bitcoin reserve of around one million coins—roughly 5% of the total Bitcoin supply that will ever exist.

This idea is notable because a gold-for-bitcoin swap could be done without affecting gold's official "book value" on the Treasury’s balance sheet. The Treasury values its gold at $42.2222 per ounce, a figure set in 1973 and never updated, resulting in a valuation of about $11 billion.

 This is far below the current market price of around $2,900 per ounce. Revaluing its gold holdings could significantly enhance perceived value and create financial flexibility for alternative assets like Bitcoin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-lA5RzfVEU

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Tuesday Morning 3-18-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

WILL PAUL ATKINS LEAD THE SEC? SENATE PREPS FOR HIGH-STAKES CONFIRMATION HEARING

▪️Paul Atkins' SEC confirmation faces delays due to financial disclosure issues linked to family.

▪️Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott schedules March 27 hearing to review Atkins’ nomination process.

▪️If confirmed, Atkins may take a crypto-friendly approach, unlike former SEC Chair Gensler.

Paul Atkins, President Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair, is finally moving closer to confirmation after months of delays. The Senate has now set a crucial hearing for March 27 – one that could determine the future of financial and crypto regulations in the U.S.

His nomination hasn’t been smooth sailing. But with momentum building, is he about to take the top job at the SEC? Here’s what you need to know.

Delays and Challenges in Atkins’ Confirmation

Atkins was nominated on December 4, but his confirmation has been delayed due to financial disclosure concerns. The Senate is closely reviewing his financial ties, particularly those linked to his wife’s billionaire family.

His wife’s family is associated with TAMKO Building Products LLC, a major roofing company that generated $1.2 billion in revenue in 2023. Because of these connections, Atkins’ financial holdings are complex and require careful scrutiny before he can be confirmed.

Senate Banking Committee Takes Action

Despite these challenges, Atkins is still expected to secure the position. Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott has scheduled a committee hearing on March 27 to move his nomination forward. Ahead of this, the Senate Banking Committee will hold a bipartisan meeting this Friday to discuss his potential role.

What This Means for Crypto Regulation

If confirmed, Atkins could bring a different approach to crypto regulation. Unlike former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who was tough on the industry, Atkins is seen as more open to working with crypto firms.

With past experience as an SEC commissioner from 2002 to 2008 and a background as a corporate lawyer, Atkins is known for favoring clearer and fairer financial regulations. Many in the crypto industry hope his leadership will offer more stability and transparency.

Confirmation Process Finally Moving Forward

Atkins has been waiting nearly four months since his nomination—delays that are not unusual for SEC appointments. Both Gary Gensler and Jay Clayton also faced long waits before officially taking office.

If confirmed, Atkins could bring a fresh perspective to the SEC—one that could shake up crypto rules and financial oversight. Either way, all eyes are on March 27.

@ Newshounds News™

Source:  Coinpedia

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SWISS CANTONAL BANK STARTS OFFERING CARDANO AND AVALANCHE TO MEET INCREASED DEMAND

Swiss bank Zuger Kantonalbank has added Cardano and Avalanche to its cryptocurrency offering through a partnership with crypto-focused bank Sygnum.

Zuger Kantonalbank, a Swiss universal bank, has expanded its cryptocurrency offerings to include Cardano Avalanche through a partnership with crypto-focused Swiss bank Sygnum.

In a blog announcement on March 17, Sygnum said the expansion was driven by “increased customer demand” amid what it described as growing regulatory clarity in the U.S. and E.U., as well as the establishment of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. 

The bank’s fiat-to-crypto transactions are facilitated through Sygnum’s gateway, while Zuger Kantonalbank customers can access the service via e-banking and its mobile app.

Jan Damrau, head of corporate management and member of the Zuger Kantonalbank executive board, says the addition of ADA and AVAX enables the bank’s clients to “further develop their crypto portfolios conveniently with their principal bank – at a time when digital assets are approaching a global inflection point in terms of adoption.”

“The latest expansion of Zuger Kantonalbank’s token universe illustrates the strong demand for additional tokens with diverse use-cases to complement major protocols like Bitcoin and Ethereum.”  Fritz Jost, Sygnum Bank chief B2B officer.

In early January, Sygnum raised $58 million in its Strategic Growth Round, pushing its value to over $1 billion and making it a “unicorn.” The funding round was oversubscribed, with Fulgur Ventures, a Bitcoin-focused venture capital firm, as the cornerstone investor. New and existing investors, along with Sygnum team members, also participated in the funding.

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Source:  Crypto News

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News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday AM 3-18-2025

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.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Tues. 18 March 2025

Compiled Tues. 18 March 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Possible Timing: No one knows the exact date of when the EBS, Global Currency Reset and exchanges of currencies and bonds at the new rates would begin, though some high up sources have indicated it would definitely be this week.

Global Currency Reset:

Sun. 16 March 2025 Nesara/Gesara is now (allegedly) Global. The Game is(allegedly)  Over. The Deepstatee’s Power has (allegedly) crumbled. The banking elite has (allegedly) lost power. Humanity is (allegedly) free. March 17 is not just a date – it’s a destiny. This is your last chance to witness history in the making. Stay awake. Stay connected. Everything changes March 17. …White House Post on X: https://x.com/WhiteHousePost/status/1901395121318375662?t=agEZL9jC6OJ4gubBMuzuYA&s=09    https://x.com/WhiteHousePost/status/1901395121318375662

Mon. 17 March 2025 This is Huge – An Emergency Reset Coming, Charlie Ward: https://beforeitsnews.com/prophecy/2025/03/charlie-ward-this-is-huge-3-17-2025-an-emergency-reset-coming-2569447.html

The Real News for Mon. 17 March 2025:

Mon. 17 March 2025 President Trump, “Eggs are way down from their peak. Gas prices are coming down. Oil is down to $65/barrel — it was $82/barrel when I took office — and when energy comes down, prices for everything else come down. We’re setting a good table.”

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Mon. 17 March 2025 Nesara/Gesara Law, Part 1 of 3: Gesara global welfare program. …QFS on Telegram

After the current debt-based financial system will soon be permanently dismantled, the quantum exchange system hosted on the QFS server will come online. When this happens, the public will be notified of the global implementation of GESARA/NESARA.

GESARA stands for the Global Economic Security and Reform Act, signed by all 209 of the world’s sovereign nations and is the most groundbreaking reform law to hit planet Earth.

The GESARA Prosperity Program is based on valuable funds such as the Saint Germaine World Trust. Sanctus Germanus (St. Germaine) is an inspirer and promoter of innovations, including computers and the Internet. The fund (allegedly) contains more than a quarter billion US dollars in precious metals and deliverable currencies. The word quattuordecillion is sometimes spelled quatrodecillion. This means 1$ and 45 zeros. The funds of the Saint Germaine World Trust are complementary to and separate from the World Global Settlements Fund and the Global Collateral Account.

If people only care about survival, giving them spiritual messages will not bring them the reforms needed to escape their misery.

The provisions of GESARA are enormous in scope and represent far-reaching reforms to planet Earth that will begin immediately upon the official enactment of the law. When people are aware of these reforms, they will be motivated to participate according to their abilities.

No further change is possible in today’s economically captive countries until the fraudulent debts to central banks and all other banking institutions are busted. debt and is eliminated. All banks that carried out this fraudulent scheme will(allegedly)  be audited and all stolen assets will be confiscated to be returned to the people. Throughout history, nations have engaged in wars and debt.

It is important to know that the dissolution of all central banks will not cause currency, bond or stock markets to collapse. These three currencies are currently controlled by the Exchange Stabilization Fund through backdoor trading by the ESF and the US Treasury. It is now clear that the ESF controls all of these currently “free” markets.

This gold will (allegedly) eliminate globalism from the current monetary system, which is controlled by the same shareholders who own the majority of shares in the top defense contractors and all multinational corporations big money.

This system will (allegedly) abolish the Central Banks, the Federal Reserve Bank, the IRS and the USA, Inc., all financial offices.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/03/18/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-march-18-2025/

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Militia Man  I think the '23/'24 budget schedules haven't arrived to the parliament because it's not their business.  It's going to be their business after the fact.  That's how I see it.

Frank26   When the new budget comes out it's up to Sudani if he wants to release a new exchange rate or if wants to continue to protect the new exchange rate.  Even if it comes out 1310, the IMF said...they agree with your banks and your [Iraqi] banking reforms.  You think the IMF agreed to your banking and monetary reform at 1310?  Of course not.

As GOLD Hits Record $3,000 — US Will Be Desperate Enough to REVALUE its Gold Reserves

Sean Foo:  3-16-2025

Gold has hit a record high of $3,000 showcasing how trust in traditional safe haven assets are collapsing. As gold rises in value, this also makes it very attractive for the US to consider revaluing its gold reserves.

Trump waging his trade war and deficits continuing to run high, a revaluation might be a tactic to reduce the enormous burden on the US bond market.

Timestamps & Chapters:

0:00 Gold Hits Record $3,000

2:43 Trump's Economy Is Trapped

 5:17 US Gold Revaluation Plan

9:08 Gold Flooding Into The US

11:38 Bessent Exposes The Truth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-nqLDflte8

“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday Morning 3-18-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Direct implementation of the ASYCUDA system at Abu Fluos Customs in Basra

Director General of the Customs Authority, Thamer Qasim Daoud, announced today, Tuesday, the commencement of work on the ASYCUDA system at the Abu Flus Customs in Basra.

In a statement received by Al-Eqtisad News, Daoud said, "The electronic automation system (ASYCUDA) has been implemented at the Abu Flus Customs in Basra Governorate  link

Tishwash:  Despite the budget amendments being completed a month and a half ago, there's a "possible" reason behind the delay in the schedules.

More than a month and a half has passed since the 2025 budget amendment was passed, but the 2025 schedules have yet to reach Parliament, raising questions about the reasons behind them.

The initial obstacle to submitting the schedules was the delay in the budget amendment, but it appears the delay stems from the same reason related to Article 12 of the budget, which was amended but did not bear fruit.

Member saysFinance CommitteeParliamentarian, Mustafa Al-Karaawi, told Sumaria News that "the 2025 budget schedules were supposed to arrive before the end of the fiscal year, according to the text of Article 77, secondly, of thelawFinancial managementBut the schedules have not arrived yet, which is considered a violation of this text.

He explained that "there is information that the tables will reachHouse of Representatives"At the end of this month," he said, noting that "the delay in the schedules has disrupted many of the country's economic activities, the launch of operating budgets, and the halting of projects."

He stressed that "there are no appointments or confirmations for specific categories in the current year's budget," noting that "the allocations will be within the previous sections, but with different numbers, so the 2025 budget will be free of appointments."

The delay in sending the schedules for approval was due to the awaited amendment to the budget law, particularly Article 12 related to the Kurdistan Region's oil. After the amendment passed in early February, it was followed by significant tension and disagreements.

Despite about a month and a half having passed since the budget amendment was passed, the schedules have not yet been sent. It appears that the delay in sending the schedules is linked to the delay in resolving the issue of resuming Kurdistan's oil exports due to the ongoing disputes between Baghdad and foreign companies in Kurdistan. The Ministry of Finance and the government are unable to confirm the final expected revenue figures due to the lack of a decision on whether or not oil will be exported from Kurdistan. link'

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Tishwash:  To the Ministerial Council for the Economy

Samir Al-Nusairi

 Finally, forecasts indicate that the Russian-Ukrainian war is nearing a halt with US intervention. We recall that when the war broke out three years ago, oil prices soared to over $110 a barrel, resulting in a surge in oil revenues for both rentier and oil-producing countries. This included Iraq, given its rentier economy.

Unfortunately, the achieved abundance was not utilized to activate the real economy. Rather, operational allocations in the general budgets increased, and the deficit exceeded 60 trillion dinars. Now, with the inevitable expectation that the war will soon end, oil prices will fall, and it is expected that its average price will reach less than 60 dollars per barrel.

And we are still without other significant sources of national income. The Iraqi economy, God forbid, will enter a new economic and financial crisis. We expect the deficit to rise, the inflation rate to rise, and the government will be forced to borrow domestically and abroad.

Borrowing from the central bank will be required, foreign exchange reserves will decline, and external and domestic debts will rise. Since these expectations could soon be realized, they require swift action.

Here, we propose that the Ministerial Council for the Economy hold extraordinary sessions to discuss the expected new crisis and prepare for confrontation in a manner that preserves the path of economic, financial and banking reform and finds solutions and remedies to protect our national economy  link

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Tishwash:  Iraq negotiates first gas deal with Algeria

Sources reported on Tuesday that Iraq is currently engaged in advanced negotiations to conclude a liquefied natural gas deal with Algeria, in an attempt to complete the deal before next summer.

The TAQA platform quoted these sources as saying that the deal is expected to be announced within two months at most, with exports set to begin as soon as Iraq completes the import infrastructure.

The sources explained that the contract will be medium-term, and that the quantities will be approximately one million tons annually. However, negotiations have not yet finalized the quantity.

According to the platform, an Algerian liquefied natural gas deal with Iraq could support Baghdad's electricity sector during the summer of 2025, or perhaps at the beginning of winter.

Iraq is currently preparing the infrastructure at Khor al-Zubair port in Basra Governorate to import liquefied natural gas, which could take the next three to five months.

It is planned to contract for a floating platform for unloading and storage, and connect it to a 40-kilometer pipeline that will transport the gas by connecting it to the national pipeline near the Shatt al-Basra. 

In late February, the Iraqi Oil Ministry's Undersecretary for Gas Affairs, Izzat Sabir, stated that the federal government was studying the possibility of importing gas from Qatar and Algeria after the US president revoked the exemption granted to Iraq to import this material from Iran. Sabir emphasized that the ministry was determined to stop flaring associated gas by 2030.  link

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Freedom Is Like Inflation: You Lose 2-3% Every Year

Freedom Is Like Inflation: You Lose 2-3% Every Year

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  March 13, 2025

My grandfather was born on April 19, 1915 in a dirty, one-room shack in the town of Bonham, Texas. Given the era, they had no electricity and no running water. And the family considered themselves fortunate that both mother and baby survived childbirth.

Pretty much everyone in the area was a farm laborer; they worked long, hard days in the unforgiving Texas heat trying to beckon life from ungenerous soil. But it was a living-- one that my grandfather joined at an early age.

He was 14 years old-- considered a “man” by the standards of his time-- when the Great Depression struck.

Few people, including my grandfather, would have understood that the worst economic crisis in American history was a manmade virus cooked up in the laboratory of political incompetence. All he knew was that banks in his home town failed… and many of his neighbors lost their life savings overnight.

This led to a lifelong mistrust of the banking system-- not just for my grandfather, but for an entire generation.

Throughout his life he kept his savings in an old coffee can. It wasn’t a lockbox or combination safe. He didn’t even bother hiding it; my grandfather literally just stuffed bills and coins into a metal can under the kitchen sink. He didn’t worry much about security because everyone in town knew and trusted one another, and no one would dare violate another man’s home… let alone his coffee can.

The other thing he did was save. If there was one thing my grandfather hated, it was spending money. On anything. You name it.

Food? He grew it himself and fished at the nearby lake. Medical care? The man barely ever went to the doctor in his entire life. Insurance? He had no concept of what that even was. Recreation? No one had time for such trivialities.

So, he saved just about everything he earned, depositing his meager wages with a satisfying and encouraging ka-ching into the ‘Bank of the Coffee Can’ week after week.

Whenever the coffee can became overly full, he knew it was time to invest his savings into something more durable and long-lasting.

But I’m not talking about stocks. In fact, given that he lived through the Crash of 1929, my grandfather believed that only a reckless, crazy person would buy stocks. And this trauma was shared by much of his generation.

So instead, he emptied out the old coffee can and invested in the one thing that he truly understood: land, i.e. one of the realest of real assets.

He always knew, worst case, he could plant more food on his new land. And this security had far more value to him than any other asset.

Then the cycle would begin anew: work, save, work, save… until, eventually, the coffee can would fill up again. He’d then use that money to buy building material and then build a small house on the land. No construction crew, no contractors. Just his own two hands and some basic tools.

Once complete, he’d put the house up for rent-- I remember he typically charged by the week to coincide with the farm laborers’ weekly pay. And, again, everything was settled in cash… so the coffee can began to fill more quickly.

Soon there was enough money to build another small house. Then another. And another. This man was living a real-life version of the old board game Monopoly; the only thing he didn’t do was trade his houses out for hotels.

But he wasn’t unique. My grandfather was extremely typical of his generation: highly productive, self-reliant savers who worked hard and never expected anything for free.

In their value system, being unproductive was frowned upon. Vagrancy was a crime. If there were any jobs available, you were expected to have one, no matter what it was. If there were no jobs available, you were expected to be looking for one-- or figure out how to produce something of value on your own.

My grandmother was cut from the same cloth. And the two of them eventually had a pretty substantial real estate portfolio of rental homes.

One particular complex had about a dozen or so houses on it, and my grandmother was in charge of collecting all the rent. They built her a small office near the entrance of the property, and not being one to waste resources, my grandmother decided to open a beauty salon there.

Bear in mind, my grandmother never went to cosmetology school. She didn’t have a license. She didn’t pass through a myriad of state and local permitting inspectors. She just hung her shingle out one day and customers started showing up. And because she provided good service, the customers kept showing up.

This is the sort of thing you used to be able to do in America. The government didn’t smother its citizens with endless regulations; if you wanted to start a business, you started one. No one asked permission to produce.

This is an incredible contrast to the America of today. God help you if you want to start a restaurant in the State of California, where you’ll spend years in the permitting, licensing, and inspection process, only to have employees go on strike over Gaza while customers brazenly steal from you with legal impunity.

That may be an extreme example, but government regulation at the federal, state, and local levels continues to strangle businesses-- small and solo businesses in particular.

A few years ago, the Institute for Justice sampled 102 lower-income occupations in American and found a total of 2,749 license requirements across the fifty states, demanding hundreds of dollars in fees, exams, and an average 362 days of bureaucracy.

These are for vocations like tree-trimmer, hair-braider, fisherman, auctioneer, locksmith, upholsterer, florist, and even farm laborer.

(Neil Gorsuch, sitting US Supreme Court Justice, bemoans similar statistics in his excellent book Overruled, which I can’t recommend enough.)

But this didn’t happen overnight. From my grandparents’ era to today, the bureaucratic, administrative state crept in little by little.

The effect is much like inflation where you lose 2-3% of your purchasing power year after year. One year’s inflation is no big deal; it’s only after looking back 10 or 20 years can we see how expensive things have become.

I really appreciate the tremendous efforts by Elon Musk and the people at DOGE to cut government spending. It needs to happen-- responsible spending is critical to solving America’s $36+ trillion debt crisis.

But perhaps even more important is turning back the clock on regulations… and going back to an era where you didn’t need to ask permission to be productive.

To your freedom,  James Hickman

Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

https://www.schiffsovereign.com/trends/freedom-is-like-inflation-you-lose-2-3-every-year-152295/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Evening 3-17-25

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

ACTING SEC CHAIR UYEDA DIRECTS STAFF TO REEXAMINE PROPOSED CRYPTO CUSTODY RULE

▪️The custody rule, proposed under the former Biden administration and when Gary Gensler led the agency, would expand the current custody rule to include any client assets that an adviser has custody over.

▪️Acting Chair Uyeda’s move to revisit the rule marks the second time this month that the acting chair has asked the SEC staff to reconsider its rules.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is considering walking back a proposal to tighten cryptocurrency custody requirements, marking the acting chair's latest move under the Trump administration.

SEC Acting Chair Mark Uyeda said commenters had significant concerns over a rule proposed in February 2023 that would require registered investment advisers to keep crypto with a qualified custodian and require those custodians to abide by certain requirements.

"Given such concern, there may be significant challenges to proceeding with the original proposal," Uyeda said on Monday at the Investment Company Institute's 2025 Investment Management Conference in San Diego. "As such, I have asked the SEC staff to work closely with the crypto task force to consider appropriate alternatives."

Uyeda's speech on Monday primarily focused on the SEC's rulemaking process, including potentially withdrawing or re-proposing rules or delaying compliance dates.

The custody rule, proposed under the former Biden administration when Gary Gensler led the agency, would expand the current custody rule to include any client assets that an adviser has custody over and would also add more protections to those assets.

Registered investment advisers are subject to a custody rule, which requires them to maintain those assets with a qualified custodian, such as a bank or broker-dealer.

The rule would extend those standards to the crypto industry, raising concerns about whether that would further limit the number of banks willing to do business with the sector.

Congressional Republicans, crypto firms and traditional finance companies pushed back against the rule when it was proposed. A coalition of bank and financial industry associations, including the American Bankers Association, said at the time that the proposal "could have a material impact on their business."

Uyeda's move to revisit the rule marks the second time this month that the acting chair has asked the SEC staff to reconsider its rules. Last week, Uyeda said he directed the agency's staff to review a proposed rule change that would expand the definition of an "exchange" in a way that could potentially loop in decentralized crypto projects.

Both actions signal a change in course for the SEC under the new Trump administration. During the previous Biden administration, former Chair Gensler said most cryptocurrencies besides bitcoin were securities.

Since the Trump administration's arrival, the SEC has rapidly changed direction on several key crypto policies. In a matter of just a few weeks, it has:

▪️Rescinded controversial crypto accounting guidance
▪️Dropped enforcement actions against major crypto industry players
▪️Created a crypto task force
▪️Issued a statement on memecoins.

The crypto task force's first roundtable to discuss "defining security status" is on Friday. 

@ Newshounds News™
Source:  The Block

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PAKISTAN CRYPTO COUNCIL LAUNCHES TO REGULATE DIGITAL ASSETS

The newly established Pakistan Crypto Council aims to integrate blockchain technology and digital assets into the country’s financial system through clear regulations and innovation-driven policies.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, serving as Chair, emphasized the government’s dedication to fostering a secure and progressive crypto ecosystem.

The initiative reflects Pakistan’s proactive stance on positioning itself as a global player in digital finance while ensuring investor protection and financial stability.

With collaboration between policymakers, regulatory authorities, and industry leaders, the council seeks to create a structured framework for crypto adoption.

Launched in Islamabad, the council will focus on regulatory clarity, stakeholder engagement, and fostering a compliant environment for businesses and investors.

The government-backed initiative is designed to support Pakistan’s economic growth by leveraging blockchain and cryptocurrency advancements.

Aurangzeb highlighted the council’s role in balancing innovation with regulation, ensuring a responsible approach to digital asset integration in the financial sector.

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Source:  BitcoinNews

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Clare:  Erbil hands Baghdad 48 billion dinars in non-oil revenues

3/17/2025

The Ministry of Finance and Economy in the Kurdistan Regional Government announced on Monday that the federal treasury's share of non-oil revenues for February had been transferred to Baghdad.

According to a statement from the ministry, received by Shafaq News Agency, the transferred amount amounted to 48 billion and 722 million Iraqi dinars, which were deposited in the Erbil branch of the Central Bank of Iraq.

Last month, the Kurdistan Regional Government's Ministry of Finance and Economy announced the transfer of approximately 52 billion dinars in non-oil revenues to the federal treasury in Baghdad. LINK

Clare:  To reduce speculation, a Sudanese advisor reveals a new monetary strategy.

3/16/2025

 The Prime Minister's economic advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, revealed a new monetary strategy Sunday evening that seeks to reduce speculation.

Saleh said in a statement to Al-Furat News that: "A new monetary strategy aims to gradually attract foreign exchange transactions to the officially regulated banking system."

He explained that "this strategy focuses on expanding the base of buying and selling foreign currency at fixed and stable rates, in line with the current monetary policy."

Saleh emphasized that "these steps coincide with enhancing the freedom of the foreign exchange process, with a high commitment to transparency and money governance in line with international standards."

He pointed out that "this strategy is being implemented in an organized and precise manner by the Iraqi banking system, and specifically targets large transfers, especially those related to financing wholesale trade."

Saleh also pointed out "the importance of stimulating electronic banking transactions to reduce cash circulation, which contributes to feeding the parallel market with cash dollars, thus reducing speculative operations that take place outside the framework of the law."

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Militia Man  There are things on the table that have not been sorted.  One of them is going to be the oil.  They have to have an evaluation for that.  We know...they have to value the oil in a Real Effective Exchange Rate or they would have done it by now.  It's been two years and they've lost billions.  It's obvious, it's quite clear that they're going to do something different in the future.

Sandy Ingram  5 reasons why the IQD will increase in value.  This assessment is based on Iraq only accepting payments for shipping services in its own currency. 1.  Higher demand for IQD - when international companies pay for shipping, railway usage and port service in Iraq dinar, the demand for the currency increases.  2. Scarcity formula - As more businesses buy IQD...the supply of available dinar decreased making each unit more valuable.  3. Less dependent on the US dollar - if Iraq shifts...to the IQD instead of USD it strengthens the local currency while reducing inflationary pressures.  4.  Stronger economy equals stronger currency.  The development road will create jobs, increase exports and boost government revenue leading to economic growth and a more stable IQD.  5.  An alternative to the Suez Canal saving billions for companies exporting to Europe.

The Planned Global De-Dollarization Black Swan

Heresy Financial:  3-17-2025

TIMECODES

0:00 Trump's Dollar Devaluation

 1:15 Taleb’s Warning & the Threat

 3:00 Hyperinflation vs. Deflation

4:15 Step 1 – Devalue the Dollar via Tariffs

6:30 Step 2 – Cut Government Spending

 8:00 Step 3 – Build Strategic Asset Reserves (Gold & Bitcoin)

10:00 Impact on Interest Rates & Market Volatility

11:45 Refinancing & Bond Market Dynamics

 13:00 Global Implications: A New Financial Order

15:00 Actionable Insights: Profiting Amid Turbulence

 16:10 Conclusion & Call to Action

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

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Afternoon 3-17-25

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CARDANO AND BITCOIN INTEGRATION: A NEW FRONTIER FOR BLOCKCHAIN SYNERGY

In a crypto landscape where Bitcoin frequently tops $100K and commands a $1.3 trillion market cap, Cardano (ADA) is carving a transformative path through its integration with Bitcoin.

Announced in October 2024, this integration, powered by the BitcoinOS (BOS) Grail Bridge, uses zero-knowledge cryptography to connect two of the most prominent blockchains.

This initiative aims to unlock Bitcoin’s vast liquidity for Cardano’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, placing Cardano as a leader in cross-chain innovation. Both blockchains benefit from the strengths of each and this synergy makes it possible to do more in crypto.

How Both Blockchains Benefit

Cardano’s BTC integration creates a symbiotic relationship, enhancing the strengths of both Bitcoin and Cardano through technical ingenuity and strategic alignment.

Cardano’s Gains

Cardano taps into Bitcoin’s unparalleled liquidity—over $1.3 trillion as of early 2025—via the BOS Grail Bridge. This bridge uses the BitSNARK protocol, a zero-knowledge proof system, to enable trustless, secure transfers of BTC onto Cardano’s smart contract platform. In short, BitSNARK makes sure your Bitcoin transfers to Cardano remain private, secure, and reliable.

Unlike traditional bridges requiring off-chain custody, the Grail Bridge keeps Bitcoin on its native chain while allowing it to interact with Cardano’s extended UTXO (eUTxO) model. This model is Cardano’s way of handling transactions, where each transaction spends outputs from previous ones—like paying with exact cash and getting change—allowing safer, clearer, and more predictable blockchain interactions.

This opens doors to DeFi applications like lending and yield farming, powered by Cardano’s Ouroboros proof-of-stake consensus, which processes transactions with lower energy costs than Bitcoin’s proof-of-work.

Upcoming upgrades like Leios further boost scalability, preparing Cardano for a surge in BTC-driven activity.

ADA Spotlight: Sundial

Sundial, a Layer 2 solution bridging Cardano and Bitcoin, launched in late 2024 to unlock Bitcoin’s $1.3 trillion liquidity for Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem. Built on Cardano’s secure eUTxO model and Ouroboros consensus, Sundial processes transactions off-chain for increased speed, lower costs, and scalability.

“This partnership brings together Bitcoin’s security and Cardano’s flexibility, creating new opportunities for DeFi and real-world use. Our L2 will bridge these ecosystems, making transactions faster, more scalable, and more efficient.” stated Sundial founder Sheldon Hunt.

In partnership with Tesseract, Sundial protocol aims to handle thousands of transactions per second, integrating Bitcoin seamlessly and securely into Cardano’s rapidly growing ecosystem of 1,370+ projects.

By enabling Bitcoin-backed lending and trading, Sundial positions Cardano as a major DeFi hub for institutional users, potentially pushing ADA above $3 by late 2025 and reinforcing Cardano’s role as a leading interoperable blockchain.

Bitcoin’s Advantages on Cardano

For Bitcoin, this integration opens the prospect of smart contract functionality without altering its core protocol.

The BOS Grail Bridge enables BTC holders to engage in DeFi on Cardano—like decentralized exchanges or collateralized loans—while preserving Bitcoin’s security and simplicity. This doesn’t compromise Bitcoin’s foundational design but extends its utility beyond a store of value.

The BitSNARK protocol ensures privacy-preserving smart contracts, maintaining Bitcoin’s ethos of decentralization. With Cardano handling over 100 million transactions to date and hosting 1370+ Web3 projects, Bitcoin unlocks a partner chain to explore new use cases.

Top Benefits for Cardano Users Today

Cardano users are already reaping rewards from this integration, with practical enhancements boosting accessibility and utility.

▪️Enhanced DeFi Access

Bitcoin’s liquidity flowing into Cardano means users can now stake BTC in DeFi protocols, earn yields, or use it as collateral—all secured by zero-knowledge cryptography.

This expands Cardano’s 1300+ project ecosystem, which includes decentralized applications (dApps) built on its Plutus smart contract platform.

▪️Babel Fees Simplify Interaction

Cardano’s unique Babel Fees system lets users pay transaction fees in BTC instead of ADA, which is great for Bitcoin holders. This removes the need to acquire ADA upfront, lowering entry barriers and streamlining cross-chain participation.

Imagine a BTC holder joining a Cardano liquidity pool without swapping assets—Babel Fees make it seamless.

▪️Scalability in Action

With Leios on the horizon and Ouroboros already delivering high throughput, Cardano handles increased DeFi traffic efficiently. Users benefit from lower costs—often fractions of a cent per transaction—compared to Ethereum’s gas fees, making BTC-based DeFi on Cardano both practical and affordable. Sundial’s L2 bridging hints at even faster, cheaper transactions, though it’s still emerging.

▪️Community Governance

Cardano’s decentralized governance, rooted in its Voltaire phase, empowers users to shape the ecosystem. Bitcoin’s integration amplifies this, drawing in a broader community to vote on upgrades via on-chain mechanisms. This participatory model, paired with regulatory engagement in Washington D.C., builds trust among users and institutions alike.

In short, Cardano users gain a richer, more accessible DeFi landscape, fueled by Bitcoin’s scale and secured by cutting-edge tech.

Future Vision: Bitcoin and Cardano in Harmony

The ultimate goal of this integration transcends price speculation—it’s about making Bitcoin even more expansive in the multichain era of crypto. By merging Bitcoin’s liquidity with Cardano’s smart contract abilities, the duo makes for a better experience especially if you’re a Bitcoiner. You get to drive financial innovation on BTC on an unprecedented scale.

Picture a future where Bitcoin powers decentralized lending platforms on Cardano, or where BTC-backed stablecoins thrive across multichain ecosystems—all without centralized intermediaries.

Sundial and other L2’s integrated with BTC & ADA could accelerate this by enhancing scalability, potentially handling thousands of transactions per second. Cardano’s research-driven approach, with over 200 academic papers behind it, ensures this vision is grounded in rigor, not hype.

Bitcoin trusts Cardano to grow the network, and that is proof enough of Cardano’s firepower in the coming crypto cycles.

Analysts like Michaël van de Poppe see ADA hitting $3 short-term, with $10 possible by year-end 2025 if adoption surges. Yet there are still some challenges: Bitcoin’s conservative base needs convincing, and technical hurdles in cross-chain architecture persist.

But if realized, Cardano becomes Bitcoin’s smart contract layer, unlocking $1.3 trillion in value for DeFi while reinforcing Cardano’s role as a sustainable, scalable blockchain. This is about a symbiotic leap forward in crypto, blending Bitcoin’s dominance with Cardano’s innovation to reshape finance for millions.

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Source:  Bitcoin News

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HOW NORTH KOREA’S $1.14B BITCOIN STASH COULD THREATEN THE CRYPTO MARKET

▪️North Korea has amassed a significant Bitcoin reserve through cybercrime, posing a potential market risk due to possible large-scale sales.

▪️The U.S. has established a large, legitimate Bitcoin reserve, contrasting with North Korea's illicit accumulation.

▪️North Korea's use of Bitcoin raises concerns about market stability.

North Korea has quietly built one of the largest government-held Bitcoin reserves, surpassing even crypto-friendly nations like El Salvador and Bhutan. This has raised concerns in the crypto community, as a sudden sell-off from North Korea could shake the market, causing a liquidity crisis and a major price drop.

What happens if they decide to sell off their holdings? Could this trigger a massive market crash? And more importantly, is this part of a bigger geopolitical game?

Here’s a closer look at how North Korea built its Bitcoin empire – and why the world should be paying attention.

Are Heists Fueling North Korea’s Bitcoin Growth?

North Korea’s rise as a major Bitcoin holder follows a large-scale cyber heist by the Lazarus Group, a state-backed hacking syndicate. On February 21, 2025, the group stole over $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency from Bybit, a well-known exchange.

Much of the stolen funds, originally in Ethereum, were later converted into Bitcoin, increasing North Korea’s total holdings to 13,562 BTC—now valued at more than $1.14 billion.

The US Takes a Different Approach

While North Korea has acquired Bitcoin through cyberattacks, the United States has opted for a structured approach. On March 6, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). With 198,109 BTC, worth around $16.71 billion, the US now holds the world’s largest government-owned Bitcoin supply.

How Other Countries Compare in Bitcoin Holdings

According to Arkham data, several governments now hold significant amounts of Bitcoin:

▪️The United Kingdom has 61,245 BTC ($5.17 billion), mostly seized from criminal activity.
▪️Bhutan holds 10,635 BTC ($897.6 million) through its state investment arm, Druk Holdings.
▪️El Salvador, the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, has 6,117 BTC ($516.11 million).

Is Kim Jong Un Making a Strategic Bitcoin Move?

The timing of North Korea’s Bitcoin buildup, just as the US launched its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, has raised speculation. Some analysts believe Kim Jong Un is using stolen Bitcoin to create a shadow reserve, helping North Korea bypass financial restrictions and fund operations without relying on traditional banking systems.

Bitcoin’s decentralized nature makes it a valuable asset for North Korea, which has been cut off from the global financial system due to international sanctions. Unlike traditional reserves such as gold or foreign currency, Bitcoin allows the country to move wealth and conduct transactions without oversight from global financial authorities.

Crypto Community Is Not Taking It Well

While the US sees its Bitcoin reserve as a financial strategy, North Korea’s growing stash appears to be part of a broader geopolitical game. This marks a shift where digital assets are becoming tools of economic and political influence.

The crypto community is increasingly worried about North Korea’s Bitcoin strategy.

Bitcoin is no longer just a currency; it’s a weapon, a shield, and a statement of power.

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Source:  Coinpedia

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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.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Mon. 17 March 2025

Compiled Mon. 17 March 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

What We Think We Know as of Mon. 17 March 2025:

Fri. 14 March 2025 Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent: President Trump is (allegedly) putting a 90 day tax collection freeze on the IRS and firing 45,000 agents.

Corporate Taxes in the United States: “Corporate taxes in the United States began in 1894 when the first federal corporate income tax was introduced. However, this tax was challenged in court and found to be unconstitutional, leading to its repeal within one year. The corporate tax was reintroduced in 1913 with a much lower rate of 1%.” The Federal Reserve, didn’t just shove the income tax down the throats of Americans, it also shoved the corporate tax down the throats of American businesses too. Trump is taking us back to the constitution where the people have all the power again.”

The CIA, the Federal Reserve, and Wall Street have spent decades suppressing gold’s role in the financial system. If gold was really worthless, why is the U.S. government REFUSING to conduct a full audit of Fort Knox? Why is China accumulating massive gold reserves? Why are the wealthiest families quietly preparing for a return to a gold-based economy while YOU are told to “trust the dollar”? …Secrets Exposed on Telegram

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Global Currency Reset:

On Mon. 17 March 2025 NESARA/GESARA Will Be (allegedly)  Official Throughout the World. https://x.com/Official_MrPool/status/1900999425876525531?t=KtRCVd7-FZteWi_2Cb4UZQ&s=09  …Mr. Pool on X

Sat. 15 March 2025 Wolverine: “A high, high source just told me we will be celebrating this week. I can’t tell you the date, but it will all be happening this week.”

Sat. 15 March 2025: MAJOR NEWS: RV/GCR is HERE – The Gold Reset is HAPPENING – The Fed is D**D – The Fiat Illusion is Collapsing – Are You Ready? – amg-news.com – American Media Group

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Sat. 15 March 2025 Quantum Financial System (QFS) Operating … Julian Assange on Telegram

THURS. 13 MARCH 2025: THE QUANTUM FINANCIAL SYSTEM (QFS) has been operating behind the scenes, monitoring all banking transactions in preparation for its full activation. This technology will revolutionize the financial world, rendering corruptt systems obsolete and ensuring a gold- or asset-backed economy free from manipulation.

The End of the Cabal’s Banking Empire: The QFS will replace the Swift system with an un-hackable, AI-driven network supported by the Secret Space Program. It was designed to dismantle the DeepState’s control, preventing iligal wealth accumulation through usury, fraud, and theft. The days of corrupt politicians and bankers laundering money in secrecy are over—QFS monitors every transaction in real time.

The QFS has been running parallel to the existing system, Every fiat dollar, euro, or yen has been digitally marked, making illicit transfers impossible to conceal. The Cabal’s system is crumbling; their defeat is near.

Gold-Backed Currencies & The Global Currency Reset (GCR): In the new system, only gold- or asset-backed currencies will be recognized. Every transaction will carry a digital gold certificate, referencing the actual gold reserves securing the currency. Any fiat currency tied to fraud, terrorism, or illigal origins will be disqualified from QFS.

Each country must be GESARA-compliant to participate, ensuring fairness in global trade. A specific formula will determine each nation’s currency value based on its assets, economy, and population. The GCR (Global Currency Reset) will align all national currencies at a one-to-one exchange rate, ensuring financial sovereignty free from Cabal control.

QFS: The Ultimate Quantum Security: Unlike blockchain, which is still vulnerable, QFS is a quantum AI system technology. It prevents hacking, fraud, and unauthorized transfers, ensuring every transaction is transparent, legal, and owner-intended.

For decades, politicians and elites manipulated the Swift system, moving stolen wealth globally. They never realized that QFS was already tracking their actions in real time.

The Deepstate’s Final Breath: Despite desperate efforts to hack, delay, or sabotage QFS, the Cabal has lost. They will soon be fully removed as the world shifts to a free and fair financial system. Seventy thousand+ sealed indictments are prepared, signaling a wave of justice. The DeepState’s destruction is inevitable.

The QFS is alive—an intelligent system that ensures financial fairness, preventing theft and restoring economic freedom for humanity. The great liberation has begun.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/03/17/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-march-17-2025/

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Militia Man  If they change the value of their exchange rate and they go into the international Forex they're not going to do it at 1310.  If they were going to do it at 1310 as it is today they would have already done it but they haven't.  It's that simple.

Militia Man  They're somewhere around 2.5% to 2.8% inflation, which is historically low in all of the Middle East...Having the dollar reserves, having the gold reserves and having low inflation are key components to a revaluation...They have well over what is required by the IMF.  They've got 3x to 5x the reserves necessary to support the value of their currency.

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   FIREFLY:As soon as the budget reaches the council and it will submit a report to the presidency of parliament in this regard.  FRANK:  First it's going to the COM!  What did I say?  Who should be the last?  And when?  3...2...1...now!  The last nanosecond.  This going to the COM first Sudani? Yes.  The COM, your Council of Ministers, is going to review every penny of this budget?  Yes.  Then it's going to parliament?  Yes.  So they can't screw around with it by then because then it becomes official right? Yes.

FDIC: Bank Deposit Risk Grows as $482B in Losses Threaten Stability

Taylor Kenny:  3-16-2025

The FDIC just confirmed bank losses are surging, not shrinking—and it’s 10X worse than 2008.

With rising interest rates devaluing bank assets, the same risk that collapsed Silicon Valley Bank is now lurking beneath the surface of the entire financial system.

 Only 1.25% of deposits are insured, and banks are stockpiling gold. What are they preparing for?

CHAPTERS:

 0:00 FDIC

1:40 $118 Billion ¬Loss

2:36 High Risk Banks

6:07 Increased Inflation & Bank-Bail Ins

 8:23 Central Bank Gold Buying

9:50 Gold and Silver Guide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8fiv1g_3Bc

“Tidbits From TNT” Monday 3-17-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Iraq: Top 5 Arab economy in 2024

Five Arab countries, including Iraq, accounted for 72% of the region’s GDP, which surpassed $3.6 trillion in 2024, according to a new report from the Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation ("Dhaman") released on Sunday.

The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, and Algeria emerged as the leading contributors to the Arab economy, the report showed.

The forecast for 2025 suggests a 4.1% growth in the Arab economy, driven by strong performances in 14 countries, including nine oil producers, which together make up around 78% of the total GDP.

Despite economic challenges, the analysis highlights a boost in oil and gas export revenues, though crude oil production dropped by 4%, with uneven growth across the region.

Iraq continues to play a central role in the Arab economy, with its reliance on oil exports alongside government efforts to diversify income sources and increase investments in other sectors.

Per capita income in the Arab world reached $7,557 in 2024, with a modest increase expected to $7,602 in 2025. The population surpassed 467 million, growing by 2%.

Inflation in the region climbed to 12% last year, but is expected to ease to 8.5% in 2025. Unemployment rose to 9.7%.

Arab foreign trade saw a 3.6% increase, reaching $3.3 trillion, thanks to a 1% rise in exports and a 7% jump in imports.

Foreign exchange reserves across Arab countries grew by 3.7%, reaching $1.2 trillion, enough to cover imports for more than eight months.

The region's government debt decreased to 48.3% of GDP, with further reductions expected, dropping to 47.6% in the coming year.  link

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Tishwash:  To reduce speculation, a Sudanese advisor reveals a new monetary strategy.

The Prime Minister's economic advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, revealed a new monetary strategy Sunday evening that seeks to reduce speculation.

Saleh said in a statement to Al-Furat News that: "A new monetary strategy aims to gradually attract foreign exchange transactions to the officially regulated banking system."

He explained that "this strategy focuses on expanding the base of buying and selling foreign currency at fixed and stable rates, in line with the current monetary policy."

Saleh emphasized that "these steps coincide with enhancing the freedom of the foreign exchange process, with a high commitment to transparency and money governance in line with international standards."

He pointed out that "this strategy is being implemented in an organized and precise manner by the Iraqi banking system, and specifically targets large transfers, especially those related to financing wholesale trade."

Saleh also pointed out "the importance of stimulating electronic banking transactions to reduce cash circulation, which contributes to feeding the parallel market with cash dollars, thus reducing speculative operations that take place outside the framework of the law."  link

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Tishwash:  Rafidain: Electronic collection amounts jumped to more than 6 trillion dinars in 2024.

Rafidain Bank announced record growth in electronic tax settlements for government departments' accounts during 2024, with amounts exceeding 6 trillion dinars.

A statement issued by Rafidain Bank confirmed, "The pace of collections through electronic payment companies has increased, reflecting the significant development in the adoption of digital systems in government revenue management."

The statement explained that "total tax collections during 2024 amounted to more than 6.06 trillion Iraqi dinars, recording a continuous increase compared to the first months of the year."

According to the statement, September 2024 witnessed the highest growth rate, with total settlements reaching 838.5 billion dinars, an increase of 11.12% compared to the previous month.

At the beginning of 2025, the system continued its "strong performance, with total collections in January 2025 reaching approximately 707.5 billion dinars, followed by February with 689.2 billion dinars." 

Government departments also recorded a "significant increase in the activation of the electronic collection system, with the number of activated entities rising to 1,808 by February 2025, compared to 1,395 by December 2024."

Rafidain Bank affirmed that "this significant growth reflects the success of the state's efforts to promote digital transformation, reduce reliance on cash, and achieve higher levels of financial transparency and efficiency," noting that "the electronic collection system represents a fundamental pillar in improving collection mechanisms and reducing the risks of financial corruption."

He also noted that "this qualitative leap comes within the framework of the ongoing efforts led by Rafidain Bank, in cooperation with government agencies, to support the digital economy, enhance confidence in electronic financial transactions, and raise the efficiency of the financial sector in Iraq link

Mot: .. May the Road Rise ~~~~~

Mot: .. Bet Ya Didn't Knows!!  Elves in ireland