Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Sunday Morning 4-20-25

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JP MORGAN SAYS BITCOIN'S SAFE-HAVEN APPEAL IS CRUMBLING FAST

JPMorgan signals a major shift in market sentiment, highlighting fading bitcoin demand as gold captures massive inflows and reasserts dominance in the global safe-haven race.

JPMorgan Warns Bitcoin Is Losing Ground to Gold as Global Flows Shift Dramatically

JPMorgan Chase analysts stated Wednesday that bitcoin is no longer riding the wave of safe-haven demand, contrasting sharply with gold’s recent inflows. In a research note, the team led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou pointed to clear signs of fading investor appetite for BTC. The JPMorgan analysts stated:

Bitcoin has failed to benefit from the safe haven flows that have been supporting gold
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They observed that the cryptocurrency has suffered from three consecutive months of exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows and reduced speculative interest in the futures market.

Gold, in contrast, has drawn consistent flows from both institutional and speculative investors. “Despite a decline in market breadth and liquidity, gold continues to benefit from safe haven flows in a similar fashion to currencies like the Swiss franc and the yen,” the analysts detailed.

 “These safe haven flows are seen in both the ETF and futures spaces.” Global gold ETFs saw $21.1 billion in net inflows in the first quarter of 2025, including $2.3 billion from China and Hong Kong-based ETFs.

Earlier this month, JPMorgan analysts warned that bitcoin’s status as a safe-haven asset may be weakening. They said the cryptocurrency’s “digital gold” narrative is under pressure as gold continues to see stronger demand.

The report also stated that gold is leading the current debasement trade and remains its primary beneficiary. JPMorgan continues to consider BTC’s estimated production cost a key price indicator, despite ongoing concerns. Analysts said gold remains the main asset benefiting from currency debasement. They identified $62,000, bitcoin’s estimated production cost, as a critical support level.

@ Newshounds News™
Source:  Bitcoin News

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REAL-TIME PAYMENTS SURGE GLOBALLY AS US RAISES LIMITS, BRAZIL DRIVES DIGITAL INCLUSION

The growth of real-time payments has been global in scope, and as detailed in the latest “Real-Time Payments World Map,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and The Clearing House, there’s an increasing maturity and broadening adoption of instant payment systems.

Increased transaction limits indicate that a variety of new use cases are coming to the forefront, particularly in commercial settings. A significant development in the United States is the recent increase in The Clearing House’s RTP network transaction limit to $10 million, up from $1 million as of Feb. 9.

The recent boost to transaction limits is leagues above the initial limit. When The Clearing House (TCH) launched its RTP® network in 2017 — the first new payments infrastructure in about 40 years — the transaction limit was $25,000. Jim Colassano, TCH’s senior vice president of RTP Product Development, told PYMNTS in the wake of the $10 million ceiling announcement that, “we’re seeing an explosion of new use cases on the network, and we’re seeing a lot more activity.”

This enhancement has already facilitated substantial intercompany transfers, exemplified by BNY Mellon’s $10 million liquidity management transaction for its client Computershare. The fact that over 285,000 businesses now utilize the RTP rail monthly signals a growing corporate appetite for higher-value instant payments.

Brazil’s ‘Game Changer’

In nations such as Brazil, instant payments are finding wide embrace, as central bank initiatives have proven to be a tailwind. As André Cazotto, investor relations officer, M&A, and corporate strategy officer at PicPay, told PYMNTS in April, “the central bank played a huge role in digital inclusion and competition. Pix — the instant payment system — was a game-changer. In 2024 alone, 155 million people used Pix for transactions totaling over 27 trillion reais.”

The Pix instant payment network is set to introduce a recurring payments feature, Pix Automático, in June. This functionality will streamline recurring billing for both consumers and businesses by automating payments for utilities, streaming services and other regular expenses, potentially reducing reliance on multiple banking partnerships.

The real-time payments ecosystem is also attracting new entrants, particularly in the digital wallet arena. Social media giant X is poised to launch its “X Money Account” in late 2025, partnering with Visa to enable in-platform peer-to-peer payments linked to debit cards via Visa Direct. This move indicates the potential for significant disruption and expanded reach for real-time payments within social media platforms.

Infrastructure providers are also bolstering their capabilities. FIS recently achieved full send capabilities certification for the FedNow® Service, building upon its previous receive-only certification. This advancement allows FIS to support the complete payment lifecycle for its partner banks on the Federal Reserve’s real-time payments rail, including instant payments for various use cases like loans, rent and bills.

@ Newshounds News™
Source:  PYMNTS

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“Tidbits From TNT” Sunday Morning 4-20-2025

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani chairs a meeting with major foreign oil companies operating in Iraq.

 Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired a meeting today, Sunday (April 20, 2025), with the major foreign oil companies operating in Iraq.

The Prime Minister's media office stated in a brief statement received by Baghdad Today that "Al-Sudani chaired a meeting with the major foreign oil companies operating in Iraq."  link

Tishwash:  President of the Republic: Iraq possesses enormous wealth that must be invested in supporting its economy in the best possible way.

President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, stressed, on Sunday, that Iraq possesses enormous and diverse wealth that must be invested in supporting its economy in the best possible way.

A presidential statement said that "President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, received at the Baghdad Palace, Minister of Industry and Minerals, Khaled Battal Al-Najm."

The President pointed out during the meeting that "Iraq possesses enormous and diverse wealth that must be invested in supporting the Iraqi economy in the best possible way."

The President of the Republic stressed "the importance of this in developing local industry and strengthening the economic situation," noting "the necessity of encouraging and supporting the private sector to contribute alongside the public sector in achieving sustainable development in the country."

For his part, Minister Al-Najm reviewed "the work of the ministry and the projects currently being implemented, in addition to its plans to strengthen the industrial sector in Iraq," expressing "his appreciation for the President's interest and valuable directives."

The statement explained that "the meeting discussed strategic plans aimed at encouraging the work of factories and plants to meet the needs of the local market." link

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Tishwash:  Bafel Talabani: ‘My Account’ is an Important Project, Misunderstood by the Public

PUK leader Bafel Talabani emphasized on Saturday that the "My Account” project is a vital initiative that is often misunderstood by the public.

Speaking to party media on April 19, Talabani said, "The My Account project is very important and the process is not what people understand. We met with the team and were impressed. We had some comments and we hope they will be implemented.”

He added, "This project is so advanced that it has the support of the Americans and other parties. It is a banking system that serves people’s lives, regardless of what it is called.”

Talabani also confirmed that positive progress has been made in recent negotiations between the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), saying both sides have agreed on core principles and strategies.  link

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Tishwash:  The "My Account" project threatens to spark massive demonstrations in Kurdistan. 

Dilshad Mirani, head of the Popular Protests Committee in Sulaymaniyah, confirmed on Saturday that preparations are underway for demonstrations and protests by employees of the region in all of Kurdistan's governorates in the coming days.

Mirani said, "The reasons we are holding demonstrations in the region are our rejection of the 'My Account' project and to implement the Federal Court's decision to localize employees' salaries to federal banks."

He added that "demonstrations will take place in a new form in all cities and towns if the issue of localizing employees' salaries is not resolved."  link

Mot:  Yeppers!! -- the ole easter bunny logic

Mot: . Waddya Mean!!!????

More News, Rumors and Opinions Saturday PM 4-19-2025

KTFA:

Frank26:  "BILLIONS FOR THIS PORT... BUT NOT FOR 1310!!!"......F26

 Omani Minister: Faw Grand Port is the region's gateway to development

4/18/2025

Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, described it on Friday as "the region's gateway to development."

A Shafaq News Agency correspondent said that a high-level Omani delegation headed by the Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Saeed bin Hamoud Al-Maawali, accompanied by the Iraqi Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi.

The Iraqi Minister of Transport said in a joint press conference, "The Omani delegation expressed great admiration for the Faw Port and the advanced progress achieved in a number of its affiliated projects. They considered this a major achievement for Iraq and the region and a qualitative leap forward in trade and the economy."

For his part, the Omani minister said, "This massive project represents the region's gateway to development. We have similar experiences that we are working to develop jointly with Iraq. We have closely examined the components of the Grand Faw Port project, and we affirm our desire for an ambitious start and a significant partnership."  LINK

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Frank26:  "SECURITY & STABILITY STANDS STRONG!!!"........F26

The Security and Defense Exhibition kicks off in Baghdad with the participation of 150 Arab and foreign companies  

4/19/2025

 The 13th edition of the Security, Defense, Military Industries, and Cybersecurity Exhibition kicked off on Saturday at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds, with broad international participation, led by the United States, China, and Iran.

The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Major General Sabah al-Numan, told Shafaq News Agency that this year's exhibition will host 150 companies representing 20 Arab and foreign countries, in addition to 65 Iraqi companies. 

He explained that the government is clearly moving towards encouraging local military production, while attracting international expertise to support the country's military manufacturing process.

Al-Naaman pointed out that the Military Industrialization Authority has witnessed a "qualitative leap" over the past few years, as it now equips most security agencies with weapons and ammunition of various calibers, in addition to other military equipment. 

He considered the exhibition to be "an opportunity to exchange expertise and learn about the latest technologies from foreign companies" in the fields of weapons, ammunition, and surveillance and control systems.

The military spokesman noted that the Iraqi security apparatus "has begun to capitalize on developments in cybersecurity technologies," emphasizing that attention is no longer limited to conventional armament, but rather includes the technological dimension, which is taking "an ever-increasing place" in the national defense structure.  LINK

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Mnt Goat ...Just listening to personal boots-on-the-ground (my CBI contact), I learned that we are very close as my CBI contract was told last week that she would be coming back to work on the committee for the Project to Delete the Zeros very soon... There is something brewing and its not beer…lol...

Militia Man  I think Iraq is far more ready than many people believe.  But because of the nature of this I still believe there is that inter-connectivity issue and it's something that's beyond our pay grade.  We just don't know exactly when they're going to do it and we're not supposed to know.  It's pretty obvious we're not supposed to know...

Precious Metals Bull Market Is Here | Rick Rule

Liberty and Finance: 4-19-2025

Rick Rule, CEO of RuleInvestmentMedia.com, asserts that gold and silver are in a confirmed bull market, with gold currently leading due to rising concerns over inflation, debt, and currency debasement.

 He explains that silver tends to lag initially but historically outperforms gold later in the cycle as mainstream investors enter the market.

Rule highlights that precious metals markets are highly volatile, and investors should be prepared for sharp pullbacks—even up to 50%—during an overall upward trend. He believes silver's lower price and greater volatility give it more explosive upside potential once momentum shifts in its favor.

Rule also warns that large short positions in silver could face severe consequences when the market turns.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:30 Gold & silver markets

22:48 Uranium & copper

25:54 Battle Bank

27:50 Rule Symposium

 33:54 Battle Bank & Rule's ranking

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

Dr. Scott Young: The End of the Fed, Part One

Dr. Scott Young: The End of the Fed, Part One

4-19-2025

The future of the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, has become a topic of increasing debate, fueled by concerns about inflation, debt, and the Fed’s role in the economy.

This conversation has been amplified by voices like economist Dr. Scott Young and political commentator Tucker Carlson, leading some to speculate about the potential end of the Fed as we know it. But what are they saying, and what are the implications for America if these predictions come to pass?

While it’s difficult to definitively say Dr. Scott Young “predicted” the end of the Fed, his economic analyses have consistently questioned the institution’s long-term sustainability. His work often focuses on the dangers of excessive debt, monetary manipulation, and the potential for inflation to erode the value of currency.

 He often highlights the historical failures of central banking and advocates for alternative systems rooted in sound money principles.

While specifics are difficult to pin down without access to his comprehensive body of work, it’s likely his analyses point towards a scenario where the Fed’s policies eventually become unsustainable, leading to a crisis and potentially a significant restructuring of the monetary system.

This wouldn’t necessarily mean a complete “end” of the Fed, but rather a transformation in its power and operation.

Tucker Carlson, known for his often controversial commentary, has also raised concerns about the Fed’s influence and its potential negative impacts on the American economy. He frequently criticizes the Fed’s policies, particularly its quantitative easing programs, arguing that they benefit Wall Street at the expense of Main Street America.

While Carlson might not explicitly predict the “end” of the Fed, his rhetoric undoubtedly contributes to a growing skepticism towards the institution and its role in shaping the economic landscape.

He uses his platform to amplify concerns about inflation, the national debt, and the perceived unfairness of the financial system, which resonates with a significant segment of the population.

The consequences of a struggling or restructured Federal Reserve are complex and far-reaching. It’s important to note that a complete “bankruptcy” of the Fed is unlikely in the traditional sense, as it possesses the power to create money. However, a loss of confidence in the Fed, a failure to control inflation, or a significant crisis in the banking system could effectively cripple its influence and necessitate dramatic changes.

While the potential consequences of a struggling Fed are serious, it’s essential to consider that a restructuring could also present opportunities for a more transparent and accountable financial system. A shift towards sound money principles, reduced government debt, and greater economic freedom could ultimately benefit the American people.

Whether Dr. Scott Young and Tucker Carlson are correct in their implicit predictions about the Fed’s future remains to be seen.

However, their voices reflect a growing unease about the institution’s power and its impact on the American economy. It’s crucial for citizens to educate themselves about these issues, engage in informed discussions, and demand greater transparency and accountability from those who manage our financial system. The future of the Fed, and the American economy, depends on it.

https://youtu.be/yJ7tz7-meDA

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/04/18/dr-scott-young-the-end-of-the-fed-part-one/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Saturday Afternoon 4-19-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

XRP NEWS: ETF APPROVAL COULD SUCK UP SUPPLY LIKE A “VACUUM” & PUMP PRICE HIGHER

▪️XRP ETFs could remove coins from market, creating less supply and higher prices.

▪️Analyst predicts XRP price could reach $27 if ETF approval goes through.

▪️BlackRock’s potential ETF involvement could trigger massive XRP demand with its $11 trillion assets.

A popular crypto analyst from the Good Morning Crypto podcast has made a strong prediction about XRP. He believes that the approval of XRP-based ETFs could trigger massive buying pressure, pushing prices higher. According to him, once proper regulations are in place, both investors and daily users of XRP could find themselves racing to grab what’s left of the supply.

So what’s driving this bullish outlook? Let’s break it down.

XRP ETFs Could Act Like “Vacuum Cleaners”

The analyst explained that Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) could play a major role in XRP’s price movement. When someone bu4ys an XRP ETF, the actual XRP gets stored with a qualified custodian, meaning it’s no longer available for trading in the open market. He compared this to giant vacuum cleaners sucking XRP out of circulation.

With already 18 XRP ETF applications on the table, and there’s a speculation that BlackRock, with a AUM of $11 trillion in assets, may enter the space, the potential demand could be massive.

If that happens, a lot of XRP will be taken off the market, which could push the price higher.

Clear Regulation Might Unlock XRP’s Daily Use

At the same time, the analyst believes that under Donald Trump, crypto rules in the U.S. could become clearer & easier. If this happens by August, more businesses might start using XRP for daily payments.

Meanwhile, market makers, the ones who use XRP for regular transactions, would need it every single day. But while they’re using it, they’d also see the price going up because ETFs are buying up the supply.

If this scenario unfolds, XRP may no longer be as cheap or available as it is today.

On the other hand, the Ripple and SEC lawsuits have been paused for the next 60 days. Many believe it could finally come to an end by July or August. This could be a big moment for XRP, possibly pushing its price higher.

How High Can XRP Go, If ETF Approved?

Recently, Coinpedia News reported that Crypto analyst EGRAG Crypto believes XRP has the potential to soar as high as $27 if an XRP ETF gets approved.

As of now, XRP is trading at a much lower price, around $2.08, with a market cap of $121.5 billion.

@ Newshounds News™
Source:  Coinpedia

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BRICS: HAS CHINESE YUAN MADE INROADS INTO THE WORLD’S RESERVES?

China has aggressively pushed the Chinese yuan as a major payment option for trade settlements between BRICS members since 2022. After the White House pressed sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine, the Xi Jinping administration made use of the turmoil by placing its local currency ahead for cross-border transactions.

Its BRICS counterpart Russia was the top user of the Chinese yuan as it settled major trade deals in the currency. Even countries such as Iran, India, the UAE, Nigeria, and Belarus settled several trade payments in the Chinese yuan. So has the Communist country’s currency grown by leaps and bounds in the world’s reserves? The answer is no.

China has aggressively pushed the Chinese yuan as a major payment option for trade settlements between BRICS members since 2022. After the White House pressed sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine, the Xi Jinping administration made use of the turmoil by placing its local currency ahead for cross-border transactions.

Its BRICS counterpart Russia was the top user of the Chinese yuan as it settled major trade deals in the currency. Even countries such as Iran, India, the UAE, Nigeria, and Belarus settled several trade payments in the Chinese yuan. So has the Communist country’s currency grown by leaps and bounds in the world’s reserves? The answer is no.

BRICS: Chinese Yuan Made Inroads In International Reserves?

The latest data from The Atlantic Council shows that the Chinese yuan has not made any major inroads in international reserves. Though its usage has slightly increased, it does not create any impact or threaten the dominance of the US dollar. Even BRICS countries are now hesitant to use the Chinese yuan for trade as they believe the Communist nation is using the alliance as a stepping stone for world domination.

BRICS member India stepped back from using the Chinese yuan after settling many trade deals in the currency. The Modi government does not want to promote or use the currency as it can make China much stronger. India and China have been at loggerheads for several decades due to border and trade disputes. Therefore, using their local currency will only empower the opposition and make India look weaker.

The Chinese yuan has a long way to go to even challenge the dominance of the US dollar. Other leading currencies like the euro and pound are yet to dent the USD’s prospects despite being second and third in line. BRICS has little to no chance of making the Chinese yuan reign supreme in the coming decades.

@ Newshounds News™
Source:  Watcher Guru

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News, Rumors and Opinions Saturday 4-19-2025

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Clare:  The Security and Defense Exhibition kicks off in Baghdad with the participation of 150 Arab and foreign companies

4/19/2025

The 13th edition of the Security, Defense, Military Industries, and Cybersecurity Exhibition kicked off on Saturday at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds, with broad international participation, led by the United States, China, and Iran.

The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Major General Sabah al-Numan, told Shafaq News Agency that this year's exhibition will host 150 companies representing 20 Arab and foreign countries, in addition to 65 Iraqi companies. 

He explained that the government is clearly moving towards encouraging local military production, while attracting international expertise to support the country's military manufacturing process.

Al-Naaman pointed out that the Military Industrialization Authority has witnessed a "qualitative leap" over the past few years, as it now equips most security agencies with weapons and ammunition of various calibers, in addition to other military equipment. 

He considered the exhibition to be "an opportunity to exchange expertise and learn about the latest technologies from foreign companies" in the fields of weapons, ammunition, and surveillance and control systems.

The military spokesman noted that the Iraqi security apparatus "has begun to capitalize on developments in cybersecurity technologies," emphasizing that attention is no longer limited to conventional armament, but rather includes the technological dimension, which is taking "an ever-increasing place" in the national defense structure.  LINK

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Clare:  Al-Nusairi confirms that the Central Bank's approach to banking reform and development contributes to accelerating Iraq's accession to the World Trade Organization. 

4/19/2025  - Baghdad

During his participation in the specialized workshop held by the Ministry of Trade to discuss Iraq's accession to the World Trade Organization, Samir Al-Nusairi, Economic and Banking Advisor, emphasized the role of the banking sector in contributing to accelerating Iraq's accession to the organization and the important role of the financial and banking sector in it.

He pointed to the measures achieved in 2023 and 2024 by the Central Bank in cooperation with the government, mainly regarding the regulation of foreign trade financing, the electronic platform, and direct work between banks and international correspondent banks, based on the approved reform and development methodology, official data, and monetary policy indicators for 2024 and the plan for 2025 and 2026, in cooperation with international consulting companies specialized in this field, and compliance with financial globalization and international standards adopted by WTO member states.

Al-Nusairi explained the main points of the banking reform project launched by the Central Bank this month in the presence and participation of the Prime Minister.

He pointed out the customs war launched by the US administration and its effects in the medium and long term on the principles of unifying customs duties. 

Customs duties of the member states of the organization, and what are the means of confrontation that will be adopted by the World Trade Organization and the CAT organization concerned with regulating customs duties at the international level.

 The workshop was attended by members of the National Governmental Committee for Joining the Organization, in which Iraq currently holds observer status along with 21 other countries, out of 166 countries with full membership. Representatives of relevant ministries, the private sector, and unions were also present.   LINK

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Militia Man  Article: "Upcoming meeting between Baghdad and Erbil to remove the Kurdistan oil export file"  We all know they haven't started pumping oil.  They've charged the pipeline...It's in print that they've done that.  It's been tested.  It's been really since 2023 and they haven't started flowing the money yet.  Why?  ...Because they don't have the real effective exchange rate to do so at this stage.

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]   FRANK:  ATMs are now in position.  They're bringing them forth.  Not all are out I know but just curious, do you think they have the lower notes in them right now?  FIREFLY:  Mr Sammy wants you to know IHO no lower notes in them yet.  But soon.   FRANK:  Smile!!!

Peter Schiff: Gold’s Rise Warns of Dollar’s Demise

Peter Schiff:  4-17-2025

Gold is glittering, reaching record highs and staging impressive one-day rallies. But according to renowned economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff, the mainstream financial media is too busy chasing the Bitcoin bandwagon to notice the significance of this precious metal’s surge.

 In a recent episode of “The Peter Schiff Show,” Schiff argues that this neglect is not just a media oversight, but a symptom of a deeper problem: a willful ignorance of critical economic realities that could lead to a devastating financial crisis.

Schiff doesn’t mince words, drawing parallels between the current economic landscape and the 2008 housing bubble. Just as many downplayed the warning signs then, he believes the media is now failing to recognize the warning flares being emitted by gold’s dramatic rise.

In essence, Peter Schiff’s message is a stark one: Gold’s surge isn’t just about profits for investors; it’s a warning sign of a fundamental shift in the global economic landscape. He urges listeners to pay attention to the message the market is sending, and to prepare for a future where the dollar’s dominance may be significantly challenged.

https://youtu.be/-JvFdiAR8LE

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Saturday Morning 4-19-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

RIPPLE ENTERS BROKER-DEALER ARENA AS HIDDEN ROAD GAINS FINRA AUTHORIZATION

Ripple just unlocked a game-changing foothold in traditional finance as its $1.25 billion acquisition scores FINRA approval, supercharging institutional access to fixed income markets.

Ripple’s Hidden Road Gets FINRA Go-Ahead to Expand Prime Brokerage Services

Hidden Road, a global prime brokerage firm recently acquired by Ripple for $1.25 billion, announced a regulatory milestone Thursday. Its subsidiary, Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC, received authorization from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to operate as a broker-dealer.

This new designation allows the firm to enhance its capabilities in fixed income prime brokerage. “This approval enables Hidden Road to expand its recently launched fixed income prime brokerage platform, which currently includes Fixed Income Repo & Global Funding services,” the company stated, adding:

"As a broker-dealer, Hidden Road will now be able to provide new and existing institutional clients with a full suite of regulatory-compliant prime brokerage, clearing, and financing services in fixed income assets."

Noel Kimmel, president of Hidden Road, framed the milestone as pivotal to the firm’s trajectory in capital markets. Kimmel stated: “Our broker-dealer registration is a significant step in the development of Hidden Road’s fixed income prime brokerage platform and bolsters our capabilities in traditional financial markets.” 

The executive continued: “As a FINRA member, we will be able to bring our best-in-class, technology-driven fixed income service offering to an expanded universe of institutional clients. Our business has tremendous momentum, and we look forward to continuing to provide superior execution and support to our clients amidst today’s exceptionally dynamic market environment.”

Ripple recently announced its acquisition of Hidden Road, a deal valued at $1.25 billion and pending regulatory approval. If completed, it would make Ripple the first digital asset firm to own a global, multi-asset prime broker.

The acquisition aims to expand Ripple’s cross-border payment and custody services. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse commented: “We are at an inflection point for the next phase of digital asset adoption – the U.S. market is effectively open for the first time due to the regulatory overhang of the former SEC coming to an end, and the market is maturing to address the needs of traditional finance.”

Ripple CTO David Schwartz described the deal as transformative, stating that XRP could support part of Hidden Road’s daily $10 billion clearing volume and 50 million transactions. “Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road is a defining moment for the XRP Ledger and XRP,” he said. 

The partnership will integrate blockchain-based settlement, use XRP and RLUSD for collateral and cross-asset trades, and aim to establish Hidden Road as the largest non-bank prime broker globally.

@ Newshounds News™
Source:  Bitcoin News

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BRICS: ONLY 50% OF GLOBAL INVOICES ARE WRITTEN IN THE US DOLLAR

The superiority of the US dollar is declining every year as BRICS and other developing countries are working towards uprooting it from the world’s reserve currency status. The latest data had shown that the US dollar’s reserves around the world had already fallen below the 60% mark. The Atlantic Council reported that the US dollar’s global reserves fell to 59% last year.

That’s a gradual decline since 2002 when the global reserves in central banks stood at 72%. The last 23 years saw the USD reserves falling by 13% and the decline could continue further. The decrease falls in line with the BRICS agenda of de-dollarization where the US dollar’s dominancy is getting punctured.

BRICS: Global Invoices in the US Dollar Falls to 50%

Jane Foley, Rabobank’s FX Strategy head said in a recent interview with Bloomberg that the global invoices in the US dollar are now just 50%. The recent data from the SWIFT payment messaging system also shows that global invoices in the US dollar have topped 50.2%. BRICS members are now rewriting trade deals where local currencies are used and not the US dollar for cross-border transactions.

“There’s a lose correlation between the amount of invoices done in or written in the US dollars round. About 50% of the world’s invoices are written in the US dollars. So fundamentally central banks need dollar reserves,” said Foley. However, she stressed that the development could change soon. “And I think that will change,” she said. 

“Over the last 40-50 years, the share of the world’s trade from the US dollar has shrunk really because China’s growth in the emerging markets are great, but that is still nearly 60% of reserves,” she said. If BRICS continues the de-dollarization agenda, the US dollar could lose more value in the coming decades.

@ Newshounds News™
Source:  Watcher Guru

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“Tidbits From TNT” Saturday Morning 4-19-2025

TNT:

Tishwash: Al-Nusairi confirms that the Central Bank's approach to banking reform and development contributes to accelerating Iraq's accession to the World Trade Organization. 

During his participation in the specialized workshop held by the Ministry of Trade to discuss Iraq's accession to the World Trade Organization, Samir Al-Nusairi, Economic and Banking Advisor, emphasized the role of the banking sector in contributing to accelerating Iraq's accession to the organization and the important role of the financial and banking sector in it.

He pointed to the measures achieved in 2023 and 2024 by the Central Bank in cooperation with the government, mainly regarding the regulation of foreign trade financing, the electronic platform, and direct work between banks and international correspondent banks

Based on the approved reform and development methodology, official data, and monetary policy indicators for 2024 and the plan for 2025 and 2026, in cooperation with international consulting companies specialized in this field, and compliance with financial globalization and international standards adopted by WTO member states.

Al-Nusairi explained the main points of the banking reform project launched by the Central Bank this month in the presence and participation of the Prime Minister.

He pointed out the customs war launched by the US administration and its effects in the medium and long term on the principles of unifying customs duties. 

Customs duties of the member states of the organization, and what are the means of confrontation that will be adopted by the World Trade Organization and the CAT organization concerned with regulating customs duties at the international level.

The workshop was attended by members of the National Governmental Committee for Joining the Organization, in which Iraq currently holds observer status along with 21 other countries, out of 166 countries with full membership.

Representatives of relevant ministries, the private sector, and unions were also present.  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Karawi: Failure to send budget tables is a constitutional violation.

Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, MP Mustafa Al-Karawi, confirmed on Friday that the government's delay in sending the budget tables constitutes a clear violation of the provisions of Article (77/Second) of the Budget Law, calling on the House of Representatives to take its role in holding the government accountable for this legal violation.

Al-Karawi told Al-Maalouma, “The government was legally obligated to submit budget schedules before the end of the previous fiscal year, but four months have passed without it complying with this, which constitutes a clear violation of the law and a failure to fulfill its constitutional duties.”

He added, “The delay in the 2024 and 2025 budget schedules is a serious indicator of administrative and oversight shortcomings within the relevant projects government institutions, which negatively impacts and implementation plans.”

Al-Karawi pointed out that “90% of the budget depends on oil revenues, at a time when the global market is experiencing sharp fluctuations, which makes basing a three-year budget on an unstable resource an ill-considered move.”

He pointed out that "the 2024 budget arrived late, was sealed by prior political agreement, and was not subject to a genuine review within Parliament. Despite containing fundamental problems, the results of which have begun to become apparent through the suspension of projects and the delay in referral and implementation."

Al-Karawi stressed that “Parliament is required to exercise its oversight role and hold the government accountable for this negligence, which could cause significant harm to the national economy and development plans.”  link

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Tishwash:  The most prominent of which are "thorium and uranium"... Iraq: Our natural resources are estimated at (16) trillion dollars.

The Prime Minister's financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed on Friday that Iraq ranks ninth globally among countries rich in natural resources, while pointing to a move to invest in strategic minerals whose revenues rival those of oil .

According to the official agency, the Prime Minister's financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, "Iraq ranks ninth among the world's ten richest countries in terms of natural resources, with its wealth in precious metals, minerals, and other resources estimated at at least $16 trillion, according to preliminary global estimates ."

He pointed out that "Iraq ranks first in the world in terms of the concentration of natural resources per square kilometer of its vast and diverse geography, particularly in the Mesopotamia Basin region, which is rich in underground resources ."

He explained that "investing in strategic minerals such as thorium and uranium could generate returns comparable to those of oil, as thorium is a cleaner and more important alternative for energy generation compared to uranium." He noted that "linking the value of the national currency to investment in these minerals depends on Iraq's ability to enter value-added chains, which contributes to raising the gross domestic product ."

He added that "the discovery of large quantities of thorium and uranium in southern Iraq represents 'strategic news' that will have a significant impact on diversifying the national economy if exploited optimally, especially if linked to the investment policies associated with the Development Road Project ."

Saleh emphasized that "advancing the exploration and manufacturing processes for these two resources will pave the way for the development of non-oil resources, enhancing Iraq's global geo-economic position. Furthermore, this development will chart the outlines of a new industrial map linked to the path of development, establish a sustainable future, attract major global mining companies with advanced technological capabilities, and provide quality job opportunities within the Iraqi market ."

He pointed out that "this boom in mineral investment will have a positive impact on fiscal and monetary policy, by enhancing monetary stability and increasing national income, which will contribute to improving citizens' well-being ."

He continued, "The importance of thorium and uranium minerals in the global energy market, and the presence of major economic partners such as India, China, and the United States, make Iraq a pivotal player in the field of unconventional fuel resources and an influential center in facilitating international security and energy paths  link

Mot:  Where there is a Will - there is a Way!  

Mot: blue ones --- Now Wait a Moment!!! 

New Gold-Backed Sound Money Plan Revealed | Judy Shelton

Trump vs Powell - New Gold-Backed Sound Money Plan Revealed | Judy Shelton

Soar Financially:  4-18-2025

In this explosive episode of Soar Financially, Dr. Judy Shelton—former economic advisor to President Trump and Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute—joins us to deliver a sharp critique of the Federal Reserve and propose bold reforms that could reshape the global financial system.

We unpack the true role of the Fed, gold-backed bonds, currency manipulation, Bretton Woods 2.0, and how to restore monetary integrity in America. -Why is the Fed too powerful?

Could gold-backed 50-year bonds anchor the dollar?

And is the U.S. actually “cheating” in global markets?

00:00 - The Fed Is Too Powerful

00:43 - Meet Judy Shelton: Credentials & Mission

01:30 - What’s Wrong with the U.S. Economy Today?

 03:20 - Ending Dependence on Government Overspending

 05:00 - Trump’s Agenda: Rebuilding Manufacturing & Fair Trade

07:00 - Currencies vs. Tariffs: What Really Impacts Trade?

 09:30 - Bretton Woods, Gold & Stable Exchange Rates

11:00 - Currency Manipulation = Cheating

13:00 - Can We Create a New Global Monetary System?

15:00 - Free Markets vs. Currency Rigging 17:00 - Friedman, Hayek & Gold: Which Path Forward?

20:00 - Is the U.S. Rigging the Dollar?

21:00 - Gold-Backed Bonds: Mechanics & Meaning

25:00 - The $1 Trillion Windfall from U.S. Gold Reserves

 28:00 - Fixing the Fed’s Role in a Free Market

30:00 - Who Really Benefits from Fed Policy?

32:00 - Rescind Interest on Reserves?

33:30 - Should the U.S. Lead the World With Gold-Backed Bonds?

36:00 - Why Gold Is Surging — And What It Signals

 40:00 - Final Question: What Should We Really Be Asking?

43:00 - Would Judy Become Fed Chair?

 46:00 - Follow Judy Shelton

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1By_XSde6Qk

Gold’s “Day” On Its Way

Gold’s “Day” On Its Way

The Final Wake Up Call By Pete B Meyer Friday 4-18-25

No time left

The global monetary manipulators at the Fed, the central banks, the IMF and the World Bank are playing for time. They need time to achieve long-term fiscal reform. They need time to create the global currency SDRs to be accepted by the market.

They also need time to facilitate the purchase of gold. The problem is that there is no time. A run on gold has already begun before everything is in place and everyone has what they need.

The collapse of confidence in the dollar has begun before the SDR is ready to take its place. The insolvency of the Fed and the central banks is just around the corner. The dollar’s momentum is running out and the red light is flashing.

• The potential destabilising factor is that the amount of gold subject to paper contracts is over a thousand times the amount of physical gold backing those contracts.

If large numbers of holders demand physical delivery, the paper market will crash. And as other holders realise that they are running out of physical gold and cannot redeem their contract for bullion, the slide will escalate into an avalanche, a de facto bank run on the gold warehouses that support the exchanges and ETFs.

A similar dynamic began in October 2012, when the spot price of gold peaked at around $1,900/ounce. From there, gold fell to $1,200/ounce over the next six months.

Far from scaring off buyers, the gold crash made gold look cheap to millions of individual buyers around the world. They queued up at the banks, which quickly ran out of supply.

Buyers of standard 400 ounce and 1 kilo bars found there were no sellers; they had to wait almost thirty days for new bars to be produced by the refineries that were working around the clock to keep up with gold demand.

Massive conversions took place in the gold FTFs, not because all investors were bearish on gold, but because some wanted to get billions out of storage before running out of gold.

Backwardation

Gold futures went into backwardation, a highly unusual condition in which gold for spot delivery is more expensive than gold for forward delivery; the reverse is usually true because the forward seller has to pay for storage and insurance. This was another sign of acute physical scarcity and high demand for immediate access to physical gold.

When a gold buying panic breaks out, there is no single gold window to close. Instead, a multitude of contractual clauses, in fine print rarely read by gold buyers, would kick in.

• Gold futures exchanges have the ability to convert contracts to cash settlement only and close physical delivery channels. Bullion banks can also settle gold futures for cash and deny buyers the ability to convert to allocated gold.

As a result of the force majeure clauses in the contracts, to be used by banks that have sold more gold than they have in stock, investors will receive a cash settlement up to the contract termination date, but no more. Investors would get some cash, but no gold bars, and would miss out on the price spike that was sure to follow.

Physical gold was already in short supply and high demand in early 2014, and there was no price spike as a result of the manipulation.

Looming disaster

Central banks were still able to suppress the price of gold. But the alarm has been sounded. The ability of central banks to suppress the price of gold has been challenged, while a new demand for gold from paper buyers has emerged.

The entire international monetary system is stumbling on a rope of physical demand for gold. As the price of gold oscillates between the forces of physical demand and central bank manipulation, another greater catastrophe is looming: the Federal Reserve is on the brink of insolvency, if not already over the brink.

This is the conclusion of expert Fed critic Frederic S. Mishkin, one of the world’s most eminent monetary economists and mentor to Ben Bernanke and other Fed governors and economists.

As such, the central bank will have little choice and will be forced to buy up government debt and monetise it, ultimately leading to a rise in inflation.

Mishkin points to another collapse in the making, separate from debt monetisation and inflation. When the Fed buys longer-term debt with newly printed money, its balance sheet suffers large mark-to-market losses as interest rates rise.

The Fed does not disclose these losses until it actually sells the bonds as part of an exit strategy, although independent analysts can estimate the size of these losses based on publicly available information.

Debt monetisation leaves central bankers with a bad choice.

• If the country slips into deflation, the debt-to-GDP ratio will deteriorate because there is insufficient nominal growth.

• If the country slips into inflation, the debt-to-GDP ratio will deteriorate because of higher interest rates on the country’s debt.

• If the central bank fights inflation by selling assets, it will incur losses on bond sales and its insolvency will be exposed.

This insolvency could undermine confidence and in itself lead to higher interest rates.

The central bank’s losses will also worsen the debt-to-GDP ratio, as the Fed will no longer be able to transfer its profits to the Treasury, increasing the deficit.

There seems to be no way out of this sovereign debt crisis for the US or any other country; all roads are blocked.

The Fed avoided some pain in 2009 with its monetary stimulus and market manipulation, but the real pain was saved for another day.

That day has now arrived.

The proof is in: a monetary system based on credit rather than bullion isn’t as good an idea as it may have looked in the first place.

A credit system cannot last in the modern world because as the volume of credit increases, the creditworthiness of the issuers decreases. The more they borrow, the less able they are to repay.

The price of gold is rising. The only scenario that could stop it rising would be if the world achieved real economic growth and stability.

Which is not on the cards for the foreseeable future!

And with only 1% of people owning any kind of bullion, there will be plenty of customers for gold and silver.

Any major black swan event could cause gold prices to rise much sooner.

• The truth is that another Lehman-type crisis could be just around the corner, while a change of course won’t be in the cards until it’s too late.

In other words, a rally in precious metals could come sooner rather than later.

https://finalwakeupcall.info/en/2025/04/18/golds-day-on-its-way-2/

Economist’s “News and Views” 4-18-2025

Trump’s Plan to Fire Powell & Launch a New Global Economy

Daniela Cambone:  4-18-2025

"The bond market will start to get really, really concerned... credit market just seized up overnight," says Peter Grandich, publisher of PeterGrandich.com.

Ahead of Easter Day, he sits down with Daniela Cambone to unpack growing risks in the financial system—and why even the Fed may be powerless to stop what’s coming.

 Grandich points to a recent moment of overnight panic that shook the bond market and triggered a sudden credit market seizure. "We saw one day the stock market cave, the dollar cave, the bond cave, and gold go up a lot," he says.

Typically, when stocks fall, investors flock to bonds or the U.S. dollar as safe havens. But in this rare and alarming scenario, Grandich explains, everything fell—except for gold, underscoring a deep loss of confidence in the entire financial system.

Watch the full interview to learn why there's no better time than now to invest in gold.

Key Topics:

-Peter Grandich stresses the Fed’s shifting dynamic with Trump.

 -Gold is surging on unprecedented physical demand

. -Markets now move more on algorithms than individual investors.

-Deep U.S. political and social divides are clouding the economic outlook.

-Talk of a global reset grows as nations eye alternatives to the dollar.

 -Equity markets face rising correction risks.

-The Fed’s influence is fading compared to years past.

 -Easter symbolizes renewal and hope.

Chapters:

00:00 Trump against Powell

4:28 BRICS

 5:39 Fed saving the market

8:00 Who will replace Powell?

10:56 Gold price

 14:26 Equity market

 18:40 Financial system reset

20:41 Troublesome time

 23:34 Peter’s message

 27:35 Sense of hope

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OXpqydylTA

Watch for the Fed to Bail Out the Bond Market Soon

Heresy Financial:  4-18-2025

TIMECODES

 00:00 It’s Not About Stocks Anymore

00:21 Jamie Dimon Warns of a Meltdown

00:45 What “Kerfuffle” Really Means

01:13 Signs of a Coming Liquidity Crisis

 01:59 Treasury Yields Are Spiking Fast

02:15 Repo Market Flashbacks to 2019

 02:55 Hidden Risks Are Building Again

 03:36 Banks Want Rule Changes Now

 04:05 The Fed Might Have to Bail Them Out

 05:07 We’ve Seen This Playbook Before

 05:59 Trump, Powell, and the 10-Year Yield

07:17 Why the Bond Market Matters More

08:00 The Bear Market Clock Is Ticking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QR8HkuRoog

8 Banks Just Leveraged Paper Against 4 Billion Ounces of Silver—It’s A Suicide Pact | Andy Schectman

Two Dollars investing:  4-18-2025

8 Banks Just Leveraged Paper Against 4 Billion Ounces of Silver—It’s A Suicide Pact | Andy Schectman

The silver market is on the edge of catastrophe — and it’s not by accident. Just 8 Western banks have quietly built a paper position shorting over 4 billion ounces of silver — a volume so extreme it equals nearly 4 years of global mine supply.

Andy Schectman exposes how this dangerous leverage is not only unsustainable… it’s a suicide pact waiting to detonate.

Meanwhile, nations like China, Russia, and India are draining physical supply directly from miners — bypassing the manipulated markets entirely.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVql4ynfK5I