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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 4-30-2025

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 Wed. 30 April 2025

Compiled Wed. 30 April 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Global Currency Reset: (Rumors)

Tues. 29 April 2025 The clock has run out. …Wikileaks Secrets on Telegram

As of this week, sources within the Pentagon  (allegedly) confirm that joint military operations between Russia, China, and White Hat factions in the U.S. have begun seizing offshore accounts holding trillions in stolen assets. These funds will (allegedly) be redirected into humanitarian projects post-reset.

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 Wed. 30 April 2025

Compiled Wed. 30 April 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Global Currency Reset: (Rumors)

Tues. 29 April 2025 The clock has run out. …Wikileaks Secrets on Telegram

As of this week, sources within the Pentagon  (allegedly) confirm that joint military operations between Russia, China, and White Hat factions in the U.S. have begun seizing offshore accounts holding trillions in stolen assets. These funds will (allegedly) be redirected into humanitarian projects post-reset.

BRICS-PLUS TAKES THE LEAD — GOLD-BACKED ECONOMY LAUNCHES: While the Western fiat system collapses, the BRICS-Plus alliance has officially greenlit the Global Currency Reset.

Russia and China are now dumping U.S. Treasuries, moving fully into gold-backed trade with South Africa, Brazil, India, and Indonesia.

Asian Dragon family sources (allegedly) confirm 50,000 metric tons of gold have been moved from underground bunkers in the Philippines and Indonesia to secure vaults for the post-reset economy.

The Federal Reserve, IMF, and World Bank? Their days are numbered.

WHAT COMES NEXT
• Global media blackouts imminent
• Asset redistribution to fund global humanitarian projects

Prepare for the unexpected. The old system will not go quietly. But their fall is inevitable. THE RESET IS IN MOTION.

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Tues. 29 April 2025 Wolverine: “Bond Holders are (allegedly) liquid in their accounts. Money is defiantly moving.”

Tues. 29 April 2025 Bruce:

Three or four different sources say Tier4b (us, the Internet Group) should get notified Wed. 30 April and start exchanges on Thurs. 1 April.

Exchange Center personnel say they are (allegedly) getting an email tomorrow about getting started on exchanges by Thurs. 1 May.

Our Quantum Cards with our name on them are (allegedly) already at the Redemption Center where we are going to do our exchanges. The Quantum Card is used to move funds from your Quantum Account to your regular bank account.

Our R&R reimbursement payment will be (allegedly) in our accounts at the Redemption Center.

DOGE payments will be(allegedly)  put directly in your regular bank account in May.

We should get increase in SS payments in May.

Birth Certificates were(allegedly)  no longer considered legal, so don’t bring them to the exchange. Bring a picture ID like a Drivers License.

18 new rates were scrolling up and down on Redemption Center Screens and a message on the screen said that those rates should be solid on Wed. 30 April.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/04/30/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-april-30-2025/

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Mnt Goat   We witnessed so many banking and financial reforms in the past couple years...an article from...(April 15th)...once again telling us the black market (parallel market) may soon be completely gone come this June 2025...the remaining 5% of the cash payments for imports will be moved over also to the correspondent banks, as was the other 95% last December 2024. This will finally kill the remaining 5% of the black market. Hurrah, hurrah! This had to be done and the CBI told us this years ago. It is about to be reality...it is finally going to be done...This is going to happen suddenly and when you least expect it. They are almost there now. 

Militia Man  It's amazing to see how far the central bank has come.  They're in line with the global markets and they're going to have what I believe is to be inner connectivity...Iraq's ability to move away from the parallel market has been epic...95% of all transactions are outside of the parallel market.

FED Guts Stress Tests as Big Banks Win, Depositors Lose

Taylor Kenny:  4-29-2025

The same banking giants responsible for the 2008 financial crisis are quietly reshaping regulations—again.

But this time, the threat isn’t bad mortgages; it’s U.S. Treasuries, consumer debt, and weakened bank stress testing. At the center of this shift is the Federal Reserve, and vocal support from banking leaders like Jamie Dimon.

 For anyone with money in a U.S. bank, this change could be devastating.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEnkAFx3n8o

 

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A New Gold Standard, Evidence and Path to $10,000 Gold Intensifies

A New Gold Standard, Evidence and Path to $10,000 Gold Intensifies

Mike Maloney:  4-29-2025

The global economic landscape is constantly shifting, but recent murmurings suggest a seismic change could be on the horizon: a return to a gold-backed monetary system.

 In a provocative new discussion, economist and precious metals expert Mike Maloney presents compelling evidence suggesting this shift is not only possible, but increasingly likely.

A New Gold Standard, Evidence and Path to $10,000 Gold Intensifies

Mike Maloney:  4-29-2025

The global economic landscape is constantly shifting, but recent murmurings suggest a seismic change could be on the horizon: a return to a gold-backed monetary system.

 In a provocative new discussion, economist and precious metals expert Mike Maloney presents compelling evidence suggesting this shift is not only possible, but increasingly likely.

This potential reordering of the global financial system could have profound implications for everyone, making it crucial to understand the driving forces behind it.

Maloney’s analysis points to several key indicators, starting with potentially unexpected sources. He highlights documented instances of Donald Trump advocating for gold-centric economic strategies, suggesting a possible long-term vision for a gold-backed dollar.

 While this idea might seem radical to some, Maloney argues it aligns with a growing sentiment among certain economic circles.

Beyond political rhetoric, Maloney delves into what he perceives as crucial “behind-the-scenes” maneuvers. He suggests the U.S. Treasury, along with global elites, are quietly preparing for a significant change to the monetary system. While concrete proof remains elusive, the implications of such preparations are significant.

One of the strongest arguments for a potential return to gold lies in the surging global flows of the precious metal. Nations are increasingly stockpiling gold reserves, a trend that historically signifies a move away from reliance on fiat currencies.

 This accumulation can be seen as a hedge against economic uncertainty and a preparation for a world where gold plays a more central role in monetary stability.

Further fueling the speculation is the activity surrounding COMEX, the world’s largest commodity futures exchange. Maloney argues that preparations within COMEX point to an awareness of a potential financial crisis and a need to manage a surge in demand for physical gold.

This heightened activity, coupled with historical precedent, paints a picture of a system bracing for a significant disruption.

History provides valuable lessons in understanding these trends. Throughout history, periods of economic instability have often led to a renewed interest in gold as a store of value.

As fiat currencies fluctuate and lose purchasing power, the tangible nature and inherent value of gold become increasingly attractive.

 Maloney uses historical examples to illustrate the potential pitfalls of relying solely on fiat currencies and the stabilizing role gold can play in a turbulent economy.

So, what does all this mean for the average individual? Maloney suggests that a return to a gold-backed monetary system could trigger a massive wealth transfer.

Those who are prepared and positioned to understand the transition could potentially benefit significantly, while those who are unprepared risk being left behind.

Ultimately, the question remains: will we witness a return to a gold-backed monetary system?

While definitive answers are impossible to provide, the evidence presented by Maloney and others suggests that the possibility is far from negligible. Understanding these trends, analyzing the data, and taking proactive steps to protect your financial future could be crucial in navigating the potential economic shifts ahead.

 It’s time to consider: will you be positioned for what could be the greatest wealth transfer of our lifetime?

https://youtu.be/jLynHFHiyyw

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BRICS:  INDIA SEEKS TO BE A MAJOR REPLACEMENT SUPPLIER TO THE US IN TRADE

India hopes to establish a new deal with the US on trade quickly, as the country seeks to become a major replacement supplier in areas vacated by China in trade. 

New Delhi says its prepared to include a sweetener in trade talks with the US that would “future-proof” a deal by ensuring no other trade partners could have superior terms. “This clause, in a sense, future-proofs the U.S. deal and is the only way to do so,” one of the officials said.

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BRICS:  INDIA SEEKS TO BE A MAJOR REPLACEMENT SUPPLIER TO THE US IN TRADE

India hopes to establish a new deal with the US on trade quickly, as the country seeks to become a major replacement supplier in areas vacated by China in trade. 

New Delhi says its prepared to include a sweetener in trade talks with the US that would “future-proof” a deal by ensuring no other trade partners could have superior terms. “This clause, in a sense, future-proofs the U.S. deal and is the only way to do so,” one of the officials said.

Indian government officials are pushing for the deal to be accepted by the Trump Administration as soon as possible. Despite the tensions between the nation and the BRICS alliance, the US and India have been in revised trade talks for months.

The potential US-India trade deal represents a significant step forward in bilateral economic relations between the two nations. Secretary Bessent’s statements this week and India’s latest proposal suggest that negotiators have already made substantial progress in these ongoing discussions.

Right now, the US actively pursues trade agreements with several Asian nations as well. The Treasury Secretary provided some additional insight into these diplomatic efforts during his recent CNBC interview on Monday. Bessent stated: “The U.S. had also held very substantial negotiations with Japan, and discussions with other Asian trading partners were going well.”

India has already made several offers and pre-emptive concessions to the U.S. on trade, showing itself more eager than several other big U.S. trading partners
Unlike China, Canada, and the European UnionIndia has been very supportive of the Trump administration and has established a solid partnership. Furthermore, the country also wants to avoid the proposed 26% tariff on itself from the US.

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EU SECURITIES WATCHDOG ESMA ISSUES GUIDELINES TO COMBAT MARKET ABUSE IN CRYPTO ASSETS UNDER MICA

On April 29, 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published guidelines to enhance supervisory practices for preventing and detecting market abuse in crypto assets under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA).

Tailored for National Competent Authorities (NCAs), the guidelines draw on ESMA’s experience with the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and address the unique aspects of crypto trading, such as its cross-border nature and heavy reliance on social media.

 They emphasize risk-based, proportionate supervision and aim to foster a unified supervisory culture through industry dialogue and NCA collaboration.

The guidelines will be translated into all EU languages, take effect three months after publication, and require NCAs to confirm compliance within two months, though ESMA encourages immediate adoption of the principles.

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🇪🇺 LATEST: Europe's second largest neobank, Bunq partners with Kraken to offer crypto trading services for its banking app users in six European countries starting April 29.

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“Tidbits From TNT” Wednesday Morning 4-30-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  The Central Bank announces the launch of the Arab Financial Inclusion Week 2025.

Under the slogan "Promoting the Integration of People of Determination and Vulnerable Groups into the Formal Financial System," Financial Inclusion Week activities in Iraq kicked off this morning, Sunday, April 27, and will continue until May 5 of this year.

These activities are in line with the Central Bank of Iraq's efforts to promote financial inclusion in society and raise financial and banking awareness among various segments of society, especially those least benefiting from formal financial services. This will contribute to supporting economic and social development and achieving sustainability.

TNT:

Tishwash:  The Central Bank announces the launch of the Arab Financial Inclusion Week 2025.

Under the slogan "Promoting the Integration of People of Determination and Vulnerable Groups into the Formal Financial System," Financial Inclusion Week activities in Iraq kicked off this morning, Sunday, April 27, and will continue until May 5 of this year.

These activities are in line with the Central Bank of Iraq's efforts to promote financial inclusion in society and raise financial and banking awareness among various segments of society, especially those least benefiting from formal financial services. This will contribute to supporting economic and social development and achieving sustainability.

The week's activities include organizing workshops, exhibitions, direct awareness campaigns, and field trips aimed at spreading financial literacy across bank branches and financial institutions spread across all governorates. Activities will also be organized outside the branches in coordination with the Association of Islamic Banks, the Association of Private Commercial Banks, and the "We Will Reach You" and "Spare You" campaigns approved by the Central Bank.

Central Bank of Iraq
Media Office
April 27, 2025  link

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Tishwash:  To support small and medium-sized enterprises, a financing partnership was signed with the German Development Bank.

The Ministry of Planning announced today, Tuesday, the signing of a strategic financing partnership between the International Labor Organization and Iraqi financial institutions, within the framework of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development and Enhancement Project, funded by the German Development Bank (KfW).

Sabah Jundi Mansour, Director General of Economic and Financial Policies at the Ministry of Planning, explained in a statement received by Kalima News that "the importance of this partnership lies in supporting economic policies that focus on creating sustainable job opportunities and enhancing social protection, especially for vulnerable groups," noting that "the project represents a practical step toward activating responsible investment and linking financing tools to fair and comprehensive development policies." 

He pointed to "the role of Iraqi financial institutions in embracing qualitative cooperation with the International Labour Organization, which will enhance financial inclusion and open new horizons for entrepreneurship and local development." 

It is worth noting that "this partnership is part of joint efforts to support Iraq in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 8 on decent work and economic growth, and Goal 1 on eradicating poverty."  link

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Tishwash:  Due to the drop in oil prices, the Iraqi government is considering canceling the 2025 budget.

An Iraqi cabinet source said on Wednesday that the government is considering canceling the 2025 budget due to the drop in oil prices, which has increased the country's fiscal deficit .

The source told Shafaq News Agency, "The Council of Ministers did not formally discuss the budget schedules in its previous sessions, and Finance Minister Taif Sami informed the Council of Ministers that there is a large deficit in the budget schedules ."

He added, "Under current conditions, there will be no budget this year due to the decline in oil prices, which has directly impacted financial revenues and increased the deficit in the 2025 budget ."

The source explained that "if the budget is cancelled, Finance Minister Taif Sami may issue a decision to release bonuses and promotions for state employees that were halted and delayed due to the budget."

On April 16, the Parliamentary Finance Committee warned against adjusting the price of a barrel of oil in the Iraqi federal general budget due to the decline in global oil prices .

Committee member Jamal Kocher told Shafaq News Agency, "The price of a barrel of oil was set in the general budget law at $70 per barrel. At the time, the price of a barrel of oil was more than $70. It is not yet known whether the government has adjusted the price of a barrel of oil in the budget or not ."

Kocher pointed out that "the Iraqi state's operating budget is only 90 trillion dinars, and if the price of a barrel of oil falls below $60 and this is not addressed, this will lead the country to enter a financial crisis, and the government will spend the financial revenue from oil on employee salaries only   link

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HISTORIC: AI WILL BEGIN DEVELOPING LAWS IN THE UAE

The government of the UAE has launched what it calls the first AI-based legislative system, allowing synthetic agents to develop laws and monitor their effects through big data analysis.

UAE Enables AI Interaction in Lawmaking With New Smart Legislative System

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HISTORIC: AI WILL BEGIN DEVELOPING LAWS IN THE UAE

The government of the UAE has launched what it calls the first AI-based legislative system, allowing synthetic agents to develop laws and monitor their effects through big data analysis.

UAE Enables AI Interaction in Lawmaking With New Smart Legislative System

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has begun to penetrate all aspects of human life, and governance is next. On April 14, the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) approved the implementation of what the media is calling the first AI-powered legislative system, paving the way for the proposal of law projects with significant synthetic participation.

The system will link all judicial rulings to their established jurisdictions, creating a map that connects these rulings with AI elements. As a participant in this system, the AI will be able to monitor these developments and study the effects of regulations in each jurisdiction with the help of this map.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the UAE and a member of the cabinet that approved this development, expects AI to significantly improve the legislative process in the UAE.

In this regard, he stated:

"The new AI-based legislation system will create a qualitative shift in the legislative cycle, its speed, and its accuracy, ensuring our national legislative excellence and keeping our laws in line with best practices and the highest aspirations."

Al Maktoum also highlighted that the system will be able to propose legislative amendments on an ongoing basis, supported by the analysis of their effects using big data and statisticsOfficial reports stated that the expectation is for this tool to enhance the efficiency of the legislative process and accelerate the legislative issuance cycle by up to 70%.

This new approach to legislation will also create new roles for AI agents, such as legislative researchers, legislative editors, and legislative monitors.

However, neither the technical details of the implementation nor the models to be used for this system were specified by UAE authorities.

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US SENATE MAJORITY LEADER EXPECTS STABLECOIN VOTE BEFORE MAY 26 — REPORT

Lawmakers in the US Senate will reportedly move forward with a vote on the GENIUS stablecoin bill before the Memorial Day holiday.

US Senate Majority Leader John Thune reportedly told Republican lawmakers that the chamber would address a bill on stablecoin regulation before the May 26 Memorial Day holiday.

According to an April 29 Politico reportThune made the comments in a closed-door meeting with Republican senators, who hold a slim majority in the chamber

The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins, or GENIUS Act, was introduced by Senator Bill Hagerty in February and passed the Senate Banking Committee in March.

Thune did not mention any crypto or blockchain-related bills in his public comments on US President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. Since his Jan. 20 inauguration, Trump has signed several executive orders with the potential to affect US crypto policy, including one affecting stablecoins. Still, many of the actions do not carry the force of law without an act of Congress.

The proposed GENIUS bill could essentially restrict any entity other than a “permitted payment stablecoin issuer” from issuing a payment stablecoin in the United States

The House of Representatives, also controlled by Republicans, has proposed a companion bill to the legislation: the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy, or STABLE Act.

Trump accused of conflicts of interest over stablecoins, crypto ventures

The president’s executive order, signed on Jan. 23, established a working group to study the potential creation and maintenance of a national crypto stockpile and a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Republican lawmakers followed by introducing the STABLE and GENIUS acts.

Trump also introduced the order before World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm backed by the president’s family, launched its US-dollar pegged USD1 stablecoin.

 Many Democratic lawmakers said that Trump’s ties to the firm, coupled with his political influence and position, could present an “extraordinary conflict of interest that could create unprecedented risks to our financial system” as Congress considers the two stablecoin bills.

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Economist’s “News and Views” 4-29-2025

A New Gold Standard: Evidence & Path to $10,000 Gold Intensifies | Mike Maloney

4-29-2025

A seismic shift in the global economy is underway. In this eye-opening video, Mike Maloney reveals new evidence pointing to an imminent return to a gold-backed monetary system.

 From Donald Trump's gold-centric strategies to behind-the-scenes maneuvers by the U.S. Treasury and global elites, this is the clearest sign yet of a massive financial reordering.

Learn why global gold flows are surging, how COMEX is preparing for a potential crisis, and what history teaches us about the coming monetary reset.

A New Gold Standard: Evidence & Path to $10,000 Gold Intensifies | Mike Maloney

4-29-2025

A seismic shift in the global economy is underway. In this eye-opening video, Mike Maloney reveals new evidence pointing to an imminent return to a gold-backed monetary system.

 From Donald Trump's gold-centric strategies to behind-the-scenes maneuvers by the U.S. Treasury and global elites, this is the clearest sign yet of a massive financial reordering.

Learn why global gold flows are surging, how COMEX is preparing for a potential crisis, and what history teaches us about the coming monetary reset.

Will you be positioned for the greatest wealth transfer of our lifetime?

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

Gold Is Replacing The US Dollar | Michael Pento

Liberty and Finance:  4-28-2025

Michael Pento argues that the stock market remains overvalued despite clear signs of economic distress.

He warns that inflation and supply shortages pose serious threats, while the real estate market is weakening under the pressure of rising mortgage rates and growing inventory.

Pento emphasizes that both retail and institutional investors often react emotionally and irrationally, especially during downturns.

Notably, he states that gold is beginning to supplant the U.S. dollar as the world reserve currency, reflecting a loss of confidence in American monetary policy.

 Given the Federal Reserve’s limited ability to stabilize the economy, Pento advocates for proactive and strategic investing in a market that may not follow historical recovery patterns.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

 0:00 Intro

1:25 Stock market

6:00 Real estate market

15:30 Treasury bond demand

 19:00 Recession

23:00 Tariffs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WX2wK1sGLM

This Signal 'Front-Running' Global Depression: Repeat of 1929? | Mike McGlone

David Lin:  4-29-2025

Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, examines the indicators suggesting an impending global recession, arguing that gold outperformance versus silver signals economic contraction while predicting continued stock market weakness and potential deflation despite short-term inflationary pressures from tariffs.

0:00 – Intro.

1:02 – Inflation expectations

3:05 – Tariff impact

 8:21 – Market indicators

12:34 – Phillips Curve breakdown

 14:11 – Gold/silver cross

 18:26 – Metals forecast

20:51 – Front-running recession

 24:34 – Gold/Bitcoin

28:20 – Bullish assets

30:22 – Bitcoin

 34:10 – DXY and Oil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WeIIofZ8nM

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VISA, STRIPE, AND MASTERCARD DRIVE STABLECOIN GROWTH IN 2025

▪️Stablecoins are transitioning from a crypto niche to a significant force in global finance.

▪️Major financial firms like Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe are actively integrating stablecoin technology.

▪️Stablecoin transaction volumes now surpass Visa's, indicating rapid mainstream adoption.

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VISA, STRIPE, AND MASTERCARD DRIVE STABLECOIN GROWTH IN 2025

▪️Stablecoins are transitioning from a crypto niche to a significant force in global finance.

▪️Major financial firms like Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe are actively integrating stablecoin technology.

▪️Stablecoin transaction volumes now surpass Visa's, indicating rapid mainstream adoption.

Stripe Embrace Stablecoins

There’s no denying the shift – traditional finance is embracing stablecoins. Visa has launched its Tokenized Asset Platform to help manage stablecoins and tokenized deposits. Stripe, meanwhile, is testing stablecoin payments to make it easier for businesses outside the US and EU to access US dollars.

Mastercard has introduced features that allow consumers to spend in stablecoins and merchants to receive payments in these digital currencies worldwide.

Stablecoin Market Overview

The stablecoin market is booming, with a total market cap of $243.1 billion, according to Coingecko. Tether (USDT), USDC, and USDS lead the charge, with market caps of $148 billion, $62 billion, and $7.6 billion, respectively. In terms of transaction volume, Tether dominates with over $51 billion, followed by USDC with $11 billion.

Stablecoin Transaction Volume Surpasses Visa

In an impressive shift, stablecoins now process more transactions on a weekly basis than Visa. This signals their growing influence in the global financial system and suggests they’re quickly becoming a mainstream financial tool that challenges traditional payment networks.

The Future of Stablecoins: What’s Next?


Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya predicts that the stablecoin sector will see significant growth throughout 2025, with US dollar-backed stablecoins emerging as the biggest winners. He believes these stablecoins will become a core component of the global financial system, further solidifying their position in the market.

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CIRCLE SECURES USDC REGULATORY NOD IN ABU DHABI, ENTERS TECH ECOSYSTEM

Circle's FSRA approval in Abu Dhabi sets stage for significant USDC expansion across the Middle East and Africa.

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has secured initial approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi.

The approval, announced on April 29, allows Circle to move closer to receiving a full Financial Services Permission (FSP) to operate within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

This progress comes just months after Circle’s incorporation in ADGM in December 2024. It marks a significant step in the stablecoin issuer’s plan to offer compliant financial services across the Middle East and Africa (MEA).

Circle stated that the approval strengthens its position as a trusted player in the expanding world of regulated digital finance.

The firm continued that the move would allow it to expand the reach of USDC, the second-largest US dollar-pegged stablecoin by market capitalization, throughout the Middle East.

According to the firmthis would significantly boost USDC’s adoption in a region increasingly turning toward digital assets and adequately compete against Tether’s USDT, the largest stablecoin by market cap.

Circle’s CEO, Jeremy Allaire, said:

[This creates] new pathways for investment and innovation in the region. It also underscores Circle’s enduring commitment to global stablecoin oversight—strengthening trust, compliance, and adoption worldwide, while laying a resilient foundation for the internet financial system.”

Collaboration with Hub71 to boost innovation

Beyond its regulatory success, Circle has partnered with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s leading global tech ecosystem.

This partnership is focused on promoting digital asset innovation and strengthening the region’s fintech infrastructure.

Circle will work with Hub71 to tap into ADGM’s digital regulatory sandbox, a framework designed to test and support new financial technologies. The collaboration will give fintech founders access to grants, funding networks, and opportunities to scale their businesses.

Additionally, Circle will become part of Hub71’s Digital Assets Specialist ecosystem. This growing community includes more than 500 tech startups and venture capital partners.

Ahmad Ali Alwan, CEO of Hub71, said:

“Circle’s expertise will enrich our digital assets ecosystem, providing Hub71 founders with greater access to resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities. Through this partnership, we are enabling the adoption of leading digital financial infrastructure that supports startup growth and drives the evolution of Web3 and digital finance from Abu Dhabi.”


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A Gold Standard Golden Age

Digger Barr: A Gold Standard Golden Age

4-29-2025

By Digger Barr   gaiasgardens.guru/

In the financial side of things how is everyone doing?

Once again it is difficult to know whether things are getting better or not.
People on the streets of America share information by very some very basic markers.
How much is gas today? How much did you pay for lunch?
And the latest fun focal point, how much are eggs?

Digger Barr: A Gold Standard Golden Age

4-29-2025

By Digger Barr   gaiasgardens.guru/

In the financial side of things how is everyone doing?

Once again it is difficult to know whether things are getting better or not.
People on the streets of America share information by very some very basic markers.
How much is gas today? How much did you pay for lunch?
And the latest fun focal point, how much are eggs?

Across a state, across the country or even just across town we can check and see who is selling what at what price. The egg thing cracks me up, because now that Easter is passed, eggs are plentiful because everyone stocked up, or have found alternatives and no one is buying. A new type of Passover.

My daily check in is on the price of Gold and Silver.
This lends to a wider gauging to see if the markets or bankers have given up the game yet.
We can see by the latest number that the game is still afoot.
We are seeing improvements but inaccuracies have not been resolved yet.

While gas prices were going up, Gold did as well.
Unlike at the pump, seeing Gold hit an all time high is exciting news.
As we watch Gold climb, we should be silver climb right along side it and this is where things get weird.
Silver is high for silver but it is not keeping pace with its counterpart, gold, as it should be in the ratio realm.

What is the ratio realm one might ask?

Very simple actually.   The ratio is how many oz of silver it takes to buy an oz of gold.

The current price of Gold divided by the current price of silver gives the comparison ratio.
A current rate of $3331Au divided by 33.64 Ag as of Sunday April 27th is a ratio of 99:1 (Au is gold and Ag is silver)

This is so far off the mark that alarms should be blaring in some trade commissioners office somewhere.
It isn’t rocket science. It is the billboard in neon lights flashing like a Las Vegas casino.

The standard ratio should stand around 15:1.
That is the historical reference point that my coin appraiser always gives me for comparison.
This reference point was from the coin act of 1792. More on that below.

Other sources will state the historical rate is 40 to 80.
That is a current historical reference which doesn’t go back very far.
Even at that vast difference in reference points one can see that a 99 number is simply unbelievable.

And it is unbelievable.
The price of gold, which varies greatly right now from country to country, fluctuates rapidly day to day in each market.

Let’s use the price in the USA last week as it hit an all time high of $3500.05 on April 22.
On that day the price of silver was at 32.61.
Already you can see something is not right.
The math tells us on that day the ratio was 107.33 (107, really?)

If you google the current ratio the AI generated answer reports the ratio is at 79.
With the price of gold at 3500 and with a ratio of 79, silver should be priced at $44.30.
But that never happened.

What does that mean?
Your guess is as good as mine. It basically reminds us of what we already know.
The metals market is rigged beyond belief.

But ratios fluctuate as the markets do so ultimately the ratio is just a tool.
But what is this tool for and how do we use it?

The gold / silver ratio is used by analysts to gauge the markets.
The wider the ratio, the more undervalued silver is, the narrower the ratio. The undervalue lies with gold.

When making an investment and you can’t decide which metal to invest in, look at the ratios.
At current market trends if the ratio reaches 40 or less it’s a great time to look at gold.
I haven’t seen that low of a ratio for years.

The Coin Act of 1792 was a regulation passed by Congress on April 2 1792.
Does that date ring any bells? April 2 this year? Liberation Day?

This act established the United States mint and laid out the foundation for modern currency.
It established the US dollar as the nation’s standard unit of currency.
It also established the dollar as a basic unit of currency reflecting its value against gold..
And it fixed the price of gold and silver at a ratio 15:1.
Dollars as units were valued incrementally as coins in a decimal system giving us gold, silver and copper coins.

As gold coin dollars, they were minted as $10, $5 and $2.50.
A silver coin as one dollar and further increments down the line.
Copper was one cent or a half cent.
Our dollar was asset backed.

Beyond the ratio standard there are two other things that the Act established that I found very interesting. One is that for quality control, the Mints act, as it was also referred to, that all coins must be made of the proper weight and quality of its equivalent metal.
This is called assaying of coins.

The law also stated that debasement of gold or silver was a penalty of death.
This meant if you messed with the quantity or quality of gold or silver making up the units of exchange, i.e. the coins as dollars or cents, you could be executed.

The assaying of coins regulation remained in effect until 1980 When the US Assay commission was abolished.

I am not sure of dates, but didn’t our coin minting get manipulated prior to that?

In my perspective, abolishing the commission was a debasing of our currency.

We have long known the value of our coins has diminished.
And now we know how they circumvent the system in order to do it.
Imagine a penalty of death for doing what ‘they’ have done.

As far as I can see the Coin Act of 1792 is still in effect.
Sans the abolishment of the assaying of coins, the gold to silver ratio should still be in the ballpark of 15 to 1 as my coin appraiser gleefully quotes but never explains.
Apparently it is dangerous to point out the criminal actions of the controllers.

Let’s do some more math shall we.

Gold at an all time high $3500 oz t at 15:1.
This puts the current legitimate value of silver at about $233.33 oz t.
Oz t or t Oz is a troy ounce.

Imagine if Gold had an actual value and not just a manipulated value.
You know how they devalue property in order to buy large tracts of desirable land.
Like they do with bringing natural disasters to regions with a potential motherlode of rare earth or other local desirable items.
Obviously they are manipulating silver.

We will have other market factors that come into play. Mining, recovery rates and costs of mining, manufacturing demands, trade values, etc.
Establishing values is in constant fluctuation.
But the US dollar was backed by assets when it was established.
And it would appear it still should be.
So let’s see how this volatile market plays out from here.

In the meantime I have heard that Washington State wants to tax the purchase of Metals.
Metals as a form of unit of exchange as minted currency?
Can that be taxed?

I think there are some legislators in this state that need to take a history class.
An ethics class wouldn’t hurt either.
How is it even possible to tax an exchange of what should be considered ‘equivalent’ legal tender?

That is like saying every time you go to the bank and withdraw your own money you have to pay a tax to get it back.

The exchange should be considered no different than trading 4 quarters for a one dollar bill.

Trading US dollars for Mint coinage is not buying,
It is Exchanging at current market value.
Therefore, in my opinion, not taxable.

There are still a few things we need to get figured out.
April 2 is starting to take its place in the rear view mirror.
What happened that we still don’t know about?
I can appreciate the reference that it made.
Maybe it was about us getting informed about what the rules were.
And still are!

Maybe ‘He’ was checking to see if we were paying attention.

So now, let’s see some action in real time at the gas pump, in the market and at the table.
We need relief in the pocket book soon.
The upside down markets that are messing with our lives and livelihood are coming to a crescendo.
Hang on. Folks, it’s going to get bumpy.

The people who gave themselves permission to debase our money are not wanting to give up their control.   And apparently are trying harder than ever to take what we do have.

We are onto them like flies on a light bulb.
Neon lights are blinking loud and clear, Asset backed Change is in the air.

Don’t forget to have some fun along the way.
Everyday is an opportunity to enrich our lives in multiple forms of currency.
Now, who likes horse racing?

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News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday 4-29-2025

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. 29 April 2025

Compiled Tues. 29 April 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Judy Note: According to Dr. Charlie Ward on Mon. 28 April:

Trump’s tax plan: tariffs in, income taxes out. 14% tax on new items bought only. None on food, medicine.

By April 2025 President Trump was actively taking down: The IRS while he installed the ERS (External Revenue Service) that “substantially reduces, perhaps eliminates taxes for those making less than $200K a year.”

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. 29 April 2025

Compiled Tues. 29 April 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Judy Note: According to Dr. Charlie Ward on Mon. 28 April:

Trump’s tax plan: tariffs in, income taxes out. 14% tax on new items bought only. None on food, medicine.

By April 2025 President Trump was actively taking down: The IRS while he installed the ERS (External Revenue Service) that “substantially reduces, perhaps eliminates taxes for those making less than $200K a year.”

What We Think We Know as of Tues. 29 April 2025:

Mon. 28 April 2025 JUST IN: Trump says a TOTAL tax cut could be coming. “We’re gonna cut taxes for the people of this country. It’ll take a little while… it’s possible we’ll do a complete tax cut. I think the tariffs will be enough to cut all of the income tax.” …Elon Musk on Telegram

Mon. 28 April 2025: URGENT: TRUMP’S MASTER MOVE: TARIFFS IN, INCOME TAX OUT — THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK – amg-news.com – American Media Group

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The Real News for Mon. 28 April 2025:

Sun. 28 April 2025 President Trump: “THE EXTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IS HAPPENING!!!” – Income Taxes to be “Substantially Reduced, Maybe Even Completely Eliminated” for Those Making Less Than $200K/Year: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/president-trump-external-revenue-service-is-happening-income/

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Possible Timing: (Rumors)

On Thurs. 27 March 2025 Military (allegedly) took control of the Federal Reserve and severed all links to the US Treasury. Fiat printing was dead. All future currency would be asset-backed, and all debt created through fraudulent lending systems, nullified — including mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and more. There (allegedly) would be a public announcement by July 4 2025.

A new gold/asset-backed currency for 207 nations that traded at a 1:1 with each other would end the era of fiat US Dollar manipulation – liberating the World, along with release of over 6,000 suppressed technologies including free energy, antigravity and healing machines.

Tues. 6 May All banks gone Quantum: Fiat = DeaD. Gold, silver, energy-tokens: QFS ACTIVE.

Memorial Day Weekend – May 23-26, 2025 – was the target for a Global financial crash

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Global Currency Reset Underway:

The global financial system is in the midst of a transition. Major banking institutions in Zurich, the Rhineland and Hong Kong have entered the final liquidity phase. Important sources confirm that notifications are (allegedly) already being sent.. Historic moves underway! Multiple sources report that the QFS is (allegedly) clearing high-value transactions, ensuring large-scale liquidity deployment across multiple levels. Private banking sources confirm that funds are being transferred to designated accounts. This is (allegedly) the final stage before the public launch!

Urgent: Bank screens now displaying live trading rates! (Rumors)

IQD: $9.35 – now activated on internal banking platforms!
VND: US $5.89 – Surpassing projected levels!
ZIM: Processing – Elite groups now receiving!

Private Jet landing: high level transactions confirmed! Military and government agents have (allegedly) arrived in Reno and Hong Kong. Elite bank employees are being escorted under security protocols; something historic is happening.

Thurs 24 April 2025 evening the IMF (allegedly) fulfilled its duty and uploaded multiple currencies to Forex. We are watching developments very closely.

Mon. 28 April 2025 RV Update: Country confirmations are in for India, New Zealand, Australia, UK, Africa, Asia, some in Eu. …Melissa AU

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Frank26  [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]  FIREFLY: Italy, France and Germany and many other countries are here signing deals.  Mr Sammy  says they also here to learn about the new digital platform.  Asraflak is teaching not only the Iraqi citizens but those that are going to invest in our country that this digital platform that we are about to launch.  They are training too.

MarkZ   [via PDK]  We are waiting for bond payout confirmations. Things are moving - we just don’t know how quickly though…I was always told once we hit 30-40% of those historic bonds we are roughly 3-5 days of us going. We do not know what percentage has been paid out yet. We are very hopeful that all the payments that have been initiated happened this weekend...We are waiting to find out if bond holders have fully spendable money today. We are watching this today and tomorrow. There are definitely some people with NDA’s. They point blank told me they are on NDA’s and can give me no details.

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Iraq & France Strengthen Ties

Edu Matrix:  4-29-2025

Chaos ahead of Iraq’s November 2025 elections! Iran-backed factions are stirring tensions as Iraqis continue learning and embracing their democratic rights. This channel proudly supports any Prime Minister, including Al-Sudani, who encourages Iraq’s economic growth without foreign interference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0novIazvOmU

 

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Tuesday Morning 4-29-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

CARDANO LACE WALLET INTEGRATES BITCOIN, BOOSTING CROSS-CHAIN CAPABILITIES

▪️Charles Hoskinson announced on Monday that Bitcoin integrates into the Lace Wallet, expanding Cardano’s ecosystem and cross-chain capabilities.

▪️This integration enables users to manage BTC alongside Cardano assets, providing support for multichain functionality.

▪️The news failed to move Cardano’s price significantly, but suggests a positive outlook for ADA.

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

CARDANO LACE WALLET INTEGRATES BITCOIN, BOOSTING CROSS-CHAIN CAPABILITIES

▪️Charles Hoskinson announced on Monday that Bitcoin integrates into the Lace Wallet, expanding Cardano’s ecosystem and cross-chain capabilities.

▪️This integration enables users to manage BTC alongside Cardano assets, providing support for multichain functionality.

▪️The news failed to move Cardano’s price significantly, but suggests a positive outlook for ADA.

Cardano (ADA) co-founder Charles Hoskinson announced Monday that Bitcoin (BTC) is integrated into the Lace Wallet, expanding Cardano’s ecosystem and cross-chain capabilities. This integration enables users to manage BTC alongside Cardano assets, providing support for multichain functionality.

The news failed to move Cardano’s price significantly, with ADA trading in a narrow range near $0.70 at the time of writing on Tuesday, but it suggests a positive outlook for the token.

Cardano’s co-founder welcomes Bitcoin

On Monday, Charles Hoskinson announced on his X post that Bitcoin is integrated into the Lace Wallet, a non-custodial wallet platform developed by Input Output Global (IOG), one of the key organizations behind the Cardano blockchain. Lace allows users to send, receive, and stake Cardano’s native cryptocurrency, ADA, and manage other digital assets on the network.

“With this release, Lace becomes even more accessible and versatile, introducing Firefox support, the beta rollout of Bitcoin, and several performance improvements under the hood,” says Lace in its blog post.

This integration enables users to manage BTC alongside Cardano assets, providing support for multichain functionality. However, this news did not significantly impact Cardano’s price on Monday; nonetheless, it suggests a positive outlook for the long term as it expands Cardano’s ecosystem, enhances its cross-chain capabilities, and boosts wider adoption.

Cardano's technical outlook suggests a rally if it closes above $0.74

Cardano price is facing resistance around its 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $0.71 since last week and declined to find support at the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement (drawn from the August 5 low of $0.27 to the December 3 high of $1.32) at $0.66 on Monday. At the time of writing on Tuesday, ADA hovers around the 200-day EMA at $0.71.

If ADA breaks above the 200-day EMA and closes above its weekly resistance level at $0.74, it could extend the rally to retest its next daily resistance at $0.80.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 59, indicating bullish momentum, as it is positioned above its neutral level of 50. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) also exhibited a bullish crossover last week, providing a buy signal and indicating a potential continuation of the upward trend.

However, if ADA’s daily candlestick closes below the 61.8% Fibonacci level at $0.66, it could extend the decline to retest its April 22 low of $0.61.

@ Newshounds News™
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SOUTH KOREA'S RULING PARTY VOWS TO APPROVE SPOT CRYPTO ETFS, SCRAP KEY BANKING RULE

South Korea’s People Power Party has pledged crypto reforms, including ETF approval and banking rule repeal, ahead of the June election.

▪️South Korea’s People Power Party has pledged to approve spot crypto ETFs and scrap South Korea’s "one exchange, one bank" rule if they win.

▪️The party’s crypto agenda includes corporate crypto trading, stablecoin regulation, and a new Virtual Asset Special Committee this year.

▪️The election outcome could decide the fate of reforms, with opposition leader Lee Jae-myung leading in the polls ahead of the June 3 vote
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South Korea’s People Power Party has vowed to approve spot crypto ETFs, dismantle a major banking restriction, and overhaul digital asset laws before the end of the year, local media reported Monday.

The party revealed its digital asset pledge just weeks after the country’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was removed from office for illegally imposing martial law, a political shock that has formed the basis for a fiercely contested snap election on June 3.

The PPP’s proposals include abolishing the "one exchange, one bank" rule, which restricts crypto exchanges to a single banking partner —a regulation blamed for entrenching monopolies and limiting consumer choice.

"It is very restrictive not to be able to trade virtual assets through the bank of your choice," 
Rep. Park Soo-min said on Monday during the emergency response committee meeting held at the National Assembly.

The PPP has also pledged to legalize spot crypto ETFs within the year. Park stressed the urgency of approval, pointing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to greenlight spot Bitcoin ETFs last January.

In addition, the party said in its agenda that it would also institutionalize corporate and institutional investor participation in the crypto market within this year.

If PPP wins, starting in Q2, non-profits can engage in crypto trading, with broader participation from around 3,500 corporations and investment firms.

‘Golden standard’

During the committee meeting, Rep. Choi Bo-yoon said that PPP also plans to introduce a "global standard" regulatory system for stablecoins, local media reported.

To oversee the implementation of its digital asset agenda, the party seeks to establish a Virtual Asset Special Committee directly under the presidential office.

The PPP has vowed to enact the Framework Act on the Promotion of Digital Assetswhich would subdivide exchange operations, create listing regulations, and introduce a disclosure system for digital asset transactions.

The party’s push aligns with a global shift toward crypto deregulation, triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s moves to repeal DeFi broker reporting rules, authorize the creation of a national Bitcoin stockpile, and place crypto as a core element of American financial policy.

Invoking Trump-era deregulation, PPP presidential candidate Hong Joon-pyo recently vowed to “eliminate regulations as much as the Trump administration did” and pledged to expand blockchain applications across South Korean public services.

Still, whether the PPP’s agenda can move forward will depend on the election outcome.

Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung has campaigned on restoring democratic norms and stabilizing the economy, but has offered few specifics about his stance on regulating digital assets.

Current polling shows Lee, who narrowly lost the 2022 race, now holding a commanding lead over his rivals
, according to local media.

@ Newshounds News™
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“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday Morning 4-29-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Head of the Iraqi Private Banks Association: Arab and foreign investments in Iraq reached $63 billion in two years.

The head of the Iraqi Private Banks Association, Wadih Al-Handhal, announced that the Union of Arab Banks will hold its next conference in the capital, Baghdad, under the patronage of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, in cooperation with the Central Bank of Iraq and the Iraqi Private Banks Association. 

In his speech at the Union of Arab Banks conference currently being held in Cairo, under the title of Public-Private Partnership, Al-Handhal said, "The current Iraqi government has taken a major role in achieving public-private partnerships, starting with the establishment of the Private Sector Council."

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Tishwash:  Head of the Iraqi Private Banks Association: Arab and foreign investments in Iraq reached $63 billion in two years.

The head of the Iraqi Private Banks Association, Wadih Al-Handhal, announced that the Union of Arab Banks will hold its next conference in the capital, Baghdad, under the patronage of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, in cooperation with the Central Bank of Iraq and the Iraqi Private Banks Association. 

In his speech at the Union of Arab Banks conference currently being held in Cairo, under the title of Public-Private Partnership, Al-Handhal said, "The current Iraqi government has taken a major role in achieving public-private partnerships, starting with the establishment of the Private Sector Council."

He noted that the private banking sector has begun to expand significantly following the partnership with the government, represented by the expansion of electronic payments and government institutions contracting with companies and banks to develop the infrastructure for government electronic payments.

 He added that electronic payments via bank cards in 2024 reached more than 21.1 trillion dinars, through more than 58.4 million transactions, compared to just over 7,000 transactions in 2017. This represents a significant development. 

 He stressed that the volume of Arab and foreign investments in Iraq over the past two years reached $63 billion, and this came as a result of the partnership between the government and the private sector. 

 He explained that the development path represents a major gateway to public-private partnerships, and that everyone can participate in this project, which contributes to the development of Iraq's gross domestic product. link

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Tishwash:  MP: Parliament will resume its sessions normally within the next two days - Urgent

 Member of Parliament Jawad Al-Yasari confirmed, on Monday (April 28, 2025), that the Iraqi Parliament will resume its sessions normally within the next two days.

The leftist told Baghdad Today, "The House of Representatives will resume its sessions within the next two days, and there is a determination and will to do so from the House Presidency, and there is an understanding with the parliamentary blocs, with the aim of exploiting the last months of the House's term to pass important laws."

He added that "any controversial law will not be put on the agenda without prior agreement between the parliament's presidency and the leaders of the parliamentary blocs to ensure that sessions are not disrupted, as has happened in the past period." He indicated that "in the coming hours, a date will be set for the resumption of weekly sessions as normal."

Last Saturday, the Parliamentary Legal Committee confirmed that the term of the Iraqi Parliament's legislative and oversight body had "expired."

Committee member Mohammed Anouz told Baghdad Today, "The Iraqi parliament's legislative and oversight role has come to an end due to a political will to obstruct the council's work until the next parliamentary elections. This session has been deliberately obstructed by political disputes since the beginning of the session and continues to this day."

He explained that "there is a deliberate attempt to keep the House of Representatives inactive so as to prevent requests for interpellation and accountability for some officials who enjoy political and partisan protection, as well as to obstruct the passage of some laws so that they remain a bargaining chip and blackmail tool in the hands of some political parties during the coming period. That is why we say that the life of the legislative and oversight council has ended because of these influential political parties."

The scene of a parliament in limbo or in session has become a part of political life in Iraq. Citizens may have grown accustomed to this recurring pattern, or may consider themselves unconcerned with what transpires within the parliament, which could translate into a reluctance to participate in or a boycott of the upcoming parliamentary elections.  link

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Tishwash:  The Finance Committee discusses oil price fluctuations and the regulatory law with international partners.

On Monday, April 28, 2025, the Parliamentary Finance Committee discussed the fluctuations in oil prices and their impact on the budget, with the International Partners Foundation, and with the participation of experts, consultants, university professors and official bodies, in an important workshop to discuss the proposed law for the first amendment to the Federal Revenue Control and Allocation Authority Law No. (55) of 2017.

The House of Representatives' media office said in a statement received by Al-Jabal that it "held an expanded two-day workshop to discuss ways to maximize revenues, in cooperation with the International Partners Foundation, with the participation of experts, consultants, university professors, and relevant official bodies." 

 Committee Chairman Atwan Al-Atwani noted that "over time and the increasing complexity of the economic landscape have demonstrated the need to review, update, and amend the Authority's legal framework." He explained that "the Finance Committee in the House of Representatives is currently leading a significant legislative effort aimed at introducing the first amendment to Law No. 55 of 2017, a move that reflects an awareness that the law in its current form may not be sufficient to address emerging challenges or fully achieve the ambitious goals set for the Authority."

The International Partners Foundation presented a presentation by Mr. Ken McIntosh and Lord Jeremy Purves, highlighting the most prominent problems and challenges facing the Iraqi economy. They presented the Foundation's vision for overcoming these obstacles, emphasizing the Commission's pivotal role in monitoring and overseeing the allocation of revenues to achieve financial stability and enhance transparency.

 According to the statement, "The proposed first amendment, which the House of Representatives completed its first reading, aims to address challenges and enhance the Authority's role through several axes addressed in the interventions and discussions during the workshop, most notably the Authority's role in verifying the fair distribution of revenues when preparing the draft federal general budget, and the accuracy of calculating allocations according to principles and standards determined by a special and precise system.

Approaching the relevant authorities to provide the Authority with the necessary information and documents to enable it to perform its duties effectively. Investigating and investigating to accurately determine the sources and components of federal revenues."

 The workshop also included hosting representatives of ministries to exchange advice and opinions, with a focus on the importance of expanding the authority's mandate to include evaluating the performance and financial effectiveness of government institutions, in addition to the need to clearly define the authority's powers to avoid overlapping tasks with other institutions, according to the statement.

 The workshop's primary objective, according to the statement, was to "consult and gather input from key stakeholders, including representatives of federal ministries, the regional and local governments, financial and legal experts, and representatives of the International Partners Foundation, on the proposed draft amendment.

The workshop also sought to develop the draft amendment based on the comments and suggestions submitted, with the aim of finalizing it before presenting it for a second reading in the House of Representatives. Additionally, it explored how to enable the Commission to carry out its expanded mandate efficiently and effectively."  link

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