Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Friday Morning 5-2-25

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US CONGRESS SEEKS TO END THE PENNY BY INTRODUCING THE COMMON CENTS ACT

The ‘Common Cents’ Act, which has bipartisan support, seeks to end the production of the $0.01 coin, commonly known as the cent, as its production and distribution costs exceed its face value. Representatives Lisa McClain and Robert Garcia, along with Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, are behind this proposal.

Common Cents Act Gets Introduced to Stop Penny Production

The U.S. Congress will consider ending the production of the $0.01 coin, commonly known as the penny, to combat government inefficiency. A proposal called the ‘Common Cents Act’ seeks to eliminate the production of the cent coin to reduce government spending on a coin that is no longer widely used.

Introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Representatives Lisa McClain and Robert Garcia, as well as Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, the act would direct the Secretary of the Treasury to cease production of one-cent coins for regular use.

However, special issuances for coin collectors would still be allowed, provided the sale price of the coin ‘equals or exceeds the total cost of production, including variable costs and the appropriate share of fixed costs.’

Additionally, the bill proposes rounding prices to the nearest five cents, a resolution adopted by several countries implementing similar reforms. This would enable people to complete all cash payments without issue.

Senator Cynthia Lummis highlighted the wasteful spending that the U.S. Mint executes with the issuance of each penny. Lummis stated:

The fiscal reality is undeniable: the U.S. Mint spends three cents to produce each one-cent coin. With a $36 trillion national debt, we have to implement meaningful opportunities to reduce costs, update our currency system, and codify the elimination of government inefficiencies. It just makes cents!

In February, President Donald Trump decided to end the production of the penny, assessing that the whole operation was “wasteful.” Nonetheless, experts stated that this decision was not his to make, as Congress is the institution that dictates the specifics of coin production.

Analysts expect Trump to tackle nickel production in the future, as it is also produced at a loss.

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Source:  Bitcoin News

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COULD XRP ETF APPROVAL BE NEAR? RIPPLE TO MEET SEC CHAIR PAUL ATKINS ON MAY 2

As positive shifts in cryptocurrency regulation unfold under President Donald Trump’s second administration, speculation is mounting regarding the potential approval of spot XRP ETF applications.

This anticipation is fueled by significant changes at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), particularly the appointment of Paul Atkins as the new chair. Known for his pro-crypto stance, Atkins represents a departure from the stringent regulatory environment established by former chair Gary Gensler.

Speculation Rises Around XRP ETF Applications

The timing of a possible XRP ETF approval is further ignited by reports of a potential meeting between Ripple Labs’ executive chairman and co-founder Chris Larsen and SEC Chair Paul Atkins. Such discussions could pave the way for expedited decisions on XRP ETF applications.

Earlier this week, Bitcoinist highlighted that the SEC has set a new deadline of June 17, 2025, for either approving or disapproving the XRP ETF application submitted by asset manager Franklin Templeton or initiating further proceedings to assess the proposal.

Bloomberg ETF expert James Seyffart has indicated that while the June deadline is crucial, market participants should prepare for a series of decisions expected in the fourth quarter of 2025.

However, Bloomberg’s ETF expert specifically pointed to mid-October—around the 18th of this year—as a pivotal date for a potential spot XRP ETF decision by the regulatory body.

Ripple Labs Sees Renewed Hope

Adding to the excitement, crypto investor Steph Is Crypto recently shared on social media site X (formerly Twitter), that insiders suggest the meeting between Larsen and Atkins, reportedly scheduled for May 2, could bring the approval of XRP ETF applications closer to reality. However, as of Thursday, no official confirmation or statements have been released by either party, leaving this scenario uncertain.

The ongoing speculation for XRP ETF applications come amid a more favorable environment for Ripple Labs, which has long advocated for regulatory changes in the US.

The previous administration faced criticism for its enforcement actions and lawsuits targeting major players in the crypto sector, including Ripple Labs itself.

Since Gensler’s resignation on January 20, 2025, several lawsuits against prominent companies like Coinbase, Robinhood, Uniswap Labs, and Kraken have been dropped, further easing regulatory pressures.

This renewed optimism not only fuels hopes for XRP ETF approval but also raises expectations for other crypto ETFs, including those for Litecoin (LTC), Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Cardano (ADA), which may also receive approvals later this year.

At the time of writing, XRP, currently the fifth largest cryptocurrency on the market in terms of capitalization, is trading at $2.21, up 8% in fourteen days amid renewed optimism in the market after a challenging few months.

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Source:  Bitcoinist

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News, Rumors and Opinions Friday AM 5-2-2025

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 Fri. 2 May 2025

Compiled Fri. 2 May 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Global Currency Reset:  (RUMORS)

Wed. 30 April 2025  Banker: “Initially Wells Fargo Bank in Sacramento was to release the 800 number. It is now my understanding that it will be released in Panama.”

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

Thurs. 1 May 2025 Bruce:

Sometime between now and next Wed. 7 May you should get an email from Wells Fargo that instructs how to set up your exchange appointment.

In order for us to exchange there were three things that needed to happen that did happen by yesterday Wed. 30 April. (1) One was taking out the nuclear plant in Iran – which set up a peace agreement in the Middle East. (2) The second was the agreement between Trump and Ukraine to mine precious metals. Russia agreed to a cease fire for three days. (3) The third was the problem with Iran and Ukraine integrating into the new banking system. That is to happen by Fri. night 2 May.

There were indications that Dong and Dinar were being exchanged in the Middle East.

Everything was triggered to start today Thurs. 1 May at 2 pm EST.

The latest information was that Tier4b (us, the Internet Group) notifications should come out over the weekend, with appointments starting on Tues. 6 May.

All exchanges are to be finished by Sat. 31 May 2025.

On Wed. 30 April Iraq announced they were in bankruptcy, so their Dinar was likely to revalue ASAP. The IQD (Iraqi Dinar) flips first, the XRP follows: https://x.com/589bull10000/status/1917621269450707386?t=1T5j2NhKm7xa-kjs5dfUtw&s=09

Thurs. 1 May 2025 Dong RV Officially Confirmed: OH MY GOSH! – VND Revaluation OFFICIALLY Confirmed – URGENT Update for Dong Holders!

Thurs. 1 May 2025 Three Signs the Iraqi Dinar RV Has Already Started: IRAQI DINAR – 3 Hidden Signs the Iraqi Dinar RV Already Started – Banks & Redemption Centers Know!

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Global Financial Crisis:

Thurs. 1 May 2025: The Federal Reserve Lost $80 Billion, American Taxpayers PAID FOR IT. “The Fed is losing, last year they lost about $80 billion and the taxpayers funded that, and we use that money to pay banks.” Charlie Kirk “So is congress then financing this loss?” “Yeah — It’s crazy.” …Q into the Storm on Telegram

Thurs. 1 May 2025: TRUMP UNLEASHES GOLD-POWERED INCOME TAX REVOLUTION …Nesara Gesara on Telegram

TRUMP JUST CHANGED EVERYTHING. On April 27, 2025, he dropped the bomb: “NO INCOME TAX for Americans earning under $200K” — all thanks to a TARIFF-POWERED REVENUE PLAN that’ll obliterate the IRS and launch America into a new industrial age. Factories are firing up. Jobs are coming back. He calls it the EXTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.

But here’s the part they don’t want you to see: it’s not just tariffs. This is the death blow to the fiat system.

JUDY SHELTON IS BACK. Trump’s trusted gold-standard economist is pushing a new 50-year Treasury bond — fully convertible to GOLD — launching July 4, 2026. Her plan? Use America’s gold reserves to back a new debt instrument and k**l the Fed’s monopoly. This isn’t theoretical. This is the start of a financial coup.

The Fed is DONE. The global dollar order is collapsing.

Russia and China are already there. Russia just abolished the 20% VAT tax on gold — signaling a full return to a gold standard. China? Quietly hoarding gold, dumping dollars.

Defcon insiders warn: The next global system will be gold-backed, and the US dollar will CRASH. Maxime Bernier isn’t mincing words: “We’re handing them the win. We’re triggering the collapse of our own currency.” And Canada has no gold left. NONE. Their dollar is hanging by a thread.

This is happening FAST. Russia’s central bank is stacking up assets immune to sanctions — gold, cash, and Chinese yuan. They’re preparing for the final break from the Western system.

Meanwhile, Lebanon just canceled its central bank’s foreign debt. That’s full-on reset mode. Central banks are collapsing from the inside. They’re wiping the slate clean. Who’s next?

The gold dominoes are falling. And in the shadows, Multichain is connecting XRPL with 39+ chains, bypassing legacy financial controls — ushering in a decentralized gold-backed exchange system with over $6 billion locked and $200M daily volume. Quiet now… but that’s how revolutions start.

We are in the final chapter. The fiat illusion is crumbling. Gold will rise. Trump is forcing the reset — ON OUR TERMS.

WAKE UP. THE WAR ISN’T COMING. IT’S HERE.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/05/02/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-may-2-2025/

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Yada  For this rate to delay another month would mean they'd have to freeze all they've done up till now.  26 billion dollar worth of oil not flowed from Iraq to Turkey and all needed is the rate to populate. US pushing to get it restarted. Billions of invested money from companies arrived in Iraq the past 3 weeks and doubt they will just sit on it with no rate change...There is much said in the articles as well as prep actions of Iraq to indicate, the rate release is upon us.

Militia Man  Article quote: "Non-oil imports rose significantly during the government of Muhammad Sudani including long-term investment revenues..."   Sudani has increased the non-oil revenues since he's been in office...Realize Iraq's original valuation was primarily based off oil.  Now they have non-oil resources.  They're really going to be able to support a real effective exchange rate as far as I can see...

Twin Deficit Crisis: 'This Is How You End Empires', Recession Imminent? | Darius Dale

David Lin:  5-1-2025

Darius Dale, Founder of 42 Macro, explains his forecast for a W-shaped market correction in 2025, warning about the risks of the U.S. twin deficit crisis and recommending defensive positioning with significant allocations to gold and cash.

0:00 - Intro

1:25 - Allocation update

 5:52 - Fiscal timing

9:35 - Recession explanation

 18:02 - Credit defaults and shorting

20:44 - Retail investing

 23:13 - KISS Portfolio

 28:25 - Capital outflow

35:55 - View of the dollar

 39:40 - Deficits

43:43 - DOGE cuts

 48:15 - W-shaped Market in a U-shaped Economy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lixA8SuJf2E

“Tidbits From TNT” Friday Morning 5-2-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Planning: Memoranda of Understanding with advanced countries to train employees outside Iraq

The Ministry of Planning affirmed that training government employees is a priority for enhancing institutional performance, while noting the signing of memoranda of understanding with advanced countries to train employees outside Iraq.

Ministry spokesperson Abdul Zahra Al-Hindawi said that the ministry places a direct emphasis on training and developing the capabilities of employees in all state institutions through the National Center for Administrative Development and Information Technology.

He explained that the National Center organizes, as part of its annual program, numerous training courses in various fields, including management, law, protocol, computers, electronic and financial aspects, and others. Some of these courses are held at the request of government institutions based on their needs. link

Tishwash:  Clarification of the Cabinet's decision regarding the withdrawal of tax deposits

 A responsible source commented on Thursday (May 1, 2025) on what was circulated on social media and some media outlets regarding a government decision to withdraw tax deposits, stressing that the procedure is legal, announced, and aims to cover basic expenses, most notably salaries.

The source told Baghdad Today, "The sums referred to in the decision were not recorded in a final account within the public treasury, but were used to cover expenses, a practice followed by previous governments and implemented in accordance with a decision announced by the Council of Ministers."

He explained that "the decision included reversing the amounts of trusts from the revenues collected during tax accounting," noting that "the Ministry of Finance, as the competent authority, studied the decision before making it."

The source added, "What happened in the previous government regarding tax deposits could have been avoided if the current procedure had been adopted at the time," considering that "the deliberate distortion and fraud by some parties for electoral purposes not only targets the government, but harms all of Iraq."

He concluded by stressing that "the government is proceeding with its reforms despite attempts to disrupt them, in a manner that ensures the best possible service to the Iraqi citizen."

Decision details: Temporary withdrawal and subsequent settlement.
The Cabinet voted last April to authorize the Minister of Finance to withdraw more than 3 trillion dinars from tax deposits less than five years old to cover salary expenses for the coming months. These amounts will be subsequently settled from monthly tax revenues.

According to observers, this measure is a temporary means of financing to overcome delays in transferring oil revenues from the US Federal Reserve into local currency, without the need for borrowing or delayed salaries.

Despite the technical
nature of the decision, the withdrawal of tax deposits sparked widespread political controversy, with some forces viewing it as a reflection of the fragility of the financial situation and the government's weak ability to manage expenditures without compromising temporary and legally allocated funds.

For its part, the Parliamentary Finance Committee believes that addressing this crisis requires a comprehensive review of fiscal policy, reducing reliance on oil, and enhancing non-rent resources, to avoid the repeated resort to exceptional solutions that could be legally considered controversial. link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani explains the reason for inviting the Syrian president to the Baghdad summit and Iraq's ambition to host the Iran-US talks.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed that Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara's invitation to attend the Arab League summit in Baghdad was within the established protocol of the Arab League system, noting the importance of his attendance in clarifying his vision for Syria's future to Arab countries.

In press statements monitored by Al Furat News Agency, Al-Sudani stressed Iraq's commitment to Syria's security and stability, considering it a part of Iraqi national security. He expressed his hope that Syria would witness a comprehensive political process that guarantees the rights of all citizens.

In the context of regional relations, Al-Sudani explained that Iraq maintains good relations with both Iran and the United States, affirming Baghdad's support and encouragement for the current negotiations between them. He added that the success of these negotiations will have positive repercussions for the region as a whole, including Iraq.

Regarding relations with Washington, Al-Sudani noted Iraq's efforts to shift toward bilateral relations with the United States, a focus of two rounds of dialogue in Washington. He expressed hope that the third round would be held in Baghdad.

Regarding the Palestinian issue, the Prime Minister emphasized that it is "the root of the problem in the Middle East," expressing his belief that US President Donald Trump is capable of leading global efforts to resolve it.

Al-Sudani explained that "Iraq is experiencing its best situation since the founding of the modern state," adding, "Iraq is not what is often viewed as a war zone. Indicators on the ground are different. Residents of the capital are out and about until late at night, and more than $88 billion in investments have entered the country."

He stressed that "the challenge facing my government is to restore citizens' confidence in state institutions, due to the many setbacks that have occurred over the past two decades."

The Prime Minister stated that "corruption is one of the challenges facing my government, and I have initiated practical, not media-based, measures to combat it."  link

Mot:  “Excuse me… could you walk with me for a couple of minutes?”

A man is walking through the supermarket, holding a basket and looking a bit lost. He notices a very attractive, beautiful, and fit young woman nearby. He walks up to her with a friendly smile:

“Excuse me… could you walk with me for a couple of minutes?”

The woman looks confused and asks,

“Why?”

He replies,

“I’ve lost my wife… and every time I talk to a pretty woman, she magically appears out of nowhere!”

The woman chuckles and says,

“That’s… oddly specific.”

He points behind her and says,

“See? Told you — there she is!”

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Evening 5-1-25

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HOUSE REPUBLICANS TO UNVEIL LANDMARK DRAFT DIGITAL ASSET BILL AHEAD OF KEY CRYPTO HEARING NEXT WEEK

▪️Top Republicans of the House Financial Services Committee alongside their counterparts in the House Agriculture Committee will be releasing a draft ahead of a May 6 hearing on the future of digital assets, sources told The Block
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▪️The incoming version is set to be similar to one that passed out of the House last year called the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act

Key lawmakers are set to release a new discussion draft in the coming days that outlines a significant regulatory framework for digital assets, ahead of a major congressional hearing next week.

Top Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee — Reps. French Hill and Bryan Steil — along with their counterparts on the House Agriculture Committee — Reps. Glenn "GT" Thompson and Libertarian Dusty Johnson — will release the draft before a May 6 joint hearing on digital assets, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Block.

The hearing, titled “American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets: A Blueprint for the 21st Century,” will be held at 10 a.m. ET and is expected to focus on long-awaited legislation to define crypto market structure in the United States.

The draft is expected to resemble last year’s Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT 21), which passed the House. A staffer for the House Agriculture Committee also confirmed that the text would be released prior to the hearing.

Committees in the House and Senate have advanced bills focused on stablecoins, and legislation to regulate the crypto industry as a whole has been viewed as the next step. President Donald Trump has said that he wants to see a stablecoin bill on his desk by August, but some say the bills could be linked.  

Republicans have been mostly leading efforts on both bills and would need Democratic support to pass. Some Democrats, including crypto critic Rep. Brad Sherman of California, have said that "good crypto regulation" is needed, but Trump-backed crypto ventures could threaten any hope of bipartisanship.

Moving Onwards

The process for a market structure bill is moving quickly, said Ron Hammond, senior director of government relations at the Blockchain Association, as lawmakers could decide to hold another hearing or could go straight away to a markup — the process where lawmakers openly debate, amend, and vote on a bill.

Hammond said he had not seen a version of the discussion draft, but said he had been told it was 90% similar to FIT 21.

"Overall, it's still kind of a black box until we see the text of what actually got changed and what they intend to change after the discussion draft," Hammond said in an interview.

FIT 21 sets out to clarify when a digital asset would be regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or both. It would have ultimately granted more power and funding to the CFTC to oversee crypto spot markets and "digital commodities," particularly bitcoin, and set parameters for the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Meanwhile, the Senate is working on its version of a crypto market structure bill, Hammond said.

Stablecoins - market structure

Combining the two bills has been floated, but there are concerns of partisan divides as the midterms near in November 2026, Hammond said, while others say they should be separated and get stablecoin legislation signed into law first. Work on a stablecoin bill is seen as less complicated than trying to regulate the industry as a whole.

Hill told reporters in March that he views the bills as "linked," and Steil said he viewed the two as peanut butter and jelly.

However, Trump's foray into crypto could complicate crypto legislative efforts. Hill was asked in March about the Trump family's involvement in crypto, which includes a DeFi protocol under development as well as live and tradable memecoins and NFTs. World Liberty Financial, backed by Trump, also recently launched its own stablecoin.

Hill had said that Trump's memecoin and stablecoin involvement has complicated their work.

During congressional hearings over the past several weeks, Democrats have raised alarm bells over Trump's involvement. Top Democrat of the House Financial Services Committee, Maxine Waters of California, accused Trump of making himself richer through his crypto ventures during a hearing last month.

"The more the Trump family gets involved in the crypto realm, and World Liberty Financial gets involved, it just presents another angle of attack for Democrats to attack Trump," Hammond said. "So there is a concern that this will only worsen over time and sour a potential good bipartisan vote in the Senate."

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Source:  The Block

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AUSTRALIAN ELECTION WILL BRING PRO-CRYPTO LAWS EITHER WAY

No matter who wins Saturday's election in Australia, crypto legislation developed with the industry is set to finally happen this year.

Despite reports in February suggesting that 2 million pro-crypto voters could decide the outcome of this week’s Australian Federal Election, crypto has barely rated a mention during the campaign.

“I think it’s a missed opportunity,” Independent Reserve founder Adrian Przelozny told Cointelegraph. “Neither side has made crypto a headline issue because they’re wary of polarizing voters or sounding too niche.”

But the good news is that after more than a decade of inaction, both the ruling Australian Labor Party (ALP) and the opposition Liberal Party are promising to enact crypto regulations developed in consultation with the industry.

In April, Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor promised to release draft crypto regulations within the first 100 days after taking office, while the Treasury itself has draft bills on “regulating digital asset platforms” and “payments system modernization” scheduled for release this quarter.

Amy-Rose Goodey, CEO of the Digital Economy Council of Australia, said that both parties “are equally invested in getting this draft legislation across the line.”

“Irrespective of who gets in, we’re in a better position than we were about a year ago.” Pro-crypto voters have choices in the Senate, too, with the Libertarian Party issuing a 23-page Bitcoin policy in March — calling for the creation of a national Bitcoin Reserve and the acceptance of Bitcoin as legal tender.

The minor party is fielding five Senate candidates in different states, including former Liberal MP Craig Kelly, but doesn’t currently have anyone in the Senate.

The progressive left-wing Greens party has not outlined a position on crypto, while the conservative right-wing One Nation party has campaigned against debanking and CBDCs.

More Than A Decade Of Inaction On Crypto

Australia’s first parliamentary inquiry into digital assets was held back in 2014, but there’s been more than a decade of regulatory inaction since. The industry says this has led to stagnation and a brain drain of talent to jurisdictions like Singapore and the UAE.

The former Liberal Government was considering the landmark Digital Services Act, based on the 2021 Senate Committee’s crypto recommendations, when it lost office in 2022. Despite ongoing consultations since, the ALP government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, hasn’t put forward any legislation to parliament.

But there has definitely been a vibe shift from the ALP recently, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers telling Cointelegraph that digital assets “represent big opportunities for our economy.”

”We want to seize these opportunities and encourage innovation at the same time as making sure Australians can use and invest in digital assets safely and securely with appropriate regulation.”

His office said exposure draft legislation would be released “in 2025” for consultation, introduced into Parliament “once that feedback has been considered” with the subsequent reforms “phased in over time to minimize disruptions to existing businesses.”

The shadow assistant treasurer, Luke Howarth, said the ALP has been slow to act because it didn’t have a blockchain policy when it was elected.

“It wasn’t until the FTX collapse that they acknowledged the need for regulation,” he told Cointelegraph. “The Albanese government initially promised it would put in place regulation by 2023 but have failed to draft legislation or give a clear time-frame for action. After three years, all that was offered to industry was a six-page placeholder document.”

He’s referring to Treasury’s March statement “on developing an innovative Australian digital asset industry.” It provides for the licensing of Digital Asset Platforms (DAPS), a framework for payment stablecoins and a review of Australia’s Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox.

While short on detail, those aims are broadly similar to the crypto regulation priorities that Howarth outlines to Cointelegraph — the big difference being that the opposition has committed to a faster time frame.

Przelozny praised the 100-day promise as “exactly the kind of urgency we need.”

If elected, the Liberal Party’s legislation is expected to take some of its cues from Senator Andrew Bragg’s private members bill in 2023 and some from the more recent work done by the Treasury.

The government steps up efforts

The Treasury has been quietly drafting legislation this year, which Goodey understands is “almost complete.”

“There’s been prioritization within Treasury, and I know that their team has almost doubled — the digital asset team — for writing that draft legislation. So, there has been an investment in that over the past six months.”

Przelozny characterizes the ALP’s approach as “cautious and methodical, but it’s been slow,” prioritizing consumer protection and risk management.

BTC Markets CEO Caroline Bowler said the election of a pro-crypto Trump administration and the UK’s draft regulations (released this week) likely forced both sides of politics to finally get serious.

”Australia has ground to make up, and I would anticipate this also being a factor in the savvy move by both parties,” she said.

Stand With Crypto campaign and ASIC

The Stand With Crypto campaign is active in Australia but has been fairly low-key during the campaign, with a focus on debanking.

Coinbase managing director for APAC John O’Loghlen called on whoever wins the election to launch a “Crypto-Asset Taskforce (CATF) within the first 100 days.” This would include industry and consumer representatives to finally get crypto regulations over the line.

“If Australia doesn’t move now, we risk falling even further behind,” he told Cointelegraph.

“The next government must move beyond consultation and into legislation.”

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is the local equivalent of the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). It released its own crypto regulatory proposals in December.

Joy Lam, Binance’s head of global regulatory and APAC legal, told Cointelegraph she doesn’t expect ASIC to suddenly change direction if a new government comes in, as the SEC did.

“ASIC doesn’t make the law,” she said. “I don’t expect a complete kind of 180 because ASIC, it is independent, and it does have its own mandate, but it obviously operates within the legislative framework that the government is going to be setting.”

Who should single-issue crypto voters back?

In February, a poll by YouGov and Swyftx found that 59% of crypto users would vote for a pro-crypto candidate in the federal election above all other issues. That equates to around 2 million Australians and would be enough to determine the outcome of the election one way.

But the similarities between the major parties on crypto regulation are much greater than the differences. Goodey said both sides of politics have genuinely engaged with the industry about its concerns and priorities.

“You can see in some of the language with their media releases that they both released in March, April this year, that they are in agreement on what the industry issues are,” she said.

Owing to Senator Bragg’s campaigning on crypto, the industry sees the Liberal Party as more enthusiastic about digital assets, but after three years in government, the ALP looks to have arrived at roughly the same place.

Recent YouGov and Resolve polls suggest the government is likely to be reelected.

While internal Liberal polling suggests an ALP minority government is a genuine possibility, the major parties would have enough votes between them to pass bipartisan crypto legislation.

Whatever happens, 2025 looks like the year Australia will finally provide the crypto industry with the certainty it needs.

“For industry, the timing is really quite critical now because obviously it’s something that has been discussed and kicked around for quite a few years,” Lam said.

“I would say that we are cautiously optimistic.”

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BREAKING: Vietnam China Russia Loas Cambodia Vietnam's End of War Celebration w/U.S.

BREAKING: Vietnam China Russia Loas Cambodia Vietnam's End of War Celebration w/U.S.

Edu Matrix:  5-1-2025

BREAKING: Vietnam, China, Russia, Laos, Cambodia in Vietnam's End of War Celebration with U.S. VND Rate - It’s been 50 years since the Vietnam War ended, and Vietnam is commemorating this historic milestone with massive celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City.

This video takes a closer look at the country’s evolution since the war, from reunification to rapid economic reform, and what it means for today’s VND (Vietnamese đồng) investors.

 Explore how the VND has depreciated from under 1 per USD in 1983 to over 23,000 in 2023, and what experts say about its outlook in 2025.

 With analysts forecasting a potential slide to 26,000 VND per USD, many still see opportunity in holding the VND, especially as Vietnam attracts major foreign manufacturers fleeing China.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fYMjf67S4E

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US BLOCKCHAIN FIRMS URGE SEC TO CLARIFY CRYPTO STAKING RULES

The Council warns that overly strict staking rules could stymie innovation and impede market growth.

A coalition of US blockchain firms has urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide clear regulatory guidance on crypto staking.

The coalition, led by the Crypto Council for Innovation, requested in an April 30 open letter that the agency treat staking with the same clarity it recently applied to proof-of-work mining.

Staked tokens are not a security

The Council argued that staking is a core technical process for maintaining blockchain networks, not an investment contract.

It stated:

“The benefits of staking to a PoS network and its participants are clear: base layer actors are incentivized to contribute to the security of the network, minimize the risk of manipulative activity, ensure data integrity, and bolster community trust in the network.”

It stressed that staking allows users to validate transactions, secure the network, and help produce new blocks. In return, participants receive token-based rewards. These rewards are determined by each network’s protocol, not by a centralized authority or profit-sharing agreement.

The Council also pointed to the SEC Division of Corporation Finance’s March 2025 statement on PoW mining. In that statement, the SEC clarified that mining on decentralized networks is not a securities transaction.

The Council asserted that this reasoning should also apply to staking, as miners and stakers engage in administrative functions to support blockchain infrastructure and receive protocol-defined rewards.

Meanwhile, the letter acknowledged that some risks exist, such as the possibility of slashing, where stakers lose tokens for violating protocol rules.

However, it noted that slashing is uncommon and not a defining feature of staking’s economic model. Therefore, the Council maintains that staking should not be classified under securities laws.

Why is clarity needed?

The Crypto Council believes that formal guidance from the SEC would benefit many stakeholders, including developers, service providers, and end-users.

They argued that such clarity would remove uncertainties for platforms that offer staking, especially those connected to crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

The Council further stressed that regulatory clarity would help the US stay competitive with other global jurisdictions, which are moving faster to support innovation in the digital asset space.

However, they cautioned against overly rigid rules that could limit innovation or reinforce outdated market practices.

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BRICS DRIVING A NEW US DOLLAR DOWN CYCLE OR PUSHING IT TO COLLAPSE?

The United States’ global relations have been at the forefront of geopolitical affairs throughout this month. Amid an influx of America-first trade policies, several global collectives have warned over the protectionist approach. Now, the BRICS bloc is positioning itself, alongside US policy, to either drive a new dollar down cycle or push the currency closer to collapse.

At the start of his return to the White House, US President Donald Trump had assured the importance of the greenback’s global status. Indeed, he said that the dollar’s loss of status as a global reserve currency would be akin to “losing a war.” Now, his administration is being confronted with a weakening currency and an influx of global policies to help facilitate its struggle.

US Dollar in Concerning Predicament as BRICS & United States Policy Drive It Down

Just one week ago, Goldman Sachs gave a gloomy prediction for the future of the US dollar. Indeed, the bank aligned with the prevailing belief that the global reserve asset could be on its way toward a concerning position. Not only has it faced pressure from growing de-dollarization efforts, but it has now felt the ire of nations challenged by US tariff plans.

That has provided a key question for both the Western nation and its global south opposition. Is BRICS driving the US dollar to a notable down cycle or pushing it closer to collapse? The economic alliance has, for the last several years, remained at the forefront of alternative currency promotion and development. That could only fast-track this year.

The US dollar DXY Index has recently fallen to a three-year low. Moreover, the greenback has struggled amid a concerning first 100 days for US President Trump. Additionally, a report from The Hill notes that “foreign investors appear to be reappraising the role of US Treasury securities as a global haven asset” amid the administration’s actions in recent months.

So What’s Next?

With US fiscal net interest payments on its debt reaching $949 billion and surpassing its defense spending, there is even more reason to worry. Historian Barry Eichenberg told the publication that Trump “should be promoting financial stability, limiting the use of tariffs, and strengthening America’s geopolitical alliances.”

That has not taken place. In fact, the opposite has. Subsequently, there is reason to believe the BRICS bloc is playing a key role in helping the US decimate the value of its dollar. Since 2024, it has sought to limit its exposure to the currency. A key reason has been its weaponization.

Moreover, it shifted its attention to gold. Indeed, many nations in the alliance have ramped up their purchasing of the metal with eye on a continued de-dollarization approach. With gold surging, there should be a reason for the United States to emphasize a shift in philosophy. That is, before a US dollar downcycle becomes a full-blown collapse.

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Source:  Watcher Guru

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This Trifecta of Market Declines is Rare… And Not Good

This Trifecta of Market Declines is Rare… And Not Good

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  April 30, 2025

 In today’s podcast, we explore the rare phenomenon of simultaneous declines in the stock market, bond market, and currency market—a powerful signal of capital flight out of the US.

 We talk about when and where this has happened before, and why the Federal Reserve’s diminishing control over interest rates won’t fix it.

 We also discuss what higher rates mean for the commercial real estate market, and how that reverberates through the banking system.

 And we answer the question: is gold overbought, and inching towards a correction?

 The podcast also covers:

• Why gold, not Bitcoin, remains the ultimate safe haven for central banks.

• Why the US dollar's dominance is fading—and what comes next.

• The case for gold stocks over physical gold in today’s environment.

Give it a listen here.

CLICK HERE to listen to today’s podcast.

(For the audio-only version, check out our online post here.)

To your freedom,  James Hickman   Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

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News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday 5-1-2025

IQD Flips First, XRP Follows

589bull:   5-1-2025

Iraq just passed Resolution No. 294 — authorizing the Ministry of Finance to pull over 3 trillion IQD from dormant tax accounts and inject it into the Central Bank of Iraq to cover salaries.

Old funds.
New movement.
Right before the budget flips.

This isn’t routine. They’re not just covering payroll — they’re positioning liquidity inside the CBI. You don’t unlock trillions in dormant escrow just to patch a gap. You do it to prime the system before something big resets.

Abu snwe:  At the time of the Sudanese preparation for the Arab summit The Iraqi government announces its bankruptcy and authorizes the Minister of Finance, a Sami spectrum to withdraw the tax trusts of more than 3 trillion to pay the salaries of the month of April.

Everyone keeps asking: What moves first — IQD or XRP?

Answer: IQD flips first. XRP follows. Fast.

Iraq’s revaluation is the event — the trigger. It resets regional liquidity, realigns trade, and floods the system with pressure.

That pressure needs rails. Fast, neutral, compliant rails. That’s when XRP ignites.

IQD is the fuse.
XRP is the ignition.

Classic damage control.

If everything was “normal,” they wouldn’t need to say it. You don’t withdraw 3+ trillion IQD from dormant tax accounts unless you’re prepping for something outside the norm — like a rate shift or system switch.

The fact that the Parliamentary Finance Committee had to come out and calm people down tells you one thing:

This wasn’t routine.
This was strategic liquidity repositioning.

They’re staging cash where it needs to be before the public feels the shift — likely to smooth salary transitions and avoid panic right before the flip.

Source(s):
https://x.com/589bull10000/status/1917586572301721638
https://x.com/589bull10000/status/1917621269450707386
https://x.com/589bull10000/status/1917622313908068612

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/05/01/589bull-iqd-flips-first-xrp-follows/

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

Mnt Goat  ...Iraq is excited and so should we be... the dinar situation can change very suddenly once the right policies are effective. This process is not going to take months or years more.

Militia Man  What we have seen so far in the news is...all positive, nothing that's considered to be worrisome as far as I can see.  The tone from Washington has been positive.  They've been talking about support...for Iraq's monetary reforms by the largest financial institutions in the world - United States Treasury, Federal Reserve, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, IFC.  The focus has been about security, stability, sustainability, partnerships with the public and private sectors, investment opportunities...  

Planned Demolition Of The Banking System | David Morgan

Liberty and Finance:  4-30-2025

David Morgan outlines the global banking hierarchy and highlights how real power resides not with governments but with elite financial institutions, steering the world toward a centralized digital monetary system diminishing national financial sovereignty.

 Two key points he emphasizes are that the destruction of the current banking system is a planned demolition, not a natural failure, and that this collapse is designed to usher in a new, more authoritarian financial regime rooted in AI-driven control and digital currencies.

Morgan warns that such a system will eliminate human discretion and embed surveillance into every transaction, reducing people to programmable nodes in a technocratic grid. He concludes that unless more people resist, we risk entering a future where convenience masks total economic and personal subjugation.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

 1:30 Who's running the show?

 8:23 Globalism

13:50 The Fed's real purpose

18:00 Banking system planned demolition

33:40 Rules, laws, and accountability

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToVXpYsTI6s

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Morning 5-1-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

COULD THE SEC SETTLE WITH RIPPLE LAWSUIT USING XRP?

▪️John Squire suggests SEC might settle Ripple case by accepting XRP instead of cash.

▪️Delaying XRP ETF approval could help SEC avoid rising prices before settlement deal.

▪️June 17 ETF delay might be part of SEC’s calculated move, says Squire.

A surprising idea is gaining attention in the crypto world as social media influencer John Squire suggests that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could be planning to settle its lawsuit with Ripple by accepting XRP tokens instead of cash.

Will the SEC truly accept XRP as a payment? Let’s find out!

Delaying ETF Could Be a Strategic Move

In a recent tweet that’s now widely shared, John Squire suggests that the SEC could be delaying the approval of XRP spot ETFs on purpose. Because if they plan to settle the Ripple lawsuit using XRP, they wouldn’t want the price of XRP to shoot up too early.

And that’s exactly what could happen if a spot ETF is approved right now. Unlike a futures ETF, a spot ETF buys XRP directly. That demand would send the price soaring, possibly making XRP too expensive for a favorable government settlement.

Therefore, to keep XRP’s price lower, there has been a delay in the settlement process.

If XRP Is Used as Payment

The theory comes after journalist Eleanor Terrett confirmed that the SEC had delayed its decision on Franklin Templeton’s XRP spot ETF until June 17. Squire argues that this delay is not a coincidence but part of a broader strategy.

Squire says that if the SEC accepts XRP as payment, it would show they no longer see it as illegal. He also points out it wouldn’t make sense for the U.S. government to take payment in something they say is not allowed.

Such a settlement could also lead to regulatory clarity for XRP, encourage institutional investment, and possibly mark the beginning of a new bull run for the token.

XRP Price Outlook

As of now, XRP is trading around $2.20, reflecting a drop of 0.63%, with a market cap hitting $129.13 billion.  However, the 1-day chart suggests that if XRP goes above $2.40, it could start a strong upward trend toward $2.60 or even $2.90. But if it falls below $2, it might trigger more big sell-offs.

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Source:  Coinpedia

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NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE PASSES STATE CRYPTO INVESTMENT BILL

North Carolina’s House passed a bill to allow the state treasurer to invest government funds in approved cryptocurrencies with a 71 to 44 vote.

North Carolina’s House of Representatives has passed a bill allowing the state’s treasurer to invest public funds in approved cryptocurrencies, which will now head to the Senate.

The House passed the Digital Assets Investment Act, or House Bill 92, on its third reading on April 30 by a vote of 71 to 44.

Republican House Speaker Destin Hall introduced the bill in February, which would allow the treasurer to allocate 5% of the state’s investments into designated digital assets.

The investments can only be made after obtaining an independent third-party assessment confirming that the crypto holdings are maintained with a secure custody solution and risk oversight and regulatory compliance standards are met.

New amendments allow the treasurer to examine the feasibility of allowing members of retirement and deferred compensation plans to elect to invest in digital assets held as exchange-traded products (ETPs).

The House also passed a related bill, the State Investment Modernization Act, or HB 506, with little discussion on April 30, in a 110 to 3 vote.

The bill aims to create the North Carolina Investment Authority (NCIA) to take over investment management from the treasurer.

If passed into law, the authority to invest in digital assets would transfer from the treasurer to NICA, and approval would be required from its board of directors based on third-party assessments to make crypto investments.

Local news outlet NC Newsline reported that Treasurer Brad Briner supports both bills.

Arizona leads the crypto bill race

North Carolina is second to Arizona in the state-level race to approve legislation allowing local governments to invest in cryptocurrencies.

On April 28, Arizona’s House approved two bills, SB 1025 and SB 1373, proposing different methods for the state to establish a crypto reserve.

Arizona is the only state whose House and Senate have passed crypto-related bills, which are both awaiting Governor Katie Hobbs’ decision.

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Source:  CoinTelegraph

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“Bits and Pieces” in Dinarland Thursday AM 5-1-2025

SWIFT Just Said the Quiet Part out Loud

589bull:  5-1-2025

SWIFT just said the quiet part out loud:

“Tokens allow messaging and settlement to be collapsed into one.”

Translation? The old financial system just admitted it’s cooked.

For decades, banks played a game.

First they’d send a message (SWIFT). Then — hours or even days later — they’d move the money. Two separate layers. Two sets of fees. Two opportunities to stall, skim, and manipulate.

That game’s over.

With tokenized value? There’s no delay, no middleman, no second layer.

When the message is sent — the value moves with it. No waiting. No clearing house. No FX trap.

It’s one move. One strike. Final.

This is exactly what XRP was designed for. Same with XDC and QNT.

Real-time settlement. Frictionless. Immutable. And now SWIFT’s basically admitting they’re switching to that model — after fighting it for years.

Funny how that works.

Now Iraq.

They’ve got a locked-up budget, a brand new CBI headquarters, and a digital banking system syncing up as we speak.

You think they’re doing all that for another decade of 1,300-to-1 rates?

Come on.

This isn’t just about payments. It’s about control.

Once settlement and messaging collapse into one, the middlemen collapse too. That means real money moves start happening without IMF approval, without central bank delays, and without SWIFT’s gatekeeping.

This is how the reset happens.

Not with an announcement.
Not with a press release.

It happens when the plumbing flips behind the scenes… And they start talking like the new system is already live.

SWIFT just did.

Watch liquidity.
Watch corridors.
Watch Iraq.

Because when they say “collapsed into one”, what they’re really saying is:

The storm’s not coming. You’re standing in it.

Source(s):
https://x.com/589bull10000/status/1917533399968866435

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/05/01/589bull-swift-just-said-the-quiet-part-out-loud/

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Sandy Ingram   As you know the Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein left for Washington D.C. to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday.  But what you many not know is the huge request the Iraqi Foreign Minister had for the United States...The visit signals a deepening partnership between the two nations, which is a good thing for IQD investors.  But the interesting factor that was finally revealed about the meetings was Iraq's request.  Iraq asked the US to reconsider travel warnings ...A move that could make it easier for investors to travel freely to the country...   [Post 1 of 2...stay tuned]

Sandy Ingram  Hussein stressed that the current "Level 4 - Do Not Travel" advisory is hurting Iraq's chances of attracting American businesses and investment.  He explained Iraq's situation has improved significantly and continuing to label Iraq as highly dangerous just doesn't reflect the new reality on the ground anymore...Hussein pointed out some European countries have already updated their travel advisories for Iraq...As of now, it's unclear whether the Untied States will agree to remove or lower the travel warning...If Washington does choose to reconsider it would mark a major step toward opening Iraq's doors wider to American investors and businesses.  Guys this is major!   [Post 2 of 2]

Mike Bara:  Special Non-Florida Live News/Discussion with Special Guest Wolverine!

4-30-2025

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“Tidbits From TNT” Thursday Morning 5-1-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  Fuad Hussein arrives in Oman to exchange views on "current challenges"

Fuad Hussein arrives in Oman to exchange views on "current challenges"
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the arrival of its Minister, Fuad Hussein, to the Omani capital, Muscat, on an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

The ministry said in a statement that "Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein is scheduled to hold meetings during the visit with a number of Omani officials, most notably the Omani Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, to exchange views on regional and international developments and current challenges."

The statement indicated that the Iraqi Ambassador to Muscat, Qais Al Ameri, and embassy staff attended the reception ceremony.  link

Tishwash:  The majority of Iraq's financial assets are in US dollars. Al-Sudani's advisor discusses linking Iraqi banks to US banks.

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, advisor to the Prime Minister for Financial Affairs, spoke about the repercussions of linking Iraqi banks to American banks.

As long as Iraq is within the dollar zone like other OPEC countries, with the US dollar constituting the majority of its financial assets from oil revenues, it is in our country’s interest to deal equally with the US commercial banking system as a global correspondent power for national banks, especially when dealing with more than one US bank operating globally (Global Bank) that has major global branches and arms, ” Saleh said in a press statement followed by Al-Jabal.

He pointed out that "the Central Bank of Iraq's efforts to link national banks with major banks and financial institutions in the United States, with more than one bank that enjoys international standing, is an important means of providing economic stability and improving the investment, trade, and development climate in our country through integration with the dollar trade, banking, and investment zone, which remains one of the strongest and most important monetary zones in the world."

He stressed  that "reducing the costs of foreign banking transactions requires direct banking cooperation with more than one American (Global) bank, and that the Central Bank of Iraq is moving in the right, open, and rapid direction in assessing its priorities to serve the stability of the national economy at the level of foreign banking transactions and implementing them with the required speed and high guarantees ."

He pointed out that "the second American bank is responsible for providing opportunities for Iraqi banks as a global correspondent bank with multiple branches and operations to quickly implement banking operations, whether in transfers or financing foreign trade for our country's markets, without obstacles and with transparency and high governance. In addition, it provides financing and credit lines for trade and investment in Iraq, as well as benefiting from digital banking services and highly advanced international standards, which will bring our national banks to the required global level.

These are factors that encourage the investment and business climate in our country at the same time, in the midst of integration and cooperation with the international banking system."  link

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Tishwash:  KRG official publicly criticizes Iraq’s Trade Bank over delays to ATM rollout and bank cards

 A senior official in the Kurdistan Regional Government publicly criticized Iraq’s Trade Bank on Wednesday, citing significant delays and insufficient cooperation in the rollout of a high-profile digital banking initiative intended to modernize public salary payments.

The initiative, known as My Account, launched in September 2023, aiming to allow government employees in the Kurdistan Region to receive salaries digitally via bank-issued cards, reducing dependency on cash and increasing financial transparency. TBI was among several banks selected for participation.

“We are pleased to announce that the Trade Bank of Iraq is now part of the My Account project to digitize salary payments in the Kurdistan Region,” the ministry had said in a statement last year. Although welcomed in May 2024 by the Kurdistan Ministry of Finance, TBI’s participation has become a source of concern.

Nearly a year later, officials say the bank has fallen short of its commitments.

Aziz Ahmed, deputy chief of staff to KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the official leading the My Account team, spoke candidly to 964media. “It’s true, this is the first time we are publicly expressing our concerns about one of the banks in the My Account project, which is TBI,” he said. “But the scale of the issues with this bank can no longer be overlooked.”

Ahmed explained that the KRG has been waiting for over a year for TBI to fulfill a pledge to install 100 ATMs. “Despite over 40,000 requests from public employees in the Kurdistan Region to open accounts with the bank, the ATM installation process hasn’t moved forward, and the issuance of My Account cards has also been delayed,” he said.

The delay, according to Ahmed, is not just administrative but has practical consequences. “The delay in delivering ATMs and distributing bank cards has affected the speed of the banking rollout and has harmed public employees in the region,” he said.

Other banks participating in the program have also experienced occasional technical setbacks, but those were typically resolved without long-term disruption. “The level of difficulty we’ve had with TBI is different and ongoing,” Ahmed said. “Issues faced by other banks, such as temporary ATM outages, were addressed and solved. That has not been the case with TBI.”

According to the latest data obtained by 964media from the My Account project, there are approximately 650 ATMs available across the Kurdistan Region—many newly installed as part of the initiative. The project aims to expand this network to over 1,200 ATMs, reaching beyond major cities to include towns and remote areas.

This expansion is intended to ease salary access for the Kurdistan Regional Government’s 1.2 million public sector employees—roughly one ATM for every 1000 workers.

Eight banks are currently participating: BBAC, Cihan Bank, RT Bank, Bank of Baghdad, Iraqi Islamic Bank, National Bank of Iraq, Trade Bank of Iraq, and the International Development Bank.

964media has learned that the project has registered around 750,000 employees so far, with more than 450,000 having received their bank cards, enabling them to withdraw salaries from ATMs after being paid directly to their individual bank accounts.

The project has vowed to register all public sector employees for digital banking accounts by the end of this year.

Ahmed said the KRG has formally raised the issue with both the Central Bank of Iraq and the office of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. “Despite our repeated official communications and efforts to resolve the problems with the bank at the highest levels, the response and cooperation have not met expectations.”

Frustrated by the lack of progress, the KRG has opted to go public. “The lack of a satisfactory outcome from those efforts has left us no choice but to make our concerns public in the spirit of transparency,” Ahmed said.

My Account functions as an alternative to Baghdad’s Tawtin (localization) program. In February 2024, Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court ruled that salaries for public employees in the Kurdistan Region must be paid directly by the federal government, rather than through the KRG’s allocated share of the national budget.

In September 2024, public sector workers in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah expressed growing frustration as some ATMs ran out of cash, leaving many unable to access their delayed wages. However, officials overseeing the My Account project say those problems have since been addressed and that the system is now operating more smoothly. There have been no reports of widespread issues since.  link

Mot:  'Footloose' - Dancing In The Movies  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rLhJZTHYo4

Mot: 40 FINGERS - Sound Of Silence & The Last Of The Mohicans

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