MilitiaMan & Crew News Reporting - Iraq Dinar Updates

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MilitiaMan and Crew: 10-17-2024

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Afternoon 10-17-24

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STABLECOIN ADOPTION IN U.S. IS LOW: CHAINALYSIS REPORTS

According to a Chainalysis report, stablecoin adoption in the U.S. has slowed, with regulatory uncertainty driving more transactions to global markets.

Stablecoin adoption in the U.S. has slowed in 2024 compared to global markets, according to an October 17 report by blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.

The report highlights that while stablecoin use has surged internationally, U.S. markets have seen a decline in their share of stablecoin transactions, dropping from roughly 50% in 2023 to below 40% in 2024.

Global Stablecoin Adoption Outpaces the U.S.
As per the report, this slowdown in adopting stablecoin in the U.S. is largely attributed to the lack of regulatory clarity.

Chainalysis noted that, in contrast to other regions, the U.S. has failed to make significant regulatory progress in the digital assets space, particularly stablecoins, contributing to a stagnation in adoption.

While the U.S. stablecoin market is experiencing a relative decline, global markets have witnessed increased adoption.

More transactions are now taking place on non-U.S.-regulated exchanges, reflecting a growing demand for stablecoins in emerging markets.

This surge is driven by stablecoins’ ability to offer a stable store of value in regions with volatile currencies and limited access to U.S. dollars.

Populations in these areas use stablecoins to access U.S. dollar stability without needing traditional banking systems.

U.S. Regulatory Uncertainty and Global Competition
Chainalysis also emphasized that regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. contributes substantially to the country’s slowdown in stablecoin adoption.

Unlike regions such as the European Union, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Hong Kong, which have enacted clear regulatory frameworks encouraging digital asset growth, the U.S. struggles to regulate stablecoins.

Additionally, the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), implemented in June 2024, has provided much-needed clarity for stablecoins in Europe, attracting projects and fostering adoption.

Meanwhile, Circle warns that without clear guidance, the U.S. could forfeit its influence in the stablecoin market and lose its leadership in dollar-based on-chain commerce.

While the U.S. lags in regulatory progress, there have been steps toward developing a stablecoin framework.

In July 2023, the House Financial Services Committee advanced a stablecoin bill aimed at providing regulatory clarity.

Circle remains optimistic, hoping that Congress will pass the bill to establish clear anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions obligations for stablecoin issuers, ensuring the U.S. retains its role in the global stablecoin market.

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RIPPLE NEWS: CEO BRAD GARLINGHOUSE CONSIDERS IPO PATH, SAYS ‘SEC IS NOT OUR FRIEND’

At the recent Swell conference, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse addressed the possibility of the company going public. When asked about a potential IPO in light of regulatory clarity expected next year, he clarified, “An IPO has not been a high priority for us. Part of that is because the SEC is not our friend.”

In an interview with Thinking Crypto, he said that most companies seek to go public primarily to raise capital. In contrast, Ripple has maintained a strong financial position, allowing it to invest in various projects and make acquisitions without the immediate need for public funding. “We have a hostile SEC and a company that doesn’t need to raise capital,” he said, explaining why an IPO is not at the forefront of Ripple’s agenda.

Garlinghouse did acknowledge the importance of ensuring liquidity for shareholders and maintaining appropriate company valuation. However, he reiterated that prioritizing an IPO is not urgent, especially given the time-consuming process it entails. “Even when I think about it, usually when a company says they’re going public, it still takes twelve plus months,” he said, adding that regulatory conditions must improve first.

The Crypto Market Outlook for 2025
When discussing the broader crypto market as it heads into 2025, Garlinghouse expressed positivity despite the challenges the industry has faced.

Garlinghouse pointed out that the U.S. government’s previously hostile stance towards crypto is beginning to shift, especially with major players like BlackRock entering the space. He explained the importance of this development, as it indicates increasing institutional interest in blockchain technology and its potential applications.

While acknowledging the difficulty of making accurate predictions about crypto prices, Garlinghouse remains optimistic about the next year or two, suggesting that positive changes may occur sooner rather than later.

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We've Destroyed the US Dollar and Time is Running Out to Save it: Art Laffer

Daniela Cambone:  10-17-2024

In this conversation with Daniela Cambone, Dr. Arthur Laffer discusses various aspects of the economy, focusing on the implications of debt, trade policies, the future of the US dollar, monetary policy, and the impact on the middle class.

He emphasizes that debt is a tool that can be used effectively if managed properly, critiques current trade policies, and argues for the importance of a stable dollar and sound monetary policy.

Laffer also highlights the need for a flat tax system and discusses the challenges facing the middle class in today's economic environment.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Debt is a tool, not the problem.

5:13 Trump’s tariffs plan

10:05 De-dollarization

 13:17 The strength of U.S. dollar

14:39 Threats that the U.S. dollar is facing

15:34 Return to the gold standard

 17:00 What should Powell be doing?

19:45 Lift the American middle class

21:34 U.S. debt

 41:10 Illegal immigration and border security

43:47 Final takeaways

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ALERT! THE WORLD ECONOMY IS FREEFALLING FASTER AND DEBT SATURATION IS MAKING IT WORSE.

Greg Mannarino:  10-17-2024

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Citigroup Sounds The Alarm On TOTAL Economic Collapse, Chase Bank Warning

Atlantis Report:  10-17-2024

As we end 2024, the ominous tune of a banking collapse looms large over the once-mighty Citigroup.

From its inception in the late 20th century, where it pioneered modern banking services, automatic teller machines, and credit card offerings, Citigroup has witnessed a relentless downward spiral since the housing crisis and financial meltdown of 2008.

Now, a collapse is nearer than ever before. Citigroup, one of the world's leading banks, has made a shocking announcement about the looming threat of a complete economic collapse.

 This alarming forecast comes amidst growing concerns over the state of the labor market, which has shown signs of deterioration that could have far-reaching consequences for the nation's economic stability. The warning has prompted governments, corporations, and individuals to prepare for an unprecedented economic calamity.

Before 2007, Citigroup stood prominently among the elite financial institutions in the United States, consistently delivering robust returns to its steadfast shareholders through both appreciating share prices and generous dividends.

 However, the culmination of the housing boom and the subsequent financial crisis pushed Citigroup to the brink, necessitating government intervention to navigate the resulting losses. Subsequently, Citigroup's stock struggled to regain its pre-crisis momentum, failing to recover from the setbacks of 2008.

Chase Bank and Citigroup have raised red flags, signaling a deep-seated issue within the banking sector. Nine percent of all bank branches in the U.S. have shut down since 2017. Earlier in the month, Citigroup informed the majority of its employees that they could work remotely for the final two weeks of December.

Workers are allowed to log in remotely from any location within their country of employment from Monday to December 29, a Friday, marking this week as the last in-person experience for many staff members this year, according to sources familiar with the situation.

 In contrast to last year when the perk was introduced, employees are now apprehensive about CEO Jane Fraser's comprehensive corporate reorganization, with some expressing concerns about the potential existence of their jobs next year. Citigroup has indicated that Fraser's assessment of the third-largest U.S. bank by assets will be concluded by the end of 2024.

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Iraq News Highlights and Points To Ponder Thursday AM 10-17-24

They Brought In About 4 Billion Dollars.. Iran Receives More Than 4 Million Tourists, Led By Iraq, In Six Months

Wednesday,10-16-2024 Taisir Al-Asadi  The Iranian Ministry of Tourism revealed today, Wednesday, that Iraq topped the list of tourists arriving in Iran during the first half of this year.

Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ali Asghar Shalbavian, said, "Iran received more than 4 million and 168 thousand tourists in the last six months, bringing in about 4 billion dollars."

He added, "Most of the tourists entering Iran are from Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, India, the Gulf states, China and Russia, respectively." https://non14.net/public/171135

Parliamentary Committee Talks About Economic Reform Law: It Reached Parliament Months Ago

Policy  2024-10-17 | 172 views   Sumerian News – Politics  Expected Committee Economy, Industry and Trade Parliamentary Committee, voting on the economic reform law during the next few days.

He said Deputy Committee Chairman Yasser Al-Husseini said, “The law reached the Council months ago. ”Representatives In general and to Committee The economy in particular, and it includes all laws that include the economic aspect,” according to the newspaper. the morning Official.

He added, "The committee held many workshops at all levels, whether for businessmen or industrial and economic experts," stressing that "the committee is proceeding with reading this."the lawAnd work on voting on it during the next stage in cooperation withCommitteesOther specialists.”

Al-Hussaini pointed out that “there are observations, whether fromRepresentativesOr by experts, and it will be included in a paper prepared alongside the law,” noting that “the committee is determined to vote on it with the available capabilities for what it deems important in this.”the lawWhich can bring about a major reform in the country's economic reality."

He also stressed "the importance of the Industrial Investment Law for the public and private sectors, to accurately diagnose this partnership," indicating that "the contracts concluded in accordance with thisthe law“It will be beneficial and profitable for both parties, unlike some contracts that have more negatives than positives in the industrial sector, which oblige the state to long-term, impossible conditions.”

He continued, “The committee is proceeding with voting on the industrial investment law, which is no less important than other laws, despite some objections that have prevented voting on it so far,” stressing that “the final stage of voting has been reached after consensus was reached between the political blocs objecting to its wording.”  LINK

Kurdistan Finance Deposits More Than 77 Billion In Non-Oil Revenues Into Baghdad Treasury

Local | 10/16/2024   Mawazine News - Baghdad   The Ministry of Finance and Economy in the Kurdistan Regional Government announced today, Wednesday, the transfer of more than 77 billion dinars to the federal treasury from the region's non-oil revenues.

The ministry indicated in a statement received by "Mawazine News", that "an amount of 77 billion, 841 million, and 761 thousand dinars was transferred to the bank account of the Federal Ministry of Finance at the Central Bank of Iraq / Erbil branch."

It continued, "This amount represents the share of the general federal treasury from the non-oil revenues of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq for the month of June." https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=256012

The Trial Period For Raising The Prices Of Improved Gasoline Has Ended, And The Amount Of Revenues Is “Absent”

2024-10-17 By Sotaliraq  The Iraqi government seems to be hesitant about the public outrage if it reveals the results of raising the prices of “improved gasoline,” especially since the pilot plan ended more than a month ago, which indicates that there are “hidden obstacles” behind the issue, according to observers.

On March 26, 2024, the Council of Ministers voted in a session chaired by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to increase the price of improved gasoline from 650 dinars per liter to 850 dinars per liter, and premium gasoline from 1,000 dinars to 1,250 dinars per liter, starting from May 1 for a period of 3 months, after which the situation will be re-evaluated.

According to expert estimates, Iraq lost approximately 3 trillion Iraqi dinars on importing improved gasoline (which is the value of government support for improved gasoline) during 2023, stressing that these numbers have been the same for years.

The government has not yet received the evidence,

and Iraqis have strongly criticized the decision to increase fuel prices, considering that this step “is sufficient to raise the prices of all materials in the markets.”

Speaking of numbers, the Oil Products Distribution Company said (July 16, 2024) that it sold about 977 million liters of gasoline (improved, regular, and super) during the month of June of this year, without disclosing the financial returns from these numbers.

In this regard, economic expert Nabil Jabbar Al-Tamimi believes that “Iraq’s imports of petroleum derivatives have increased over the past four years, as a result of the increase in consumption and the growing demand for fuel (high-octane improved) that local refineries do not provide.”

Al-Tamimi says that “annual fuel imports have reached about $3 billion, which is a large number and unreasonable for a country considered one of the largest oil producers to import gasoline at these numbers.”

The latest government move came months ago, according to Al-Tamimi, as a bold step to raise the prices of some petroleum derivatives by 20-30%, stressing that “this step was accompanied by the government’s opening of the Karbala refinery, and also the return of production lines in the Baiji refinery.”

This year, the Iraqi government reopened the northern refinery in Baiji in Salah al-Din Governorate after rehabilitating it, following its closure for more than 10 years. It also announced at the end of last year the opening of the Karbala oil refinery with a production capacity of 140,000 barrels per day, including “improved gasoline.”

Al-Tamimi added, “These refineries were able to cover a large percentage of imports, which amounted to 15 million liters per day,” adding, “Such a step may contribute at the end of the year to saving large amounts of money that go to imports, provided that the government makes reforms to the laws of public companies, including oil refining and distribution companies, to increase the treasury’s share of these revenues that came as a result of government steps to establish new refineries and open production lines, in addition to setting a new price for oil derivatives.”

A few days ago, the Ministry of Oil issued a new statement about “improved gasoline,” confirming that Iraq will achieve self-sufficiency in improved gasoline next year, while confirming that it has achieved self-sufficiency in gas oil and kerosene products.

The decision to raise gasoline prices will continue for a long time.

According to Nabil Al-Marsoumi, an economics professor in Basra, the cost of importing improved gasoline in 2022 is 1,700 dinars per liter, while the cost of importing regular gasoline is 900 dinars per liter, indicating that the state is losing money on all types of gasoline.

In contrast, Mustafa Hantoush, an economic researcher, says, “The government is currently unable to restore the price of improved gasoline to what it was before, except after exports stabilize at the new Baiji and Karbala refineries.”

According to Hantoush, Iraq is still heavily dependent on importing improved gasoline, as local production cannot meet the large and growing need in the Iraqi market.

Hantoush continues, saying, “The Iraqi citizen is the one most affected by the decision, given that raising the price of fuel always leads to raising the prices of all food and non-food items in the markets in general.”

Regarding the possibility of raising prices again, Hantoush expects that “the government is not currently considering such a step,” stressing that “the current prices of both improved and regular gasoline will remain like this for a long time.”

According to readings by economic experts, the government has been providing support of up to 20% of the value of improved and super gasoline over the past years, which has placed a burden on the financial budget.

Iraq consumes between 27 million and 31 million liters of gasoline per day, while production is about 50% of the market's need, according to experts.

Iraq has also imported gasoline and gas since 2003 until now at a cost of about 70 billion US dollars, and it also imported 26 million liters of gas oil per month. LINK

Iraq's 2025 budget returns to the forefront, so what are the demands?

In video  2024-10-17 | 2025 budget... demands to prepare a realistic formula for next year's budget tables.  About the general budget tables for the year 2025, amid demands for the necessity of preparing them realistically, with the possibility of investing the surplus in preparing the next year’s budget to create economic comfort.   Follow this full report on Alsumaria!  LINK

Petroleum Products: The Percentage Of Imports Of Derivatives Decreased To 50 Percent

10/16/2024  Mawazine News - Economy   The Oil Products Distribution Company confirmed on Wednesday that the government's plans have contributed to reducing the percentage of oil derivatives imports to 50%, indicating the date for ending the import file completely.

The Director General of the Oil Products Distribution Company, Hussein Talib, said: "The state was spending approximately $4.5 billion annually on importing products such as gasoline, gas oil and kerosene, and this spending is gradually decreasing with the continuation of projects aimed at achieving self-sufficiency."

He added: "Last year witnessed intensive follow-up to complete the stalled projects in the Ministry of Oil within the ministry's policy and the government program of the current government, as the ministry has set a program within a time plan to complete these projects."

He pointed out that "the most important project completed at the end of 2023 is the Karbala Refinery Project, which is considered a major source of local products, as it refines approximately 140,000 barrels of crude oil per day, with products that conform to global marketing specifications, including Super 95 octane gasoline, gas oil, kerosene and all other products."

He continued: "Operating the Karbala refinery and completing the refining projects in the northern region has reduced the import of petroleum derivatives, and ended the import of gas oil and kerosene, and reduced the import of improved gasoline from 15 million liters to 7 million liters per day, or 50%."

He stressed that "the Ministry of Oil is working to completely end the import of petroleum derivatives by 2025."   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=256029

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Morning 10-17-24

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Brazil Pushes BRICS to Shift From US Dollar, Advocating National Currencies in Global Trade

Brazil pushes for a shift away from the U.S. dollar within the BRICS alliance, advocating for more use of national currencies in trade among member countries.

As the group expands, discussions on alternative payment platforms are gaining momentum ahead of the BRICS summit in Kazan. Brazil aims to advance this initiative during its 2025 chairmanship, reflecting growing momentum among member states.

Brazil Advocates for National Currencies in BRICS Trade
Brazil’s Foreign Affairs Secretary for Asia and the Pacific, Eduardo Paes Saboia, stated on Tuesday that Brazil is advocating for a greater use of national currencies among BRICS member countries in global trade, aiming to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. 

Originally established in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, the BRICS group was later joined by South Africa in 2011. In 2024, BRICS expanded further with the inclusion of Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia as full members.

Speaking to reporters, Saboia noted that discussions about this shift are already underway, stating that the issue of reducing the reliance on the U.S. dollar “has already been considered at meetings of finance ministers and heads of central banks” of the BRICS nations. Expressing optimism about the upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan, he was quoted by Tass publication as stating:

I hope that those discussions will be reflected in a certain way in the declaration in Kazan.

Saboia also confirmed that Brazil would continue pushing for an increased share of national currencies in trade among BRICS members during its chairmanship in 2025.

This initiative aligns with comments made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in September, who mentioned that a report on alternative payment platforms for BRICS nations would be prepared for the Kazan summit. Lavrov said the report would explore “options for creating alternative payment platforms for settlements between BRICS member countries.”

Additionally, Dilma Rousseff, the president of the BRICS New Development Bank, revealed in October that the financial institution intends to “use national currencies for investing in the private sector of the economies of member states.” The Kazan summit will be a key event during Russia’s chairmanship of the organization, which has planned over 200 events this year.

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STELLAR ECOSYSTEM IMPLEMENTS BLOCKAID SECURITY FEATURES

Stellar’s Lobstr and Freighter Wallets are the first to receive the new Blockaid security features

Blockchain security firm Blockaid announced the integration of its advanced Onchain Detection and Response (ODR) technology on the Stellar blockchain, starting with the Lobstr and Freighter wallet applications.

According to an Oct. 17 announcement viewed by Cointelegraph, the strategic partnership will bring real-time threat monitoring and rapid response capabilities to the wallets, with further integrations planned.

Blockaid’s Web3 services
Blockaid describes its services as being somewhat like an antivirus software for Web3 decentralized applications.

Ido Ben Natan, CEO of Blockaid, told Cointelegraph that the first wave of enhancements “alerts users whenever they interact with a dangerous transaction, DApp, or token.” He added that “by flagging malicious interactions, we’re protecting millions of users from scams and hacks.”

According to the company’s announcement:

“Blockaid’s Web3 security technology, trusted by Coinbase, Stellar, and Metamask, has scanned over 4.5 billion transactions, prevented more than 100 million attacks, and defended against potential losses exceeding $4 billion.”

In just the first half of 2024 alone, Blockaid inked deals with a number of blockchain firms in the industry including a Coinbase Wallet integration in March, and partnerships with 1inch and Avalanche Core Wallet in June.

Stellar
Stellar bills itself as a decentralized open-source blockchain platform for decentralized finance (DeFi), assets, and payments. Its primary token, XLM, has a market capitalization of $2.8 billion as of Oct. 16.

It’s purported to be faster and more efficient than more popular blockchain platforms such as Bitcoin thanks to its Federated Byzantine Agreement (FBA) algorithm, which handles consensus through a streamlined protocol.

As Cointelegraph reported in August, France-based fintech company Next Generation and Ireland-based electronic money institution (EMI) Decta announced a plan to reintroduce a euro-pegged stablecoin, EURT, on the Stellar blockchain.

The launch of EURT signifies a period of perceived relief from regulatory uncertainty for cryptocurrency and blockchain firms operating in the European Union. By all accounts, the stablecoin market appears to be surging under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation and increasing legal clarity.

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“Tidbits From TNT” Thursday Morning 10-17-2024

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Tishwash:  Washington: We support Iraq’s economic reform agenda, updating the budget and enhancing transparency 

The United States affirmed, today, Thursday, its commitment to supporting the economic reform agenda in Iraq, including updating the budget and enhancing transparency.

“I was pleased to meet with Finance Minister Taif Sami Mohammed,” said US Ambassador to Baghdad Alina Romanowski. “Economic diplomacy is a fundamental pillar of the comprehensive US-Iraq partnership.”

She added, "The US government is committed to supporting Iraq's economic reform agenda, including updating the budget and enhancing transparency."   link

Tishwash:  Al-Sudani: The government has regained the confidence of citizens

“There is no stopping in implementing projects and following up on them everywhere, and local governments are the second arm of the state after the ministries.” This is the approach that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani relied on, who confirmed that the important achievement that was made is that his government was able to restore the confidence of citizens, especially in the service aspect, pledging to continue this.

The Prime Minister visited Diyala Governorate yesterday, Wednesday, and opened the (Baghdad-Khalis Road) with a length of (60) km, round trip, and several other projects, while he announced a package of new projects.

Al-Sudani said during the visit: "Diyala represents a miniature Iraq with its national diversity and has made many sacrifices, and it is shameful to talk about infrastructure in the year (2024)." He explained that "following up on important projects through field visits to the governorates is an approach followed to determine the implementation rates and the most important problems and obstacles," stressing "the commitment to the principle of working in the spirit of one team between the federal government and local governments, which are the second executive arm of the government after the ministries."

The Prime Minister stressed that "the government has regained citizens' confidence, which is an important achievement that must continue, especially in the service sector," noting that "infrastructure projects are a priority for the government, and it is imperative to complete them, especially the stalled ones." He also announced "the formation of a committee that will begin its work next week to follow up on the outcomes of his visit to Diyala Governorate, and submit recommendations related to it to the Council of Ministers."

Al-Sudani directed the necessity of completing major service projects within their specified timeframes, appreciating the role of all workers in these projects that the government has placed among the priorities of its government program.   link

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Tishwash:  ILO: Iraqi government has developed programmes to help facilitate transition to formal economy

The International Labor Organization confirmed on Wednesday that the current government has developed programs and policies that help facilitate the transition to the formal economy, while indicating that informal work represents a crucial component despite its problems in economic activity.

The International Labor Organization's country coordinator, Maha Kattaa, said at the national conference on informal work and paths towards decent work in Iraq, which was followed by "Al-Eqtisad News", that "this conference addresses a very important and urgent issue, which is the issue of the informal economy and informal work," noting that "the informal economy refers to the group of economic activities carried out by workers and economic units that are not covered either in law or in practice by formal arrangements or may be covered sufficiently."

“Informal or irregular work is a complex, multifaceted phenomenon that includes a variety of activities, transactions and individuals who work outside formal businesses but sometimes also work within formal businesses,” she added, noting that “informal work represents a crucial but somewhat problematic component of economic activity while the informal sector can be a mechanism for addressing and alleviating poverty.”

She explained that "most of the poor work in the informal sector, so we should not look at this sector as unfair, but also as a sector that absorbs the poor and attracts individuals with low skills and low educational attainment. Therefore, the issue of looking at this sector is very important because it absorbs this number of workers."

The sector explained that "the problem lies in crises and shocks when they occur in any country, including the recent crisis with Corona. Those who were affected more than the workers are the workers in the informal sector because there was no mechanism to reach these workers. On the contrary, the workers who work in the organized sector have records that show where these workers are located."

She continued: “It was difficult to provide some services to workers in the informal sector, so we sometimes call them invisible workers, because it is really difficult to reach them, in addition to companies and institutions that operate in an informal manner, even in crises, there is a difficulty in how to reach these companies to help them in most countries, and during the Corona crisis, aid packages were provided to companies, but we did not reach companies and institutions if they were not regular.”

She pointed out that "informal work is not limited to Iraq, it exists all over the world, but the percentage of informal work or informal economy varies from one country to another," indicating that "the International Labor Organization adopted in 2015 a recommendation called the recommendation for the transition from the informal economy to the formal economy, and recommendation number 204 approved guiding policies for all countries that wish to complete the transition process to help them in this process."

She pointed out that "there can be flexibility to absorb shocks while enhancing the creation of decent job opportunities, and we must look at the Iraqi economy with the structure of the economy that relies heavily on oil and contributes significantly to exports, and that more than 90% of exports in Iraq come from oil, and the revenues that come from oil are what contribute to the government budget and also to the gross domestic product," noting that "the oil sector does not employ large numbers, so we notice that the gross domestic product comes from the resource, and the labor comes from another source."

She stated that "small, medium and large companies play a role in creating job opportunities in the construction, services and manufacturing sectors, which create job opportunities in Iraq," explaining that "women work more in the informal sector in most countries of the world, while in our Arab region, men work more in the informal sector for several reasons, the most important of which is that women in our Arab region and also in Iraq prefer to work either in the public sector or in the organized private sector, as job opportunities in the informal sector do not attract women. This issue is attributed to the advantages offered by the informal private sector, because it is an unprotected sector that does not provide decent job opportunities or social security. There is no protection for workers, so women are reluctant to enter the labor market, especially in the sectors."

“We commend the current government for taking major measures and procedures to facilitate the transition through new legislation, including the Social Security Law and the amendment of the Labor Law in 2015, all of which helped move forward with the transition process,” she added, “There are current material policies, plans and programs being implemented by the government, including the recently launched National Development Plan, work to update the private sector development strategy, the policy of regulating small projects and developing small and medium enterprises, and others. All of these programs and policies will also help facilitate the transition process.”  link

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Wednesday Afternoon 10-16-24

Minister Of Finance Stresses The Importance Of Partnership With The United States To Achieve Sustainable Development In Iraq

Tuesday 15 October 2024 | Economic Number of readings: 345  Baghdad / NINA / Minister of Finance Taif Sami stressed the importance of partnership with the United States to achieve sustainable development in Iraq.

The Ministry of Finance said in a statement: "Minister Taif Sami received the US Ambassador to Baghdad, Alina Romanowski, and discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations, with a focus on economic cooperation."

The statement added: "The meeting discussed the development road project that links Iraq to Europe via Turkey and is considered one of the largest strategic and vital projects, making Iraq the link between Asia and Europe."

During the meeting, the efforts made by the Iraqi government to achieve economic reforms were also discussed, and Minister Taif Sami stressed the importance of partnership with the United States to achieve sustainable development in Iraq and enhance the financial stability that Iraq seeks at this stage.

Sami pointed out that: "Economic cooperation between the two countries is one of the main factors for achieving these goals."

For her part, the US Ambassador affirmed the United States' commitment to continue supporting Iraq in several areas, especially in the economic and financial aspects, as part of the strategic partnership between the two countries." /  https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1162376

ILO: Iraqi Government Has Developed Programmes To Help Facilitate Transition To Formal Economy

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The International Labor Organization confirmed on Wednesday that the current government has developed programs and policies that help facilitate the transition to the formal economy, while indicating that informal work represents a crucial component despite its problems in economic activity.

The International Labor Organization's country coordinator, Maha Kattaa, said at the national conference on informal work and paths towards decent work in Iraq, which was followed by "Al-Eqtisad News", that "this conference addresses a very important and urgent issue, which is the issue of the informal economy and informal work,"

noting that "the informal economy refers to the group of economic activities carried out by workers and economic units that are not covered either in law or in practice by formal arrangements or may be covered sufficiently."

“Informal or irregular work is a complex, multifaceted phenomenon that includes a variety of activities, transactions and individuals who work outside formal businesses but sometimes also work within formal businesses,” she added, noting that “informal work represents a crucial but somewhat problematic component of economic activity while the informal sector can be a mechanism for addressing and alleviating poverty.”

She explained that "most of the poor work in the informal sector, so we should not look at this sector as unfair, but also as a sector that absorbs the poor and attracts individuals with low skills and low educational attainment. Therefore, the issue of looking at this sector is very important because it absorbs this number of workers."

The sector explained that "the problem lies in crises and shocks when they occur in any country, including the recent crisis with Corona. Those who were affected more than the workers are the workers in the informal sector because there was no mechanism to reach these workers.

 On the contrary, the workers who work in the organized sector have records that show where these workers are located."

She continued: “It was difficult to provide some services to workers in the informal sector, so we sometimes call them invisible workers, because it is really difficult to reach them, in addition to companies and institutions that operate in an informal manner, even in crises, there is a difficulty in how to reach these companies to help them in most countries, and during the Corona crisis, aid packages were provided to companies, but we did not reach companies and institutions if they were not regular.”

She pointed out that "informal work is not limited to Iraq, it exists all over the world, but the percentage of informal work or informal economy varies from one country to another," indicating that "the International Labor Organization adopted in 2015 a recommendation called the recommendation for the transition from the informal economy to the formal economy, and recommendation number 204 approved guiding policies for all countries that wish to complete the transition process to help them in this process."

She pointed out that "there can be flexibility to absorb shocks while enhancing the creation of decent job opportunities, and we must look at the Iraqi economy with the structure of the economy that relies heavily on oil and contributes significantly to exports, and that more than 90% of exports in Iraq come from oil, and the revenues that come from oil are what contribute to the government budget and also to the gross domestic product," noting that "the oil sector does not employ large numbers, so we notice that the gross domestic product comes from the resource, and the labor comes from another source."

She stated that "small, medium and large companies play a role in creating job opportunities in the construction, services and manufacturing sectors, which create job opportunities in Iraq," explaining that "women work more in the informal sector in most countries of the world, while in our Arab region, men work more in the informal sector for several reasons, the most important of which is that women in our Arab region and also in Iraq prefer to work either in the public sector or in the organized private sector, as job opportunities in the informal sector do not attract women.

This issue is attributed to the advantages offered by the informal private sector, because it is an unprotected sector that does not provide decent job opportunities or social security. There is no protection for workers, so women are reluctant to enter the labor market, especially in the sectors."

“We commend the current government for taking major measures and procedures to facilitate the transition through new legislation, including the Social Security Law and the amendment of the Labor Law in 2015, all of which helped move forward with the transition process,”

she added, “There are current material policies, plans and programs being implemented by the government, including the recently launched National Development Plan, work to update the private sector development strategy, the policy of regulating small projects and developing small and medium enterprises, and others. All of these programs and policies will also help facilitate the transition process.”   33 views   10/16/2024 https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=48801

Kurdistan Finance Deposits More Than 77 Billion In Non-Oil Revenues Into Baghdad Treasury

Local | 10/16/2024  Mawazine News – Baghdad  The Ministry of Finance and Economy in the Kurdistan Regional Government announced today, Wednesday, the transfer of more than 77 billion dinars to the federal treasury from the region's non-oil revenues.

The ministry indicated in a statement received by "Mawazine News", that "an amount of 77 billion, 841 million, and 761 thousand dinars was transferred to the bank account of the Federal Ministry of Finance at the Central Bank of Iraq / Erbil branch."

It continued, "This amount represents the share of the general federal treasury from the non-oil revenues of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq for the month of June." https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=256012

Oil Steadies After Sharp Declines As Regional Uncertainty Persists

Arabic and international  Economy News - Follow-up  Oil prices steadied on Wednesday, supported by OPEC+ cuts and uncertainty over developments in the Middle East conflict, but expectations of abundant supply next year put pressure on prices.

Price movements

Oil prices fell more than 4 percent to their lowest in nearly two weeks on Tuesday on weak demand expectations and after a newspaper report that Israel would not strike Iranian nuclear and oil sites, easing concerns about supply disruptions.

By 09:30 GMT, Brent crude futures were up 16 cents, or 0.2 percent, at $74.41 a barrel.

While US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 19 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $70.39 a barrel.

However, fears remain of an escalation of the conflict between Israel and the Iranian-backed Lebanese Hezbollah group.

OPEC+ production cuts will remain in place until December, when some OPEC members begin to increase their production.

On the demand side, OPEC and the International Energy Agency this week lowered their forecasts for global oil demand growth in 2024, with Chinese demand the main factor behind the downgrade.

China may raise an additional 6 trillion yuan ($850 billion) in special treasury bonds over three years to stimulate the slumping economy, local media reported.

Currently, the market is awaiting the latest data on crude and fuel inventories in the United States.

The American Petroleum Institute is due to release its weekly report later on Wednesday, while the Energy Information Administration data is due on Thursday.

Analysts polled by Reuters expected crude inventories to rise by about 1.8 million barrels in the week to October 11.   Views 43   10/16/2024 - https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=48798

About $253 Million Decrease In Central Bank Sales In Today's Auction

Banks  Economy News – Baghdad  The Central Bank of Iraq announced today, Wednesday, its sales of hard currency, which amounted to more than 253 million dollars in today's transactions, according to the official price of 1310.

The bank's data showed that the total internal cash withdrawals amounted to $7,400,000, while the total amounts of transfers abroad, including remittances and credits, amounted to $246,097,545, while the total sales amounted to $253,497,545.  https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=48797

Sharp rise in dollar price shakes markets as stock market closes

10/16/2024   Mawazine News – Economy   The US dollar exchange rate witnessed a rise in the markets of the capital Baghdad today, Wednesday, with the closure of the country's main stock exchange.

The dollar exchange rate rose with the closing of the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya stock exchanges in Baghdad, recording 152,750 dinars per 100 dollars, compared to the price recorded in the morning, which amounted to 152,600 dinars per 100 dollars.

As for the dollar exchange rates in the exchange offices in the local markets in Baghdad, they also witnessed a rise, as the selling price reached 153,750 dinars per 100 dollars, while the buying price reached 151,750 dinars per 100 dollars.   yhttps://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=256018

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RIPPLE AND INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INNOVATE CASH RELIEF AND CROSS-BORDER AID WITH XRP LEDGER

▪️Ripple Labs has committed a multi-year $1 million aid to the IRC.
▪️The partnership will seek to leverage XRP Ledger and RLUSD in scaling aid delivery.

American blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs Inc. announced that it recently partnered with the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The partnership aims to explore how Ripple’s affiliated XRP Ledger (XRPL) and its pending RLUSD stablecoin can facilitate humanitarian aid.

Through the partnership, Ripple will help vulnerable communities access critical resources quickly and securely. While Ripple brings its full suite of payment solutions, IRC will contribute its years of experience in humanitarian relief.

Ripple Pledges Commitment to Community-Focused Initiatives
IRC is one of the world’s most trusted humanitarian organizations, assisting individuals affected by crises to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. To support IRC’s humanitarian efforts, Ripple has pledged a $1 million multi-year commitment to help the organization.

This financing highlights their collaborative efforts to investigate blockchain technology in cross-border funds transfers and cash relief initiatives. The partnership also explores Ripple’s global payments network and open-sourced solutions created on XRP Ledger.

The partnership will see Ripple and IRC combine their expertise to transform aid delivery at scale. Ripple is already an established leader in compliant blockchain and cross-border payments. On the other hand, IRC has delivered humanitarian aid across over 40 countries, releasing over $70 million in cash and relief vouchers.

The partnership marks a key milestone in Ripple’s mission to leverage blockchain technology for positive global impact.

Eric van Miltenburg, SVP of Strategic Initiatives at Ripple, commented;

We look forward to learning from the IRC’s deep experience in delivering aid on the ground, which will help Ripple support humanitarian efforts at scale.

David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, added, “We’re excited to partner with Ripple to explore how their technology, like stablecoins, can enhance the speed and efficiency of cash relief, particularly in regions with limited access to traditional banking infrastructure in times of crisis.”

Ripple Labs Contribution to Charity
In a recent report, the United Nations (UN) revealed 360 million people require aid amid growing global crises. Thus, the recent collaboration aims to explore Ripple’s blockchain-based solutions to enhance the speed, security, and accessibility of aid delivery. This partnership comes shortly after the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) endorsed Ripple as a key player in a new global payments network.

It is worth noting that Ripple has supported numerous humanitarian organizations in expanding financial inclusion through its Impact program. This program supports initiatives to drive a more sustainable and economically inclusive financial system.

Ripple has donated $170 million since 2018, and its NGO partners currently operate in more than 80 countries. Moreover, the firm recently contributed $250,000 to Hurricanes Milton and Helene’s relief efforts. These contributions underscore the firm’s commitment to community-focused initiatives.

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MOONPAY PARTNERS WITH RIPPLE FOR SEAMLESS XRP BUYING AND STORAGE IN-APP

MoonPay recently announced a partnership with Ripple, allowing users to buy, manage, and store XRP directly through the MoonPay app. This integration also marks the launch of RLUSD, Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, which Ripple Labs developed in collaboration with platforms like Uphold, Bitstamp, Bitso, Independent Reserve, CoinMENA, and Bullish.

MoonPay wrote on X, “In partnership with  @Ripple , you can now buy, store, and manage your $XRP directly within your MoonPay account.  Whether you’re a new recruit or a loyal soldier, welcome home.”

In an interview with The Paul Barron Network, MoonPay CEO Ivan Soto-Wright stressed MoonPay’s dedication to simplifying crypto adoption by reducing the friction involved in onboarding new users. The primary goal is to make crypto wallets as accessible and user-friendly as traditional bank accounts.

MoonPay aims to offer a seamless experience for users, allowing them to easily move funds into their wallets with minimal hassle.

One of MoonPay’s innovations is a “one-tap” process, especially for returning customers who have already completed the Know Your Customer (KYC) process. Although onboarding might involve initial steps like KYC and biometric ID verification, this process streamlines future transactions.

Soto-Wright compares this approach to the early days of PayPal, which was initially challenging but evolved into a highly trusted platform. MoonPay’s streamlined experience seeks to bring similar ease and trust to the crypto ecosystem, preparing it for broader adoption by 2025.

He added that 2024 has been a breakthrough year for MoonPay’s product development. “We essentially revamped all our existing products, rebuilding them from scratch to ensure a top-notch user experience,” he explained. The goal was to create a seamless and polished interface, much like Apple Pay, to make the platform intuitive and free of glitches.

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ESMA PUSHES FOR STRICTER CRYPTO REGULATION, PROPOSING MANDATORY CYBER AUDITS

ESMA urges tighter crypto regulation, proposing external cybersecurity audits amid rising cyberattacks.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) urged lawmakers in Brussels to tighten crypto regulation, pushing for external audits of cyber defenses among crypto companies.

ESMA stated that such measures were critical to safeguarding consumer interests, as cyberattacks on the crypto industry have risen dramatically in recent years.

ESMA Seeks EU Crypto Regulation And Call for Cybersecurity Audits
According to an exclusive Wednesday report from the Financial Times, ESMA’s proposal seeks to amend the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), the European Union’s (EU) comprehensive crypto regulatory framework, which is set to fully take effect in December 2024.

MiCA intends to bring clarity and protection to the largely unregulated crypto sector. The sector has been plagued by several scandals, most notably the infamous collapse of the FTX exchange.

As part of its recommendations, ESMA has proposed that crypto companies be required to conduct third-party audits of their systems to identify potential vulnerabilities.

These heightened concerns arise as the proposal comes at a time when regulators are increasingly worried about the sector’s growing susceptibility to cyberattacks.

In the first half of 2024, over $1.5 billion was stolen from crypto platforms. This represents an 84% increase over the same period in 2023, highlighting the urgency for cybersecurity reforms.

However, the European Commission has pushed back against ESMA’s proposal, suggesting that it oversteps the scope of MiCA.

While ESMA declined to comment, critics argue that stricter rules are necessary given the escalating threat of cyberattacks targeting crypto companies.

In recent years, several high-profile crypto hacks have occurred. In September, $45 million was stolen from the Singapore-based exchange BingX, while $230 million was drained from Indian exchange WazirX in July.

Such incidents further highlight the ongoing demand for stronger security protocols across the crypto industry.

“Security is not something you can take lightly,” commented Charles Kerrigan, a partner at CMS law firm.

He emphasized the need for crypto ventures to invest in robust cybersecurity measures to prevent such breaches.

Global Regulatory Pressure Builds Amid Regulation Concerns
The EU’s MiCA regulation already requires crypto companies to obtain a license by complying with new rules, including anti-money laundering controls and ensuring senior executives meet “fit and proper” standards.

But as crypto exchanges continue to fall victim to sophisticated cyberattacks, regulators are now calling for more proactive measures.

In addition to ESMA’s push for stricter cybersecurity oversight, the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) recently called for greater regulation beyond EU borders.

The EPRS report emphasized the risks posed by lax cybersecurity measures in non-EU jurisdictions, particularly in the U.S., where crypto regulation is highly fragmented.

As MiCA moves closer to full implementation, it is still unclear whether the EU will adopt ESMA’s recommendations for mandatory external audits.

The call for enhanced security standards aligns with ongoing efforts worldwide to increase regulation of the cryptocurrency industry.

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US CONGRESSMAN BYRON DONALDS PROPOSES CRYPTO REGULATORY SANDBOX

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds champions regulatory flexibility for cryptocurrency, endorsing a sandbox approach to foster industry growth.

▪️Byron Donalds proposes a regulatory sandbox for crypto, aiming to transform it into a $500B U.S. industry.
▪️Donald Trump's campaign raises $7.5M in crypto donations, signaling a pro-crypto stance for the 2024 election.
▪️U.S. Rep Donalds criticizes Dems' crypto regulation approach as politically motivated amid electoral battles.

In a recent conversation with KMSmithDC, U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds stressed the importance of developing a regulatory sandbox for the crypto industry. Donalds described the industry as a “toddler” that is still young but has a possibility of growing.

He pointed out that the cryptocurrency market has the potential to become a half a trillion dollar industry in the US if there are favorable regulations put in place.

Byron Donalds Advocates for Regulatory Flexibility
Byron Donalds emphasized that the use of a more flexible approach to the regulation of the rapidly developing crypto industry is crucial. He noted that the present model adopted by most regulatory bodies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is too rigid.

According to US Congressman Donalds, a more adaptive system, like a regulatory sandbox, would allow industry participants to set guidelines as they innovate.

”What the industry really needs is a regulatory sandbox”, Donalds said. “You guys make the rules because the industry is going to change so fast over the next five years.” He pointed out that the current regulatory authorities are “not very innovative enough” to match the advancement of technology hence the need for a shift in the system.

Donald Trump Campaign’s Support for Crypto
US Congressman Donalds, an avid supporter of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, also discussed how the Trump campaign has adopted cryptocurrency. Moreover, the PAC supporting Trump has allegedly collected $7.5 million in cryptocurrency contributions during July-September 2024.

These donations in BTC, ETH, XRP, and USD stablecoins reveal that Trump has changed his view about digital currencies. Additionally, the prediction market platform, Polymarket, has given a 59.5% chance of Donald Trump to win the U.S election while 40.3% chance of Kamala Harris.

This is quite a change from Trump’s previous stance on cryptocurrencies during his tenure as president. The fundraising success, garnered from more than 15 US states and Puerto Rico, places Trump as the candidate favorable to cryptocurrencies as the November 2024 elections approach.

In the conversation, Byron Donalds accused the Democratic leadership of not taking the regulation of cryptocurrencies seriously. He also dismissed recent remarks by Democratic politicians, including VP Kamala Harris and Senator Sherrod Brown, on digital assets regulation.

Donalds said that, although some Democrats have lately discussed the need for frameworks, such statements are political. “Vice President Harris is saying it now because there are some issues in her polling,” he said. He also pointed out that the criticism coming from Sherrod Brown could have to do with him being in a tight race in Ohio.

Trump’s Plan to Overhaul Regulatory Agencies
According to the US Congressman Donalds, a potential Trump administration would aim at “cleaning house” in major regulatory bodies such as the US SEC and CFTC. In these talkings, there has been a rumour that Robinhood CLO, Dan Gallagher, may become the new US SEC Chair under the leadership of Donald Trump.

He believes that regulators should focus solely on their assigned missions rather than expanding their roles. “It’s about making sure that regulators simply do the job of carrying out the mission that the agency was given,” Byron Donalds stated.

He reiterated his belief that current regulatory bodies are falling behind in adapting to the fast-paced developments in the crypto industry. According to Donalds, if Trump wins the presidency, the administration will aim to ensure that these agencies better align with the needs of a rapidly evolving digital economy.

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SIAM COMMERCIAL BANK LAUNCHES THAILAND’S FIRST STABLECOIN CROSS-BORDER PAYMENT SYSTEM

Siam Commercial Bank has introduced Thailand’s first stablecoin-powered cross-border payment system.

Partnering with SCB 10X and Lightnet, the bank will use stablecoins—digital assets pegged to gold or the U.S. dollar—to facilitate faster, more efficient international transactions, according to a company release.

This solution is built on a public blockchain network, with Fireblocks providing top-tier custody technology to ensure asset security. The new payment system enables 24/7 cross-border transactions, reducing the need for banks to maintain pre-funded accounts with foreign partners, which improves capital efficiency and lowers operational costs.

By eliminating layers of clearance and currency conversion, the service offers customers a faster, cost-effective way to send and receive funds internationally, per Nikkei. Users can transact using local currencies, further simplifying the process.

Thailand’s regulatory sandbox
In August, Thai financial regulators launched a Digital Asset Regulatory Sandbox to encourage crypto adoption in the country. The initiative, backed by a public hearing in May, allowed participants to test crypto services under flexible regulations to help develop Thailand’s digital asset market.

This SCB stablecoin project successfully graduated from the Bank of Thailand’s regulatory sandbox in October 2024, according to the release, and is now fully commercialized. It sets a new standard for the use of blockchain technology in the financial sector and strengthens SCB’s position as a leader in digital banking.

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RIPPLE’S XRP LAWSUIT ENTERS NEW CHAPTER AS BOTH PARTIES FILE APPEALS

The SEC and Ripple are entering the appeals phase of their XRP lawsuit, with both parties preparing to challenge aspects of the initial ruling in a process that could extend into early 2026

▪️SEC appealing Judge Torres’ ruling in Ripple case
▪️Ripple filed cross-appeal on institutional sales decision
▪️Next step: SEC to file Form C detailing appeal scope
▪️Briefing process could last until July 2025
▪️Final appellate court decision possible in early 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs are gearing up for the next phase of their legal battle over XRP, as both parties have filed notices to appeal different aspects of Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling from July 2024.

The case, which has significant implications for the cryptocurrency industry, is now moving to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, expressed confidence in the company’s position as the case moves forward. “I felt good about our case in the Southern District of New York. I feel even better about our case in the Second Circuit,” Alderoty stated in a recent interview.

He believes the SEC’s appeal will ultimately “backfire” and benefit the crypto industry as a whole.

The appeals process is set to begin with both parties filing Form C documents, which will outline the specific aspects of Judge Torres’ ruling they intend to challenge. The SEC is due to file its Form C on October 16, 2024, with Ripple following suit seven days later. These filings will provide clarity on the focus of each party’s appeal.

Following the Form C submissions, a briefing schedule will be established. The SEC will have 90 days to submit its comprehensive legal argument explaining why it believes Judge Torres erred in her decision. Ripple will then have the opportunity to respond to the SEC’s arguments and file its own opening cross-appeal brief.

Alderoty estimates that the briefing process could extend until July 2025, approximately nine months from now. This timeline suggests that a final decision from the appellate court might not come until early 2026, unless the parties reach an agreement to end the legal dispute sooner.

The case has drawn significant attention due to its potential to set precedent for how securities laws are applied to token issuers, particularly within the Southern District of New York, a major financial hub. Judge Torres’ initial ruling found that XRP is “not necessarily a security on its face,” a decision that has been met with both support and skepticism from other judges in similar cases.

While Ripple celebrated aspects of Judge Torres’ ruling, the company was ordered to pay a $125 million fine over XRP transactions that were found to have violated securities laws. The SEC had initially sought a much larger penalty of $2 billion.

As the case moves to the appellate level, both parties are preparing to argue their positions. The SEC maintains that Judge Torres’ ruling “conflicts with decades of Supreme Court precedent and securities laws.”

Ripple, on the other hand, plans to argue that for a digital asset to be considered an investment contract, a contract with rights and obligations is necessary.

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MICA-COMPLIANT STABLECOINS TAKE MARKET SHARE OF EURO-STABLECOIN SECTOR: KAIKO RESEARCH

Since the implementation of select provisions of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations in June, MiCA-compliant stablecoins, such as Circle’s EURC and Société Générale’s EURCV, have dominated the euro-stablecoin market, according to a Kaiko Research report.

Circle’s EURC and Société Générale’s EURCV now hold a record 67% market share of the euro-stablecoin market, the report added.

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ITALY PLANS TO RAISE CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON BITCOIN FROM 26% TO 42%: REPORT

The Italian tax authority plans to raise capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42% as part of 2025 budget plans.

Crypto capital gains in Italy have been taxed above €2,000 at 26% from the 2023 tax year.

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RIPPLE PRESIDENT UNVEILS PLANS TO INTEGRATE XRP AND RLUSD INTO PAYMENT SOLUTIONS

▪️Ripple, the company behind cross-border solutions has gained attention from market observers after an announcement of the RLUSD launch.

▪️Ripple is committed to ensuring transparency for both investors and users by releasing monthly reports from independent third parties that verify the reserves backing RLUSD.

On October 15, Ripple’s president Monica Long announced the entry of Ripple into the rapidly expanding stablecoin market, a launch of its new enterprise-grade stablecoin called “Ripple USD”(RLUSD). On the social media platform X, Ripple also announced the development of RLUSD, prompting reactions from notable Monica Long and other figures in the cryptocurrency community.

The president disclosed this on the first day of the Miami Ripple Swell 2024 conference. Once the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) approves the stablecoin’s launch, RLUSD will be accessible on several platforms, including Bitstamp, a European cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2011, The Independent Reserve, Bitso, MoonPay, CoinMENA, Bullish, and Uphold.

Additionally, the firm partnered with B2C2, a global leader in institutional liquidity for digital assets, and Keyrock as market makers to facilitate the creation of liquidity and adoption across global markets. It is worth noting that the former Center Consortium CEO David Puth and Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair are appointed to the RLUSD advisory board.

Ripple’s RLUSD: Highlighted Features
One of the key features of RLUSD is its compliance-first approach. Ripple emphasizes regulatory adherence in the design of the stablecoin, with plans to publish monthly attestations of its reserves by an independent accounting firm. This is particularly relevant as Ripple has navigated complex legal challenges, including an ongoing lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The introduction of RLUSD is seen as a strategic move to bolster Ripple’s position in the market. The stablecoin aims to provide solutions for cross-border payments, on and off-ramps for cryptocurrency exchanges, DeFi, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.

Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghous stated that the stablecoin will first be launched on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum networks, enabling real-time transactions and the conversion between fiat and digital currencies.

RLUSD is designed to connect traditional finance with the digital world, offering a secure way for users to trade in and out of cryptocurrency markets without the stress of price fluctuations. It also aims to encourage quicker adoption of digital currencies by creating an entry point into the blockchain ecosystem.

Ripple’s advisory board members have highlighted the critical need for stability and compliance as the digital economy evolves. Sheila Bair  remarked that “stablecoins will play a key role in modernizing financial infrastructure.”

As per our data, Ripple’s trading volume has increased by 7.80% over the last 24 hours with a market cap of $ 30.78 billion. Despite its 0.39% price drop in the last 24 hours, XRP is currently trading at  $0.5453.

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Tishwash:  Foreign Minister begins European tour lasting several days and opens two Iraqi embassies

Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein begins a European tour today, Wednesday, that will last for days and witness the opening of two Iraqi embassies.

 Hussein said in a press statement that the tour "begins with a visit to Ireland and ends with a visit to France, passing through the Czech Republic and Croatia to meet with senior officials there," indicating that "this tour aims to strengthen our bilateral relations."

"We will participate in a number of seminars and conferences," he added.

Hussein pointed out that "during his tour, he will open the Iraqi embassies in Dublin and Zagreb." link

Tishwash:  Iraq Increases Reserves at IMF by 50%

 A meeting of the Iraqi Cabinet this evening approved an increase in Iraq's quota at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by 831.9 million Special Drawing Rights (SDR), equivalent to 1.45 trillion Iraqi dinars [$1.1 billion] based on the exchange rate as of October 8, 2024.

This 50-percet increase in Iraq's previous quota will enhance the country's voting power within the IMF.

The additional allocation will be included in the 2025 budget.

The IMF created SDRs as an international reserve asset to supplement member countries' official reserves; they are not a currency, but rather a claim on freely usable currencies of IMF member countries. They serve as a potential source of liquidity for IMF member nations.

SDRs represent a weighted basket of major international currencies, and can he held as part of a country's foreign exchange reserves. Adding SDRs to a country's international reserves makes it more resilient financially. link

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Tishwash:  Opening of the first center for testing and marking imported gold at Baghdad Airport

The Ministry of Planning opened, today, Tuesday, the first center for examining and marking imported gold jewelry at Baghdad International Airport.

The head of the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control, Fayyad Muhammad Abdul, said in a statement received by {Euphrates News} a copy of it, that: “The opening of this center came in implementation of the directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani and under the direct supervision and continuous follow-up of the Minister of Planning,” indicating that “it is one of four centers in Iraqi airports to examine and mark gold jewelry imported into Iraq by Iraqi merchants.”

He added, "The Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control, the Central Bank of Iraq, the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Office, and the Ministry of Trade now have a single database (electronic platform) to know the movement of gold in Iraq," noting that "the opening of the gold testing and marking center at Baghdad Airport was preceded by the opening of a similar center at Najaf Airport, then at Basra Airport, and then its opening at Kirkuk Airport."

Abdul Bin, "These procedures will facilitate the flow of work and shorten the time and date by facilitating the procedures for suppliers of gold bullion and jewelry, as well as activating the supervisory aspect of the device's work in protecting gold, and thus this matter will have a positive impact on the economic movement in the country."

He continued, "The devices used in examining and marking gold, Iraq is one of three countries in the region that possess these devices, which are distributed as (3) devices for examination and (3) devices for marking jewelry in each airport," noting that "the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control is working to train Iraqi staff in addition to the staff of the organization so that we have a great technical capacity in order to facilitate procedures and protect citizens from fraud." 

For his part, the Assistant Director of Baghdad International Airport, Hussein Ali Hussein, said, "The opening of the jewelry inspection and marking unit came in cooperation between the Central Organization for Standardization and Quality Control and the airport administration and will contribute to facilitating procedures at the airport," indicating that "his administration worked to provide the technical requirements and facilities necessary to complete this technical and technological center and its sustainability, which was recommended by the regulatory authorities."  link

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Tishwash:  The Central Bank reveals the percentage of gold in Iraq's foreign currency reserves

The Central Bank of Iraq revealed that the contribution of gold inside and outside the country in 2023 is equal to 8.5% of the country's total foreign currency reserves.

The bank said in a report it recently published and reviewed by "Al-Eqtisad News", that "the total reserves of the Central Bank of hard currency, whether gold, dollars or foreign currency, at the bank in the year 2023 amounted to 145.257 trillion dinars, an increase of 3.50% over the year 2022, which amounted to 140.086 trillion dinars."

He added, "The percentage of gold's contribution to these hard currency reserves amounted to 8.5%, which is equal to 12.293 trillion dinars, an increase of 10.37% compared to the year 2022, which amounted to 11.018 trillion dinars."

According to the report, "the contribution of balances in foreign banks and in New York to the foreign currency reserve amounts to 91.3%, which is equal to 132.641 trillion dinars," noting that "the contribution of foreign currency in the Central Bank's vaults amounts to 0.2%, which is equal to 323 billion dinars."  link

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