“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday 11-19-2024

TNT:

Tishwash:  Turkish Trade Minister to visit Iraq

Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat begins a two-day visit to Iraq on Monday, heading a delegation of contractors and businessmen.

Sources in the Turkish Ministry of Trade told Anadolu Agency that the Turkish delegation, headed by Bulat, will visit the capital Baghdad and the city of Basra on November 18 and 19.

The Turkish delegation to Iraq includes representatives of the Exporters Council, the Contractors Union, and Turkish companies.

The visit includes holding talks between businessmen in the two countries, and discussing opportunities to enhance bilateral relations with the participation of contracting companies.

Minister Boulat is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and hold a bilateral meeting with his counterpart Athir Dawood Salman Al-Ghariri, and with Minister of Transport Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi.

Türkiye's exports to Iraq rose by 5.3 percent in the first 10 months of this year, recording $10.8 billion.

While Iraq's exports to Turkey amounted to $3.7 billion during the same period, recording a 41 percent decline, while the volume of trade between the two countries amounted to $14.5 billion during the mentioned period   link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani confirms Iraq's openness to achieving a serious and real partnership with Türkiye in various fields

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received today, Monday, Turkish Minister of Trade Omar Bolat, who is visiting Iraq with a large delegation of about 150 businessmen from the Exporters Council and the Contractors Union, on a working visit that includes Baghdad and Basra.

Al-Sudani stressed, in a government statement, a copy of which was received by {Euphrates News}, during the meeting: “Iraq’s openness to achieving a serious and real partnership with Turkey in various fields, especially with the government implementing a package of economic reforms that prepared the investment environment within the country,” pointing to “the government’s desire to develop the trade balance between the two countries, with the rapid growth witnessed by industry in Iraq.”

The statement added, "The meeting also discussed the meeting of the Iraqi-Turkish Economic and Trade Committee, which will hold its work in two weeks."

For his part, Polat conveyed the greetings of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the Prime Minister, stressing that "the growing relations between the two countries are an opportunity to proceed with what was agreed upon during Erdogan's visit to Iraq," referring to "the strategic development road project, where he expressed his country's readiness to provide all support to proceed with this important project for the region and the world."  link

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Tishwash:  COP29: Iraq rejects fossil fuels phasedown

The Parliamentary Health and Environment Committee announced on Monday the Iraqi delegation's refusal to phase out fossil fuels during its participation in the United Nations Climate Summit COP29, stressing that Iraq seeks to adapt to global environmental standards in line with local privacy.
 
The head of the committee, MP Majid Shankali, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "The Iraqi parliament in this session paid great attention to attending climate conferences, as we participated in COP27 and 28, and today in COP29 in Baku."
 
Shankali added that "the participation of the parliamentary delegation in the COP29 conference came to follow up the work of the negotiating delegation and keep abreast of the latest developments in the conference," noting that "the climate conference focused on important issues, most notably the gradual phasedown of fossil fuels, which is one of the main pillars of the Iraqi economy, which we completely reject."

"There is a proposal from Azerbaijan to support developing countries by oil countries, but this proposal was rejected, because most oil-producing countries are themselves developing countries," he said. 

 He pointed out that "the active political presence of the President of the Republic, undersecretaries of ministries and executive bodies, in addition to the legislative support of the Iraqi parliament, strengthens Iraq's position in these conferences, especially since it will assume the presidency of the G7 Plus summit with China in the next session." 

 The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, participated in the United Nations Climate Summit COP29, which was held in the Azerbaijani capital Baku from November 12 to 13, which was attended by a large number of United Nations member states in addition to governmental and non-governmental organizations. link

Mot: .. and meanwhile - Back in 1914!!! 

Mot: .... So, what do we do now, little guy?"  ding dong ditch

One day, a policeman is strolling down the street when he notices a tiny boy standing in front of a house, desperately trying to reach the doorbell. The boy, however, is too small, and the doorbell is just out of his grasp.

The policeman watches for a moment, amused, before walking over. Gently placing a hand on the boy's shoulder, he leans forward and rings the doorbell for him with a quick press.

Squatting down to the boy’s level, the policeman grins and asks, "So, what do we do now, little guy?"

The boy looks up with a mischievous smile and replies, "Now we run!"

Iraq Economics News and Points to Ponder Tuesday AM 11-19-24

Gold Smuggling...A Double Threat To The Economy And The Iraqi Dinar
 
November 18, 2024  Baghdad/Iraq Observer  The smuggling of Iraqi gold represents the latest chapter in the money laundering  operations that the country is suffering from, as the Iraqi authorities were recently able to thwart an attempt to smuggle large quantities of gold through Baghdad International Airport, at a time when the Federal Integrity Commission announced intervention and opened an investigation into the case.
 
The head of the Integrity Commission, Muhammad Ali Al-Lami, announced the directive of the legal department in the commission to open a comprehensive investigation into the attempt to smuggle gold via one of the Iraqi Airlines planes.

The commission confirmed that the case is one of the largest cases of financial and administrative corruption, stressing the importance of following up the case in all its details and taking action.
 
Necessary actions.
 
For its part, the Border Ports Authority indicated that “the attempt was foiled after the discovery of 13 gold bars with a total weight of 13.7 kg, which were carefully hidden in the weighing hall at Baghdad Airport,” explaining that
 
“the bars were discovered using modern baggage detection devices, and it confirmed that the investigations We are continuing to identify those responsible for this attempt.
 
In turn, legal expert Ali Al-Tamimi confirmed that  “Money Laundering Law No. 39 of 2015 imposes penalties of up to 20 years in prison and fines that are not less than the value of the smuggled money, and may reach five times that.”

Al-Tamimi added to “Iraq Observer” that  “Iraq can sue countries that contribute to destabilizing its economy, based on Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the United Nations Charter, which gives Iraq the possibility of resorting to the United Nations and the International Court of Justice to protect its economic interests.”
 
Reports and analyzes indicate that gold smuggling in Iraq is no longer an individual issue, but has become part of an interconnected corruption system supported by influential parties, as these operations are exploited to feed the black market and weaken the national economy.
 
Specialists believe that the continuation of this phenomenon represents a direct threat to national resources, as smuggling operations are no longer limited to gold only, but also  include oil and currencies,  which increases the economic crisis in the country.

Innovative methods
 
In turn, Member of Parliament Alia Nassif confirmed that “gold smuggling operations are conducted using innovative methods,” warning that   these operations aim to systematically destroy the Iraqi economy.

She pointed out that  large quantities of local and imported gold are melted down and converted into bullion to be smuggled abroad, which opens the way for money laundering and financing illegal operations.
 
Nassif called on the regulatory authorities and the Central Bank to   
     trace the sources of funds used to buy gold and   
     ensure the validity of the procedures followed at border crossings and customs.

She also stressed the need to investigate how funds are transferred through the currency sales window and their role in financing these operations, stressing that these financial crimes do not threaten Not only national wealth,  but also increases the exchange rate gap between the official market and the parallel market.    https://observeriraq.net/تهريب-الذهب-خطر-مزدوج-على-الاقتصاد-وال/   

Rusli Al-Maliki: This Is How Citizens Can Be Encouraged To Benefit From Their Cash Savings That They Are Afraid To Deposit In Banks.
 
November 15, 2024  Baghdad/Iraq Observer  Rusli Al-Maliki: This is how citizens can be encouraged to benefit from their cash savings that they are afraid to deposit in banks.
 
 [approximate translation of video]
 
Peace be upon you, followers of Iraq and Buzz. 
Iraqi financial institutions complain about the hoarding of citizens’ money in their hands and in their homes instead of putting it in banks.
 
Iraqi banks, for Iraqis, are not trustworthy.   The bureaucracy and the backward system of banks do not leave an opportunity to put Iraqi money in citizens’ money, but there is another way.
 
This money can appear in a way that benefits the country and provides job opportunities. 
Large taxes must be imposed on the country, which is by expanding cities outward.
 
This is done through ring roads, extending the infrastructure, and selling land to citizens, land that is suitable for housing or divided as housing.
 
Here, this money will go out to work in the field of investment, in the field of contracting, in the field of construction, and in selling and buying.

The country will find itself with large amounts of money that have come out of pockets and homes and have been put in this field.  
This will provide large job opportunities.  
This will provide good taxes for the state.  
This will provide pressure relief on cities and the state.
 
What you will spend on infrastructure you will get through the taxes on the white goods and the purchases that you take.

There is more than one solution to benefit from this money.  
We only need urban planning and city expansion. 
Thank you.

Watch the video below:
 
https://youtu.be/0Z89Jag0D3I?si=7TO4x1QgKiKe5AfM
 
https://observeriraq.net/رسلي-المالكي-هكذا-يمكن-تشجيع-المواطني/

The Central Bank Organizes A Symposium In Cooperation With The University Of Mosul
 
November 18, 2024   Within the framework of   
     seeking to develop the educational environment and
     enhance academic and financial cooperation in raising community awareness and on the
     importance of banking compliance,
 
the Central Bank of Iraq / Mosul Branch organized a scientific symposium in cooperation with the Department of Banking and Financial Sciences at the College of Administration and Economics, University of Mosul.
 
 The symposium was titled (Compliance and its role in reducing money laundering operations) in which a number of government and private banks in the governorate participated, in addition to the teaching staff at the university.
 
The attendees stressed the importance of the symposium, which was devoted to the vocabulary of compliance  because of its repercussions on the stability of the financial system, which in turn helps. In protecting the national economy of Iraq.
    
 Central Bank of Iraq      Media office      November 18, 2024   https://cbi.iq/news/view/2713   

Delete The Zeros And Evaluate The Dinar 
Economical 11/18/2024  Ali Daadoush  We explained, in a newspaper column a while ago, the concept of deleting zeros, and today we are talking about the concept of currency revaluation, which means a calculated upward adjustment of the official exchange rate of a country relative to the chosen baseline, as the baseline can include (wage rates, the price of gold, or specific foreign currency), and revaluation is the opposite of devaluation of a currency.
 
In the fixed exchange system (the system followed by Iraq), only a decision from the state (the central bank) can change the official value of the currency, and
 
developing economies are likely to use the fixed exchange system in order to limit speculation and provide a stable monetary system in the country.
 
In a flexible exchange system, revaluation occurs on a regular basis, as evidenced by noticeable fluctuations in the foreign exchange market and associated exchange rates.
 
For example, the United States continued to apply a fixed exchange rate until 1973, when President Richard Nixon decided to withdraw the United States from the gold standard and switch to a flexible exchange rate system.
 
As for China, although it has an advanced economy, Its currency remained stable until 1994, before the Chinese government re-evaluated its currency in 2005, which was linked to the US dollar. After this re-evaluation, it was linked to a basket of currencies. Universality.
 
The decision to revalue the local currency affects the economy in general, as it affects both the currency being examined and the valuation of assets held by foreign companies in this particular currency.
 
Given that revaluation has the ability to change the exchange rate between two countries and their currencies, the values ​​may have to be adjusted. The carrying amount of assets owned abroad to reflect the effect of a change in the exchange rate.
 
For example, let us assume that a foreign government sets (10 units) of its currency as equivalent to one dollar in US currency. To revalue its currency, the government may change the price to (5 units) per dollar.   
This results in its currency becoming twice as expensive when evaluated in US dollars compared to what it was. It was previously.
 
If the above currency revaluation occurs, any assets held by a US company in the foreign economy must be revalued.
 
If the value of an asset held in a foreign currency was previously valued at $100,000 based on the old exchange rate, the revaluation would require a change of $200. One thousand US dollars.

This change reflects the new value of the foreign asset in the local currency by adjusting the revaluation of the currency in question.
 
Another example is what the Iraqi government did in 2023 when it raised the value of the Iraqi dinar from 1,450 dinars/dollar to 1,300 dinars/dollar.   https://alsabaah.iq/106053-.html   

Economic: Re-Exporting Kurdistan Oil Will Cause Iraq To Lose $5 Billion And A Budget Deficit
 
Economy ​ 11-16-2024, 13:09 | Baghdad today – Baghdad  Economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi confirmed today, Saturday (November 16, 2024), that re-exporting Kurdistan’s oil will cause Iraq to lose $5 billion, while noting that  it will cause a budget deficit.
 
Al-Marsoumi said in a post on Facebook, followed by Baghdad Today, that the Kurdistan Petroleum Industry Association (APIKUR) welcomed the proposal to amend Article 12 of the Budget Law,
 
but believes that there is sufficient scope in the current wording to cover its previous requests related to commercial conditions and guaranteeing payment. Payments for past and future exports through the Iraqi-Turkish oil pipeline.”

He added,  "The amendment stipulates that the Federal Ministry of Finance shall compensate the Government of Kurdistan from sovereign expenditures for the costs of production and transportation, for the quantities of oil produced in the region that are received by (SOMO), or the Federal Ministry of Oil, provided that the fair estimated costs of production and transportation are calculated for each.

" Field by field, by a specialized international technical advisory body, determined by the Federal Ministry of Oil in agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources in the region,” indicating that
 
“production and transportation costs are compensated by the Federal Ministry of Finance.” As an advance, at a rate of $16 per barrel, it will be settled later after the completion of the specialized technical consultant mentioned above, and retroactively from the date of commencement of delivery.”

Al-Marsoumi continued,  “According to the results of Deloitte’s audit for previous years, the region was only receiving 44% of oil revenues, and
 
the rest is received by foreign oil companies to cover the costs of production, transportation, marketing, and the profits of foreign companies, which are specified in most contracts at 20% of oil profits after deducting costs.” amounting to 40% of the price of a barrel of oil to recover part of the costs incurred by foreign companies when investing in the oil sector in Kurdistan.

He explained,  "In light of these facts and because of Iraq's commitment to OPEC Plus restrictions, the amount of Kurdistan's exports amounting to 400 thousand barrels per day will require reducing the same amount from the central and southern fields, which will lead to a decline in oil revenues by about 5 billion dollars annually,
 
which means an increase in the budget deficit by the same amount due to... Differences in costs and profits of foreign companies and the lower quality of Kurdistan’s oil.”

He stated,  "The solution lies in Iraq's request to OPEC Plus to exempt it from the mandatory and voluntary cuts imposed on the production quota so that there is an economic feasibility in re-exporting oil from Kurdistan." 
 
https://baghdadtoday.news/262139-اقتصادي-إعادة-تصدير-نفط-كردستان-سيؤدي-لخسارة-العراق-5-مليارات-دولار-وعجز-بالموازنة.html   

For current and reliable Iraqi news please visit:  https://www.bondladyscorner.com/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Tuesday Morning 11-19-24

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PHILIPPINES TO DISTRIBUTE TOKENIZED GOVERNMENT BONDS VIA GCASH WALLET, PDAX CRYPTO EXCHANGE

The Philippines government is about to embark on the next phase of its government bond tokenization path. Last year it tokenized bonds targeting institutional investors. That was followed by releasing 90 day Treasury Bills available to retail investors.

Now the Bureau of the Treasury is planning to distribute longer term tokenized Treasury Bonds, or GBonds, in December targeting consumers.

Its primary distribution mechanisms will be via GCash and PDAX. GCash is the wallet app that has been used by 94 million people and was recently valued at $5 billion.

Ant, the owner of Alipay owns around a third of GCash parent Mynt and MUFG owns 8%. PDAX is a cryptocurrency exchange with around four million users that has already been distributing the Treasury Bills, with a minimum investment of 500 pesos ($8.52).

“We envision a future where investing in government bonds is no longer a luxury but a new normal for Filipinos — with just a few swipes away and as easy as ordering their favorite food delivery,” said Ralph Recto, the Philippines Secretary of Finance. “This empowers our people to effortlessly secure their future, all from the comfort of their homes.”

The government news agency said Recto called for GCash and PDAX to speed up the launch.

The country already has retail government bonds, but the minimum investment is ten times higher at 5,000 pesos. PDAX, who we suspect is providing the tokenization technology, says one of the key benefits is reducing the administration costs to support the smaller denominations.

In 2020, the government first explored using blockchain for retail government bonds and launched the Bonds.PH app in collaboration with UnionBank. Back then, the bank also partnered with PDAX for the blockchain aspect.

Other tokenized government bonds
Issuing tokenized government bonds as digital twins, or natively digital bonds, is becoming increasingly popular, although most still target institutions. Slovenia became the first European state to issue a digital bond, and the UK is planning one in the next two years. The largest digital government bod so far was a multicurrency green bond issuance worth $756m by Hong Kong.

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Source:  Ledger Insights

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IOTA announces network upgrade for more real-world adoption

The IOTA Foundation has announced a sweeping upgrade to its blockchain network, aiming to improve scalability, decentralization, and real-world use cases.

Dubbed “IOTA Rebased,” the proposal will transition IOTA’s Layer 1 network to a Move-based object ledger, introducing programmability and enabling tens of thousands of transactions per second.

If approved by token holders, the upgrade will mark a shift to a delegated proof-of-stake mechanism with 150 permissionless validators to secure the network.

This move will replace IOTA’s (IOTA) existing architecture with a decentralized structure, allowing for faster and more secure transactions. 

The proposal also incorporates the Move programming language, enabling smart contracts directly on the Layer 1 network. 

This feature is designed to expand IOTA’s application in industries such as supply chain tracking, asset tokenization, and digital identity systems, according to the company.

IOTA has created a governance post so the community can discuss and debate the protocol upgrade. The vote will officially go live on December 2.

In August, IOTA introduced a blockchain-based tool to simplify music rights management in the film industry. Developed under the European Blockchain Pre-Commercial Procurement initiative, the tool aims to streamline negotiations and secure intellectual property rights.

Move ecosystem merge
Joining the Move ecosystem alongside platforms like Sui and Aptos, IOTA aims to leverage MoveVM’s capabilities while becoming the first Layer 1 network to adopt this architecture.

The IOTA Foundation has launched a Move-based testnet to showcase the upgrade’s potential, accompanied by tools for developers, including a browser wallet extension and updated documentation.

The economic model under the proposed system introduces staking rewards and a dynamic token supply. Validators and delegators will earn newly minted IOTA tokens with an initial annual inflation rate of 6-7%, translating to a projected 10-15% annual return for stakers, according to the company release.

This model aims to incentivize network participation while maintaining fair tokenomics through mechanisms like fee burning.

“This upgrade could significantly accelerate our adoption efforts by introducing programmability and full decentralization to IOTA. We believe this proposal has the best chance of delivering value for the IOTA ecosystem.”  —  Dominik Schiener, Co-Founder and Chair of the IOTA Foundation.

With the Rebased proposal, IOTA seeks to strengthen its position as a leading blockchain infrastructure, focusing on bridging decentralized technology with practical, real-world applications.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Evening 11-18-24

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GAMETA AND ROBIN ECOSYSTEM PARTNER TO ADVANCE WEB3 PAYMENT SOLUTIONS

Gameta, a top player in the GameFi market, has commenced an exclusive strategic collaboration with Robin Ecosystem. As per Gameta, the partnership intends to increase Web3 adoption with the merger of advanced payment technologies and gaming innovation. The platform disclosed this endeavor on its official X account.

Gameta’s Collaboration with Robin Ecosystem Marks a Revolution in Web3 Payments
In a recent post, Gameta mentioned that its collaboration with Robin Ecosystems focuses on revolutionizing Web3-based payment solutions.

In this respect, this development increases the accessibility of GameFi and DeFi to a wider audience. Robin Ecosystem has obtained a significant position in the market with its inclusive payment platform. It has integrated its Robin Wallet with a social empowerment instrument Zapry.

By merging the social interaction capabilities and payment solutions, it targets offering a broad forum for Web3 exposure.

Gameta deals with blockchain-based gaming and GameFi. The latest partnership thereof with Robin Ecosystem serves as an opportunity to broaden its access and provide improved payment features.

The collaboration will potentially fortify the gaming ecosystem of Gameta with the integration of Robin Wallet’s consumer-friendly payment solutions. This enables streamlined transfers for rewards and purchases within the games.

Moreover, Zapry’s integration could also improve community engagement and player interaction, making the GameFi experience more immersive.

The Partnership Leads to the Next Wave of Growth in Blockchain Gaming
In line with Gameta’s announcement, the partnership mirrors a wider trend of ecosystem collaborations across the Web3 sector. By filling the gap between payment solutions and gaming, Robin Ecosystem and Gameta are paving the way for the next growth rally for blockchain gaming.

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Source:  Blockchain Reporter

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XRP NEWS: LEGAL EXPERT SAYS SEC’S LATEST APPEAL HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH $125 MILLION PENALTY

Ripple has come a long way since its early days when reaching $1 seemed impossible. Now, with XRP surging past $1, some are even predicting that it could reach previous ATHs at $3.30. While this may sound far-fetched, recent rumors of SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s resignation and Ripple’s potential victory in its legal battle with the SEC have fueled speculation that XRP’s future could be brighter than ever.

Although Gensler’s resignation is still unconfirmed, the mere rumor has sparked a wave of optimism across the crypto space, with many hoping it signals a shift in the SEC’s stance on digital assets.

 If true, it could open the door to greater adoption and investment in Ripple’s XRP. As the momentum continues to build, many are now watching closely to see if this rally is just the beginning of something much bigger for XRP.

Amid the uncertainty, one user claimed that the only remaining issue in the case is the settlement fee, with the SEC seeking more than $125 million. The user also claimed that XRP has already won the key point: it was ruled not to be a security.

But former SEC lawyer Marc Fagel disagreed, saying this view is inaccurate. He explained that the appeal isn’t about a “settlement fee,” as there’s no such thing. Instead, the SEC is appealing the ruling on programmatic sales, while Ripple is cross-appealing the decision on institutional sales.

Fagel wrote, “That’s not remotely accurate, sorry; the appeal has nothing to do with the penalty (there’s no such thing as a “settlement fee”). The SEC is appealing the liability finding for programmatic sales; Ripple is cross-appealing liability for institutional sales.”

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Source:  Coinpedia

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SWIFT AND CHAINLINK UNLOCK GLOBAL ACCESS TO TOKENIZED ASSETS ACROSS 200+ COUNTRIES

▪️Chainlink and SWIFT will power tokenized fund recovery with a new solution.

▪️With defined roles from both firms, this solution can remove inefficiencies in the mutual fund market.

Building on their existing partnership, Chainlink (LINK) and SWIFT continue to push forward for the global adoption of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization. Chainlink, SWIFT, and UBS Asset Management recently highlighted their ongoing tokenization efforts via the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian initiative.

How Institutions Can Access Tokenized Asset
Specifically, Chainlink, SWIFT, and UBS have unveiled an innovative pilot for settling tokenized fund subscriptions and redemptions. The solution will enable over 11,500 financial institutions across 200 countries to settle digital asset transactions, particularly tokenized funds.

How can 11,500+ institutions across 200+ countries access tokenized assets?@swiftcommunity, @UBS Asset Management, and #Chainlink showcase their major @MAS_sg Project Guardian work around tokenized fund settlement—a solution that is “extremely practical for commercializing” ↓ pic.twitter.com/U0zSp7RwDi  —  Chainlink (@chainlink) November 7, 2024

This latest advancement uses existing SWIFT infrastructure and Chainlink’s platform to settle fund subscriptions and redemptions. It calculates the preconditions for automatically minting or burning fund tokens for the UBS tokenized investment fund. This technique can improve operations and remove costly inefficiencies across the $63 trillion global mutual fund market.

During a panel session, Andrew Wong, Executive Director at UBS Asset Management, noted that SWIFT and Chainlink have facilitated the automatic minting and burning of UBS tokenized fund tokens.

 He said the integration with SWIFT and Chainlink aims to enhance the payment efficiency of the UBS tokenized investment fund.

In a workflow chart, SWIFT Director Giles Goh explained how SWIFT acts as a transfer bridge for USB’s tokenized fund. He noted that the SWIFT transaction manager will implement a program-scheduled task to retrieve pending subscriptions and redemption from smart contracts.

Chainlink then receives the subscription details, such as the amount and funds distributor ID. 

This is key to ensuring the entire flow from the USB-tokenized fund, Digital Transfer Agent (DTA), and Chainlink to the SWIFT network is coherent. Once the transactions come back down, SWIFT triggers a payment initiation or request.

The fund distributor receives this information and initiates a payment converted to a trackable inter-bank payment over SWIFT UETR. Payment fund delivery is confirmed through the SWIFT network and GPI tracker status update. Next, SWIFT triggers subscription and redemption state closure based on proof of funds delivery.

Chainlink calls the subscription redemption functions in the DTA through its Cross Chain Interoperability Platform (CCIP). Finally, CCIP sends and mints the tokens, fulfilling the entire redemption process. Chainlink’s co-founder Sergey Nazarov commented that the pilot opens up a universe of users, which will likely make the fund more successful.

LINK’s Price and Prediction
Meanwhile, Chainlink’s native asset, LINK, continues to move upward, following in Bitcoin’s footsteps.

At press time, LINK price was trading at $14.65, up 3.09% in the last 24 hours and 28.3% in the past 30 days. However, the daily trading volume decreased by 34.6% to $556.6 million, suggesting likely reduced investor interest in the short term.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Afternoon 11-18-24

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RLUSD IS HERE: RIPPLE’S OPERATIONALLY READY STABLECOIN UNVEILED

Ripple has just reached an important milestone, with its President Monica Long confirming that the company’s new stablecoin, RLUSD, is ready for use. This stablecoin is designed to complement Ripple’s main token, XRP, by offering a steadier and more reliable option for people in the crypto world.

Long shared this news during her appearance on The Scoop, where she explained how RLUSD could improve Ripple’s payment solutions. The idea behind RLUSD is simple: it gives users a way to trade tokenized U.S. dollars on the blockchain, helping them avoid the unpredictable volatility that is common in the crypto market.

fits into a larger shift in the crypto market. Long mentioned that countries in Latin America have shown a growing interest in stablecoins tied to the dollar. 

Europe and Asia are also seen as areas for growth. Ripple plans to offer stablecoins not just in U.S. dollars but also in other currencies like the euro and Singapore dollar.

“Back from a fantastic week at Singapore FinTech Festival, on and off stage, everyone was talking about stablecoins,” Long shared on Twitter. She also pointed out that the increasing demand for reliable, USD-based stablecoins is what’s driving Ripple’s entry into this market.

Besides meeting market demand, Ripple also hopes to attract developers who can create decentralized apps on the XRP Ledger. By offering RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, Ripple is opening up new possibilities for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, offering a strong foundation for developers to innovate and grow.

Ripple has already processed over $70 billion in transactions using blockchain technology, showing the rising demand for its services. While XRP is designed for fast, high-volume transactions, RLUSD will serve users who need stability, especially in markets that value clear regulations and financial security.

Ripple’s RLUSD Regulatory Journey
Launching a stablecoin comes with a big challenge: following the rules set by regulators. Ripple is being careful with RLUSD, making sure it checks all the right boxes before it goes live.

The company has already started addressing concerns, like getting a license from New York’s Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) through its purchase of Standard Custody.

RLUSD will be fully backed by reserves, including short-term U.S. Treasury bonds, dollar deposits, and cash equivalents. Ripple has committed to monthly attestations of its reserves, which will be verified by the San Francisco-based accounting firm BPM. This transparency is crucial for gaining the trust of both regulators and users.

Ripple’s RLUSD will be fully supported by reserves, such as short-term U.S. Treasury bonds, dollar deposits, and cash-like assets. Ripple has promised to confirm the status of its reserves each month. An accounting firm from San Francisco, BPM, will verify these reports.

In a recent interview on CNBC’s Street Signs Asia, Long expressed confidence about the future of stablecoins. She highlighted their potential, especially for payments and cross-border transfers. Long believes the stablecoin market will continue to grow, with more coins tied to different fiat currencies.

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BLACKROCK’S BITCOIN ETF OPTIONS SET TO LAUNCH TOMORROW

Nasdaq prepareS for the launch of iBIT options, signaling a key milestone for Bitcoin ETFs.

▪️BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust options will begin trading tomorrow.

▪️iBIT has $43 billion in AUM, with Bitcoin ETF trading volumes surging post-Trump’s election win.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) options are set to begin trading tomorrow, according to Alison Hennessy, head of ETP listings at Nasdaq.

In a statement today, the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), the world’s largest equity derivatives clearing organization, confirmed its readiness to clear and settle options for spot Bitcoin ETFs, such as the BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (iBIT).

The statement referenced key developments, including the SEC’s approval on September 20 to allow options trading for the iBIT Trust and the CFTC’s November 15 staff advisory on clearing options for spot commodity ETFs.

Following the announcement, Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas stated it’s “a matter of when, not if.”

Hours later, Alison Hennessy, Nasdaq’s Head of ETP Listings, said on ETF IQ that iBIT options could be listed as soon as tomorrow.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust has already established itself as a major player in the crypto space since its launch in January.

The ETF has amassed $43 billion in assets under management (AUM) and holds nearly 472,000 Bitcoin, reflecting robust institutional demand.

This announcement comes as Bitcoin ETF trading volumes have surged, ranging between $3 billion and $7 billion throughout November.

The uptick coincides with Donald Trump’s victory as the 47th US president, following his widely expected reelection win on November 6.

This renewed optimism mirrors the early-year momentum seen during the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January, when trading volumes ranged between $4 billion and $12 billion before declining in Q2 and Q3.

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GOLDMAN SACHS PREPARING TO LAUNCH ITS DIGITAL ASSETS PLATFORM: BLOOMBERG

According to a latest Bloomberg report, Goldman Sachs is preparing to launch a new company focused on its digital assets platform. It is speaking with potential partners as it plans to spin out its digital-assets platform into a new company for large financial firms to create, trade and settle financial instruments through blockchain technology.

Spin Out In 12-18 Months
While the Plans for the new company are in the early stages, but the long-term goal is to execute the spin-out within the next 12 to 18 months, subject to regulatory approvals, noted Mathew McDermott, Goldman’s global head of Digital Assets.

“It’s in the best interest of the market to have something that is industry-owned,” he stated. Electronic trading platform Tradeweb Markets Inc. is its first strategic partner that will work with Goldman to bring new commercial use cases to the digital assets platform. This reflects a growing trend among large institutions to integrate blockchain technology into traditional financial systems.

Goldman’s move mirrors a broader industry trend, where major financial institutions and governments are embracing blockchain technology to enhance the efficiency of traditional asset trading and settlement processes.

In another initiative, Goldman is looking to support secondary transactions in private digital asset companies for its clients. This could make it easier for family offices and other clients looking for liquidity while also allowing buyers to take advantage of private market discounts. The firm also noted that it is preparing to resume its Bitcoin-backed lending activities.

“If you are trying to build out a scalable marketplace, you want to have the right strategic participants embracing this technology,” McDermott said. “You want a number that is nimble enough to operate, driven by the commercial use cases.”

Goldman Sachs Bullish On Bitcoin
Goldman has maintained a bullish stance on Bitcoin throughout the year. In a Nov. 14 filing with the SEC, Goldman Sachs reported about $718 million in holdings in eight Bitcoin ETFs. It has added $300 million to its Bitcoin ETF portfolio since the second quarter, marking a 71% increase. It has also planned to launch three tokenization projects by the end of this year.

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Delete Zeros And Evaluate The Dinar

Economic  11/18/2024     In a newspaper column a while ago, we explained the concept of deleting zeros, and today we are talking about the concept of currency revaluation, which means a calculated upward adjustment of a country’s official exchange rate relative to a chosen baseline, which can include (wage rates, the price of gold, or a specific foreign currency), and revaluation is the opposite of devaluation.

 In a fixed exchange rate system (the system followed by Iraq),  only a decision from the state (the central bank) can change the official value of the currency, and developing economies are likely to use a fixed exchange rate system in order to limit speculation and provide a stable monetary system in the country.

In a flexible exchange rate system, revaluation occurs on a regular basis, as evidenced by the noticeable fluctuations in the foreign exchange market and the associated exchange rates.

For example, the United States maintained a fixed exchange rate until 1973, when President Richard Nixon decided to abandon the gold standard and switch to a flexible exchange rate system.

As for China, despite having an advanced economy, its currency remained fixed until 1994, before the Chinese government revalued its currency in 2005, which was linked to the US dollar. After the revaluation, it was linked to a basket of global currencies.

The decision to revalue a domestic currency affects the economy as a whole, as it affects both the currency being examined and the valuation of assets held by foreign companies in that particular currency.

Since revaluation has the potential to change the exchange rate between two countries and their currencies, the book values ​​of assets held abroad may have to be adjusted to reflect the effect of the change in the exchange rate.

For example, suppose a foreign government has set 10 units of its currency to equal one US dollar. To revalue its currency, the government might change the rate to 5 units per dollar, making its currency twice as expensive when valued in US dollars as it was before.

If the above-mentioned currency revaluation occurs, any assets held by a U.S. corporation in the foreign economy must be revalued.

 If the value of the asset held in a foreign currency was previously valued at $100,000 based on the old exchange rate, the revaluation requires a change of $200,000.

This change reflects the new value of the foreign asset in the local currency by adjusting the revaluation of the relevant currency.

Another example is what the Iraqi government did in 2023 when it raised the value of the Iraqi dinar from 1450 dinars/dollar to 1300 dinars/dollar.    https://alsabaah.iq/106053-.html

Dollar Prices In Iraqi Markets

Economy   2024-11-18 | 1,111 views  Sumerian News – Economy   Publishes Sumerian News, exchange rates Dollar Today, Monday, November 18, 2024, in the stock exchanges Baghdad Basra and Erbil. Below is a list of prices:

Baghdad:  Selling price: 150,750   Buying price: 150,000

Erbil:  Selling price: 150,800   Buying price: 150,150

Basra:  Selling price: 150,500   Buying price: 149,750

Note that the price Official From the Central Bank, it is: 132,000 thousand dinars for each $100 denomination.   LINK

Iraq Rejects “COP29” Proposal: We Will Not Get Rid Of Fossil Fuels, As They Are The Basis Of Our Economy

Energy   Economy News – Baghdad    The head of the Parliamentary Health Committee, Majid Shankali, confirmed that Iraq rejects the idea of ​​getting rid of fossil fuels, which was a prominent title at the “COP29” climate conference, explaining that the Iraqi economy depends mainly on fossil fuels, pointing to Iraq’s strong role in the conference, especially since it will chair the “G7 Plus” summit with China in the next session.

Global voices and demands are rising to gradually eliminate fossil fuel operations and oil and gas projects in oil-producing countries, due to the pollution they cause, and replace them with alternative energy sources such as (solar - wind - water - thermal)

In a statement to the official agency, followed by "Al-Iqtisad News", Shankali said, "The participation of the parliamentary delegation in the COP29 conference came to follow up on the work of the negotiating delegation and keep pace with the latest developments in the conference,"

indicating that "the climate conference focused on important issues, most notably the gradual elimination of fossil fuels, which is one of the main pillars of the Iraqi economy, which we completely reject."

Shankali continued, “There is a proposal from Azerbaijan to support developing countries by oil countries, but this proposal was rejected, because most of the oil-producing countries are themselves developing countries.”

He pointed out that "the active political presence of the President of the Republic, undersecretaries of ministries and executive bodies, in addition to the legislative support of the Iraqi Parliament, strengthens Iraq's position in these conferences, especially since it will assume the presidency of the G7 Plus summit with China in the next session."   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=49961

A Source Reviews The Factors That "Undermine" The Goals.. What Is Behind The Efforts To Form The "Central Gas" Company?

Policy  2024-11-18 | 909 views  Sumerian News-Politics  An oil source recorded several observations today, Monday, on the efforts to establish the "Middle Gas Company", considering that establishing this The company It is useless and his motives are to find a new outlet for positions.

Documents I reviewed showed Sumerian News, Member Submission Committee Oil and Gas Parliamentary Haibat Al-Halbousi requested prime minister Last July, the Central Gas Company was established based on the fifth and sixth licensing rounds and what Anbar will witness in terms of developing exploratory areas amounting to 9 gas areas.

In addition to another letter from the Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani, which includes a study and recommendation to establish the Central Gas Company, similar to the Gas Company.

North And the Southern Gas, and is responsible for the exploration and development operations of the gas formations in Baghdad Anbar, Diyala, Wasit, Karbala, Najaf, Babil, and Diwaniyah.

But Source The informed oil expert, who spoke to Sumaria News, refusing to reveal his identity for reasons related to his work, said, “The mentioned number of exploration blocks is exaggerated and does not amount to 9 blocks in Anbar, but rather one block that was referred to a company that is not specialized in exploration and development. In fact, Anbar only includes the Akkas field, which was referred to a fictitious company,” he said.

He consideredSource“Managing a single field or a field with an exploration area does not require the establishment of a new company in the presence of the Central Oil Company, for several reasons, including technical reasons, as it is not possible to provide the necessary cadres to manage...

The company From Anbar Governorate, it is impossible for the cadres to move from North or South" To live in Anbar Governorate in the current situation, as evidenced by the fact that all the workers in the Akkas field currently are from Anbar and are only recent graduates who do not have any technical experience."

He added that "the current volume of work does not rise to the level of establishing a formation larger than a department, in addition to financial reasons, as establishing a company requires establishing very many financial grades and providing very large financial allocations to cover salaries and allowances that we do not need at the present time in light of the financial crisis and job slack and the presence of the Central Oil Company, which is doing its duty to work without the need to expand job grades."

In addition, there are administrative reasons according to Source He pointed out that "establishing a new company will increase the burden on the ministry in following up on work due to the dispersion of the source of information instead of concentrating it in one source."

He considered that linking the establishment of this The company Similar to the organizational and administrative structure of the two gas companies South And the north, this is not possible, because the gas company South It receives associated gas produced from the Basra fields, all of which are located within one geographical area, as is the case for gas North “Which receives gas from the Kirkuk fields, which are located in one geographical area,”

he added. “As for the central oil fields, they are distributed across 8 governorates, and it is not possible in any way to link all of these fields due to the vast geographical areas in which they are located,” noting that “the scope of work of the two gas companies is North

The south is for processing and manufacturing associated gas to obtain secondary products such as liquid gas, sulfur, dry gas, etc. (i.e. they are considered central processing stations) and they are not responsible for extracting gas, as it is the responsibility of extraction companies.

He explained that “in the central oil, the gas is completely processed in the fields of Al-Ahdab, Badra, and Sharq.BaghdadThe Akkas and Mansouriya projects also include treatment stations (meaning that treatment is carried out on-site in each field and according to modern international specifications), so there is no additional untreated gas to be sent to a new company for treatment purposes.”

He considered that “what was stated in the letter of the Ministry of Oil that the quantity to be invested by thisThe companyThe figure of 3,500 million cubic feet is a number that must be reviewed by the specialized departments in the ministry, as it is very far from the truth and it is impossible to have such numbers to be provided to this.

The company"New," considering that "what was mentioned above shows that there are no technical, financial, or administrative goals that require the establishment of a new gas company, but rather the goal is a political goal, perhaps for the purpose of exploiting positions and job grades," he said.  LINK

light Decrease In Dollar Exchange Rates In Local Markets

Monday 18 November 2024 10:56 | Economic Number of readings: 95  Baghdad / NINA / The dollar exchange rates recorded a slight decrease today, Monday, in the local markets in the capital, Baghdad, Basra and Erbil.   The exchange rates today were as follows: $100 = 150.750 dinars in Baghdad  $100 = 150.800 dinars in Erbil  $100 = 150.500 dinars in Basra.

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BRICS COUNTRIES ARE REJECTING DE-DOLLARIZATION

The BRICS alliance was hellbent on kick-starting the de-dollarization agenda until the 16th summit in Russia’s Kazan region. Things have now taken a U-turn as the bloc members are slowly backtracking on the initiative.

The US dollar was seen as the main villain of the global economy where local currencies were kept at its mercy.

The agenda to break free from the clutches of the US dollar ignited the de-dollarization process started by the BRICS bloc. 

After Trump reclaimed the White House, talks about using the US dollar for trade are growing among member nations. Trump vowed to introduce a 100% tariff on all goods coming into the US for countries that denounce the USD.

If the tariff comes into effect, the financial discrepancies could hit the BRICS alliance harder than thought. Their import and export sector will take the first hit leading to losses by paying up extra in taxes. This could make BRICS rethink their strategies as de-dollarization could only harm their native economies.

BRICS Slowly Backtracking on De-Dollarization

BRICS member India was the first to publicly reject the de-dollarization agenda kick-started by the bloc. The Foreign Minister of India, S. Jaishankar confirmed that the country is not interested in the de-dollarization process.

He revealed that India will use local currencies only when the option to not settle trade in the US dollar arises. “We have never actively targeted the US dollar. That’s not part of our economic, political, or strategic policy,” he said.

In addition, BRICS member Russia is also slowly backtracking on the de-dollarization process after Trump’s victory. Putin called the USD a “pillar of US power.” 

He added, “Our proposals are not aimed against [the] dollar. This is simply us rising to the challenge of modern times, in response towards the development of the economy we are thinking.”

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BLACKROCK RECEIVES LICENSE TO OPERATE IN ABU DHABI

BlackRock has secured a license in Abu Dhabi, focusing on AI and private markets while expanding its presence in the UAE’s crypto-friendly ecosystem.

BlackRock, the multinational investment firm and spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer, received a commercial license to operate in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

According to Bloomberg, the approval granted on Nov. 18 reflects BlackRock’s interest in expanding in the crypto-friendly region.

The company is also seeking a license to operate in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), an international financial hub in Abu Dhabi, home to crypto companies like Blockdaemon, M2 and Laser Digital.

BlackRock to focus on AI infrastructure in Abu Dhabi

Despite the UAE being a popular crypto hub, the report did not mention digital assets. BlackRock’s Middle East head, Charles Hatami, said in a statement to Bloomberg that the company will focus on private markets and artificial intelligence infrastructure.  

The move aligns with broader AI investments in Abu Dhabi. On April 16, Microsoft announced that it had invested $1.6 billion in an Abu Dhabi-based AI tech holding company called G42. The technology conglomerate said that the investment aims to push AI development in the region and globally.

On Sept. 17, Microsoft also announced that it would be establishing two AI centers in Abu Dhabi as part of its global AI expansion. One center would support AI projects to solve “key societal goals,” while the other would develop industry standards for responsible AI use.

BlackRock has yet to provide further details on its plans for the UAE beyond obtaining a license to operate in the region.

Crypto-friendly investment fund lays roots in a digital asset hub
Hatami said Abu Dhabi has become a “global financial center.” He also praised the region’s government for being proactive and committed. The executive stated:

“Its strategic location, proactive government policies, and commitment to sustainable growth make it an ideal location for capital markets.”

BlackRock issues the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, which gives United States-based investors exposure to Bitcoin. On Nov. 8, the spot Bitcoin ETF surpassed $33 billion in net assets, exceeding its iShares Gold Trust ETF, which gives investors exposure to gold.

The UAE continues to establish itself as a leader in digital finance. On Aug. 30, the country ranked third in a crypto adoption index released by Henley & Partners, an investment migration consultancy firm.

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Tishwash:  Delete zeros and evaluate the dinar

Ali Daadoush

In a newspaper column a while ago, we explained the concept of deleting zeros, and today we are talking about the concept of currency revaluation, which means a calculated upward adjustment of a country’s official exchange rate relative to a chosen baseline, which can include (wage rates, the price of gold, or a specific foreign currency), and revaluation is the opposite of devaluation.

In a fixed exchange rate system (the system followed by Iraq), only a decision from the state (the central bank) can change the official value of the currency, and developing economies are likely to use a fixed exchange rate system in order to limit speculation and provide a stable monetary system in the country.

In a flexible exchange rate system, revaluation occurs on a regular basis, as evidenced by the noticeable fluctuations in the foreign exchange market and the associated exchange rates.

For example, the United States maintained a fixed exchange rate until 1973, when President Richard Nixon decided to abandon the gold standard and switch to a flexible exchange rate system.

 As for China, despite having an advanced economy, its currency remained fixed until 1994, before the Chinese government revalued its currency in 2005, which was linked to the US dollar. After the revaluation, it was linked to a basket of global currencies.

The decision to revalue a domestic currency affects the economy as a whole, as it affects both the currency being examined and the valuation of assets held by foreign companies in that particular currency.

Since revaluation has the potential to change the exchange rate between two countries and their currencies, the book values ​​of assets held abroad may have to be adjusted to reflect the effect of the change in the exchange rate.

For example, suppose a foreign government has set 10 units of its currency to equal one US dollar. To revalue its currency, the government might change the rate to 5 units per dollar, making its currency twice as expensive when valued in US dollars as it was before.

If the above-mentioned currency revaluation occurs, any assets held by a U.S. corporation in the foreign economy must be revalued. If the value of the asset held in a foreign currency was previously valued at $100,000 based on the old exchange rate, the revaluation requires a change of $200,000. This change reflects the new value of the foreign asset in the local currency by adjusting the revaluation of the relevant currency.

Another example is what the Iraqi government did in 2023 when it raised the value of the Iraqi dinar from 1450 dinars/dollar to 1300 dinars/dollar. link

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Tishwash:  Al-Araji: Iraq stands on the cusp of a historic digital transformation

National Security Advisor, Qassim al-Araji, said on Monday that Iraq stands on the cusp of a historic digital transformation to promote sustainable infrastructure, pointing to Iraq's commitment to developing a comprehensive digital national strategy.
 
 Al-Araji said, in a speech during the Iraqi Digital Forum, which was attended by a reporter of the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "The Prime Minister sent his greetings and apologies for not attending due to an emergency circumstance."

"The forum represents a platform that brings together a group of local and international experts and leaders in the fields of technology and strategies to discuss and achieve a promising Iraqi digital vision," al-Araji said.

He added that "digital transformation is the basis of countries' progress, and Iraq stands on the threshold of a historic opportunity to determine its digital readiness and keep pace with global development," noting that "the forum reflects Iraq's commitment to establishing a safe and sustainable digital infrastructure."

He noted that "the forum aims to achieve a set of objectives, most notably:

Promote intersectoral cooperation by building effective partnerships between the public and private sectors, academic institutions and international bodies.

Addressing cybersecurity challenges as a key priority. 

Support e-commerce and electronic payment to facilitate economic operations. 

Enabling artificial intelligence in building an advanced digital economy.

"The National Security Adviser plays a pivotal role in formulating policies and legislation, co-ordinating between security and intelligence agencies, and preparing national strategies in various fields," al-Araji said.

He stressed "the importance of laying the foundations of a digital national strategy in line with government directions," pointing out that "the participation of prominent figures from the Parliament and advisors to the Prime Minister, along with representatives of international institutions and the director of the Arab Regional Center for Cybersecurity, reflects a serious commitment to promote integration between scientific research and innovation."

He praised "the efforts of Iraqi universities and the role of the private sector in supporting digital transformation," stressing that "the Supreme Committee for Digital Transformation, headed by the Prime Minister, is working to lay the right foundations to achieve a comprehensive digital transformation that contributes to eliminating financial and administrative corruption and reducing red tape, in a way that directly serves the citizen."   link

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Tishwash:  Can the population census succeed in drawing a new economic policy in Iraq?

The Iraqi government is preparing to conduct a general population census on November 20, the first census to include all regions of Iraq in nearly 4 decades.

Iraq witnessed the last general population census that included all its governorates in 1987, and although the country conducted another population census in 1997, the latter did not include the governorates of the Kurdistan Region, because they were semi-independent from Iraq during the era of the former regime.

The population census represents a vital tool for formulating economic policies based on updated facts and data that enhance the government's ability to achieve comprehensive and balanced economic growth, while addressing economic and social challenges.

On the subject, the financial and banking specialist, Mustafa Hantoush, said in an interview with / Al-Maalouma / Agency that the Iraqi state's funds are scattered and it does not know where to direct them or where to start the development process, indicating that “The general population census is full of positives and has no negatives.”

He comes added, "There are no higher policies or clear lines to work on, and every country that puts forward its ideas far from the needs of society, and the population census will end this chaos by clarifying a number of important matters."

He pointed out that "Iraq has clear economic problems in work, housing and diversifying the economy, and the state cannot solve them except by conducting a general population census."

For his part, economic expert Dhurgham Muhammad confirmed that the results of the general population census will help the government reach a realistic formula and vision during the preparation and amendment of next year's budget schedules, while he pointed out the necessity of having a real reading of the future of oil prices for next year in order to determine a reasonable price for a barrel of oil that will be adopted by the 2025 budget.

Mohamed Ali said in a statement to Al-Maalouma Agency, “The amendments to the 2025 budget schedules will depend scientifically and realistically on the results of the general population census that will be conducted at the end of this month,” indicating that “the census Results will give the government clarity when conducting transfers and drawing up realistic development plans.” 

He added that "the authorities responsible for preparing the budget must re-read it for the future of oil prices and adopt an appropriate and realistic price that is consistent with the expectations of global oil market experts, when preparing the schedules for next year, as Most indicators confirm a decrease in oil prices for security and economic reasons.”

Recently, rumors have spread on social media that the general population census will lead to the cutting of welfare salaries or the imposition of new taxes on citizens.

In this context, MP Aref Al-Hamami said in an interview with Al-Maalouma, “What is being said is inaccurate and we deny it completely and in detail through our close knowledge of the census’s progress and its great benefits in preparing the country’s strategic Plans for decades in terms of economy and development.”

He pointed out that "effective participation with the provision of accurate information will ensure the existence of comprehensive data that gives the government a vision in drawing the foundations of its future plans directly."

The general population census will be launched on the 20th and 21st of this month in all Iraqi governorates, which will include a curfew. About 120,000 enumerators will participate in the census, while the Ministry of Planning confirmed that this census will contribute to knowing the real numbers of the population and the living conditions that will be invested for development purposes.   link

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The President Of The Republic Stresses The Need To Develop A Future Strategy For Financial Policy According To Transparent Standards

Sunday 17 November 2024 13:06 | Economic Number of readings: 209  Baghdad / NINA / President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid stressed the necessity of developing a future strategy for financial policy according to transparent standards. The media department of the Presidency of the Republic stated in a statement that "President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid received at the Baghdad Palace, Governor of the Central Bank Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq.

" It added that "during the meeting, plans were reviewed to reform and develop the government and private banking sector, and support the work of the Central Bank, to enhance financial stability and achieve economic development."

According to the statement, the President of the Republic stressed the necessity of developing a future strategy for financial policy according to clear transparent standards that contribute to developing the services provided to the citizen, and building a solid banking sector.

In turn, Al-Alaq reviewed the plans and procedures of the Central Bank aimed at developing the banking sector to play its role in facing economic challenges. / End 11 https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1169498

Al-Atwani To The French Embassy Delegation: Halting External Borrowing Indicates An Improvement In Iraq’s Financial Policy

Money and business  Economy News – Baghdad  The head of the Finance Committee, Atwan Al-Atwani, explained on Sunday, during his meeting with the French embassy delegation, that the cessation of external borrowing indicates an improvement in Iraq's financial policy.

A statement issued by the media office of the Council of Representatives, and seen by "Economy News", stated that "the head of the Finance Committee, Atwan Al-Atwani, received a delegation from the Economic Attaché at the French Embassy in Baghdad."

The statement continued, "During the meeting, the financial and economic situation in the country was reviewed, in addition to the role of the Finance Committee in monitoring spending and implementing the items of the general budget.

" Al-Atwani pointed out "the priorities that his committee is currently working on, most notably maximizing non-oil revenues to avoid the risks of fluctuations in global oil prices on the Iraqi economy, in addition to preparing a package of important legislation that would bring about a qualitative shift in the financial and banking sector."

He explained that "the decline in foreign borrowing indicates an improvement in our financial policy," noting that "the decline in foreign debts came after conducting a comprehensive review of the feasibility of these loans, as we stopped them and began to pay off the old ones, and we obligated that borrowing be only for productive projects that achieve a financial return and not for consumer sectors."

Al-Atwani called on French companies to "enter the Iraqi market forcefully, especially since they have previous successful experiences in implementing strategic projects."

He pointed out that "the provisions of the general budget gave the government the opportunity to encourage foreign companies to invest their money in the country by providing sovereign guarantees."

For his part, the French delegation expressed its happiness with this fruitful meeting, stressing "his country's desire to strengthen relations in various development fields with Iraq in a way that achieves the interests of the two friendly peoples."   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=49929

Gold Rises Again In Baghdad  

Stock Exchange  Economy News – Baghdad   The prices of foreign and Iraqi gold rose today, Sunday, in the local markets in Baghdad.

Gold prices in the wholesale markets on Al-Nahr Street in the capital, Baghdad, this morning recorded a selling price for one mithqal of 21 karat Gulf, Turkish and European gold of 538 thousand dinars, and a purchase price of 534 thousand.

The selling price of one mithqal of 21-karat Iraqi gold reached 508 thousand dinars, and the purchase price was 504 thousand.

As for gold prices in goldsmiths’ shops, the selling price of a mithqal of 21-karat Gulf gold ranged between 540,000 and 550,000 dinars, while the selling price of a mithqal of Iraqi gold ranged between 510,000 and 520,000 dinars.    https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=49919

Find Out The Dollar Exchange Rates In The Iraqi Markets With The Closing Of The Stock Exchange

Economy  |  11/17/2024   Mawazine News – Baghdad  The US dollar exchange rate stabilized in the capital Baghdad on Sunday, while it declined in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, with the closing of the stock exchange.

The dollar prices stabilized with the closing of the two main stock exchanges in Baghdad, Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya, to record 150,350 dinars per 100 dollars, the same prices recorded this morning.

As for the selling prices in the field of exchange in the local markets in Baghdad, they stabilized, as the selling price reached 151,250 dinars per 100 dollars, while the purchase price reached 149,250 dinars per 100 dollars.

In Erbil, the dollar recorded a decrease, as the selling price reached 150,100 dinars per 100 dollars, while the purchase price reached 150,000 dinars per 100 dollars.  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=256651

Central Bank Sells About $300 Million In Auction Today

Time: 2024/11/17 Read: 1,599 times  {Economic: Al Furat News} The Central Bank of Iraq’s dollar sales, on Sunday, amounted to more than $298 million in the currency auction.

The bank sold in its auction today 298 million, 833 thousand and 614 dollars, covering it at a basic exchange rate of 1310 dinars per dollar for documentary credits and international settlements for electronic cards, at a rate of 1310 dinars per dollar for foreign transfers, and at a rate of 1305 dinars per dollar in cash.

Most of the dollar sales went to boost balances abroad in the form of transfers and credits, which amounted to $279,583,614, up 96% from cash sales of $19,250,000.

The number of banks that purchased cash dollars was one bank, while the number of banks that met requests to enhance balances abroad was 16 banks, and the total number of exchange companies participating in the auction was 16 companies.  LINK

Decline In Iraq's Oil Exports To America During The Week

Time: 2024/11/17 09:20:12 Read: 1,170 times  {Economic: Al Furat News} The US Energy Information Administration announced, today, Sunday, a new decline in Iraq's oil exports to America during the past week.

The administration stated in a table that "the average US imports of crude oil during the past week from 9 major countries amounted to 5.703 million barrels per day, an increase of 104 thousand barrels per day from the previous week, which amounted to 5.599 million barrels per day."

She added that "Iraq's oil exports to America amounted to 121 thousand barrels per day last week, down by 62 thousand barrels per day from the previous week, which amounted to 183 thousand barrels per day."

The administration indicated that "the largest oil revenues for America during the past week came from Canada at a rate of 3.953 million barrels per day, followed by Mexico at an average of 384 thousand barrels per day, then Venezuela at an average of 359 thousand barrels per day, and Brazil at 280 thousand barrels per day."

According to the table, "the amount of US imports of crude oil from Ecuador amounted to 247 thousand barrels per day, from Colombia 142 thousand barrels per day, Saudi Arabia 140 thousand barrels per day, and Nigeria 77 thousand barrels per day, while it did not import any amount from Libya. LINK

A Workshop In Basra Discusses With Foreign Oil And Gas Companies Encouraging Investment And Development In The Province

Sunday 17 November 2024  Economic Number of readings: 128  Basra / NINA / The Security Committee of Basra Provincial Council sponsored, on Sunday, a workshop to reach a sustainable and effective partnership with foreign companies and encourage them to work and invest in the province.

The head of the committee, "Aqeel Talib Al-Furaiji," said according to his media office, "The workshop aims to reach a real, sustainable and effective partnership to reach a common vision between government sectors and security agencies with foreign companies operating in Basra through security, technical and informational communication according to the borders, contexts and controls in effect to encourage the active investment movement witnessed by Basra to return with economic, reconstruction and developmental benefits to Basra and Iraq in general."

He stressed the importance of this pivotal strategy that Basra Governor "Asaad Al-Eidani" worked on in the previous period, and what Basra witnessed in terms of development, reconstruction, construction, competition, rise and renaissance over the rest of the other provinces, including the capital Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region, and his giving the utmost importance to this vital file as it is one of the files of common interest that serves the interests of the local government and foreign companies wishing to invest and work in Basra."

For his part, the Director of Schlumberger Company in Iraq praised the holding of this workshop, which strengthens the relationship and work between the Iraqi authorities and foreign oil and gas companies, indicating that "this workshop represents an important link in the efforts to enhance cooperation and joint coordination to enhance security in the province, and enhance stability and development to create a more secure environment to encourage more investment and create a balance aimed at accelerating economic growth and deepening the spirit of cooperation between the Iraqi authorities and the oil and gas industry in the province." / End   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1169515

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