Jerome Powell and the Fed are Hiding a Full-Blown Economic Collapse

Jerome Powell and the Fed are Hiding a Full-Blown Economic Collapse

VRIC Media:   9-20-2025

In a world grappling with economic uncertainty, understanding the complex interplay of monetary policy, labor market shifts, and global events is more crucial than ever.

That’s why a recent interview with Danielle D. Martino Booth, CEO and founder of Qi Research, on VRIC Media, offers an indispensable deep dive into the forces shaping our financial future.

Danielle, known for her incisive analysis, peels back the layers on recent Federal Reserve actions, providing a clear-eyed perspective on the economy’s hidden weaknesses and the potential implications for everything from your job prospects to your investment portfolio.

The discussion kicks off with the Federal Reserve’s recent 25 basis points rate cut.

While headline numbers might suggest a robust economy, Danielle explains that this move was largely prompted by unsettling downward revisions in job numbers. She digs deeper than the surface, revealing the “hidden weaknesses” within the labor market.

This isn’t just about statistics; it’s about the tangible challenges facing new workforce entrants, particularly young workers, and the concerning trend of individuals shifting into gig economy roles as full-time employment opportunities dwindle. It’s a nuanced picture far removed from broad brushstrokes of ‘full employment’.

As the conversation progresses, Danielle expertly navigates the murky waters of recession timing, offering her informed perspective on when we might truly feel the economic squeeze. She highlights how persistent tariffs and global uncertainty are significantly impacting private sector planning, causing businesses to retrench or delay investments.

The housing market, a cornerstone of economic health, also comes under scrutiny. Danielle details the ongoing deterioration, marked by declines in both new home construction and existing home prices. These aren’t isolated incidents but interconnected threads in a larger economic tapestry that demands careful attention.

A particularly insightful segment delves into the delicate interplay between inflation, monetary policy, and bond yields. Danielle cautions that while the Fed aims to control inflation, keeping rates “too tight for too long” could inadvertently trigger a disinflationary shock – a scenario where prices broadly fall, potentially signaling deeper economic trouble.

 It’s a delicate balancing act with profound implications for everything from consumer spending to corporate profits.

For those looking at investment strategies, the discussion naturally turns to gold. Danielle explores its traditional role as a hedge against both economic uncertainty and inflation.

However, in true Qi Research fashion, she offers a contrarian note on the recent surge in bullish institutional interest, prompting viewers to consider the broader context and potential future movements of this age-old safe haven asset.

Danielle D. Martino Booth’s interview with VRIC Media is a masterclass in economic analysis, offering not just a snapshot of the current situation but a forward-looking perspective on the challenges and opportunities ahead. Her ability to connect seemingly disparate data points into a cohesive narrative is invaluable for investors, business leaders, and anyone concerned about the future of the economy.

To truly grasp the depth of these insights – from the granular details of labor statistics to the macroeconomic implications of monetary policy – watching the full interview is highly recommended.

You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the forces shaping our financial future and discover the resources Danielle shares for staying updated on economic and Fed-related insights.

https://youtu.be/O4zqsooWWyY

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BRICS NEWS: Egypt and Belarus to Launch Electronic Trading Bridge in Local Currencies

BRICS expands its de-dollarization strategy as Egypt and Belarus move toward local currency settlements.

A New Trade Corridor in Local Currencies
BRICS member Egypt and BRICS Partner Country Belarus have agreed to create an electronic trading bridge that will allow bilateral trade to be conducted in local currencies rather than U.S. dollars. The initiative was announced during the Belarusian-Egyptian Business Forum, with the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCX) leading the discussions.

While Egypt holds full BRICS membership, Belarus became a Partner Country in 2023 as part of the bloc’s strategy to expand its influence and deepen trade opportunities for emerging economies.

Goods and Market Access Identified

• Belarus exports: dairy supply products, feed additives, swan timber.

• Egypt exports: fruit puree, juice concentrates, polymer products, and agricultural seeds.

• Both sides will also share analytics and open broader market access.

Once the bridge goes live, trade between the two countries will be settled in Egyptian pounds and Belarusian rubles, bypassing the U.S. dollar entirely.

The Larger BRICS De-Dollarization Push
This initiative is part of a wider BRICS strategy to increase trade settlement in local currencies—a key step toward reducing dependence on the U.S. dollar. By boosting the role of local currencies, BRICS economies aim to:

• Enhance GDP growth by stabilizing trade costs.

• Strengthen monetary sovereignty, giving nations more freedom in negotiations.

• Promote South-South cooperation, empowering Global South and emerging economies.

Already, countries across Asia, South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe are studying BRICS’ model of local-currency trade as a shield against financial vulnerability.

Why This Matters
The creation of a digital trading bridge between Egypt and Belarus is more than a bilateral deal—it is a symbol of how BRICS and its partners are building alternatives to the dollar-led system.

If replicated widely, such agreements could erode the global dominance of the U.S. dollar and give emerging economies unprecedented leverage in shaping the world economy over the next decade.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Source:  Watcher Guru

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BRICS Currency Strategy: Yuan Globalization & Digital Ruble Challenge U.S. Dollar Power

China pushes the yuan global with CIPS, while Russia arms itself with a digital ruble — two fronts in the fight against dollar dominance

A Two-Front Strategy Against the Dollar
The BRICS alliance is advancing a currency strategy that takes aim at the U.S. dollar’s dominance. China and Russia are at the forefront, each deploying different but complementary tools:

• China is accelerating the yuan’s internationalization through the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS).

• Russia is preparing to launch a digital ruble, designed for fiscal traceability at home and sanctions-resistant trade abroad.

Together, these initiatives represent a dual assault on dollar supremacy, combining both global trade architecture and sovereign digital currency power.

China’s Yuan: Going Global Through CIPS
Beijing’s CIPS system, now connected with banks across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, enables real-time settlements in yuan — sidestepping the politicization of SWIFT.

Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China, explained the strategy:

“Traditional cross-border payment infrastructure is prone to being politicized and weaponized as a unilateral sanction tool, undermining the international financial order.”

Trump’s aggressive tariffs and U.S. reliance on sanctions have only amplified this shift, making the yuan more attractive as a hedge against dollar volatility.

Russia’s Digital Ruble: Traceability & Sanctions Resistance
While China focuses on global adoption, Moscow is reinforcing state control at home and resilience abroad. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has declared the digital ruble “strong and reliable,” independent of commercial banks.

• Launch is scheduled for 2026.

• Early salary payments and thousands of transactions have already been processed.

• The ruble is being tested as a settlement corridor with the UAE, directly bypassing U.S. sanctions.

Siluanov emphasized its fiscal benefits:

“We believe it is of particular interest for the budgetary process: traceability and control will be ensured at a high level.”

This makes the digital ruble both a domestic control tool and an international weapon against dollar restrictions.

Toward a Multipolar Currency Order
By combining yuan globalization with a digital ruble, BRICS is steadily building an alternative financial order. For emerging economies, this offers both participation in a new payment network and protection from U.S. financial leverage.

The result is a multipolar currency landscape, where the U.S. dollar no longer enjoys uncontested dominance.

Why This Matters
China and Russia are leading parallel yet connected experiments in currency power — one through global reach, the other through domestic digital control and sanctions evasion. Together, they form a powerful front within BRICS’ strategy to erode U.S. monetary dominance.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources: Watcher.Guru, Bitcoin.com

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From Stimulus to Collapse: Why the System Must Reset

From Stimulus to Collapse: Why the System Must Reset

Lynette Zang:  9-21-2025

Stimulus was never free — it only pushed us closer to collapse. With $37 trillion in U.S. debt, hidden taxes, and compounding interest, the system is mathematically unsustainable.

Lynette Zang reveals why debt can’t be paid back, why hyperinflation is the only endgame, and why a full reset with sound money is inevitable.

Chapters:

00:00 Hidden Fees & Credit Card “Rewards” = Taxes

01:24 Stimulus Now, Debt Forever

 02:38 Rate Shock: 40-Year Cycle Broke in 2022

03:32 The Rebate Illusion: Take $10, Give $

1 04:14 $113B Tariffs vs $37.6T Debt

 04:41 Why Trillions Break the Math

 05:06 Compounding Interest → Inevitable Reset

 05:32 Sound Money & Burning Off the Debt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-t8LD-V170

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TNT:

Tishwash:  North Oil: We expect to resume Kurdistan Region oil exports within 48 hours.

 The director of the North Oil Company, Amer Khalil, expected on Saturday that the Kurdistan Region's oil exports would resume within the next 48 hours.

The director of the North Oil Company said in an interview monitored by ( IQ ), "The Iraqi government has shown flexibility in meeting the demands of the oil companies, noting that the two sides have reached a large agreement, "95 %."

He explained that "the oil companies have requested guarantees to obtain their rights and dues, and the federal government has agreed to this and will provide the necessary guarantees ."

In this context, Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani announced today that there is an "imminent understanding and agreement" between oil production companies in the Kurdistan Region and the federal government     link

Tishwash:  Al-Sudani: Iraq is in the eye of the storm

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani warned on Saturday that regional and international security, political, and environmental challenges "have placed Iraq at the eye of the storm." He also highlighted Iraq's ambition to become a gateway for 20 percent of Asian trade to Europe through the Development Road project.

In a speech during the launch ceremony of Iraq's Vision 2050, Al-Sudani said, "Today we stand before a major national moment that embodies the state's will to restore its standing in the region and the world. Countries and their leaders must launch creative ideas to defuse crises and disasters." 

Al-Sudani added, "Regional and international security, political, and environmental challenges have placed Iraq at the center of the storm, and national responsibility requires openness and frankness that these challenges target the stability of the state." 

Al-Sudani continued, "Climate and environmental disasters have begun to undermine the foundations of water and food security in countries, and it is imperative that countries, including Iraq, take steps to mitigate the crisis if it occurs."

The Prime Minister noted that "the initiative to formulate the initial concepts for Iraq's Vision 2050 began in 2023," stating that "our goal is to reduce dependence on oil and achieve sustainable growth." 

The Prime Minister affirmed, "We signed the consultancy contract between the Ministry of Planning and KBR in accordance with Iraq's Vision 2050. For the first time in the history of the Iraqi state, the government took the initiative by launching the executive policy document for strategic governance." 

He emphasized that "the general direction of Iraq's Vision 2050 is to ensure that it covers comprehensive and promising sectors, and we look forward to Iraq being free of oil revenues in the coming decades  link

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Tishwash:  Iraq's first industrial-scale solar plant opens to tackle electricity crisis

Iraq is opening its first industrial-scale solar plant in Karbala province

Iraq is set to open the country’s first industrial-scale solar plant Sunday in a vast expanse of desert in Karbala province, southwest of Baghdad.

It’s part of a new push by the government to expand renewable energy production in a country that is frequently beset by electricity crises despite being rich in oil and gas.

“This is the first project of its type in Iraq that has this capacity,” said Safaa Hussein, executive director of the new solar plant in Karbala, standing in front of row after row of black panels. From above, the project looks like a black-clad city surrounded by sand.

The plant aims to “supply the national network with electricity, and reduce the fuel consumption especially during the daytime peak load, in addition to reducing the negative environmental impact of gas emissions,” he said.

The newly opened solar plant in Karbala will eventually be able to produce up to 300 megawatts of electricity at its peak, said Nasser Karim al-Sudani, head of the national team for solar energy projects in the Prime Minister’s Office. Another project under construction in Babil province will have a capacity of 225 megawatts, and work will also begin soon on a 1,000 megawatt project in the southern province of Basra, he said.

The projects are part of an ambitious plan to implement large-scale solar power projects in an effort to ease the country’s chronic electricity shortages.

Deputy Minister of Electricity Adel Karim said Iraq has solar projects with a combined capacity of 12,500 megawatts either being implemented, in the approval process, or under negotiation. If fully realized, these projects would supply between 15% and 20% of Iraq’s total electricity demand, excluding the semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region, he said.

“All the companies we have contracted with, or are still negotiating with, will sell us electricity at very attractive prices, and we will in turn sell it to consumers,” Karim said, although he declined to disclose the purchase rates 

Despite its oil and gas wealth, Iraq has suffered from decades of electricity shortages because of war, corruption and mismanagement. Power outages are common, especially in the scorching summer months. Many Iraqis have to rely on diesel generators or suffer through temperatures that exceed 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) without air conditioning.

Currently, Iraq produces between 27,000 and 28,000 megawatts of electricity, Karim said, while nationwide consumption ranges from 50,000 to 55,000 megawatts. Power plants fueled by Iranian gas contribute about 8,000 megawatts of the current supply.

Iraq’s heavy reliance on imported Iranian gas, as well as electricity imported directly from Iran to meet its electricity needs, is an arrangement that risks running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

Earlier this year, Washington ended a sanctions waiver for direct electricity purchases from Iran but left the waiver for gas imports in place.  link   

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An Iraqi Plan To Reduce Taxes On Foreign Oil Companies...A Search For An Attractive Investment Environment
 
Baghdad Today – Baghdad   economic network revealed The IGBEA on Tuesday (September 16, 2025) that  there is an Iraqi plan aimed at  reducing taxes imposed on  foreign oil companies operating in the country, as part of a broader effort to encourage investment and remove obstacles to the entry of international companies.

The network reported, as translated by Baghdad Today, that  this step is in line with the recommendations of the   Arab Higher Council for Tax Reform, affiliated with the  Arab Monetary Fund. 

She pointed out that high taxes in Iraq over the past years have "scared many companies"  from entering the Iraqi oil market.The report added that the Iraqi plan will take into account the tax reforms approved by the  Arab Council for Foreign Companies,  confirming, quoting an Iraqi official, that "the tax situation in Iraq is currently  complex and  requires a comprehensive review,"  to ensure oil investment attracted and enhance the country's competitiveness in global markets.
 
Over the past few years, Iraq has faced criticism  from international institutions calling for  financial and tax reforms to create a more transparent and  stable investment climate. 

This explains why  the current plan is linked to the recommendations of the Arab Supreme Council for Tax Reform and the Arab Monetary Fund.
 
The tax reduction is expected to help attract more international oil companies,  ensuring continued investment flows into Iraq's energy sector, which needs to develop its infrastructure and expand its production capacity  to keep pace with global demand for oil.      
https://baghdadtoday.news/283302-.html  

Government Advisor: The Digital Sector Is A Driver Of Development And An Engine Of Economic Diversification.
 
Saleh, emphasized that the digital sector represents the most powerful engine for  generating job opportunities for young people,  achieving sustainable development, and  rapidly diversifying the national economy. 

 Saleh stressed to Al Furat News Agency that "establishing national digital platforms to support  entrepreneurs and  small and medium-sized enterprises  represents an important employment engine," emphasizing that the digital economy is a true lever for economic diversification,  given its superior ability to transcend    geographical borders and  traditional structures, and  to connect Iraq,   which is rapidly accelerating,  with the global economic system.

 Saleh pointed out that this transformation requires  high-level institutional coordination between various government sectors,  based on strategic investments in  human infrastructure and   modern technology.

 He explained that this step requires the development of  comprehensive and sustainable development plans   to build the "economy of the future."  

He emphasized that the matter goes beyond being a mere economic process,  becoming a strategic shift in the course of the  state and society, and  an "irreversible project" within the efforts  to diversify the national economy.      
https://alforatnews.iq/news/مستشار-حكومي-القطاع-الرقمي-قاطرة-التنمية-ومحرك-التنوع-الاقتصادي   

US Treasury: Iraq Is Not Among The Top 20 Countries With The Largest Bond Holdings.
 
Saturday, September 20, 2025, | Economic   Number of readings: 225  Baghdad/ NINA / The US Treasury Department announced that  Iraq is not among the 20 countries with the largest holdings of US bonds,  while two Arab countries are among the largest.
 
The Treasury stated in its latest table from September:
 
"Iraq has not been included among the top twenty holders of US bonds, as its holdings have declined    from $40.8 billion in 2023    to less than $30 billion in 2024." 

She added,  "Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE were among the 20 countries holding the largest amount of US bonds, with $131.7 billion and $107.8 billion, respectively." 

She pointed out that  "the countries with the largest holdings of bonds were Japan, with $1.151 trillion, followed by the United Kingdom, which holds $899 billion, followed by China, with $730 billion, the Cayman Islands, with $438 billion, and Belgium, with $428 billion."
 
In August 2023, the US Treasury announced that Iraq had dropped one place among the largest foreign holders of US bonds. 

The Treasury said at the time:  "Iraq dropped one rank despite increasing its holdings of US Treasury bonds for the month of June by $300 million,reaching 37th place among the 38 countries listed in the table with the largest holdings of US Treasury bonds," indicating that "Peru increased its holdings of bonds to occupy 36th place instead of Iraq." 

She added,  "Iraq's holdings of these bonds reached $33 billion in June, a 0.92% increase from last May,
when Iraq's holdings of bonds reached $32.7 billion. However, they increased by 3.12% from June 2022." 

The Treasury noted that "Iraq came in fourth place as the Arab country after Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait, while Japan came in first place as the country with the largest holdings of these bonds,   at $1.105 trillion, followed by China in second place with $835 billion, the United Kingdom in third place with $672 billion, Belgium in fourth place with $332 billion, and Luxembourg in fifth place with $331 billion."  /End 7   https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1252840   

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

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EU Finalizes Roadmap for Digital Euro to Challenge US Payment Dominance

Europe takes a decisive step toward monetary independence with the launch of its digital euro roadmap.

A Bold Move in Monetary Sovereignty
EU finance ministers have finalized a roadmap for the digital euro, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) designed to reduce Europe’s reliance on US-based payment systems like Visa and Mastercard. More than a technical initiative, this is a political statement aimed at reinforcing European monetary sovereignty amid intensifying global financial competition.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is spearheading the project, positioning the digital euro as a digital counterpart to cash, fully backed by the central bank and issued alongside physical banknotes.

Key Drivers Behind the Digital Euro

• Geopolitical resilience: Recent global tensions have highlighted the EU’s dependence on foreign payment infrastructure.

• Alternatives to US systems: The digital euro provides a European solution to the dominance of Visa, Mastercard, and dollar-pegged stablecoins.

• Legislative timeline: A final decision is expected in 2026, with potential rollout as early as 2028.

• Pilot testing: Current ECB trials include offline payments and partnerships with technology providers to ensure security and usability.

How It Will Work

• Free and risk-free: Available at no cost to citizens and businesses.

• Offline privacy: Cash-like anonymity for transactions without internet access.

• Holding limits: Caps to prevent large-scale savings and protect banks from deposit flight.

• No interest: Ensures the digital euro functions strictly as a payment tool, not a store of value.

• Private sector role: Payment providers will distribute the digital euro and manage wallets, maintaining customer relationships.

Potential Impact on Europe and Beyond

• Stronger monetary sovereignty: Less dependence on foreign systems strengthens EU independence.

• More competition & innovation: A pan-European solution could accelerate payment innovation.

• Lower merchant costs: European infrastructure could reduce transaction fees versus global card networks.

• Challenges ahead: Privacy, cost, and banking sector risks remain sticking points as legislative approval moves forward.

Why This Matters
The digital euro is more than a payment innovation—it’s a strategic financial weapon in the global realignment of money and power. By challenging US dominance in payments, Europe is signaling its determination to control its own financial destiny and limit exposure to foreign influence.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources:
Reuters, State Street, Yahoo Finance, Capco, European Parliament, European Commission

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Senate Democrats Urge Bipartisan Action on Digital Asset Market Regulation

Lawmakers push for urgent bipartisan cooperation to safeguard U.S. leadership in crypto and digital markets.

A Call for Cooperation on Digital Assets
U.S. Senate Democrats are pressing for swift bipartisan action on digital asset regulation, warning that America risks losing ground in the $4 trillion global crypto market without clear and coordinated rules.

In a Sept. 19 statement, lawmakers including Ruben Gallego, Mark Warner, Kirsten Gillibrand, Cory Booker, Catherine Cortez Masto, Ben Ray Luján, John Hickenlooper, Raphael Warnock, Adam Schiff, Andy Kim, Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Angela Alsobrooks urged their Republican colleagues to join in crafting a balanced regulatory framework.

Why Bipartisanship Matters
The senators emphasized that regulation at this scale can only succeed with bipartisan authorship:

“We hope our Republican colleagues will agree to a bipartisan authorship process, as is the norm for legislation of this scale… For this process to work, it must start from a place of mutual understanding.”

The message reflects an urgency to act quickly, but also a recognition that overly partisan rules could undermine both domestic innovation and global competitiveness.

Seven Key Priorities for Legislation
The framework outlined by Senate Democrats includes:

• Closing gaps in the spot market for non-security tokens

• Defining digital assets in law

• Clarifying regulatory jurisdiction

• Integrating issuers and platforms into existing oversight systems

• Strengthening anti-illicit finance controls

• Addressing corruption and abuse

• Creating fair, effective rules to support responsible blockchain growth

Critics caution that overregulation could stifle innovation, while supporters argue that regulatory clarity will boost investor protections and ensure U.S. leadership in digital finance.

Fitting Into the Global Financial Restructuring
This push is not happening in isolation. As the EU finalizes its roadmap for the digital euro and BRICS expands its own de-dollarization strategy, Washington faces pressure to maintain the dollar’s dominance in the age of tokenized money.

By moving toward a bipartisan digital asset framework, Congress is attempting to secure the U.S. position in global financial restructuring, ensuring the next phase of monetary competition happens on American terms—not just European or BRICS-led initiatives.

Why This Matters
The debate over U.S. crypto regulation is about far more than investor protection—it’s about who controls the rules of the future financial system. With rivals moving quickly on CBDCs and alternative trade settlement systems, the U.S. cannot afford gridlock.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Source:  BitcoinNews

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Real World Asset (RWA) Tokenization Could Reach $30 Trillion by 2030

Institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and blockchain expansion drive explosive growth in tokenized assets.

From $30 Billion Today to Multi-Trillion Potential
The Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization market has surged to $30 billion in 2025, representing 400% growth in just three years. Private credit and U.S. Treasuries dominate the market, pushing institutions like BlackRock, JPMorgan, Franklin Templeton, and Apollo to move from experimentation into scaled deployment.

Forecasts vary, but all point upward: McKinsey projects $2–4 trillion by 2030, Boston Consulting Group estimates $16 trillion, and Standard Chartered foresees as much as $30 trillion by 2034.

Market Expansion and Institutional Backing

• Private Credit (58%): $14B in tokenized loans and private market instruments.

• U.S. Treasuries (34%): $8.2B, up 539% since 2024 as tokenized bonds reshape fixed-income access.

• Other categories: Real estate (6%), commodities (3%), equities (1%), and carbon credits (1%).

BlackRock’s BUIDL fund has become the leading tokenized treasury product, now accepted as collateral on exchanges like Crypto.com and Deribit. Meanwhile, Provenance Blockchain commands a $12.5B share of the market, and Ondo Finance continues expanding its tokenized Treasury suite across multi-chain ecosystems.

The Infrastructure Behind Tokenization

• Provenance Blockchain: Leading platform for tokenized loans and regulated financial services.

• Ondo Finance: Expanding institutional-grade U.S. Treasury tokenization across XRP Ledger, Stellar, and Sei.

• Centrifuge: $1B TVL across six EVM chains, tokenizing receivables and trade finance.

• Franklin Templeton’s BENJI: $420M in tokenized money market funds across eight chains.

• MakerDAO RWA vaults: $1.8B in tokenized real-world collateral.

• Chainlink: Powering oracle infrastructure for pricing, Proof of Reserve, and cross-chain interoperability.

Industry leaders—from Larry Fink of BlackRock to Sergey Nazarov of Chainlink—describe tokenization as the “next generation of markets” and a revolutionary shift in financial infrastructure.

Why Regulation Matters
The rise of RWAs has been accelerated by regulatory clarity, especially the U.S. GENIUS Act, which opened pathways for institutional tokenization. Globally, Singapore and Hong Kong have also issued frameworks supporting tokenized securities, while partnerships like Centrifuge + Aave’s Horizon are increasing liquidity in DeFi.

By embedding RWAs into existing legal and financial systems, tokenization is bridging traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized finance (DeFi), creating a new hybrid system that enhances liquidity, transparency, and cross-border accessibility.

Why This Matters
RWA tokenization is not just a blockchain trend—it represents the rewiring of global capital markets. By turning private credit, Treasuries, and real assets into 24/7 digital instruments, tokenization transforms liquidity, ownership, and compliance in ways that could reshape the foundations of finance itself.

As Europe moves forward with its digital euro and U.S. lawmakers debate bipartisan crypto legislation, the rise of RWAs shows how fast the world’s financial plumbing is being rebuilt.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Source:  Coinpedia

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MilitiaMan and Crew:IQD News Update-Digital Money is the Future

MilitiaMan and Crew:  IQD News Update-Digital Money is the Future

9-20-2025

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Regarding Its Bond Holdings, The US Treasury: Iraq Is Not Among The 20 Most Vulnerable Countries.

Economy | 03:53 - 09/20/2025  Mawazine News - Follow-up
The US Treasury Department announced that Iraq is not among the 20 countries with the largest holdings of US bonds, while two Arab countries are among the largest.

The Treasury said in its latest table from September: "Iraq did not enter the top 20 largest holders of US bonds, as its holdings declined from $40.8 billion in 2023 to less than $30 billion in 2024."

It added that "Saudi Arabia and the UAE were among the 20 countries with the largest holdings of US bonds, with $131.7 billion and $107.8 billion, respectively."

It indicated that "the countries with the largest holdings of bonds were Japan, with $1.151 trillion, followed by the United Kingdom, which owns $899 billion, followed by China with $730 billion, the Cayman Islands came in fourth with $438 billion, and Belgium with $428 billion."

In August 2023, the US Treasury announced that Iraq had dropped one spot among the largest foreign holders of US bonds.

The Treasury stated at the time: "Iraq dropped one spot despite increasing its bond holdings for June by $300 million, reaching 37th place among the 38 countries listed in the table," noting that "Peru increased its bond holdings to 36th place, replacing Iraq."

It added that "Iraq's holdings of these bonds reached $33 billion for June, a 0.92% increase compared to last May, when Iraq's bond holdings reached $32.7 billion. However, they increased by 3.12% compared to June 2022."

The Treasury noted that "Iraq is the fourth largest Arab country after Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait, while Japan tops the list of countries holding the most of these bonds, at $1.105 trillion, followed by China in second place with $835 billion, the United Kingdom in third place with $672 billion, Belgium in fourth place with $332 billion, and Luxembourg in fifth place with $331 billion." https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267107

NATO Announces Its Long-Term Commitment To Iraq

A wish | 12:59 - 09/19/2025  Mawazine News – Baghdad  The NATO mission confirmed on Friday that it has a long-term agreement with Iraq to build stronger and more reliable armed forces.

While stating that cybersecurity and crisis management are top priorities for the mission, it noted that the goal is to help Iraq achieve its full security potential, which will positively impact the economy and society.

The mission said in an interview with the official agency, “The advice provided to the Iraqi armed forces aims to raise the effectiveness of the Iraqi army and enhance its capabilities,” noting that “the Iraqi Ministry of Defense agreed with the NATO mission in Iraq on a set of long-term goals to build stronger and more reliable forces, which contributes to enhancing the security and stability of the country.”

She added, “The Ministries of Defense and Interior agree with the NATO mission that the latter’s efforts focus on supporting the capabilities of the armed forces and the federal police, in accordance with the agreed areas of cooperation.

There is also the Defense and Security Capacity Building (DCB) package that was agreed upon in July 2015 at the request of the Iraqi government, and in accordance with the decisions of the 2016 Warsaw Summit, training and capacity building activities were transferred inside Iraq with the adoption of a train-the-trainers approach.

” She indicated that “the NATO Mission in Iraq (NMI) is the main tool for implementing this initiative, and it includes priority areas such as security sector reform, countering improvised explosive devices, dealing with unexploded ordnance and mines, civil-military planning for operations, cyber defense, military medicine and medical assistance, military training, as well as Civilian Emergency Preparedness.”

She explained that “the mission provides daily advice and support to the Ministry of Defense directorates, and also provides advice to military educational institutions to enhance their efficiency, as the Defense and Security Capacity Building Initiative represents a comprehensive NATO program that provides strategic advice and practical assistance to partners in areas in which it has specialized expertise.” Regarding plans to expand the mission’s work,

The NATO mission affirmed that “cooperation between the Iraqi forces and NATO aims to develop institutions and operations,” noting that the North Atlantic Council agreed in August 2023 to expand the mission’s mandate to include advising the Federal Police leadership.

The mission also provides support in areas beyond the military aspect, such as the rule of law, governance and anti-corruption, civilian protection, women, peace and security, and institutional vocational education, as well as supporting women’s participation in Iraqi forces and promoting respect for human rights.

 It pointed out that “the mission’s tasks include advising senior leaders, sharing best practices and experiences, supporting planning and budgeting processes, and contributing to the modernization of organizational structures at the level of the Ministries of Defense and Interior and senior military institutions.

Institutional reform takes longer than training individuals, but it achieves long-term results.” It explained that “continuing to provide security and military advice is essential, and that the mission operates at Iraq’s request and adapts to its changing needs.

We are currently reviewing our internal organization to provide better support and keep pace with the priorities identified by the Iraqis, including cybersecurity, crisis and disaster management, and the education and training of non-commissioned officers.”

The mission stated that "the mission's central role is to provide advice at the ministerial level to enable the Iraqi authorities to make informed decisions and implement reforms that contribute to improving security and governance. The ultimate goal is for Iraq to reach its full potential for security and stability, which will positively impact the economy and society.

" It stressed "continued support for Iraq's ambition to be a full and long-term partner of NATO, particularly through the High-Level Political Dialogue launched in August 2024. The future of the mission requires a sustained commitment and high flexibility to adapt to developments on the ground and Iraq's changing needs, while continuing to coordinate with the Iraqi authorities."  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267046

US Report: Iraq Needs An Oil Price Of $92 To Balance Its Budget.

Energy  S&P Global Commodity Insights revealed on Saturday that Iraq needs an oil price of $92 per barrel to balance its budget this year.

According to the agency's report on the oil prices needed by the Middle East and North Africa region to balance its national budgets for 2025, which was reviewed by Shafaq News Agency, "Iraq needs an average price of $95 per barrel to balance its national budget."

He added, "The highest average oil price required by oil-producing countries to balance their national budgets was Iran's, at $122 per barrel, followed by Bahrain at $107 per barrel, and then Algeria at $93 per barrel."

She continued, "Kuwait needs an average price of $89 per barrel, followed by Oman at $80, Saudi Arabia at $77, Qatar at $64, and the UAE is the lowest-priced country with an average price of $47." According to the agency, "Iraq is selling heavy crude oil at $66 and medium crude oil at $68." https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60202

Basra Crude Closes With Weekly Gains 

Economy | 08:55 - 09/20/2025  Mawazine News – Follow-up  Basra Medium and Heavy crude oil prices achieved weekly gains of 4.06% over the past week.

Basra Heavy closed in its last session on Friday, down 48 cents to $66.33, but recorded weekly gains of $2.59, or 4.06%.  Basra Medium also closed in its last session, down 83 cents, to $67.88, recording weekly gains of $1.04, or 1.56%.

Although Brent crude futures fell one cent to $67.43 a barrel, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell four cents to $63.53.  Despite this, both benchmarks are on track to record gains for the second consecutive week.  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267081

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JPMorgan: Yuan Surges, BRICS Driving Global De-Dollarization

JPMorgan raises its yuan forecast as BRICS de-dollarization accelerates, reshaping global trade and financial alignments.

Bank Revises Projections as Currency Dynamics Shift
JPMorgan has revised its end-of-year target for China’s onshore yuan to 7.15 from 7.30, signaling renewed confidence in the currency. Analysts described this as a “gentle downtrend” to 7.10 by mid-2026, pointing to eased tariff risks and a more stable trade outlook.

Recent U.S.-China negotiations in London calmed some tensions, with the yuan holding steady at 7.1875 in European markets. This reflects improved bilateral trade relations—an important backdrop for broader currency realignments.

BRICS Nations Push Yuan as Dollar Alternative
China has been spearheading BRICS’ push to reduce dollar dependence:

• Central bank reserves and commercial trade are increasingly being settled in yuan, especially for oil and commodities.

• Russia and Brazil have adopted the yuan in commercial operations as sanctions pushed them away from dollar systems.

• The New Development Bank has expanded yuan-denominated loans across Asia and Africa, embedding the currency into global financing.

This strategy strengthens Beijing’s influence and reinforces momentum behind non-dollar trade systems.

Internal Resistance Challenges Yuan Dominance
Not all BRICS members are comfortable with Chinese leadership:

• India and South Africa are promoting multicurrency frameworks instead of yuan primacy.

• Brazil has also resisted over-reliance on Chinese currency, favoring arrangements that balance multiple local currencies.

These tensions reveal the limits of BRICS unity—a critical factor in whether de-dollarization evolves into true financial restructuring or merely a regional shift.

Market Dynamics Shape Future Currency Arrangements
Goldman Sachs analysts describe China’s central bank actions as “goodwill gestures” during trade talks. But the yuan’s depreciation against trading partner currencies could spark new frictions.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration views BRICS as a direct challenge to the dollar-based system, framing these moves as a geopolitical battle as much as an economic one.

Why This Matters
The yuan’s rise—and BRICS’ push to rewire global finance—underscores how currency power is now a tool of geopolitical realignment. While JPMorgan sees stability in the short term, the longer trajectory points to a systemic restructuring where the dollar no longer dominates unchallenged.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Oil Prices Stabilize Amid Demand Concerns

Economy |  09/19/2025  Mawazine News - Follow-up:   Oil prices stabilized on Friday, after ending the previous session lower, due to concerns about weaker fuel demand in the United States, following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates for the first time this year.

Brent crude futures fell one cent to $67.43 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell four cents to $63.53 a barrel.

Both benchmarks are on track for a second consecutive week of gains, despite pressure from US inventory data.

The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point last Wednesday, indicating the possibility of further monetary easing in response to signs of weakness in the labor market.

While lower borrowing costs typically support oil demand, a rise in US distillate inventories of more than 4 million barrels, compared to expectations of a 1 million-barrel increase, increased concerns about demand in the world’s largest oil consumer, pressuring prices.  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=267030

Iraq: Between Yesterday's Challenges And Reform Opportunities: A Reading Of Economic Transformations Under The Al-Sudani Government

Written by Dr. Saleh Mahoud Salman / Advisor to the Prime Minister  The Iraqi economy is not just budget numbers or data issued by financial institutions. Rather, it is the story of a country that has suffered for decades from successive crises that have impacted people's lives and daily livelihoods.

 Since the 1980s, Iraq has been mired in a cycle of wars and sanctions, which excluded its banks from the global financial system, weakened its ability to attract investment, and led to near-total dependence on oil revenues.

After 2003, despite greater openness to international markets, a significant portion of the banks remained mere "fronts" for selling currency through the central bank's windows, unable to practice modern banking. Meanwhile, public companies remained a heavy burden on the budget, without generating a productive return commensurate with the resources they consumed.

This bleak picture is accompanied by other problems, most notably high unemployment and poverty rates, weak productive sectors, heavy bureaucracy, and corruption that has drained the state's resources.

In the face of these complex challenges, Mr. Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's government program came with a set of central priorities, foremost among which was economic reform, along with reforming the banking system, activating electronic payments, completing the unified treasury, improving the business environment, and reforming the tax and customs systems.

Thus, Iraq began to prepare for a new phase, after the government realized that continuing with the old approach was no longer a viable option.

Hence, the need to confront the heavy economic legacy that had shackled the country for decades emerged. The economy remained captive to oil rents, while the agricultural and industrial production sectors declined, and unemployment and poverty rates rose.

Perhaps the first step was to reconsider the role of public companies and the government apparatus. Supreme committees were formed to restructure them according to a new philosophy that made the state a "manager, not an owner." This represented the beginning of a comprehensive reform process that paved the way for a more resilient economy.

While these efforts were related to the institutional structure, fiscal reform represented the other side of the process. The adoption of a three-year budget (2023–2025) was not merely an accounting measure; it was an unprecedented step that focused on investment spending rather than operational spending.

 It was accompanied by the launch of tax reform packages aimed at increasing collection by 30 percent by 2025. With the adoption of a unified treasury and the shift to automation and electronic payments, these decisions quickly reflected in revenues, which recorded a significant jump of more than 100 percent compared to previous years.

While budgetary control was essential, financial sector reform alone is insufficient without addressing the backbone of the economy: the banking system. This is where the launch of the new trade finance platform in November 2022 changed the nature of banking in Iraq.

By linking foreign transfers to private banks under the supervision of the Central Bank, the parallel market was regulated, and the difference between the official and parallel rates was reduced by more than 60 percent.

In parallel, the restructuring of Rafidain and Rashid Banks began with international support, transforming the banks from mere currency brokers into modern financial institutions. The US Treasury even described this step as a "historic achievement."

From the womb of these banking transformations emerged the electronic payment experiment, which quickly became the most prominent reform initiative.

Once government departments were required to use it, the experiment expanded to include the private sector, with the number of points of sale increasing from 10,000 in 2022 to 50,000 in 2025, and the volume of monthly payments jumping from 90 billion dinars to more than 500 billion.

 The number of bank cards also increased to 22 million, and the financial inclusion rate jumped from less than 10 percent to 40 percent in just three years—an achievement the World Bank considers unique compared to stable countries that took a full decade to achieve what Iraq accomplished in two years.

Because money requires an environment that can absorb it, it was only natural for reforms to extend to investment and infrastructure. Thus, the "Development Road" project and the Grand Faw Port were born as symbols of an economic future linking the Gulf to Europe.

Meanwhile, agreements were signed with the World Bank to finance railway, energy, and water projects. Internally, Iraq began localizing pharmaceutical and construction industries and launching industrial projects of various sizes, in addition to launching solar energy initiatives in factories to relieve pressure on the national grid.

Reforms have thus become more comprehensive, extending beyond finance and banking to the production and development infrastructure.

While plans and policies are important, numbers remain the most reliable witness to the magnitude of the transformation. Foreign reserves rose to $106 billion in March 2025, up from $86 billion at the end of 2022, a growth rate of more than 12 percent.

Gold reserves increased from 130 tons to 163 tons during the same period, an increase of 25 percent. Inflation declined from 7.5 percent to 2.7 percent, reflecting tangible monetary stability. In the banking sector, the number of accounts doubled from eight million to twenty million, and the number of bank cards increased from sixteen to twenty-two million.

The electronic payment infrastructure also made a significant leap, with points of sale increasing from ten thousand to fifty thousand, and monthly payments increasing by 460 percent.

These indicators did not stop there. The gap between the official and parallel rates decreased by more than sixty percent, and the financial inclusion rate rose to forty percent, from less than ten percent just two years ago.

International financing agreements worth $1.2 billion were signed, and tax revenues increased by about thirty percent in 2024 compared to the previous year. In the field of digital transformation, the "UR" electronic portal and e-passport were launched, and authentication procedures were eliminated through the secure documents system, which processed more than fifteen million transactions.

In customs, revenues rose to 2.131 trillion dinars in 2024, compared to 1.03 trillion dinars in 2023, an increase of 106%, and a growth rate of 128% compared to pre-2022.

The transformations were not limited to finance and revenues, but also included development initiatives. The Central Bank and government banks launched programs to support housing, renewable energy, youth entrepreneurship, and industrial cities, and the Iraq Development Fund was established as a new financing arm.

In the industrial sector, practical steps were taken to localize the pharmaceutical and construction industries, various production projects were launched, and initiatives were launched to equip factories with solar energy, in addition to signing agreements with global industrial associations.

Despite all these results, it is undeniable that the road ahead is still fraught with challenges. Oil remains the backbone of the budget, and bureaucracy and corruption remain major obstacles to consolidating reform.

Nevertheless, the government's goals for 2026 appear both ambitious and realistic: reducing dependence on oil to less than 85% of revenues, reducing the fiscal deficit to less than 3% of GDP, improving Iraq's credit rating, and completing the digital transformation of public finances.

Iraq today stands at a historic crossroads. After decades of crises and turmoil, reforms have begun to transform into tangible facts, evidenced by numbers and indicators.

While the road is still long, what has been achieved in a short period of time proves that change is possible when there is political will and a clear vision.

Iraq has begun to take steadily steps toward a more diversified and resilient economy—one that places people at the heart of development and gives future generations hope for a nation capable of rising again.   https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60195

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How The West Screwed Itself in Energy Geopolitics

The Tianjin summit revealed a historic energy and financial realignment, with Russia, China, and India reshaping global power away from the West.

The Tianjin Summit and the Power of Siberia 2
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin was more than symbolic diplomacy. The “binding memorandum” for the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline underscored a fundamental redirection of energy flows. What once fueled German factories and Europe’s industrial rise will soon underpin China’s long-term growth.

• Collapse of a decades-old model: Russian gas for European manufacturing exports.

• Sanctions backfire: By weaponizing sanctions and sabotaging pipelines, the West dismantled its own foundation.

• Eastward pivot: Russia is securing new, long-term energy ties with China.

India’s Defiance and the Breaking Point with Washington
India’s role is equally significant. Facing U.S. tariffs on its Russian oil purchases, New Delhi openly defied Washington.

• Strategic shift: Prime Minister Modi aligned with Russia and China at Tianjin.

• Financial independence: India is bypassing dollar-based systems through BRICS trade frameworks.

• Dollar erosion: Every transaction outside the dollar weakens U.S. financial dominance.

Europe’s Self-Inflicted Wound
Europe’s sanctions have backfired spectacularly.

• German deindustrialization: Higher energy costs cripple competitiveness.

• U.S. LNG dependence: Europe traded cheap Russian gas for costly American LNG.

• Asia’s gain: Russia found stable demand in China, undercutting Washington’s LNG ambitions.

Brzezinski’s Grand Chessboard Unravels
For decades, U.S. strategy sought to prevent a Berlin-Moscow axis. That plan has collapsed.

• Eurasian cooperation deepens: Russia, China, and India are now coordinating more closely than ever.

• Parallel finance emerging: Moves away from SWIFT and toward commodity-backed alternatives signal a structural reset.

• Strategic miscalculation: U.S. actions have unified its rivals instead of dividing them.

Why This Matters
The West’s miscalculations have:

• Weakened Europe’s economy

• Alienated India from Washington

• Pushed Russia and China into closer partnership

What began as an energy realignment is rapidly becoming a monetary realignment, with BRICS preparing to challenge dollar dominance.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Source: ZeroHedge

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Institutional Demand Grows With New Crypto Treasuries and SEC Reforms

Public companies and regulators are laying the foundation for a deeper integration of digital assets into the financial system.

Corporate Treasuries Signal Adoption
Nasdaq-listed Helius Medical Technologies launched a $500 million treasury reserve built around Solana, marking one of the largest corporate Solana initiatives to date.

• The company priced an oversubscribed private placement, raising $500 million in equity and up to $750 million in warrants.

• Helius will scale Solana holdings over 12–24 months while exploring staking and lending to generate additional revenue.

Institutional Capital Expands
Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures announced a $250 million digital asset investment fund backed by Middle Eastern investors, signaling cross-border institutional alignment.

SEC Opens the Door for Broader ETFs
The SEC approved new generic listing standards to speed up crypto ETF reviews on Nasdaq, NYSE Arca, and Cboe BZX. It also greenlit Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund (GLDC), the first multi-asset crypto exchange-traded product in the U.S.

Why This Matters
Institutional demand, corporate treasuries, and regulatory reform are converging into a structural shift in capital allocation. This marks a new phase of digital integration into global markets.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Source: Cointelegraph

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EU’s Landmark Crypto Law Runs Into National Frictions

Europe’s MiCA regulation promised unity, but national regulators are fracturing the vision of a single crypto market.

The Promise of MiCA
The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation was designed to allow one license to unlock access to all 27 EU nations, positioning Europe as a unified competitor to the U.S.

National Pushback
Instead of harmonization, France, Italy, and Austria are raising concerns about regulatory arbitrage, warning companies may gravitate to the most lenient jurisdictions.

Old Habits Resurface
Experts point to MiFID as precedent, where uniformity broke down and hubs like Cyprus and Malta attracted firms seeking lighter oversight. Without consistency, MiCA risks the same fate.

Startups Under Pressure
While larger players see opportunity, startups warn compliance costs may drive them out of business, favoring incumbents with resources.

Why This Matters
The EU’s bid to lead in crypto regulation will hinge on its ability to enforce true harmonization across 27 nations. Failure risks creating another fragmented system that drives innovation elsewhere.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Source: Coindoo

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