Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Saturday Morning 10-4-25

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Global Banking Alliance Collapses: A Sign of Financial Realignment

The shutdown of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance reveals cracks in global financial institutions — and signals bigger changes ahead.

The Collapse of the NZBA

The Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) — launched in 2021 to align trillions in bank lending and investment with climate goals — has officially shut down after a member vote.

• ● The NZBA was backed by over 100 banks worldwide, representing $74 trillion in assets.

• ● Members included major players like HSBC, Citi, and Bank of America.

• ● Yet, mounting political pushback and regulatory concerns forced banks to walk away.

As The Guardian notes, “The alliance could not reconcile competing pressures between shareholder interests and climate commitments.”

Why It Matters

The collapse isn’t just about climate. It shows:

  ● Global finance alliances are fragmenting under pressure from politics, trade wars, and competing priorities.
  ● Banks are recalibrating — focusing more on geopolitical survival than on transnational frameworks.
  ● The U.S. tariffs, BRICS de-dollarization, and European trade shifts all point toward new blocs replacing old ones.

From ESG to Geopolitics

Over the past decade, ESG (environmental, social, governance) finance was positioned as a unifying framework.

Now, its retreat shows that geopolitical competition is replacing ESG coordination:

  ● BRICS nations are building alternative financial structures (new payment rails, gold-backed strategies).
  ● Western banks are pulling away from global consensus models, focusing instead on domestic politics and shareholder risk.
  ● The IMF and World Bank face pressure as rival blocs explore new institutions.

The Shift: Out with the Old, In with the New

The NZBA’s collapse is a symptom of a larger transformation:

  ● Old alliances (climate, trade, banking frameworks) are eroding.
  ● New alliances (BRICS, regional payment systems, digital currencies) are emerging.
  ● Global finance is moving toward fragmentation and multipolarity.

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

Why This Matters

The end of the NZBA marks a turning point in international finance. When institutions built to coordinate the world’s largest banks fall apart, it signals that capital is being reallocated toward new centers of power.

We are entering a period where:

• ● Geopolitical alignment will drive banking decisions.

• ● Cross-border cooperation will be shaped less by shared ideals, and more by strategic blocs.

• ● Financial restructuring will accelerate as “out with the old and in with the new” becomes reality.

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Sources:

• The Guardian – Net Zero Banking Alliance shuts down

• FT – Global banking climate alliance folds

• Reuters – NZBA closure announcement

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Global Crypto Regulation: What’s Shifting Abroad

Across Europe, Asia, and Russia, new regulatory frameworks are redrawing the rules of finance, signaling a deeper restructuring in motion.

Europe & UK: Tightening Stablecoin Scrutiny & Passporting Ambitions

  • EU Stablecoin Ban Proposal – The European Union is moving toward banning certain unbacked stablecoins, while creating licensing requirements for euro-backed tokens. This aims to protect consumers and maintain financial system stability. (Cointelegraph, 2025)

  • UK Digital Asset Regulation – The UK is advancing its sandbox programs and exploring comprehensive digital asset licensing, positioning London as a regulated hub for tokenized finance. (UK FCA Reports, 2025)

China: CBDC Expansion & Domestic Control

  • Digital Yuan Initiatives – China continues rolling out its central bank digital currency (e-CNY), integrating it with retail, government, and cross-border trade, strengthening its financial sovereignty. (Xinhua, 2025)

  • Crypto Crackdown – Domestic crypto trading remains banned, but China is supporting tokenization experiments within government-sanctioned channels, highlighting a dual strategy of control and innovation.

Russia: Legal Frameworks & Mining Oversight

  • Regulatory Clarity – Russia is formalizing crypto taxation, licensing exchanges, and integrating blockchain in government operations, aiming to stabilize its digital asset ecosystem. (RT, 2025)

  • Mining Incentives & Export Controls – Russia is incentivizing local mining while monitoring electricity and capital flows, balancing innovation with state oversight.

India: Crypto Legalization & Exchange Licensing

  • Proposed Crypto Bill – India is finalizing legislation to formally legalize digital assets while establishing regulatory oversight for exchanges and wallet providers. (Economic Times, 2025)

  • Focus on Compliance & Taxation – Digital asset transactions will be taxed, and exchanges are required to adhere to KYC/AML regulations, signaling alignment with global financial standards.

Global Implications: Towards Financial Restructuring

  • Harmonizing or Diverging Rules – As the EU, UK, Russia, China, and India move at different speeds, the world faces either a fragmented regulatory landscape or emerging new financial corridors outside the traditional dollar system.

  • Impact on Innovation – Countries with clear frameworks could attract tokenized asset flows, staking, and digital securities, creating an alternative to unregulated global exchanges.

  • Strategic Sovereignty & Multipolar Finance – This patchwork of regulation accelerates the shift to a multipolar financial world, aligning with the broader trend of nations seeking more autonomy and resilience in global finance.

Why This Matters

The global push for crypto regulation signals that major economies are not waiting for the U.S. to lead. Europe, China, Russia, India, and the UK are setting the stage for new financial rails and governance standards. Countries adopting strong, transparent frameworks can attract capital, while others risk marginalization — underscoring that this is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources

• Cointelegraph – EU Stablecoin Ban Proposal

• Cointelegraph – UK Digital Asset Regulation

• Xinhua – China Digital Yuan Initiatives

• RT – Russia Crypto Regulation

• Economic Times – India Crypto Bill

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Afternoon 10-3-25

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The Digitalization of Personal Lending: Better Opportunities for New Borrowers?

As fintech reshapes credit access, old gatekeepers are losing grip — out with opaque practices, in with inclusion, transparency, and speed. And this shift carries financial power implications globally.

What’s Changing in Personal Lending

  ● Digital lenders are now relying on alternative data — utility bills, rental history, e-commerce behavior, even phone usage — to evaluate borrowers who lack traditional credit scores. 
  ● Underwriting powered by AI / Machine Learning enables faster, more nuanced decisions, allowing lenders to spot good behavior in nonconventional ways.
  ● Approvals and fund disbursements now often happen in minutes to hours rather than days or weeks. This is especially crucial for first-time borrowers facing urgent financial needs. 
  ● The entire process — application, identity verification, signing — is moving online with transparent terms, lower overheads, and fewer barriers.

Benefits — Especially for New / Underserved Borrowers

  ● Greater access: those without long credit histories or collateral can now be evaluated fairly.

  ● Lower cost: reduced admin / staff / branch overhead means more competitive rates and fees.

  ● Convenience: digital processes reduce friction (travel, paper, wait times) for rural or underserved communities.

  ● Trust building: clearer terms, dashboards, and data transparency help borrowers understand risk and build credit profiles.

Risks, Roadblocks & Unequal Uptake

  ● Data privacy & security: collecting alternative data raises risks of misuse, breaches, and bias.

  ● Regulatory lag: many jurisdictions lack clear rules governing digital lenders or cross-border fintech operations.

  ● Interest rate risk: some digital platforms may still charge high rates to compensate for risk, hurting vulnerable borrowers.

  ● Digital divide: access to reliable internet, smartphones, or digital literacy still uneven globally, limiting reach.

“Out with the Old, In with the New” & Global Financial Restructuring

🔹 Old Model: Traditional banking required established credit history, physical branches, opaque pricing, and slow processes. These systems favored established, often wealthy borrowers.

🔹 New Model: Fintech platforms, digital underwriting, and alternative credit data enable financial inclusion, lowering barriers and distributing credit more widely.

🔹 Global Ripple Effects:

• Emerging economies can leapfrog legacy banking infrastructure by adopting digital lending systems as primary sources of credit.

• New fintech ecosystems attract capital, competition, and regulatory innovation — pulling in global investors.

• Less dependence on centralized banking infrastructure could weaken the dominance of old financial hubs; new hubs (Asia, Africa) may rise.

🔹 As these changes accelerate, they’re not merely innovations; they are part of structural financial shifts. We’re seeing old systems dismantled and new ones erected — reshaping who has credit, who has access, and who holds financial power.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

Digital personal lending is more than convenience. It’s a lever shifting financial inclusion, power, and risk. Just as stablecoins, BRICS payment rails, and alternative currency systems reshape global structures, so too does the democratization of credit. This is where inclusion meets architecture: who gets in, how they get in, and on what terms.

Out with the Old, In with the New.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources:

• Modern Diplomacy — The Digitalization of Personal Lending: Better Opportunities for New Borrowers? Modern Diplomacy

• McKinsey – Digital Lending: Reshaping Consumer Credit in Emerging Markets (report)

• Brookings Institution – Fintech & Financial Inclusion: pathways and policy implications

• MIT Technology Review – AI-driven credit scoring: Risks, uses, and oversight

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‘Paper Gold’ Era Ends as BRICS Nations Push Dollar-Free Payments
The age of speculative gold contracts is giving way to a hard-money world. As BRICS builds payment systems that bypass the dollar, we are witnessing a deeper shift in where value, power, and trust reside.

From Paper to Metal: Shifting the Gold Narrative

  ● The “paper gold” era—reliance on ETFs, futures, sovereign gold bonds—is being challenged by BRICS’ move toward physical metal-backed convertibility.
  ● Frank Giustra, a mining magnate, warns: “If you own paper gold, you do not own gold. When the crunch comes, it will not be there.” 
  ● BRICS nations are introducing yuan-to-gold convertibility on the Shanghai Gold Exchange and expanding physical vaulting operations (Hong Kong, etc.) to avoid reliance on Western financial infrastructure.
  ● The shift is already reshaping market dynamics: bullion premiums and physical supply constraints are becoming more significant factors than paper price speculation. 
  ● According to Mining.com, the development mirrors a broader pivot: “The age of paper gold is ending as BRICS nations stand up a parallel financial system that routes around the US dollar.” 

Dollar-Free Payments: Building the New Infrastructure

  ● BRICS is constructing a parallel payments and settlement system — covering payments, depositories, swap lines, ratings, and messaging networks — operating outside the dollar system.
  ● mBridge, a cross-border central bank digital currency pilot (China, Hong Kong, Thailand, UAE, Saudi Arabia) allows participants to settle in local currencies, bypassing take-outs via the dollar. 
  ● This new rail competes directly with dollar-backed stablecoins and challenges SWIFT’s centrality.
  ● GIS Reports confirms incremental progress: BRICS is focusing less on a full common currency and more on interoperable payment systems, national currency trades, and technical protocols. 

Why This Matters: Power, Value & Structural Shifts

🔹 Reassertion of Real Value
Physical gold anchors value in a tangible, non-sovereign asset. As paper contracts lose trust, ownership of real metal becomes the real claim to value.

🔹 Weakening Dollar Leverage
By routing payments and asset backing outside the dollar, BRICS reduces the ability of the United States to exert influence via sanctions, dollar control, or financial exclusion.

🔹 Reshaping Reserve Strategies
Central banks and states will increasingly demand deliverable, on-territory physical holdings rather than foreign paper assets they may lose access to during crises.

🔹 Multipolar Financial Order
The construction of a non-USD based monetary infrastructure bolsters a multipolar world. Countries will gradually rely on networks they control, not ones owned by Western financial centers.

🔹 Alignment & Dependency
States that join or align with these systems may find their trade, credit, and financial dependencies redirecting toward BRICS hubs, changing geopolitical alignments.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

The end of paper gold and rise of dollar-free payment infrastructure is not incremental — it’s architectural. It illustrates the broader movement: old systems fade while new structures, anchored in tangible value and sovereignty, take shape. This is another chapter in how global finance is being rewired under our eyes.

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

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Sources & Further Reading

• Watcher.Guru – ‘Paper Gold’ Era Ends as BRICS Nations Push Dollar-Free Payments Watcher Guru

• Mining.com – ‘Paper gold is over’ as BRICS build dollar-free systems MINING.COM

• GIS Reports – BRICS incremental progress in dollar-free trade GIS Reports

• Additional context: BRICS payment infrastructure development (GIS Reports)GIS Reports

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday Morning 10-3-25

Qi Card Company Tightens Control In Iraq In Cooperation With The US: We Closed 3,000 Accounts

 Shafaq News – Translation   Bahaa Abdul Hadi, Chairman and Co-Founder of the International Smart Card Company, owner of the QI electronic card, revealed that the company is implementing a strict policy to monitor and prohibit suspicious activity in cooperation with Iraqi and US authorities, confirming that approximately 3,000 accounts have already been closed. 

In an interview with the English-language newspaper The National in Abu Dhabi, translated by Shafaq News Agency, Abdul Hadi said that the transition to a cashless economy in Iraq is gaining momentum, but there is still much to be done. 

According to the report, the Iraqi government has introduced financial and economic reforms since early 2023, including the use of electronic payment systems by the government and private sector, and reforms to regulations requiring electronic payment service providers to tighten anti-money laundering and cybersecurity rules.

The report quoted Abdul Hadi as saying that many Iraqis are now using cards and phones instead of withdrawing large amounts of cash from their pockets, indicating a change in payment habits. However, digital awareness remains the biggest challenge, he explained, adding that better incentives are needed to encourage more Iraqis to trust and adopt digital payments and transition away from paper cash.

However, he noted the importance of digital solutions as a turning point in bridging the cash gap in urban areas over the next five years, indicating that it will take 10 years to reach rural areas. 

The report also explained that the global smart card company launched the Qi card in 2007, initially as an electronic payment service for public sector salaries and pensions. The company now claims to have more than 11 million users and a network of 23,000 points of sale covering all Iraqi governorates, including remote villages.

He continued: "For the government and the Central Bank, the risks are significant, but the transition of millions of Iraqis from cash to cards and electronic wallets could limit corruption, expand financial inclusion, and enhance the stability of the dinar. However, the abuse of these same systems is also possible."

 The National recalled what the American Wall Street Journal reported last May, stating that QI cards were being exploited in dollar arbitrage schemes for Iranian-backed groups, allowing local salaries to be converted into hard currencies abroad to help Iran circumvent US sanctions. Financial transactions using the cards increased from $50 million to $1.5 billion per month between early 2023 and April 2023, generating profits estimated at $450 million in 2023 alone. 

 However, the report said that Abdul Hadi strongly denied these allegations, stressing that Qi adheres to a "zero tolerance" policy for any misuse.

He also stated that "when our system detects any warning sign, we immediately close the suspicious account," adding that more than 3,000 accounts have been banned.

According to Abdul Hadi, in cases where external parties attempted to exploit the broader card system for arbitrage purposes, we actively cooperated with the Central Bank of Iraq and Visa and Mastercard, taking measures such as freezing accounts, limiting the volume of cross-border transactions, and blocking thousands of suspicious cards.

He added that the company uses biometric authentication and real-time monitoring to detect any misuse, noting that in June, the company signed a three-year partnership with the American consulting firm K2 Integrity to enhance oversight.

Abdul Hadi indicated that no US agencies have contacted QI to date regarding these allegations, explaining, "We have not received any warnings... and the company is fully committed to cooperating with both US authorities and Iraqi regulatory bodies should they request information through legal channels." 

Abdul Hadi noted, as quoted in the report, that "the company has suspended the payment of salaries to the Popular Mobilization Forces," explaining that this decision "was made in consultation with our risk and compliance advisors to ensure full compliance with international regulations and avoid US pressure."      LINK

No-Gas Burning Technology

Walid Khaled Al-Zaidi   Since the discovery of oil in Iraqi lands in (1927), from the Baba Gurgur field in Kirkuk, through the Iraq Petroleum Company, at a depth of (1521) feet, this discovery was a major turning point in the country’s economic history, as it was followed by other explorations in other regions of the center, south, north and east, but signs of maximum benefit from the gas associated with the extraction of crude oil from the earth’s interior did not appear.

Over a period of nearly (100) years, our specialized engineering cadres were not able to seriously comprehend the great importance of the gas associated with the extraction of petroleum raw materials produced from all fields, despite the fact that they are considered enormous resources that can establish a national energy industry and great economic wealth in the country.

Gas in our various fields is a wasted natural energy source that appears burned and accompanies crude oil extraction operations. It is a large part of the country’s wealth that suffers from the burning of large quantities of it despite the efforts made to invest it.

The reason for this is the destruction of infrastructure in previous periods due to wars and corruption, in addition to neglect and short-sightedness in previous eras regarding the future of energy in the world. However, as soon as last year came, the federal government included in its programs the implementation of work plans to stop the burning of associated gas until the year (2027), in order to use it to operate power plants and reduce dependence on imported gas from various foreign sources, which burdens the Iraqi treasury with huge sums to purchase it.

 Not only that, but this strategy also included the process of improving the environment, which is in line with the will of the international community and UN resolutions to reduce thermal emissions that pollute the environment.

The current national trends in this vital field were not random, but rather were based on a clear and well-thought-out scientific and professional vision when it extended communication channels with the State of Qatar, as it is the most important gas producer in the region, and one of the most prominent sources of its production in the world.

The plans showed that 70% of the gas would be invested instead of burning it by the end of this year, in preparation for the emergence of Iraq as a producer of this promising energy, through the signing of the joint operating agreement between the French energy company Total, Basra Oil Company, Qatar Gas Company and the Federal Ministry of Oil, under the auspices of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and in the presence of the Minister of Energy of the State of Qatar, in addition to important international figures in the field of implementing oil and gas projects from Korea, China and Turkey.

Governmental measures in the field of gas investment, in cooperation with the relevant authorities in this vital field, embody Iraq’s desire to increase the scope of investments with Qatar Energy and the French company Total, as the main operator of the Artawi oil field south of Basra, to implement the integrated gas development project,

 in addition to signing the contract for the central oil and gas processing plant between the French company Total Energy and the Turkish company Enka, which included, among other things, the production of (163) million standard cubic feet of gas per day,

in addition to the technology of not flaring gas, which indicates in a striking way the confidence of international parties specialized in this field in the strength of the Iraqi economy and inspires hope in seeing an advanced investment environment on our land, and an eloquent message that the Iraqi market is open at all levels to solid international economic contributions.https://alsabaah.iq/121404-.html 

Rentier No More? Baghdad’s $17B Gamble On The Development Road
  
Economy & Business  Iraq breaking Turkiye Development Road Rentier   2025-09-30 08:40  Shafaq News – Baghdad / Abu Dhabi   Iraq’s $17 billion Development Road Project  will be the backbone of a new, non-oil economy,   linking the Gulf      to Europe and reshaping regional trade,  Transport Minister Razzaq Muhaibis al-Saadawi said on Tuesday.
 
During the Global Rail 2025 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, al-Saadawi called the rail-and-highway corridor “    a lifeline that carries      jobs and      investment,     not just freight.”

He said  international experience shows that   modern rail networks  slash transport costs,  strengthen supply chains, and      drive competitiveness —    outcomes Iraq aims to replicate   by making rail the centerpiece of the project.
 
The Development Road   will span 1,200 kilometers  from Iraq’s southern ports to Turkiye,combining  an electrified railway      with a high-speed highway.
 
Construction is planned in three phases through 2050, with the   first stage expected to create more than 100,000 jobs.
 
For decades, Iraq has functioned as a rentier economy,   deriving over 90% of state revenues from oil exports.  This dependence has left public finances   highly vulnerable to  price swings, limited private-sector growth, and  entrenched unemployment among a young population.
 
Economists warn that without diversification,   Iraq’s fiscal system risks      recurring crises and an      inability to sustain basic services  when oil markets weaken.    
  
https://www.shafaq.com/en/Economy/Rentier-no-more-Baghdad-s-17B-gamble-on-the-Development-Road 

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Morning 10-3-25

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Taiwan Considers High-Tech Strategic Partnership with United States

As Taipei and Washington negotiate tech, tariffs, and investment, the choices made could signal a shift from the old trade balance toward new models of alignment and control.

What’s on the Table

  ● Taiwan is in talks with the U.S. to form a high-tech strategic partnership aimed at reducing the 20% tariff on Taiwanese exports and expanding semiconductor cooperation. 
  ● Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun leads the discussion. The “Taiwan model” would expand U.S. production capacity through Taiwanese investment without relocating the bulk of Taiwan’s supply chains.
  ● The U.S. reportedly floated a 50-50 chip production split, which Taiwan has firmly rejected. 
  ● Taiwan is pushing for industrial credit guarantees, joint clusters, and tariff reform to give the partnership structure and financial backing. 
  ● Meanwhile, Taiwan chipmaker TSMC is investing ~$165 billion in U.S. capacity (Arizona) but maintains that core production stays in Taiwan. 

Why It Matters

• This agreement could redefine supply chain power — instead of offshoring, Taiwan would anchor U.S. capacity via investment, shifting influence outward.

• Taiwan preserves its core sovereignty and technological edge, resisting demands to move production.

• The U.S. gains a more secure, partially onshore semiconductor base to reduce exposure to geopolitical risk.

Out With the Old, In With the New — Financial & Strategic Implications

🔹 Reinventing Tech Leverage
Rather than trade wars or tariffs as blunt tools, this partnership shapes new interdependence models: investment, cluster development, credit guarantees.

🔹 Capital Flows & Credit Structures
To support new industrial clusters, funding must move — loans, guarantees, venture funds, investment banks — possibly outside traditional Western channels.

🔹 Currency & Settlement Impact
If payment and settlement for this partnership can be conducted using non-USD mechanisms (e.g. local currency credits or regional systems), it would chip away at dollar dominance in technology trade corridors.

🔹 Institutional Significance
Strategic alignments like this carve new spheres of influence. Taiwan engaging deeply with the U.S. through tech, not just diplomacy, signals where future global alignments may lie.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

Taiwan and the U.S. are not just discussing trade; they’re scripting a new template for industrial alliance in the tech era. By balancing sovereignty with integration, Taiwan is crafting a model that might outlast the old trade frameworks. This negotiation isn’t incremental — it's part of the tectonic shifts of power and finance unfolding today.

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

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Sources & Further Reading

• Reuters – Taiwan considers high-tech strategic partnership with U.S. Reuters

• Reuters – Taiwan rejects U.S. 50-50 chip production split Reuters

• Taipei Times – Vice Premier moots high-tech deal with the U.S. Taipei Times

• Moderndiplomacy – Taiwan considers high-tech strategic partnership with U.S. Modern Diplomacy

• Digitimes – Industrial clusters are key to Taiwan-US partnership DIGITIMES Asia

• FastBull – Taiwan explores high-tech strategic partnership with U.S. FastBull

• Wikipedia – TSMC global expansion & Arizona facility Wikipedia

  
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Humanity Over Hostility: Seoul Seeks Family Reunions With the North

Seoul’s push to reconnect divided families may appear humanitarian — but it also signals deeper undercurrents of shift: out with old antagonisms, in with new diplomatic and financial realignments.

What’s Happening Now

  ● South Korean President Lee Jae-myung called on North Korea to resume family reunions for those separated by the Korean War, especially ahead of the Chuseok holiday. 
  ● Approximately 36,000 South Koreans have requested reunion chances via the Unification Ministry — many aging and hoping to see long-lost relatives. 
  ● The last such reunions were held in 2018, after which inter-Korean talks deteriorated and the physical facility used for reunions in North Korea was dismantled. 
  ● Lee framed reunions as a “humanitarian responsibility” transcending politics, urging that even amid hostility, basic human connection must persist. 

Why It Matters

• Soft power in action — Unlike military posturing, this move appeals to public sentiment, bridging distance emotionally before policy.

• Signaling intent — By raising this agenda early in his term, Lee indicates that he seeks a new posture in inter-Korea engagement.

• Diplomatic leverage — Reunions could become a bargaining chip in broader diplomacy: nuclear talks, sanctions relief, or development aid.

• Undercurrents of change — When societies break from entrenched hostility toward engagement, it can precede systemic shifts in alliances, trade, and financing.

Out With Old, In With New — In the Financial Sphere

🔹 Economic channels follow emotional ones
Restoration of people-to-people ties often leads, over time, to resumption of trade, infrastructure cooperation, and cross-border investment. The reunions are a soft opening to new flows.

🔹 Alternative financing & partnership opportunities
If reconciliation deepens, South Korea (and possibly third-party states) might structure financial or development deals outside Western-led institutions — for example, partnerships with China, Russia, or even via BRICS mechanisms.

🔹 Reframing legitimacy and authority
By taking the moral high ground, Seoul can assert narratives that don’t depend solely on U.S. backing or UN sanctions regimes. It’s about rebuilding legitimacy through empathy as much as power.

🔹 Institutional gray zones
Reunions blur the line between humanitarian and political. Entities like the Red Cross, UN, and NGOs may play larger roles, bypassing rigid state-to-state diplomacy. That opens space for institutions beyond the old bilateral models.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

Reviving family reunions isn’t just about kindness — it’s a step toward reweaving ties that ideology severed. In doing so, Korea edges toward new diplomatic and economic architectures, challenging old hostility and opening doors to reshaped alliances and financial paths.

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

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Sources & Further Reading

• Reuters / Associated Press – South Korea urges North to resume family reunions Reuters

• Modern Diplomacy – Humanity Over Hostility: Seoul Seeks Family Reunions With the North Modern Diplomacy

• NK News – Lee calls on North Korea to allow contact between separated families NK News - North Korea News

• Yeni Safak – South Korea urges North to resume family contact, citing responsibility of political circles Yeni Safak

• AP News – North Korea demolishes reunion facility at Diamond Mountain AP News

• NK News / Seoul observatory sources

• Wikipedia – Seoul–Pyongyang hotline and inter-Korean lines Wikipedia

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“Tidbits From TNT” Friday Morning 10-3-2025

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani, congratulating on the National Day: We were keen to protect Iraq and preserve its sovereignty.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, today, Friday, on the National Day, while stressing the keenness to preserve Iraq and maintain its sovereignty.

Al-Sudani said in a statement, "Our most sincere congratulations and best wishes are extended to all Iraqis on the occasion of "Iraqi National Day", which falls on October 3 of each year, on the 93rd anniversary of our country's membership in the highest international body recognized by all countries and peoples of the world."

He added, "This day embodies the entity of the modern Iraqi state, and all that its contemporary existence carries in terms of historical, civilizational and cultural meanings, for our beloved Iraq, and for our noble people with all their fraternal spectra, and with all their deep historical reach and what they have offered to humanity in its journey towards civilization, that journey that began in the land between the two rivers."

He continued, "Throughout their modern history, Iraqis have faced many challenges and struggles, whether during the early days of the founding of the present Iraqi state or during their fight against dictatorship. Along the way, they have offered hundreds of thousands of martyrs so that Iraq may gain its independence and achieve its full sovereignty."

He   explained, "Since we assumed our executive duties as head of the government, we have been keen to safeguard Iraq and its constitution, preserve its sovereignty, protect its wealth, and achieve prosperity and economic strength for our people.

 We have also worked diligently and sincerely to ensure that Iraq comes first in our endeavors and efforts, and that it takes the place it deserves regionally and internationally."  link

Tishwash:  Mastercard: Technical glitch suspends money transfers for citizens in Iraq

An Iraqi banking source reported on Thursday that a technical glitch in the MasterCard network has caused the suspension of financial transfers to citizens using the network's cards, affecting millions of dinars in transfers.

The source explained to Shafaq News Agency that the glitch occurred suddenly, leading to the suspension of financial transactions and the suspension of all funds transferred at the time of the problem. He confirmed that the relevant authorities are working to fix the system.

The source assured citizens that the funds would be returned to their owners or transferred to the holding entity within 24 hours of the technical glitch being fixed. link

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Tishwash:  Washington supports the Baghdad-Erbil oil agreement to curb oil smuggling and enhance investment stability.

 Economic expert Nabil Al-Marsoumi said on Friday that Washington's support for the Baghdad-Erbil oil agreement contributes to reducing oil smuggling and enhancing investment stability in Iraq. 

Al-Marsoumi explained in a Facebook post monitored by (IQ): “Why does Washington support the oil agreement between Baghdad and Erbil? With the Turkish pipeline closed since March 2023, some oil has been transported to Iran and Turkey via trucks while they search for alternative markets. Resuming exports from Kurdistan also helps offset a potential decline in Iranian oil exports, which Washington has said it will reduce to zero as part of President Trump’s maximum pressure policy against Iran.” 

He added, "Limiting the smuggling of Iraqi oil to Türkiye and Iran serves the economic interests of American oil companies investing in Kurdistan." 

Al-Marsoumi continued: "The agreement will contribute to creating a more stable investment environment across Iraq for American companies, and will maintain low oil prices, which will help control inflation levels in the United States  link

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Tishwash:  US investments accelerate in Iraq... Akkas field a strategic opportunity to boost energy

 Us Iraq seeks to contain the economic repercussions of European sanctions on Iran, the investment in the Akkas gas field in Anbar province is emerging as a strategic opportunity to reshape the energy landscape in the west of the country. 

A full year after signing an investment contract with a Ukrainian company that had not yet begun any field work, the Ministry of Oil decided to open the door to international companies, signing a new contract with the American company Schlumberger to develop the field, whose reserves are estimated at approximately 5.6 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. 

This move comes at a time when American companies are rushing to strengthen their presence in the Iraqi market, reflecting significant shifts in energy investment trends and shaping international competition over the country's strategic resources.

In an interview with Al-Alam Al-Jadeed, parliamentary Electricity and Energy Committee member Dahel Al-Hamidi said, "The American moves to invest in Anbar's oil and gas fields represent a significant turning point in Iraq's energy policy."

He added, "This step is not limited to being an oil project alone, but rather a message that the investment environment in Iraq has become more stable," noting that "the challenges resulting from sanctions on Iran and the recent snapback mechanism require Iraq to move quickly to invest its national resources to reduce dependence on foreign imports and ensure sovereign balance in the energy sector."

The company has already begun drilling and preparation work, with a production plan targeting a capacity increase to 100 million cubic feet per day by adding 60 million cubic feet allocated to feed the Anbar Combined Cycle Power Plant, with future plans to reach 400 million cubic feet per day in subsequent phases. Meanwhile, the Iraq Investment Forum, held in Baghdad on September 27-28, confirmed that other American companies have begun practical steps towards investing in oil and gas fields.

The Akkas field is the second-largest gas field in the Middle East, and if properly developed, it could provide more than 10,000 job opportunities in its first phase, in addition to generating revenue for Anbar Province and the country.

This comes at a critical moment for Baghdad with the implementation of new international sanctions on Iran. These measures present it with a difficult balance between its obligations to the international community and its urgent need for the Iranian market. Experts have warned of disruptions to supply chains, rising prices, and worsening currency smuggling, noting that the greatest challenge facing Iraq will be maintaining a delicate balance in its relations with Iran without slipping into a confrontation with the international community.

In April 2024, Iraq signed an investment contract for the Akkas gas field with a Ukrainian company. The contract stipulates that the field will produce 100 MMcf/day in the first year, increasing production to 400 MMcf/day within four years, which is sufficient to cover 35% of the Iranian gas Iraq imports.   link

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The Oil Agreement: Sovereignty For Baghdad And Financial Relief For The Region After An 18-Year Dispute.

Time: 2025/10/02 09:51:20 Reading: 120 times    {Economic: Al Furat News} After a hiatus of more than two years, Iraqi Kurdistan's oil resumed flowing through the Turkish Ceyhan pipeline last Saturday, in a move described as historic and reshaping the interests of Baghdad, Erbil, and Ankara. 

The new agreement gives the federal government control over the region's exports, while providing Erbil with a financial reprieve, at a time when the global market is monitoring the potential impact on crude prices amid fears of a supply glut.

In the following lines, we review the beginning of the crisis, its developments so far, and its potential impact on the market.

Why did Kurdistan's oil exports stop in the first place?
The crisis surrounding the region's oil exports via the Iraq-Turkey pipeline dates back to March 2023, when Turkey halted oil pumping following an arbitration court ruling ordering it to pay $1.5 billion to Iraq in compensation for unauthorized oil exports from the region between 2014 and 2018.

Iraq filed an arbitration request in 2014 with the Paris-based International Chamber of Commerce regarding Turkey's role in facilitating exports from the region without the approval of the federal government in Baghdad. According to Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, this halt cost the country more than $22 billion in revenue losses.

The original agreement between Iraq and Turkey was signed on August 27, 1973, and the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline became operational in 1977. Its goal was to enable Iraq to export its oil to world markets via the Mediterranean, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.

Initially, the Iraqi central government owned and operated the entire pipeline. However, after the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, the Kurdistan Region began developing its own oil infrastructure, connecting some fields to the Ceyhan pipeline via new pipelines constructed by the region, enabling it to export oil almost independently of Baghdad.

This approach sparked legal and political disputes between the central government and the regional government, and led to legal tensions with Baghdad, which rejected the move as a violation of national sovereignty.

What is the significance of this agreement?

Iraq describes the agreement as historic, under which the federal Ministry of Oil will receive crude oil produced from fields located in the Kurdistan Region and export it via the Iraqi-Turkish pipeline, according to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. He added in a post on Twitter:

"This ensures the equitable distribution of wealth, diversifies export outlets, and encourages investment. It is an achievement we have waited 18 years for."

The agreement includes "establishing clear technical and regulatory mechanisms to ensure smooth export flows and transparency in oil revenues, thus contributing to increased federal budget revenues," according to a statement from the Iraqi Ministry of Oil. The discussions that led to this agreement stemmed from "a shared national vision aimed at strengthening Iraq's role as a major player in the global energy market."

The agreement was also welcomed by the US administration. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement: "We welcome the announcement that the Government of Iraq has reached an agreement with the Kurdistan Regional Government and international companies to reopen the Iraq-Turkey pipeline. This agreement was facilitated by the United States and will deliver tangible benefits to both Americans and Iraqis."

He added, "This agreement will contribute to strengthening the mutually beneficial economic partnership between the United States and Iraq, fostering a more stable investment environment across Iraq for American companies, enhancing regional energy security, and consolidating Iraqi sovereignty."

The main beneficiaries of the Kurdistan oil export agreement are:

- The federal government in Baghdad  is regaining control over the region's oil exports through SOMO, and thus controlling all oil imports, according to Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani, noting that "pumping operations are proceeding regularly and will increase in the coming days."

For its part, SOMO confirmed that Iraq will be able to export larger quantities of oil after the return of the Ceyhan pipeline, while indicating that it has surplus oil quantities that will be compensated for. Iraq currently exports approximately 3.4 million barrels per day, out of a total production of approximately 4 million barrels per day.

The Kurdistan Region's resumption of oil exports through the pipeline linking Iraq and Turkey will help ease economic pressures that have recently led to delays in paying public sector salaries and reduced spending on essential services.

Iraq and the region agreed in July to supply SOMO with the region's entire production of approximately 230,000 barrels per day (bpd) in exchange for an advance payment of $16 per barrel (in cash or in kind) in accordance with the budget amendment law. The amount should not be less than 230,000 bpd, with any additional production to be added through the Joint Measurement and Calibration Committee, according to Bloomberg. Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani stated that the oil export agreement represents a "major achievement" for the Iraqi people, expressing his hope that "this agreement will improve the economic infrastructure to serve all citizens."

Oil producing companies:

Eight international companies, which together account for more than 90% of the Kurdistan Region's production, had previously agreed to the export agreement. However, the Norwegian company DNO ASA, which operates the Tawke license, expressed reservations, demanding "agreements that guarantee payment of past arrears and future exports."

For its part, Baghdad invited the regional government and representatives of foreign oil companies to a new meeting to discuss the details of resuming exports and ensuring the payment of financial arrears.

The eight foreign companies operating in the Kurdistan Region are: DNO, Genel Energy, British Gulf Keystone Petroleum, Shamaran Petroleum, HKN Energy, Western Zagros, MOL, and Hunt Oil Company.

Turkey
benefits from transportation and import duties through the port of Ceyhan via the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline, and also strengthens its position as an energy transportation hub in the region, resulting in strategic and economic benefits.

How does the agreement affect the global oil market?

The additional volumes coming from the north add to concerns about a supply glut in a market already widely believed to be significantly oversupplied. Before the resumption of pumping, the International Energy Agency predicted a record surplus over the next year as the OPEC+ alliance continues to increase production.

Iraq is OPEC's second-largest producer, with average production this year averaging about 4.2 million barrels per day, most of which is destined for Asian markets via the southern port of Basra. However, on the price front, the price of Brent crude, the global benchmark, has fallen by about 11% since the beginning of the year.

However, so far, the market has been indifferent to the prospect of restarting the Iraqi Kurdistan pipeline this week, with oil traders anticipating that the pipeline will carry supplies initially used domestically, rather than releasing a significant flow of new oil.

Future obstacles and challenges

The agreement faces obstacles related to how the outstanding debts will be repaid. DNO, the largest international oil producer in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, did not sign the agreement because it wanted more clarity on how the outstanding debts would be repaid, according to Reuters.

"We have chosen not to start direct exports at this time and will continue to sell our oil on a monthly basis on a pay-as-you-go basis to buyers," CEO Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani said in a statement.

The company explained in a statement that it will hand over the government's share of production from its fields to the state for export, while continuing to sell its own share to local Kurdish buyers "at a price close to $30," according to Bloomberg.   LINK

Oil Announces Activation Of The Contract To Develop Kirkuk Fields And Gas Facilities With British BP.

Energy  Economy News – Baghdad  The Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced in a statement on Thursday the signing of the activation of the contract to develop the four Kirkuk fields and rehabilitate gas facilities, between the North Oil Company, the North Gas Company, and the British company BP.

In a speech delivered during the signing ceremony to activate the contract, Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul-Ghani affirmed the ministry's commitment to increasing crude oil and gas production in Kirkuk to support the national economy and secure fuel needs.

Abdul Ghani said, "Today we celebrate the activation of the contract to develop the four Kirkuk fields, which is one of the promising contracts that aims to develop the Kirkuk fields (with its two domes "Baba and Avana", Jambur, Bai Hassan, and Khabbaz) in addition to rehabilitating the facilities of the North Gas Company, to increase gas production to supply the power generation stations with their fuel needs."

He pointed out that "stabilizing the initial production rate at 328,000 barrels per day is the start of the contract, and what's more is development operations. Through this contract, we hope to increase crude oil production and, consequently, increase associated gas investment rates."

Abdul Ghani added that the contract will attract labor to Kirkuk and nearby provinces, in addition to providing fuel for electricity generation and other local industries.

In this regard, BP's Country Manager in Iraq, Zaid Al-Yasiri, said in a speech during the contract signing that the activation of the contract is a major step towards strengthening genuine cooperation and partnership with the North Oil and North Gas companies to develop the oil fields in Kirkuk.

For his part, the Director General of the North Oil Company, Amer Khalil, said that the activation of the contract to develop the company's four oil fields and the determination of initial production marks the beginning of work on field development operations to increase oil production, which will have significant benefits for the governorate.

In a speech during the ceremony, North Gas Company General Manager Ahmed Abdul Majeed said that the contract signed with British company BP will increase gas production after the company's production facilities are rehabilitated and developed.

This will result in an increase in fuel supply to power plants, in addition to providing gas to local industries in the country.  https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60631

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Al-Sudani Affirms The Government's Commitment To Supporting The Gold Industry And Developing The Business Environment

Money and Business    Economy News - Baghdad   Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received a number of goldsmiths representing gold and jewelry traders in Iraq on Thursday. He noted the government's continued monitoring of this important economic sector and its ongoing development, expansion, and growth, both domestically and internationally.

Al-Sudani outlined the most significant challenges facing the private sector, both investors and manufacturers, in this field. He noted that the significant growth in the volume of gold trade prompted the government to issue a package of decisions regulating gold import activities, developing market mechanisms, and protecting consumers. This, he said, will help bolster national gold reserves, which have become a key pillar of financial stability and confidence in the Iraqi economy.

The Prime Minister noted that the approval of the "Global Gold City" project, with its headquarters in Baghdad, represents a strategic step toward localizing the industry, regulating the gold and jewelry trade in accordance with international standards, and creating a modern environment that supports manufacturing industries, provides job opportunities, and supports diversification of sources of income.

He explained that the government understands the challenges facing those working in this sector, whether related to administrative procedures, oversight and quality, or the need for more flexible legislation. He emphasized the need to address these challenges and adopt practical proposals from within the market itself, ensuring a balance between protecting the national economy and supporting the vitality of the private sector.

Al-Sudani stressed the importance of adhering to official standards, combating fraud and counterfeiting, and enhancing confidence in Iraqi products. He also emphasized the government's commitment to providing support through legislation, banking facilities, and protecting the rights of traders and investors. He added that the government, along with its private sector partners, will continue to do so. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60656

Al-Sudani Stresses The Importance Of Adhering To Official Standards In The Gold Industry And Enhancing Confidence In Iraqi Products.

Thursday, October 2, 2025, | Economics Number of readings: 114  Baghdad / NINA / Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani stressed the importance of adhering to official standards in the gold industry, combating fraud and counterfeiting, and enhancing confidence in the Iraqi product.

 He indicated the government's commitment to providing support through legislation, banking facilities, and protecting the rights of traders and investors.

Al-Sudani said, during his meeting on Thursday with a number of goldsmiths representing gold and jewelry traders in Iraq: "The government is following this important economic sector and the development, expansion, and growth it is witnessing locally and internationally."

The Prime Minister indicated, according to a statement by his media office, that the approval of the "Global Gold City" project, with its headquarters in Baghdad, represents a strategic step to localize the industry and regulate the gold and jewelry trade in accordance with international standards, create a modern environment that supports manufacturing industries, provides job opportunities, and supports the diversification of sources of income.

He explained: "The government understands the challenges facing workers in this sector, whether related to administrative procedures, oversight and quality, or the need for more flexible legislation," stressing the need to work to address these challenges and adopt practical proposals from within the market itself, ensuring a balance between protecting the national economy and supporting the vitality of the private sector.

He stressed the importance of adhering to official standards, combating fraud and counterfeiting, and enhancing confidence in the Iraqi product, with the government committed to providing support through legislation, banking facilities, and protecting the rights of traders and investors, and that the government is moving forward with its partners from the private sector.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister was briefed on the most prominent challenges facing the private sector, investors, and manufacturers in this field.

He pointed out: "The significant growth in the volume of gold trade prompted the government to issue a package of decisions regulating gold import activities, developing market mechanisms, and protecting consumers, in a way that works to strengthen national gold reserves, which have become an important pillar of financial stability and confidence in the Iraqi economy." /End
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 Russia's $20 Billion Oil Investment In Iraq

energy  Economy News – Baghdad   Russian Ambassador to Iraq, Elbrus Kotrashev, confirmed on Thursday that his country's oil investments in Iraq have exceeded $20 billion and are open to expansion. He also indicated that his country is considering opening a Russian cultural center in Iraq.

"Relations with Iraq are advanced in all areas, and there are no restrictions imposed on them by any party. Rather, there is a mutual desire to develop and advance them towards new horizons," Kotrashev said, noting that "there is an ongoing and strong political dialogue, in addition to advanced economic cooperation despite the sanctions imposed on Russia," according to the official agency.

He added, "Cooperation with Iraq in the military, technical, and security fields is historic, and we face common challenges." He noted that "there has been ongoing cultural cooperation with Iraq for decades, and channels for further cultural cooperation will be opened." He noted that "Moscow is considering opening a Russian cultural center in Iraq."

He explained, "Our investments exceed $20 billion and are significantly expandable, with the cooperation and willingness of our Iraqi partners." https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60641

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Token2049 Trends: Quantum, Stablecoins, DeAI & RWA
At Token2049, the industry mapped the trajectory from innovation to infrastructure — and those pathways intersect straight with global financial restructuring.

What Emerged from Token2049 2025

  ● The conference spotlighted quantum resistance, with panels exploring how quantum computing could disrupt crypto security and what post-quantum ledger designs must look like.
  ● Stablecoins remain a core theme — predictions of $1 trillion+ market caps were echoed, and supply, regulation, and cross-border use were debated. 
  ● DeAI / decentralized AI gained traction as a concept: AI agents embedded in blockchains, DAO governance powered by machine learning, and data markets were among the hot topics.
  ● Real-world assets (RWA) tokenization got serious attention: tokenization of real estate, bonds, private credit, art — bringing TradFi onto chain. 

Key Forces Driving These Trends

Quantum Threat & Opportunity
Blockchain protocols are increasingly expected to resist quantum attacks. New cryptographic standards (e.g. lattice, zk-SNARKs with post-quantum tweaks) were discussed.

Stablecoins as Payment Rails
Stablecoins were framed not just as collateral tools but as foundational rails for payments, remittances, and programmatic finance. The push is for institutional adoption.

DeAI / On-chain Intelligence
By blending AI with decentralized infrastructure, architects propose systems that optimize logic, compliance, and resource allocation autonomously — cutting latency, trust frictions, and central points of failure.

RWA Tokenization & Liquidity
Turning physical or traditional assets into tokens promises fractional ownership, access, and tradability. But liquidity, regulation, and standardization are recognized obstacles. Recent academic work notes many RWA tokens have low secondary market volume and structural barriers in custody, valuation, and regulatory gating. 

How These Trends Fit Into Global Restructuring

🔹 Reinventing Money & Settlement
Stablecoins + RWA = programmable money backed by real assets. As this model scales, dollar-based systems may lose primacy as settlement hubs.

🔹 Sovereignty in Tech Infrastructure
Every protocol that embeds AI, quantum resistance, or tokenized assets becomes a domain of control. Nations or blocs that can host or mandate these rails gain strategic influence.

🔹 Fragmentation vs Convergence
The future likely holds multiple token systems — regional or national rails coexisting with open protocols. That splinters power and reduces dominance of any single global financial center.

🔹 The Legitimacy & Trust Pivot
Trust is moving from political institutions to cryptographic institutions. Systems that remain stable, auditable, and resilient will attract capital, influence, and legitimacy.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

Token2049 wasn’t a festival — it was a marker of how the next phase of money, value, and governance is being built. These architectures aren’t speculative: they are foundational layers of future finance. As stablecoins, quantum resistance, AI, and real-world asset integration converge, the battleground shifts to who writes the rules, who operates the rails, and who captures the trust.

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

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Sources:

• Newsweek — Ziplines, DJs and Trump: Singapore’s crypto conference has attendees roaring Reuters

• Token2049 official reports / event pages TOKEN2049 Dubai+1

• RWA definition & market context (Wikipedia) Wikipedia

• TOKEN2049 Dubai insights, key takeaways Bitget

• Academic: Tokenize Everything, But Can You Sell It? RWA Liquidity Challenges arXiv

• Academic: Hybrid Monetary Ecosystems: Integrating Stablecoins & Fiat arXiv

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At Historic Conference, Serbia Weighs BRICS as Alternative to EU Path
Belgrade’s flirtation with BRICS reveals cracks in the European model—and signals realignment pressures in global politics and finance.

Serbia Opens Debate: East or West?

  ● Serbia held its first parliamentary conference evaluating BRICS membership as a possible alternative to full EU integration. 
  ● Organizers included the Parliamentary Group for Cooperation with BRICS and the Socialist Movement led by former intelligence chief Aleksandar Vulin. Vulin criticized EU demands such as recognizing Kosovo’s independence, abandoning traditional ties with Russia/China, and giving up support for Republika Srpska.
  ● The Russian ambassador to Serbia affirmed support for Belgrade’s BRICS ambitions, stating the bloc represents “multipolarity” and cooperation without undue dominance. 

Backing Data & Shifting Public Sentiment

  ● Public support for EU membership in Serbia has dropped sharply—only ~33 % now endorse joining, the lowest in the Western Balkans. 
  ● Yet, around 60 % reportedly support the idea of Serbia entering BRICS, reflecting growing openness to non-Western alternatives. 
  ● Serbia has formally been an EU candidate since 2012, but progress is slow: of 35 negotiation chapters, only 22 opened and just 2 provisionally closed as of 2025. 
  ● Deputy PM Vulin has repeatedly stated BRICS is a viable alternative to EU accession, because it carries fewer political conditions (no requirement to recognize Kosovo’s independence, no forced alignment with sanction regimes). 

Strategic Drivers Behind the Shift

🔹 Sovereignty & Conditionality
Serbian leaders argue BRICS demands less political adherence than the EU—it doesn’t force changes in foreign policy or judicial structure to the same degree. This gives Belgrade more maneuvering room.

🔹 Multipolar Appeal & Identity
By associating with BRICS, Serbia taps into a narrative of resisting Western dominance—projecting alignment with Beijing, Moscow, and Global South states. It positions itself as a player in multipolar diplomacy.

🔹 Financial & Trade Leverage
Joining BRICS could open access to alternative finance, trade in national currencies, and reduced dependence on EU structural funds and conditional lending. Serbia seeks avenues beyond EU grants and subsidies.

🔹 Institutional & Structural Shift
If a country like Serbia abandons or slows EU integration in favor of BRICS, it signals weakening of the EU’s pull—and encourages others in its orbit to reconsider their alignment.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

Serbia’s public and institutional debate over BRICS membership is more than a regional curiosity—it epitomizes how countries are rethinking the old paradigms. In choosing between conditional European integration and a looser multipolar alliance, Serbia is testing the strength of global structures. Its pivot could ripple across the Balkans and beyond, reshaping trade, diplomacy, and financial order.

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

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Sources:

• Watcher.Guru – At Historic Conference, Serbia Weighs BRICS as Alternative to EU Path 

• Gazeta Express – Serbia wants to join BRICS, not the EU: First International Conference 

• Intellinews – Serbia records lowest support for EU in Western Balkans 

• International Affairs / Australian Outlook – Serbia between Brussels, Beijing, and Moscow

• Novinite – Serbia Eyes BRICS as Alternative to EU, Citing Political Sovereignty 

• TASS – Serbia views BRICS membership as alternative to EU — Deputy PM 

• TASS – BRICS gives Serbia real alternative to EU without blackmail or humiliation 

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The Government Shutdown, What’s the Big Deal?

The Government Shutdown, What’s the Big Deal?

Heresy Financial:   10-2-2025

The phrase “government shutdown” is back in the news, often accompanied by panic and dire predictions. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the political noise, but the truth is, not all shutdowns are created equal.

In fact, distinguishing the current turmoil from potentially catastrophic economic events is crucial for anyone trying to understand the actual risk level.

Drawing insights from detailed financial analysis, we can cut through the complexity. A government shutdown is essentially the cessation of some or all non-essential government services because Congress has failed to authorize funds to pay employees.

But to truly grasp the stakes, we must recognize that there are three fundamentally different types of shutdowns—each carrying a vastly different economic consequence.

This is the type of shutdown the U.S. currently faces most frequently. It stems from Congress’s failure to pass the necessary appropriations bills to fund the government’s operations for the upcoming fiscal year.

A budget shutdown is essentially a disagreement over how to allocate the remaining, smaller pot of discretionary funds. When this spending authority lapses, non-essential services tied to those funds cease.

As seen in the 2018-2019 shutdown, while frustrating and disruptive, these shutdowns are generally minimal in long-term economic impact. They cause temporary disruptions, short-term market volatility, and delays in government services (like processing permits or reporting economic data), but they do not lead to a default.

While often confused with budget fights, a debt ceiling crisis is fundamentally different and potentially far more dangerous.

The debt ceiling is the statutory limit on how much money the U.S. Treasury can borrow to fulfill existing legal obligations—bills that Congress has already authorized. Think of the debt ceiling as the limit on your credit card, whereas the budget is the argument over how much you spend this month.

When the government hits the debt ceiling, it can no longer borrow money to pay its bills (including payments to bondholders). While Congress almost always raises or suspends this limit to avoid catastrophe, the risks associated with a true debt ceiling shutdown (a technical default) are immense.

In short, a budget shutdown is a skirmish over future spending; a debt ceiling shutdown is a massive crisis concerning the government’s ability to pay past debts.

The third type of shutdown is thankfully rare, historical, and catastrophic: the currency failure shutdown.

This occurs when a government becomes unable to pay its bills because its currency is no longer accepted. This goes far beyond budget gridlock; it signifies a fundamental loss of confidence in the nation’s monetary system, often triggered by hyperinflation or severe political instability.

This scenario typically leads to regime change, a complete monetary reset, or the adoption of a different currency structure.

While fascinating to consider in a historical context, it bears no resemblance to the current political disagreements.

It is undeniably frustrating to watch Congress repeatedly stumble toward these fiscal deadlines. However, the video analysis offers a crucial philosophical takeaway: the gridlock is intentional.

The U.S. system of checks and balances was specifically designed to make decision-making difficult. By dividing power and requiring broad consensus, the founders sought to prevent the concentration of authority and safeguard against tyranny or rapid, unwise government action.

While this structure often results in inefficiencies and frustrating delays, it is a feature designed to prevent catastrophic outcomes. We may lament the temporary closure of national parks, but the difficulty in passing legislation acts as a permanent brake on runaway power.

When you hear warnings about an impending government shutdown, remember to ask which type is being discussed.

Currently, we endure budget shutdowns—a painful but temporary disruption resulting from necessary political negotiations over discretionary funds. The high-stakes drama involves temporary salary freezes and service halts, but it is a relatively stable part of the American political process.

The true fiscal calamity remains the debt ceiling shutdown, an event that carries the potential for global economic devastation, but which has historically been averted at the last minute.

For further detailed analysis on government shutdowns and financial markets, we recommend checking out the insights provided by Heresy Financial.

https://youtu.be/E3IOr4jgCCs

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/10/02/heresy-financial-the-government-shutdown-whats-the-big-deal/

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US Shutdown Day 2: What’s Happening, Who’s Affected & Why It Matters

Services falter, economic losses mount, and continuity of governance looms as a central test of American institutional strength.

What Operations Continue — and What Doesn’t

• Essential services such as Social Security payments, Medicare, Medicaid, and the U.S. Postal Service (which is funded outside annual appropriations) remain operational. 
• The federal courts announced they can sustain operations through October 17, 2025 under existing resources. 
• Public health & research agencies face deep cuts: ~41% of Health & Human Services staff will be furloughed, and institutions like NIH and CDC are heavily affected.
• Cybersecurity functions are compromised — CISA has furloughed most of its workforce, weakening defense of critical infrastructure. 
• Hospitals, particularly in rural or underserved areas, risk losing federal funding via Medicaid and other support programs. 
• Air traffic and aviation impacts include the halting of new air traffic controller training, potential delays in safety inspections, and strain on travel infrastructure. 

Economic Fallout & Ripple Effects

• A White House memo projects up to $15 billion in GDP lost per week during the shutdown, with potential unemployment rises. 
• The CBO previously estimated that extended shutdowns suppress private-sector demand, as furloughed workers lose income and cut spending. 
• Historic precedent: The 2018–19 shutdown cost the economy ~$11 billion and shaved growth. 

Could Continuity of Government Be Tested?

Government continuity mechanisms are designed to maintain essential functions despite funding gaps. But the 2025 shutdown is testing those lines:

• Federal law (the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019) ensures retroactive pay for furloughed employees once funding is restored. 
• But many federal contractors do not get back pay and may suffer permanent layoffs. 
• The ability of agencies to suspend non-essential operations, redirect funds, or invoke emergency powers will strain interagency cooperation—and may empower the executive branch.

Tie-In With Deeper Structural Shifts

• The shutdown undermines the United States’ reputation for institutional stability. As the world watches, it bolsters arguments for alternative power centers—nations and blocs that claim they can deliver governance without such breakdowns.
• In times of uncertainty, capital and trust migrate. Investors may question dollar-based assets and U.S. debt, accelerating interest in non-USD reserves, alternative financial systems, or gold-anchored institutions.
• As agencies pause, new opportunities emerge for states, private actors, and foreign powers to fill gaps—shaping parallel systems of influence, trade, and financial alignment.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

On Day 2, the U.S. shutdown is no longer just a political showdown. It is a stress test of governance, credibility, and global authority. The resulting economic scars, institutional paralysis, and capital uncertainty create openings for shifts in financial order—just the kind of restructuring many talk about, but few expect to see so clearly.

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

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Sources:

• The Guardian – What does the US government shutdown mean for everyday people The Guardian

• Modern Diplomacy (via your link)

• Reuters – Courts can sustain operations through October 17 Reuters

• Reuters – Health agency furloughs Reuters

• Washington Post – CISA and cybersecurity furloughs The Washington Post

• Axios – Hospital funding in jeopardy Axios

• Reuters – Air traffic controller training halted Reuters

• Politico – White House memo on GDP loss Politico

• CBO – Potential effects of a federal government shutdown Congressional Budget Office

• The Guardian / historic shutdown cost The Guardian+1

• Wikipedia – 2025 U.S. federal government shutdown Wikipedia

• Wikipedia – Government Employee Fair Treatment Act Wikipedia

• House.gov / impact summary tonko.house.gov

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US Upgrades Air Power on Korean Peninsula
Strategic modernization in East Asia exposes deeper shifts in power, alliances, and global defense finances.

Modernization Amid Rising Tensions
• The U.S. is retiring aging A-10 aircraft in South Korea and upgrading F-16 jets with new avionics to improve survivability and mission precision. 
• Drone operations are expanding: a drone squadron in South Korea has been established, and U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine drones are now deployed in Japan for intelligence and deterrence roles. 
• The move occurs in tandem with rebalancing in Japan, where F-35A and F-15EX jets are being phased into Japan’s combat fleet. 

Why It Matters
• The U.S. is signaling its continuing commitment to deterrence in Northeast Asia, reinforcing alliances as North Korea advances missile and nuclear capabilities. 
• Upgrading capabilities in an allied theater extends U.S. logistical, strategic, and financial burden—yet it also projects influence and anchors security partnerships in a contested region.
• The modernization supports U.S. goals of maintaining forward-deployed dominance, which has downstream effects on trade routes, supply chains, and regional stability.

Global & Financial Implications in a Restructuring Era

🔹 Military Spending & Fiscal Strain
• Funding modernization is expensive. As defense budgets swell, opportunity cost appears in social programs, infrastructure, and domestic priorities.
• In the context of government shutdowns, volatile debt, and financial stress, the willingness to sustain heavy defense outlays may be tested.

🔹 Realignment of Defense Influence
• Nations in Southeast and Northeast Asia witness these upgrades as both reassurance and pressure. Some may shift procurement or alignments (Russia, China, India) in response.
• Competitors may respond: China could accelerate naval or air development in disputed areas (South China Sea, Taiwan Strait) to counterbalance U.S. presence.

🔹 Infrastructure, Bases & Local Economies
• Bases in South Korea, Japan, and allied outposts see upgrades, spurring contracts, defense manufacturing, and local economic activity tied to U.S. defense industrial complex.
• Those infrastructure investments carry long-term financial commitments and create dependencies.

Key Takeaway
U.S. upgrades in air power aren’t just about military deterrence. They are nodes in a larger architecture of global influence, financial marking, and infrastructure dependence. As the world edges toward a multipolar order, control of the skies becomes central to who controls the future.

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

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Source: Newsweek – US Upgrades Air Power on Korean Peninsula Newsweek

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China Uses UN to Advance Biggest Territorial Claim
China leverages the United Nations to bolster its sovereignty narrative over Taiwan — a move with deep geopolitical and financial implications.

China’s Legal Play at the U.N.

  ● The Chinese government issued a white paper at the U.N. General Assembly, asserting that UN Resolution 2758 “once and for all” settled China’s representation, and implicitly extended its sovereignty claim over Taiwan.
  ● Beijing claims that the resolution, passed in 1971, supports the idea that Taiwan is a province of China, and that “two Chinas” or “one China, one Taiwan” are illegitimate. 
  ● Taiwan’s government and its de facto diplomatic representatives (AIT) reject that interpretation, emphasizing that 2758 did not expressly address Taiwan’s political status. 

Responses & Regional Ripple Effects

  ● Taiwan condemned the white paper, accusing China of deliberate distortion of treaties and documents to justify coercive claims.
  ● Recent reporting indicates Taiwan views China’s reinterpretation of 2758 as an attempt to manufacture a legal basis for future aggression. 
  ● Observers note that the U.N. General Assembly’s decision did not adjudicate the status of Taiwan as a state; it resolved which government represents “China” at the U.N. 
  ● In parallel, China continues to apply pressure via grey-zone tools — military drills, diplomatic isolation, media influence, and legal arguments — to shift the status quo.

Larger Stakes: Power, Influence & Financial Leverage

🔹 Weaponizing International Institutions
China’s use of the UN as a venue for sovereignty claims illustrates how great powers can co-opt multilateral institutions to validate expansionist agendas. This undermines the credibility of neutrality in global systems.

🔹 Erosion of Norms & Precedents
If states succeed in stretching legal interpretations to justify territorial claims, international law becomes malleable. That could embolden other powers to challenge borders under nominal legal cover.

🔹 Financial & Strategic Impacts
Countries aligned with China may begin to mirror its use of legal and institutional pressure. Capital flows, trade agreements, and investment patterns may increasingly favor states that accept such interpretations or stay silent.

🔹 Questioning U.S. Authority & Rule Enforcement
As China asserts dominance in key institutions, American leverage through institutions like the U.N. wanes. Its ability to uphold rules, impose sanctions, or shape UN bodies may diminish over time.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

China’s push to reframe Taiwan’s status at the U.N. is more than a legal argument — it is a structural move in the reshaping of global power. By bending institutions to its will, Beijing challenges the mechanisms through which rules, norms, and legitimacy are maintained. In doing so, it accelerates shifts in financial, diplomatic, and institutional architecture — exactly the kind of transformation that signals we are witnessing global finance restructuring.

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

@ Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources & Further Reading:

• Newsweek – China Uses UN to Advance Biggest Territorial Claim Newsweek

• Reuters – Taiwan says China trying to create legal basis for attack via misinterpretation of UN Resolution 2758 Reuters

• U.S.–Asia Law Institute – Analysis: UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 Does Not Establish Beijing’s “One China” as Fact U.S.-Asia Law Institute

• Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Rebuttal to PRC claims on Taiwan Taiwan MOFA

• RUSI / policy papers – Taiwan’s response to China’s grey zone tactics RUSI

• Academia (arXiv) – Cross-strait information influence networks arXiv

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