Coffee with MarkZ and Andy Schectman. 10/02/2024

Coffee with MarkZ and Andy Schectman. 10/02/2024

MarkZ  Update- Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Member: Happy Hump Day!

Member: Mornin' Mark and Mods,you have no idea how much you're appreciated

Member: So what new today Mark???  Are we ever going to cross that finish line?

MZ: “ Kurdistan Regional Government unveils upcoming tripartite meeting to resume all oil exports” Things are moving. Stability is there. Along with salaries being paid – this is all part of the HCL agreement. They did not give up the date of this meeting…..It may have already occurred.

MZ: “World Bank: Iraq has taken steps to develop Human capital” That sounds creepy due to translations. But it means they are taking care of their people. Education, Health Care and an educated work force.

MZ: “Iraqi dinar under pressure amidst regional tensions” They hid in this article a piece that we really like…They are shrinking the dinar note count which will increase the value.

Member: Did your bond contact get back with you after last nights appointment?? @Mark

MZ: On the bond side. The contact I was hoping could give me an update said they are now under an NDA. I am confident they got paid something at the table or they would not have signed it.

MZ: A couple other bond folks told me they did get their final paperwork but the plan is not to pay the until early next week. So paperwork is final…process is started but they will not get full release of their funds until next week.

Member: That figures…Its always next week…sigh

Member: Historic bondholders getting hysterical if they don't get fundible $ soon !

Member: Is this a bond can kick???

MZ: I don’t think it’s a bond can kick because of the number of people under an NDA. I wonder if it’s more of an international clearing process to get their spendable funds. In other words….2 of my contacts were in a group…so did they finish their final paperwork…then funds were given to the paymaster …then the paymaster has to clear those funds internationally ….this is an international transaction of billions of dollars…….then distribute those funds to all the people in the group?

MZ: If these billions were moved from Europe to the US- there would be safety checks and balances. This takes awhile

MZ: I very much think and am very confident money has been moving on bonds…just not as quickly as we want it to be moving…If it was with the QFS- it would  arrive in 2.5 nano seconds….or very fast.

Member….still looks like feet dragging to me.

Member: So are these bonds- Zim bonds?

MZ: No – I am talking Historic bonds. I believe we will exchange Zim bonds when we get our notifications.

Member: So whatever happened to the QFS?

MZ: As soon as we exchange it is there for us. Historic bonds go first.

Member: If bonds are big $$$$ paid in fiat what better way to clear out old currency when when they convert to new currency?

Member: So, with storms, wars, dock workers strikes and all the awful things going on….will this delay the RV

Member: Maybe all those horrible things mean they have to speed up the RV????

Member: Talked to a friend yesterday who's husband works for the Railroad, they had a big meeting yesterday and was told the strike at the Port will NOT be as bad as being told.

Member: I think dock strike is the global switching of monetary systems. 80% of trade is through shipping

Member: I wonder what effect will ww3 in the middle east have on iraq rv?

Member: I still think no RV or Nesara until after the elections……Hope I am wrong.

Member: Mtn Goat is saying RV not until after the election. I don't know why the election would affect the RV. Iraq is a sovereign country.

Member: Well…maybe the “October Surprise” is the RV

Member: I believe October is our month.

MZ: I very much believe October will be our month…..I think we finally got off “stuck” in September and will see the fruition of it in October.

Member: So they sell dollars for dinar, put in bank and BOOM …RV….Dinar more valuable …as I close?

MZ: Exactly…..You nailed it.

Member: Did you hear the rumor that 150 bankers delaying the RV have been arrested?

Member: QQ Mark, could you do a segment to explain what the process will be during an RV appt--/ not sure what info to trust

Member: Recaps has many posts on exchange processes in their Post Rv and Archives sections….There was a couple good ones posted there. Fleming had a good one.

Meber: Thanks all and enjoy your day.

Member: Remain seated and buckled until the ride comes to a complete stop.

Member: The best is yet to come.

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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday AM 10-2-2024

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of Wed. 2 Oct. 2024

Compiled Wed. 2 Oct. 2024 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Judy Note: The problem with living in a bubble is that you don’t plan and prepare to deal with the chaos that will cause your bubble to burst someday. To put it bluntly, our bubble is bursting and we are in a mess.

The Dow and S&P both dove deep into the red on Tues. and were likely to stay there. China and Germany had already experienced financial collapses. There were Banks closures worldwide, Markets were down and Bitcoin had stopped trading.

On Tues. 1 Oct. 2024 US Port workers on the East, West and Gulf Coasts, plus in Canada went on strike, while Amazon workers were threatening strike, all of which was sure to immediately paralyze the US goods and food supply chains.

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Global Currency Reset: (Opinions/Rumors)

Tues. 1 Oct. 2024 Bruce: We could get a true or staggered shotgun start. Bond holders are to be notified tonight or overnight about funds and access in their accounts. Tier4b (us, the Internet Group) should be notified tonight or tomorrow morning. One source said after 9:30 am EST to Noon. The Call Centers to set appointments are automated and will direct us to the Redemption Center nearest to our Zip code where we’ll speak with a live person. Yesterday Sun. 30 Sept. on Bank and Redemption Center Screens there were nine currencies that were going up in value.

Tues. 1 Oct. 2024 Mike Bara: The latest from a good source: The Iraqi Supreme Court has told Sudani and former PM Nouri Al-Maliki that they will be arrested if they do not revalue the currency on Tuesday. On the flip side, a high source puts the chances of an RV tomorrow at 15%. “But it should be a good day for the bond people.”

Tues. 1 Oct. 2024 MarkZ: Three different banks show a Dinar rate of $3.57. We are seeing a lot of rates over the weekend. Pretty much all my sources agree that the consensus is German Bonds start tomorrow morning when Zurich opens.

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Global Financial Crisis:

Tues. 1 Oct. 2024: Is Europe’s economy done? Investment banks Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Northern Trust Asset Management are warning that investors should prepare for the collapse of Europe’s economy and its impact on corporate profits. The weak economic background in Europe sharply contrasts with the record-high regional stock index. Private sector activity in the eurozone has shrunk this month, and forecasts point to an impending downturn in Germany. Europe has been falling apart for at least a year. Analysts: “Hmm, an economic downturn is coming.”

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Tues. 1 Oct. 2024 Currency Revaluation …Charlie Ward and Friends on Telegram

Key Currencies: Iraqi Dinar, Vietnamese Dong, and Zimbabwe ZIM

Iraqi Dinar: The Iraqi dinar has been undervalued for too long due to years of turmoil and economic instability. But everything is about to change. With this new treaty in place, the Dinar is set for a major revaluation—bringing newfound prosperity to Iraq and transforming its future.

This revaluation won’t just boost the economy; it will bring foreign investors flocking, pushing Iraq into a new era. The elites tried to suppress Iraq, but they can’t hold it down any longer. The rise is imminent, and those who know are getting ready to prosper.

Vietnamese Dong: Vietnam’s economy has been growing steadily, but the value of the Dong never reflected this progress—because they didn’t want it to. Now, with a revaluation, the Dong is set to be on par with the U.S. dollar, signaling the unstoppable rise of Vietnam’s economic power.

This isn’t just about Vietnam; it’s about a global shift, and the opportunities are endless. Trade, investment, and massive economic growth are on the horizon. Those in the know are already seeing the potential. Are you ready to seize the moment?

Zimbabwe ZIM: Zimbabwe has faced economic collapse, hyperinflation, and hardship—but the ZIM is coming back. The revaluation of the ZIM isn’t just a step forward; it’s a leap towards freedom from the chains the global powers placed on Zimbabwe.

This change will restore faith in Zimbabwe’s economy and pave the way for recovery and growth. The old system fears countries like Zimbabwe rising—but it’s too late to stop what’s coming. The revaluation is about reclaiming power, and those prepared will see rewards beyond belief.

Red full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2024/10/02/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-october-2-2024/

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Militia Man  If you do the math on it, if you drop the three zeros from the exchange rate of the nominal value of the currency.  If the exchange rate is $1 divided by 1310 gets you .0007643 or real close, which is far less than a penny.  If you drop the three zeros off the exchange rate you've done a big service.  You've created value to that currency because if you drop three zeros from the exchange rate that is .76 ...They can then add the Real Effective Exchange Rate based off the non-oil revenue streams...

Jeff   Article:  "Iraq presents to the US Treasury date for abandoning the currency auctions"  The auctions will end or be abandoned the day the rate changes.  The rate will change on a Sunday morning.  That's when the currency auctions will end, when the rate changes.  This article's saying the currency auctions will end by year end.  They're talking to US officials...They're just making a generalized statement, saying by year end...So by the end of December...the currency auctions will end meaning the rate would have to change allowing the auctions to end...

MASSIVE IMPACT: Historic Port Strikes BEGIN, 50% of Imports Halt as Shipping Routes are Paralyzed

Lena Petrova:  10-2-2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBuGyJ6GerI

SILVER ALERT! NOT ENOUGH Silver for New Gas or Electric Vehicles! RIGGERS CORNERED!!

 (Bix Weir)  10-1-2024

Rumors of a new EV battery from Samsung that uses MASSIVE amounts of silver are clearly OVERBLOWN!

Having said that, much like the Solar sector, the Automotive sector continues to INCREASE the quantity of cars sold, the % of EV cars sold and the total amount of silver added to each vehicle in all automotive categories!

SOMEONE IS GOING TO HAVE TO GO WITHOUT INDUSTRIAL SILVER VERY SOON!!

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

“Tidbits From TNT” Wednesday Morning 10-2-2024

TNT:

Tishwash: Economist outlines financial options as oil declines...and warns

An economic expert revealed the options available to the Ministry of Finance if oil prices continue to decline.

Salah Nouri told Al Furat News Agency: "The decrease in the selling price of exported oil affects the Ministry of Finance's commitment to financing the (current and investment) budget."

He explained that "the options before the Ministry of Finance are either to proceed with implementing the budget paragraphs, which means increasing domestic borrowing, which in turn affects the liquidity of government banks and the employees' pension fund, which are the lending entities, or to reduce funding for investment projects and some paragraphs of the current budget."

He warned that "reducing funding and spending leads to economic recession."

Nouri continued, "From a psychological and behavioral perspective, citizens with limited incomes fear the further decline in prices, which leads to a reduction in their monthly spending."  link

Tishwash:  National Union: We are working to activate Article 140 to serve the disputed areas

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan confirmed that it is working to support and assist the disputed areas and is working to resolve this issue in accordance with the permanent Iraqi constitution.

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan announced, within the program of List 129 for the Kurdistan Parliament elections, several points to serve the disputed areas, which are working to activate Article 140 of the permanent Iraqi constitution and implement all its paragraphs, in addition to  normalizing the security, military and political conditions in the disputed areas that are going through abnormal conditions due to the repercussions of the referendum.

The Patriotic Union stressed that it insists on the share and entitlement of the Kurds, according to the election results, in the administration of those areas and the continuation of assistance to service institutions in the disputed areas, especially the Kurdish areas that were neglected by the administrations imposed on those areas and support for Kurdish studies in those areas and the acceptance of a good number of students in the universities of the region and  support and assistance to Kurdish cultural, artistic and sports institutions in the disputed areas. link

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Tishwash:  Banking Advisor: Government Committed to Opening New Horizons for Partnership with Investors

Wissam Al-Mulla the Prime Minister's representative and advisor for banking affairs, Saleh Mahoud, confirmed today, Tuesday, the government's commitment to supporting the Securities Commission and opening new horizons for partnership with investors, calling on the legislative authority to accelerate the issuance of the necessary legislation to meet the requirements of the modern market and enhance the investment environment in Iraq.

"It is a great honor to represent Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in this event organized by the Securities Commission," Mahoud said at the World Investor Day conference, which was attended by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) correspondent. "This conference represents a vital platform to strengthen ties between the government and investors and highlights investment opportunities available in Iraq,"
he added. "The world today lives in an era characterized by rapid economic changes, which requires activating the role of the securities sector as a major tool to stimulate economic growth," he added, adding that "the Iraqi government headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is fully aware of the importance of this sector as a lever for growth and attracting local and international investments."

He pointed out that "global experiences have proven that investments are not only an engine for growth, but also a means to develop infrastructure, create jobs, and enhance transparency and efficiency in resource management," considering that "the Securities Commission is a vital partner in achieving these goals, as it works to regulate markets and enhance their protection.

" Mahoud stressed "the importance of cooperation between the public and private sectors," emphasizing that "the success of investments depends on investment partnerships that contribute to mitigating risks and increasing confidence."
He explained that "there is an urgent need to accelerate the issuance of the necessary legislation to update the legal system to suit the requirements of the modern market, as there must be clear mechanisms to protect investors and facilitate investment procedures, which contributes to improving the business climate in the country."

He pointed out, "the importance of strengthening corporate governance, as building a strong governance system is vital to ensuring transparency," stressing, "Investors must feel that their money is protected and that there are effective mechanisms to monitor performance."
Mahoud called for "focusing on education and awareness, as building human capacities and developing skills in the financial sector contribute to creating an attractive investment environment," stressing, "the importance of holding training programs and workshops targeting investors, bankers and government agencies."

He stressed, "the commitment of the Iraqi government and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to providing support to the Securities Commission and opening new horizons for cooperation and partnership with investors," considering that "this conference is an important step towards building a prosperous and sustainable Iraqi economy."  link

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Tishwash:  Iraq's 2025 budget: Will the government deliver on its promises amid growing crises?

As the date for discussing the 2025 budget schedules in Iraq approaches, many questions are being raised about the government’s ability to meet its financial obligations amidst the growing crises. The Parliamentary Finance Committee, headed by its member Mohammed Nouri, confirmed that employees’ salaries are fully secured until the end of this year, but can these statements be relied upon in light of the current economic situation?

Despite the committee’s assurance that there is no delay in paying salaries, many question the government’s ability to address the delay in funding provincial allocations and ongoing projects. Development projects in Iraq have become underfunded, hampering efforts to develop infrastructure and improve basic services.

Moreover, reports indicate that the Iraqi government is facing significant challenges in balancing its financial obligations with dealing with economic variables, such as oil prices and inflation. While the Finance Committee hopes to launch project packages in the coming days, the question remains: Will these measures solve the current crises or will they worsen over time?

Responding to citizens’ needs and achieving sustainable development requires a comprehensive plan that goes beyond merely approving annual budgets. At a time when the Iraqi street is demanding improved services and job opportunities, the Finance Committee and the government appear to be in a race against time to ensure the country’s financial stability.

The situation remains as it is: statements confirming commitment, but the facts on the ground indicate otherwise. The government will have to face pressure from the street and increasing demands in the coming period, especially with the approach of elections and growing frustration among citizens. Will the government be able to strike a balance between pledges and reality? The coming days will reveal that.   link

Mot: .. * New month alert *

Mot: .. The actual size of bears.

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Wednesday Morning 10-02-24

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

CANARY CAPITAL LAUNCHES FIRST U.S. HBAR TRUST FOR INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS

Canary Capital has introduced the U.S.’s first HBAR Trust, expanding crypto options for institutional investors.

This move offers institutional investors access to Hedera's HBAR, the native crypto of the Hedera network. The trust caters to accredited investors seeking exposure to advanced crypto investment strategies.

According to the company announcement, this is the first dedicated HBAR trust in the United States.

HBAR investment options
The Hedera network is a distributed ledger technology used by enterprises for various applications, such as tokenizing assets, issuing non-fungible tokens, and developing Web3 applications. This trust gives U.S. investors a structured way to invest in HBAR.

Steven McClurg, former co-founder of Valkyrie and founder of Canary Capital, emphasized the growing demand for crypto investment options beyond popular assets like Bitcoin. He noted that despite the interest, many institutional investors lack reliable options to invest in more innovative crypto projects.

“The accelerating demand for crypto offerings seems to be exponential since this year’s launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, yet there remains a gap regarding firms with institutional experience who are willing to continue to innovate and deliver solutions beyond retail products.” 
Steven McClurg

The Canary HBAR Trust addresses this gap, potentially paving the way for future crypto-focused investment funds such as ETFs. The trust is available for accredited individual and institutional investors, representing an opportunity for those looking to diversify their crypto portfolios.

Additionally, Canary Capital offers other crypto hedge fund solutions, targeting sophisticated and institutional investors seeking a blend of crypto and fixed-income strategies.

On Sept. 16, Hedera helped launch the MiCA Crypto Alliance with Ripple and the Aptos Foundation as founding members, aiming to help crypto firms navigate EU regulations, particularly the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation. The alliance focuses on improving transparency and fostering blockchain innovation.

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Source:  Crypto News

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JAPAN CONSIDERS CHANGES TO CRYPTO RULES AS FSA LAUNCHES REVIEW: REPORT

The upcoming FSA review could drive reform in Japan’s crypto regulations, possibly paving the way for crypto ETFs.

Reports have emerged that Japan plans to assess the effectiveness of its cryptocurrency rules.

The review, which will take place over the next few months, could pave the way for the launch of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the country.

Review to Evaluate Investor Protection
The news was first reported by Bloomberg, which quoted an unnamed official from Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA). According to the report, the review will measure how adequate the country’s current approach to crypto regulation has been under the Payments Services Act (PSA).

Initially enacted in 2009, Japanese lawmakers have amended the PSA several times to address the changes in the financial services landscape triggered by the emergence of digital currencies.

The act recognizes Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies as legal property. It also requires crypto exchanges to be registered and comply with the country’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counterfinancing of Terrorism (CFT) obligations.

Furthermore, Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) also plays a key role in digital asset regulation, especially with regard to crypto derivatives transactions. 

The FSA wants to ascertain whether these rules have effectively safeguarded investors, given that Japanese holders mainly use cryptocurrencies as investments rather than for payments.

According to Bloomberg, such a move could lead to changes in the laws or even a reclassification of digital assets as financial instruments under the FIEA. If that were to happen, analysts suggest that not only would it improve investor protection measures, but it could possibly make it easier for the industry to negotiate for lower taxes on crypto.

Potential Reforms for Crypto Taxes and Security
The country’s stringent crypto rules were fashioned to protect against occurrences like the Mt. Gox hack and subsequent bankruptcy, as well as 2023’s FTX debacle from happening or adversely affecting local crypto holders.

Only recently, the crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin lost more than $300 million worth of BTC to hackers. The platform later stated that it would reimburse all users who lost their crypto in the attack and that it would acquire a proportionate amount of the stolen BTC.

n the aftermath of the attack, the FSA demanded that DMM Bitcoin provide the regulator with a business improvement plan by the end of October that would outline how it intends to protect customer assets in the future.

Japan has already made some concessions to its crypto tax requirements. In June 2023, its National Tax Agency published a partial revision of its corporate tax guidelines exempting companies issuing crypto tokens from paying a 30% levy on their holdings.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has also been leading the charge in promoting Web3, a future iteration of the Internet expected to be built around blockchain and utilize crypto. This has led to some of the largest corporations in the country, including Sony and Mitsubishi Bank, getting into the business.

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Source:  Crypto Potato

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Do This One Thing If You Can’t Afford a Financial Emergency Right Now

Do This One Thing If You Can’t Afford a Financial Emergency Right Now, According to Rachel Cruze

Nick Perry  Mon, September 30, 2024  GOBankingRates

A third of Americans say they cannot afford a $400 emergency expense in cash, according to research from Empower. That’s an astounding number that reflects the financial challenges most Americans are facing today. Unfortunately, life can be unforgiving, and just because you can’t afford a financial emergency doesn’t mean you might not experience one.

That’s why financial expert Rachel Cruze insists on the importance of an emergency fund. An expert at financial firm Ramsey Solutions, Cruze tells her more than 600,000 followers on Instagram that now is the time to start building an emergency fund.

Her No. 1 solution to prepare for a financial emergency is simple.

How To Build an Emergency Fund

Cruze’s biggest tip for building an emergency fund is to start selling things you don’t use. As she puts it, “Look around your house and think, ‘What crap do I have that I don’t use and that I don’t need?'” Turning those items you don’t want or need into cash will give you a buffer to pay off surprise debts like car repairs, medical bills or even semi-planned expenses like books for school or an increase in your phone bill.

Cruze notes that there are many things you can do to cut back on your spending, like picking up a side hustle or dining out less, but says, “Fast cash is what you need if you’re in that position [of not having an emergency fund].”

Some of the items Cruze recommends selling include:

Exercise equipment

TVs

Clothes

Shoes

With tools like Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist and Poshmark, it’s easy to turn the belongings you no longer want or need into cash.

How Much Should Your Emergency Fund Be?

Cruze notes in the caption of her post that a Ramsey Solutions study found that 34% of Americans have no savings at all. To gain a measure of financial peace, Cruze recommends selling enough items to secure a $1,000 cash emergency fund. That’s the first step to taking better control of your financial health.

4 Reasons To Have an Emergency Fund

TO READ MORE:  https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/one-thing-t-afford-financial-120019524.html

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Tuesday Evening 10-01-24

Good Evening Dinar Recaps,

CRYPTO LAWS ARE COMING NO MATTER WHO WINS ELECTION: REP. TOM EMMER

Republican Majority Whip Tom Emmer laid out his top crypto legislative priorities for Decrypt, and explained why he thinks they’re likely coming sooner than many expect

The third-highest-ranking House Republican ascribes much credit for this rosy outlook to recent changes in tune on both sides of the aisle in Congress.

This spring, a substantial number of Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, joined Republicans to vote to overturn an anti-crypto banking rule.

Days later, 71 Democrats including Nancy Pelosi voted to pass FIT21, a key crypto market structure bill.

Just last week, Emmer’s most senior adversary on the House Financial Services Committee, Maxine Waters (D-CA), told Punchbowl News that “crypto is inevitable.” Waters, for context, was a steadfast opponent of bills like FIT21 just months ago.

“That’s a momentous statement by Maxine,” Emmer said.

Why have so many Democrats changed their tune on crypto this year? Emmer thinks it comes down to electoral politics, and realizing that younger voters may be casting a ballot with crypto in mind.

“They saw that there’s this voting bloc, age 18 to 40, and [for] maybe one out of five of them… this is the issue they’re going to be voting on,” the congressman said.

While Emmer is now confident that crypto legislation is more or less inevitable, he maintains that Republican “trifecta” control of the House, the Senate, and the White House in 2025 would likely bring those laws into effect more swiftly than a Democratic-controlled government might.

If the Majority Whip was operating in such a dream scenario, he said he would prioritize three specific types of crypto-related bills for passage into law: a market structure framework like FIT21, his bill outlawing the creation of an American central bank digital currency (CBDC), and a bill to facilitate the creation of dollar-backed stablecoins anywhere in the world, so long as they meet certain criteria enforced by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Emmer thinks these laws, if enacted, would go a long way toward creating solid footing for American crypto firms and projects currently worried about regulatory uncertainty. The congressman balked, though, at the notion of going much further than such legislation.

“I have Republican colleagues in the Senate who [think] we’ve got to create a new regulatory department just to deal with crypto,” he said. “Be careful what you wish for. You do not want that.”

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Source:  Decrypt

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CENTRAL BANK OF TANZANIA TO HOARD 20% OF TOTAL GOLD EXPORTS

The Central Bank of Tanzania will purchase 20% of all the gold directed for exports as the country prepares to diversify its reserves. The movement is seen as a reaction to the current acceleration of gold prices, with Tanzania aiming to amass at least 6 tones of gold this financial year.

Mining Regulator in Tanzania Enacts Directive to Retain 20% of the Gold Exports in the Country

Tanzania is set to increase its gold reserves as part of a move made by regulators to secure part of the gold produced in the country. 

A newly enacted law states that mining and trading firms will have to sell 20% of all the gold directed for exports to the Central Bank of Tanzania, which will seek to diversify and complement its reserves with this move.

The measure can be seen as a natural expansion of an already announced policy of buying gold from local miners using the national currency, the shilling. 

In 2023, Governor of the Bank of Tanzania Emmanuel Tutuba revealed that the bank had already purchased over 400 kilograms of gold, but sold it to increase its position in foreign currency.

The law, which will be in effect on October 1, indicates all the gold collected must be sent to two refineries: Eye of Africa Ltd and Mwanza Precious Metals Refinery Ltd. 

“All payments will be done according to the Bank of Tanzania arrangements,” the Tanzania Mining Commission stressed, without giving more details on the rates and prices miners will be paid. 

The goal is to purchase 6 tons of gold by this financial year.

Tanzania has been struggling with a lack of U.S. dollars and established restrictions on forex dealers to “foster macroeconomic stability and safeguard the stability of the financial system.” 

More recently, tourism authorities convened that all tourism fees must be paid in the local currency, incentivizing foreign tourists to exchange their dollars for shillings to support the country’s economy.

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Source:  Bitcoin News

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Will ADA Price Reach $0.5 As Cardano Midnight Testnet Goes Live?

The long awaited testnet for Cardano privacy protocol Midnight Network is finally out, potentially setting ADA price for new rally

▪️Cardano Midnight testnet has gone live after months of development

▪️The testnet is only available to developers for now

▪️ADA price, down in downtrend may benefit in the long term

Cardano has entered the spotlight again with the Midnight Protocol testnet, a trend that may bode well for ADA price. Per the latest update, the Midnight protocol announced that its long-awaited testnet is now live for developers.

The Cardano Midnight Testnet – Key Note To Developers
Cardano first introduced the Midnight Protocol as its privacy solution in 2023. Since then, the team has invested time in developing it in readiness for full rollout. As announced, the testnet will test out important features that can guarantee a stable Sandbox environment for the protocol.

With Midnight, developers will have the opportunity to build functional applications. While many alternative protocols exists that can offer this capability, with Midnight, user’s sensitive data are protected. The goals of the testnet are limited and it aims to create a simulation of a full mainnet launch.

To achieve this testnet function, the Cardano protocol said it “has expanded its capabilities and hardened the network’s codebase to reduce the need for regularly scheduled chain resets when upgrading.”

For developers who plans to participate in the testnet can help build applications in the sandbox environment. Beside this, they can help discover data protection capabilities, and influence the network. Ultimately, the overall enhancement will bolster Cardano as a protocol and ADA price in the long run.

How Will ADA Price Benefit?
When Midnight completes its testnet and finally goes live on mainnet, it is bound to enhance the appeal of ADA. Increasing demand from users may have a corresponding positive impact on ADA price.

As of writing, the price of the coin has nosedived and changing hands for $0.3543, down by 6.73% in 24 hours. This price fall is an not unexpected as the broader market has slipped into the bear zone lately. The fall has now derailed the positive streak of ADA price over the past week when the coin entered the top 10.

In reality, Cardano has entered the spotlight in no small way with the launch of Chang hard fork upgrade on the mainnet. While investors have not started pricing in the latest update as reflected in ADA price, the future appears bright for the coin.

Once this current price slump fades off, ADA price may retest the $0.5 mark. If the coin achieves this feat, it might chart a path for more rally ahead.

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5 Secrets About Money American Banks Don’t Want You To Know

5 Secrets About Money American Banks Don’t Want You To Know — Plus How To Beat Them At Their Own Game

Maurie Backman  Tue, October 1, 2024  Moneywise

As consumers, we rely on banks to keep our money safe and secure. They’re an essential part of our economy — but they’re also a profit-seeking business.

As much as banks are a mainstay of people’s personal finances, some of their practices aren’t exactly as transparent as they should be — and many Americans have caught on.

In fact, a 2023 study from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed that only 10% of U.S. adults have a “great deal of confidence” in banks and financial institutions, while 56% say the government is not doing enough to regulate the industry.

There are certain tricks banks employ to make money and protect their own interests — and these tactics aren’t necessarily general knowledge.

Here are a few of the biggest banking secrets you should know about.

1. Sneaky fees

From maintenance fees to overdraft charges, one of the main ways banks make their money is through various fees. Even ones that seem negligible at first glance can add up over time.

For example, personal finance celebrity Dave Ramsey once called maintenance fees “some of the sneakiest,” adding that, “you agree to them when you open an account, and you may not even realize it until they show up on your statement six months later.”

But it may be possible to avoid paying maintenance fees. For instance, some banks may waive the fee if you maintain a certain minimum account balance.

However, fees on big loans, such as a mortgage, are often hiding in the fine print of your contract. Although it may feel tedious, always read the fine print before you open any account.

If you come across any fees, in general, you should feel empowered to contest it. After all, a bank is like any other business — they don’t want to lose you as a customer, especially if there’s a risk that they’ll lose you to a competitor.

2. Credit cards offer more protection than debit cards

Using a debit card over a credit card can be beneficial, especially since many businesses impose a surcharge on customers for credit card purchases. However, credit cards tend to offer more protection than debit cards.

Often, when there's a fraudulent transaction on your credit card account, you can dispute it. Typically, the charge will be removed from your balance while it's being investigated, or you'll receive a credit for that charge so you don't have to pay for it.

But when your debit card is used fraudulently, you have less protections in place. You generally only have a small window of time to report a fraudulent transaction on a debit card — and that window may depend on the rules and regulations your bank has in place.

If your debit card or PIN number is stolen, you may find yourself responsible for up to $500 in unauthorized transactions if you notify your bank after two business days, according to the FDIC.

With a credit card, on the other hand, you could report fraud several weeks later — on average, around 60 days after the fact. In some situations, it can be even longer.

For this reason, it could pay to use a credit card more often than your debit. As an added bonus, credit cards let you rack up points or cash back on your purchases, which debit cards don't.

TO READ MORE:  https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/5-secrets-money-american-banks-121300122.html

Tuesday Evening News With MarkZ 10-1-2024

Tuesday Evening News With MarkZ

MarkZ  Update- Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Member: Good Evening All, Mark Z and Mods

Member: I pray that picture on Marks video is a sign of good things to come

Member: Hoping for big bondholder news.

MZ:  I had one bond holder with an appointment this afternoon inform me that he is now under an NDA. He did tell me a long time ago that he would not do an NDA unless he walked away with at least a sizable chunk of money….so for me if feels like something happened.

MZ: My contacts with evening appointments  have not returned any of my messages yet because their appointments are about right now. I hope to have an update by tomorrow morning.

MZ: I do have another friend with an appointment on Thursday . He has an enormous amount invested in bonds and  I am excited to see how it goes for him.

MZ: There is quite a bit of news coming out of Iraq this evening.  “JSC-A strategy to transform Iraq into a Regional investment Center” How can you be a regional investment center with a reasonable currency?

MZ: Dr. Shabibi ( Former governor of the CBI) once said to the government if you give me a safe and stable Iraq- We will increase the purchasing power.

MZ: On the HCL- Money is moving and I expect to see an announcement any day now.  I think it is completely done .

Member: The Iraq Oil Law, also referred to as the Iraq Hydrocarbon Law was a piece of legislation submitted to the Iraqi Council of Representatives in May 2007

MZ: Another HCL piece: “Minister of planning:  We have moved forward to draw a new map of the population reality in Iraq” they are also working to return displaced people to Iraq.

MZ: “Erbil: Iraq has become a suitable environment due to security and political stabllity “ They said this today. What did Shabibi say? Give me security and stability and we will raise the value .

Member: Did they ever find all the money from the theft of the century?

MZ: I was told they have recovered almost every single dinar.

Member: Mark, any idea happened with the “Foreign Currency” discussion at the Fed today at 4:00pm?

MZ: They have not released the minutes of the meetings yet. Hopefully they will be released in 1 or 2 days.

Member: I wonder if  the hurricane and port strike are caused to slow the rv?

Member:  I heard a rumor that the Iraq supreme court said they have to post the rate by end of today or al Sudani and Maliki will be arrested

Member: I thought it was the CBI in charge?  So….I will believe it when we see it.

Member: I read Ports closed today to reset new system. From LIBOR to SOFR...on the ledger. "Secured Overnight Financing Rate"..Gold Standard!  Time will tell.

Member: Busy news day! Everything seems to be boiling over all at once!

Pray for those affected by the Hurricane. The devastation in areas is overwhelming. Also, please pray for the Peace of Jerusalem and Israel, which is about to enter war with Iran. Lord please help us!

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Note from PDK: Please listen to the replay for all the details and entire stream….I do not transcribe political opinions, medical opinions or many guests on this stream……just RV/currency related topics.

THANK YOU ALL FOR JOINING. HAVE A BLESSED NIGHT! SEE YOU ALL IN THE MORNING FOR COFFEE @ 10:00 AM EST ~ UNLESS BREAKING NEWS HAPPENS!

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30 Seconds To Midnight: THE FED JUST WENT BANKRUPT | Mike Maloney

30 Seconds To Midnight: THE FED JUST WENT BANKRUPT | Mike Maloney

10-1-2024

In this eye-opening video, Mike Maloney dives deep into the impending financial crisis and reveals that the Fed is genuinely bankrupt.

 Since 2022, the Fed has been writing IOUs to the U.S. Treasury, all while paying out billions in interest to the biggest banks and it is all coming out of YOUR pocket.

Learn how the 2008 economic changes set this crisis in motion, why the Fed is now stuck in a "death spiral," and what this means for the global financial system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlow3WcF_jI

More News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday PM 10-1-2024

Ariel : 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙏𝙤 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝘼𝙜𝙚: 𝘼 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙊𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙩𝙨

In the traditional system, investing in gold and silver often requires significant capital. With tokenization, individuals can own fractions of these precious metals, making it accessible to a broader range of investors, not just those with large portfolios. This democratizes the ownership of real assets, creating more financial inclusion for everyday citizens.

Unlike fiat money, which is subject to inflation and can be printed at will, gold and silver have intrinsic value due to their scarcity and long-standing historical importance as stores of wealth. Tokenizing these metals on a decentralized ledger gives people the chance to own assets backed by tangible, real-world value, providing a hedge against economic instability and the erosion of purchasing power.

And you telling me we are not about to have the most historic October we ever had to date? How when it had already started?

Stephanie Star:  Meld Gold confirms first transaction on mainnet went through on 9/29 regarding the tokenization of gold on XRPL with more to roll out through October #XRPCommunity #XRPArmy #XRPL

October 1st
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Source(s):
https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/1840924692380586074
https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/1840933047539032289

https://dinarchronicles.com/2024/10/01/ariel-prolotario1-welcome-to-the-new-golden-age-a-reality-based-on-real-assets/

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Militia Man  In the last week or so...there's probably five or six articles specifically talking about removing zeros from the Iraqi dinar... Quote:  "...this is done by removing a specific number of zeros from the nominal value of the currency."  From the value of the currency not the currency notes but the value of the currency...

Frank26   They tell you [Iraqi citizens] there is an imminent change coming to your currency almost every day now.  That is very exciting.  These are the words we've only dreamed about in the last 5 years.  To see them almost every day is rather shocking but very exciting right now...This is getting crazier and crazier every day with so much excitement and so much information about the monetary reform being sent directly pinpointed to you Iraqi citizens from Sudani.

Fed To ‘Kickstart’ Inflation, Next Crash Will Make August Look Like 'Dip' | Gareth Soloway

David Lin:  9-30-2024

Gareth Soloway, Chief Market Strategist of Verified Investing.com, discusses the Fed's latest rate cut, and its impact on inflation, economic growth, and markets. Soloway updates his outlook on stocks, gold, Bitcoin.

0:00 - Intro

0:40 - Market recap

2:10 - Declining corporate cash balance

6:06 - Financials sector

11:38 - Defensive sectors outperforming

16:30 - Fed monetary policy outlook

21:00 - Inflation outlook

 23:20 - Gold

26:30 - “No landing” scenario

 27:55 - S&P 500 outlook

 29:30 - Hedging strategies

31:30 - China stimulus and stocks

35:20 - Bitcoin outlook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnMg-PxfFI4

Iraq News Highlights and Points To Ponder Tuesday Afternoon 10-1-24

An Expert Reveals The Reason For The Fragility Of The Iraqi Market: Countries Want Imports To Remain

Baghdad Today - Baghdad    Today, Monday (September 30, 2024), economic expert Nasser Al-Kanani revealed the reason for the fragility of the Iraqi local market and its inability to confront any external problems.

Al-Kanani said in an interview with Baghdad Today, "The Iraqi local market is fragile and cannot face any external problems, as it depends only on foreign imports, and does not depend on local national production, and therefore the market is greatly affected by any external problems, and cannot face any of those problems, and therefore the Iraqi government must work seriously to restore local production so that the local market is strong and not affected by any regional or international problems and crises."

He added, "The Iraqi local market is considered one of the most important markets for many countries in the region and the world, to sell their materials in it, and it is not unlikely that there are countries working to keep the Iraqi market fragile and dependent on imports, instead of national production, and for this reason, throughout the past years, we have not seen any control of local products over the market."

Last March, the Central Bank of Iraq announced that “there is no return to the previous price of the dollar, and the price will not be reduced under any circumstances,” stressing that there is no intention to raise the price above 145,000 for every 100 dollars, which is the official Iraqi exchange rate.

The prices of basic foodstuffs doubled after the government devalued the dinar, and prices increased again, before rising again due to the rise in the price of the dollar .

The prices of some food items in Iraq have increased by between 25 and 75 percent, as the price of one kilogram of sugar rose from 1,000 dinars to 1,300 dinars in retail markets, a bottle of cooking oil from 1,500 to 3,000, and grains from 500-750 to 1,000-1,500 dinars.  LINK

Warning To Iraqis: New Ways To Steal Your Money And Smuggle It Abroad

Economy  2024-10-01 | 1,316 views    Alsumaria News – Economic  via the Internet and mobile phone applications, new digital banks in Iraq are starting to steal money and smuggle it out of the country, especially with the absence of government oversight over the work of these banks that do not have branches on the ground.

A new loophole for stealing money and a shortcut for smuggling currency requires government oversight.

 Digital banks in Iraq are another way to smuggle currency after it is exploited by banks that have been subject to sanctions and require government oversight and serious action towards them.

 Through unregulated electronic applications, financial transfers are carried out within these applications, without the need for paperwork or financial auditing, which facilitates the transfer process and the possibility of smuggling money in huge quantities.   LINK

Al-Sudani's Advisor Explains: Did Electronic Payment Procedures Contribute To Preserving The Dinar's Solidity?

Money and business   Economy News – Baghdad  [rtl]Advisor to the Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Committee to Support the Iraqi Dinar, Qasim Al-Dhalimi, announced today, Tuesday, the committee’s success in restoring citizens’ confidence in the dinar, while pointing out that it has provided mechanisms to preserve the solidity of the dinar and the financial bloc.

Al-Dhalimi said, "The Supreme Committee for Supporting the Iraqi Dinar worked on how to restore the citizen's confidence in the dinar, and to make it the main link between him and the source of his money and how the citizen can connect the dinar to the solid Iraqi banks, and how to deal with it electronically," indicating that "the committee worked on many important joints."

He added that "the citizen wanted to know the extent of the interest of the government or private bank in dealing with depositing his money, and how to find real mechanisms to support the dinar by balancing it with other foreign currencies,"

noting that "there are mechanisms proposed by the committee for how electronic payment can be one of the features that preserve the solidity of the dinar, and preserve the financial mass present within the banks, and for the citizen to be the first and last beneficiary and the electronic organization process, so the committee sought to achieve financial security and stability in the government program." Views 62 10/01/2024 https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=48215

Expert Proposes A Single Proposal To Confront The Decline In Oil Prices And Issues A Warning To Producing Countries

Baghdad Today - Baghdad   Oil expert Haider Al-Batat warned oil-producing countries today, Monday (September 30, 2024), noting that shale oil production is more economically feasible.

Al-Batat said in an interview with Baghdad Today that "the rise in oil prices leads to a slowdown in industrial growth and a decrease in demand for oil, with an increase in the trend towards the use of alternative energy. This represents a threat to oil-exporting countries, and the main beneficiary of this situation is the United States of America."

He added, "US shale oil production is only economically viable when the price per barrel exceeds $65. If the price of oil falls below $65, US oil production becomes economically unviable."

He explained that "this will force America to reduce its production of shale oil, which will make the market need 10 million barrels of oil, and this will lead to an increase in demand for oil produced by OPEC member states to compensate for the gap resulting from the decline in American production."

The oil expert concluded by saying, “This scenario is the only solution to confront the decline in oil consumption and the shift to alternative energy.

It will also increase industrial growth, thus pushing oil-producing countries to increase oil production to keep pace with the increasing global demand. Thus, they compensate for the decline in price by increasing quantities.

This in turn increases the costs of using alternative energy, which is ultimately much higher than the price of fossil energy, leading consumers to turn away from it and continue to rely on fossil energy while developing and upgrading it to be environmentally friendly.”

According to the US Energy Information Administration, the United States has the largest recoverable resource of shale oil in the world, amounting to 78.2 billion barrels so far, followed by Russia with 74.6 billion barrels.

Although China is a relative newcomer to the scene, it holds a significant position with reserves of 32.2 billion barrels, contributing 7.7% of the global share.

Argentina, Libya and the United Arab Emirates also made the top ranks, indicating the diverse distribution of shale oil resources around the world.  LINK

Internal And External Debts "Exhaust" The Iraqi Budget, And Experts Diagnose The Reasons

2024-09-30 06:37  Shafaq News/ The Iraqi government took a series of measures to reduce the external public debt from the financial surpluses achieved as a result of the rise in oil prices, and succeeded in reducing it. However, in return, the internal debt rose to exceed 70 trillion dinars to bridge the gap in financial liquidity and operating expenses.

Iraq continued to borrow externally after 2003, especially during the oil price collapse that coincided with security operations against ISIS in 2014, in addition to internal borrowing to cover the country's general budget deficit.

The International Monetary Fund said that Iraq's internal imbalances were exacerbated by the large financial expansion and the decline in oil prices, noting that Iraq needs to gradually correct the public finances to achieve debt stability in the medium term and rebuild financial reserves.

"Dead" Debts

Member of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Jamal Kojer, said in an interview with Shafaq News Agency, "The external debt found in the reports available to us is a dead debt related to the Gulf War. These debts date back more than 30 years and countries do not demand them, so they are not real debts. If the Iraqi state demands their cancellation, they will be cancelled."

He points out that "the internal debt, which exceeds 70 trillion Iraqi dinars, is gradually increasing because the state's revenues are less than expenditures, and despite that, it is not a frightening debt."

According to official data, Iraq's internal debts amount to $50 billion, which are collected within the official and governmental financial apparatus, in addition to the existence of outstanding debts to eight countries, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the Emirates and Kuwait, amounting to $40 billion. These debts are questionable from Iraq's point of view and have not been written off, despite being subject to the Paris Club.

Low External Debt

In turn, the financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, explained in an interview with Shafaq News Agency, that "Iraq is considered one of the countries with very little external debt, as the total debts due do not exceed 10 billion dollars, and these have annual allocations in the federal general budget to extinguish them, and they must be extinguished by 2028."

"The external debt is the remnants of the pre-1990 settlements," he added, noting that "Iraq is considered to have high creditworthiness according to the classification of international companies such as S&P Global Ratings and Fitch, and therefore the external debt does not exceed 5% of the gross domestic product compared to the international standard that accepts debts up to 60% of the gross domestic product."

Saleh points out that "there are internal debts amounting to 76 trillion dinars caused by two financial crises, the first of which was between 2014 and 2017, which was the war against ISIS terrorism and the decline in oil prices, and the second crisis was the Corona pandemic, which led to the closure of global markets and a significant decline in oil prices, and thus large borrowings occurred."

He stresses that "domestic debt generally does not exceed 30% of the gross domestic product and is a debt within the government and not between the government and individuals or the market, and there are mechanisms to extinguish it within the government's financial and banking system, and therefore there are no risks."

Debt Is Not The Perfect Solution.

However, the economic expert, Dhurgham Muhammad Ali, sees the opposite of what the financial advisor said, and says in an interview with Shafaq News Agency, "The internal debts also pose a danger because they must be paid and must not exceed 50% of the country's annual gross domestic product."

He added, "Expanding domestic borrowing is not the ideal solution to cover the budget deficit, but rather it is an easy way to cover the deficit using primitive but effective methods, as long as they do not exceed the required limit, especially in light of the decline in financial inclusion and the low rates of bank deposits for the Iraqi citizen compared to neighboring countries."

He explains that "combating corruption and following up on Iraq's money that has been swallowed by corruption over the past years is slow and ineffective and faces obstacles and challenges, and recovering this money could pay off many internal debts."

Hard Currency

For his part, economic expert Hilal Al-Taan confirmed, in an interview with Shafaq News Agency, that "the internal debts do not have a significant impact on the Iraqi economy, and most of them are in favor of the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank, and other ministries."

He believes that "the major impact on the economy is on foreign debts because they are settled in hard currency, unlike domestic debts, which are settled in national currency. The state must first reduce foreign debts."

The largest part of the domestic debt is owed to the Central Bank of Iraq, the Rafidain and Rashid banks, and the Trade Bank of Iraq, which lent the government large sums of money to cover the federal budget deficit.   LINK