13 Habits of Highly Effective Risk-Takers

13 Habits of Highly Effective Risk-Takers

By Nate Silver   GEAR Newsletter   DEC 19, 2024 4:00 AM

From poker players to venture capitalists, there’s a mindset to making the most of opportunities, and engineering the odds of success.

I played poker professionally before I ever wrote about politics or built an election model. What really fascinates me about gambling is the mindset that drives this behavior—a way of thinking that unites a cohort I call “the River.”

The River is a sprawling ecosystem of like-minded people that includes everyone from low-stakes poker pros to crypto kings and VC billionaires.

 It is a way of thinking—analytical, abstract, competitive, contrarian—and a mode of life. Most “Riverians” aren’t rich and powerful, but rich and powerful people are disproportionately likely to be Riverians.

I call the following the “13 Habits of Highly Effective Risk-Takers.” The quantitative risk-takers of the River and those who take physical risks—astronauts, deep-sea explorers, NFL players—have these traits in common. Based on my research, I hold the view that there is something hardwired in people who seek out risk and wrangle it successfully. How many do you share with them?

Successful Risk-Takers Are Cool Under Pressure

Being calm when other people lose their shit is a rare quality—and one that’s essential for a winning gambler. It doesn’t matter how well you execute in everyday situations—you’ll never reach the top of your craft if you choke when the pressure is on.

They Have Courage

In poker and sports betting, the vast majority of players lose money. To be at the very top requires a careful balance. Overconfidence can be deadly in gambling, but playing poker against the best is not for the faint of heart.

They Have Strategic Empathy

They put themselves in their opponent’s shoes—but don’t mistake this for the touchy-feely kind of empathy. In psychological studies, there’s a negative correlation between systematic thinking—what Riverians are skilled at—and empathetic behavior. Strategic empathy comes up a lot in poker—which is very much both a mathematical game and a people game.

They Are Process Oriented, Not Results Oriented

They play the long game. “Don’t be results oriented” is a mantra ingrained in many poker players. Yes, in the long run, results are what count, but one good thing about the River is that our compensation ultimately depends on objective measures.

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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 Fri. 20 Dec. 2024

Compiled Fri. 20 Dec. 2024 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Judy Note: Members of Congress tried to pass another out of control debt and spending stopgap funding bill that used an already fiat US Dollar – but Elon Musk alone (allegedly) killed the 1,500 page bill where they demanded huge raises and provisions so Congress couldn’t be investigated. KiLL BILL: Elon Musk Singlehandedly Defeats 1,547 Spending Bill? | WLT Report

Then Trump took 24 hours to reduce the 1,500 page bill to just over 100 pages, but it still didn’t pass Congress and because it didn’t, the Government will shut down when their funding expires as the clock strikes 12:01 am on Sat. 21 Dec. 2024. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/congress-has-to-pass-another-stopgap-funding-bill-what-happens-in-a-shutdown/3784733/

So, now we have the US Inc. government shutting down because Congress didn’t pass a budget for this past year. And, Congress wouldn’t pass a budget because they were(allegedly)  afraid of a US citizenship who were mad at a 1,500 page stop gap funding extension bill that contained certain provisions.

Those provisions not only protected Congress people from being held accountable for their actions, but those same Congress people were giving themselves huge raises at a time when the fiat dollar wasn’t being accepted for foreign trade, Americans couldn’t afford gas, put food on the table and were losing their jobs and homes.

All because Congress had functioned on a fiat US Dollar since 2008 and hadn’t functioned on a budget since US Inc. was formed way back in 1918. I mean, you gotta be responsible for yourself at some point, don’t you Congress?

What’s interesting was the timing to close the broke US Inc. government. As of tomorrow the privately owned US Inc. government would (allegedly) have no money to function on at the same time the new US Restored Republic Treasury was (allegedly) entering their new gold/asset-backed US Treasury Notes into the Global Financial System and therefore burying the US Inc.’s worthless fiat US Dollar.

In other words, why pass a budget on a fiat dollar that would(allegedly)  no longer exist?

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Possible Timing:

As of Sat. 14 Dec. 2024 Debt Forgiveness & Wealth Redistribution (allegedly) Began: millions worldwide reported canceled mortgages, student loans, and credit card debts. Official encrypted messages confirm this is just the beginning.

Sun. 15 Dec. 2024: The (allegedly) beginning of the new Restored Republic Fiscal Year.

Mon. 16 Dec. 2024: Banks began(allegedly)  changing over to the new financial system as the Global Currency Reset rolled out.

Tues. 17 Dec. 2024: XRP, RLUSD, Iraqi Dinar went public. Redemption Centers became fully operational(allegedly). Banking Systems were beginning to(allegedly)  process the new gold/ asset-backed US Treasury Note (USTN).

Wed. 18 Dec. 2024: Beginning of Global Financial Collapse. …G***o TV on Telegram Tues. 3 Dec. 2024

Thurs. 26 Dec. 2024: Announcement of the Global Restoration Plan. Every citizen will(allegedly)  receive information about the new economic and legal structures. …Mr. Pool, Julian Assange on Telegram Wed. 4 Dec. 2024

Mon. 30 Dec. 2024: Final stages of the transition to the new financial system (allegedly) completed. People will begin to access their revalued currencies and debt relief programs(allegedly). …Mr. Pool, Julian Assange on Telegram Wed. 4 Dec. 2024

By Tues. 31 Dec. 2024, Redemption Centers will be (allegedly) open to the general public.

Wed. 1 Jan. 2025: Basil 4 compliance deadline January 2025 – all banks have to (allegedly) prove the money they have in their vault is backed by gold. A new era of Freedom and Prosperity officially begins. …Mr. Pool, Julian Assange on Telegram Wed. 4 Dec. 2024

Wed. 1 Jan. 2025: The R&R payments and Social Security increases will(allegedly)  begin.

Fri. 3 Jan. 2025: Global Unity announced as former Alliances restructure. Leaders will present plans for long term peace and cooperation across nations. …Nesara/Gesara on Telegram 5 Dec. 2024

Sun. 5 Jan. 2025: (allegedly) Release of advanced technologies previously suppressed. Free energy devices, healing technologies and environmental restoration tools will be (allegedly) made available to the public. …Nesara/Gesara on Telegram 5 Dec. 2024

Mon. 6 Jan. 2025: The Quantum Financial System (QFS) will officially be activated Worldwide(allegedly). This secure, transparent and decentralized system will replace the old banking structure, ensuring fairness and equality for all …Nesara/Gesara on Telegram 5 Dec. 2024

End of March 2025: The US Fiat Dollar will be (allegedly) phased out, no longer worth anything.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2024/12/20/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-december-20-2024/

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PompeyPeter  Constitutionally Iraq has to open its budget before the start of next year.  In other words, this year they got to open its budget.  That is part of the constitutional law of Iraq.  Failure to do so is big, big trouble.  They will be coming after those responsible...Iraq has changed in the sense that there's a will to get this done.  That is a huge difference...The winds have changed in Iraq have come about and they want to get this done.  Sudani is a man of his word.  He told the people this would be done this year.

Fnu Lnu  You WILL NOT have to go to Egypt, Syria, or Turkey to do your exchange. A large number of banks will be more than happy to help you with your exchange. They will be charging a nominal fee of 1% to 2%. I have it on reputable information that Wells Fargo and JPM Chase will spearhead this event. You can also go to a Currency Exchange... You may also use an off-premises exchange location commonly referred to as a Redemption Center. These are also banks who will have specialized offices with security guards and De La rue machines to validate and verify your currency and make the appropriate deposit in your own bank account or you may open an account at their bank. If you take this advice, you will exchange your Dinar effortlessly...

"2025 Could Be The Last Year For GOLD Under $3000" - Alan Hibbard

Mike Maloney:  12-20-2024

Gold and silver have taken center stage in 2024, with prices skyrocketing and demand hitting unprecedented levels. In this insightful discussion, Alan Hibbard of GoldSilver.com and Kurt Nelson of SummerHaven Investment Management share why 2025 might be a pivotal year for precious metals.

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

MilitiaMan & Crew-Iraq Dinar News-CBI adds New International Currency- Official Price-Foreign Transfers Enhanced

MilitiaMan & Crew-Iraq Dinar News-CBI adds New International Currency- Official Price-Foreign Transfers Enhanced

12-19-2024

The Crew:  Samson, PompeyPeter, Petra, Daytrader, Sunkissed, GIGI and Militia Man

Be sure to listen to full video for all the news……..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzpf5-PpMf4

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BIS CONSULTATIVE GROUP PROPOSES RETAIL CBDC ARCHITECTURE

According to a BIS report, Jamaica, Nigeria, China, Sweden, the Bahamas and Peru have CBDC programs in various stages of development.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Consultative Group on Innovation and the Digital Economy has proposed a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) architecture based on a hybrid approach where issuance and governance of the CBDC are handled by a country’s central bank while commercial banks provide consumer-facing services.

According to the BIS, the proposed CBDC framework takes a modular approach to design and will focus on a token-based model to promote privacy.

However, the CBDC architecture will also support account-based models where users have specific accounts tied to an entity. The authors of the proposal wrote:

“Privacy can be guaranteed by separating transaction from identity information, such that the latter remains with private intermediaries and users. This helps to reduce risks and ensure greater privacy protections than in other models.”

Despite promises of privacy, CBDCs are widely seen as the antithesis of permissionless finance, with lawmakers, individuals and even central banks raising concerns about systemic risks, privacy and viability.

CBDCs face widespread backlash

In September, the Bank of Canada backtracked its CBDC development after receiving public feedback indicating that Canadians had little interest in using a central bank digital currency.

In the United States, attorney John Deaton, known in the crypto community for representing XRP holders in the Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit, vowed to fight against CBDCs.

The lawyer called the campaign against CBDCs “a hill to die on” and said the dangers of a centrally managed digital ledger to individual liberty were a major cause of concern.

A bill introduced by Missouri lawmaker Rick Brattin on Dec. 1 seeks to ban CBDCs in the state. Provisions in the bill would prohibit businesses from accepting CBDCs for payment and prevent any CBDC research or development.

European Parliament member Sarah Knafo recently called on the European Union to abandon CBDCs and adopt Bitcoin.

The European MP said the digital euro was an attempt to usher in totalitarianism and encouraged the European Union to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve as other nation-states continue accruing the digital currency.

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Source:  CoinTelegraph

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BINANCE.US TO RESUME USD SERVICES IN EARLY 2025 ANTICIPATING FAVORABLE REGULATIONS

In a latest development, Binance. US plans to resume USD services in early 2025, anticipating changes in U.S. crypto regulations. The exchange halted fiat operations in 2023 due to regulatory pressure and SEC claims.

Interim CEO Norman Reed noted on Wednesday that the current SEC administration has caused significant harm to American consumers and the crypto industry, including Binance.US.

SEC’s Regulatory Assault

In June 2023, the SEC accused the subsidiary of violating securities laws. It alleged the company offered unregistered investment products and engaged in anti-fraud practices. The platform has operated under restricted banking access since June 2023, when SEC civil claims triggered a suspension of dollar deposits and withdrawals.

He noted that a key part of this regulatory assault was a concerted initiative by the outgoing administration to unjustly deny cryptocurrency and fintech businesses access to banking services. Reed argues that the SEC’s resistance to innovation has hindered the U.S. financial system’s potential and blocked most Americans from accessing the benefits of blockchain technology.

Going Ahead With Optimism

Despite ongoing legal battles with the SEC, he is optimistic, emphasizing that the SEC has failed to provide evidence of any wrongdoing after 17 months of compliance. Looking forward, with Paul Atkin’s nomination as the next SEC Chair, he foresees a clear regulatory framework for digital assets in the U.S.

As USD services prepare for a return, Binance.US plans to launch new features in the coming months and expand its product lineup.

“While I can’t provide a definitive launch date yet, let me be clear: It is not a matter of if, but when,” interim CEO Norman Reed said in the statement. “We are closer than ever to restoring USD services and our plan is to achieve this important milestone in early 2025,” he added.

He underscored that the platform offers unique features, including 0% fee Bitcoin trading on BTC/USDC, which no other major U.S. crypto platform provides. It also supports 160 cryptocurrencies and staking for over 20 assets, offering more options than any other major on-chain staking platform in the U.S.

He strongly believes that 2025 will be a breakout year for Binance.US, with the teams working hard at building a comeback story for the ages.

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Source:  CoinPedia

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🌱SOVEREIGN VS CITIZEN #CONSTITUTION #SOVEREIGNTY   |  Youtube

Mason speaks about Sovereign vs Citizen.

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How Homebuyers Can Stay Safe In 2025

How Homebuyers Can Stay Safe In 2025

Danielle Antosz  Wed, December 18, 2024  Moneywise

West Virginia couple loses $255K, life savings in real estate scam — how homebuyers can stay safe in 2025

After months of house-hunting, Raegan Bartlo and her husband finally found their dream home in a small West Virginia community just a few hours from Washington, D.C.

But that dream became a nightmare as a few days before the closing, Bartlo received an email she thought was from her title company. The email provided instructions on how to wire the money for closing. She wired the $255,000 down payment as per the email’s directions, ABC 7 reported.

On closing day, she received another email saying her closing time had been moved. When she called her realtor to ask about the change, she received devastating news. The first email wasn't from her title company — and that $255,000 down payment was now gone.

"At that point, my whole world fell apart because I had already wired all of the down payment money for our house,” Bartlo told ABC 7 News. “And that was about $255,000. And so our nest egg, our savings, everything at that moment was gone."

Wiring fraud is becoming an increasing issue

Bartlo was a victim of real estate wiring fraud. This happens when scammers gain access to the email of a title company, mortgage company or realtor. They can see you're due to send a large payment, so they email you to provide wiring instructions. However, those funds go to the scammer's account.

“I just remember shaking a lot and not being able to think straight. To feel like everything you had saved for to be able to have financial stability was just taken,” Bartlo shared with ABC 7. “And what if I didn't have a house? My mother lives with us. Where was she going to go? What were we going to do?”

It's a story that Tom Cronkright, founder of CertifiED, a company that helps prevent wire fraud, said he hears every day. He started his company in 2015 after he lost $180,000 to a wire fraud scam.

“I see it happen daily, if not multiple times a day," he told ABC 7. "The reality of it is these are some of the most sophisticated bad actors that have invested hundreds of millions of dollars into their own tradecraft.”

According to Cronkright, huge, global crime syndicates and cartels are often behind these scams. They hack into banks, real estate companies and law firms to gain information they can use to impersonate a trusted company or person. With that information in hand, they're able to send realistic-looking emails that consumers often don't question.

“The email, that includes the payment request with wiring instructions, isn’t coming out of the blue, it's tacked on to a thread of emails that they've been having for two, three, four weeks,” said Cronkright. “And now they're just saying, ‘Well, instead of bringing a check tomorrow for closing, we need you to send a wire, and here's why’."

Cronkright estimates losses to wiring fraud are close to $5 billion a year. His company has partnered with federal law enforcement to help educate consumers and businesses about the signs of wire fraud scams. But getting the money back is often unsuccessful. To protect themselves, consumers need to know how to spot the signs of wire fraud.

How to protect yourself from real estate wire fraud

TO READ MORE:   https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/west-virginia-couple-loses-255k-114100120.html

FRANK26….12-19-24…..SHOCK AND AWE

KTFA

Thursday Night Conference Call

FRANK26….12-19-24…..SHOCK AND AWE

This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only

Frank has stated he will no longer do public videos on the Iraqi dinar UNLESS it is Important, Prudent or Necessary.  

Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie in Iraq and guests

Playback Number: 605-313-5163   PIN: 156996#

What Frank’s suit color’s mean…. FRANKS SUIT COLORS FOR CC'S..... WHITE = NEW INFO…. SILVER = INTEL FROZEN…. RED= HIGH ALERT… PURPLE=GUEST WITH US…. BLUE = AIR FORCE…. BLACK = GROUND/FF’S…. GREEN= MR OR FAB 4 ... GOLD = CHANGE

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

More News, Rumors and Opinions Thursday PM 12-19-2024

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Clare:  Al-Sudani: Iraq has become a reliable pivotal state in the region and the world

 12/18/2024   Baghdad-

The Council of Ministers, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, said that Iraq has become a reliable pivotal state in the region and the world, and pointed out that the religious authority emphasized the "6 principles", and we are required to work hard to implement them.

​Al-Sudani said during a televised interview with state television, which will be broadcast later, that "Iraq today is a reliable pivotal state in the region and the world."

He added, "We have good relations with our Arab, international and regional surroundings."

He pointed out that "the religious authority emphasized the '6 principles', and we are required to work hard to implement them."   LINK

Clare:  Central Bank of Iraq expands foreign transfers with new currencies

December 19, 2024

 The Central Bank of Iraq announced the expansion of foreign transfer channels for local banks to include new currencies: the Jordanian dinar and the Saudi riyal, and allowing Iraqi banks to finance trade with Turkey in euros after it was previously limited to using them with European Union countries,

In addition to transfers available in US dollars, Emirati dirhams, Chinese yuan and Indian rupees.
The bank explained that this step comes within its efforts to expand foreign trade financing options in various currencies and channels, and the bank has begun taking the necessary measures to meet banks' requests in these currencies.

The Central Bank indicated that this expansion in foreign transfer channels provides transfer operations at the official price, and aims to streamline transfers and involve a greater number of banks in foreign transfer operations, and expand the horizons of economic cooperation between Iraq and other countries, especially in light of the bank's efforts to find other channels to meet the volume of demand for various foreign currencies according to Iraq's dealings with those countries.

It is worth noting that a smooth transition took place during 2024 from the electronic platform to directly accredited correspondent banks, thus the Central Bank achieved a fundamental transformation in line with international banking practices, and this transition is widely praised.

 Central Bank of Iraq
Media Office
December 19, 2024

https://cbi.iq/news/view/2741

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Clare:  What are the objectives of expanding foreign transfer channels by the Central Bank of Iraq?

12/19/2024   Baghdad

Economic expert Alaa Al-Fahd revealed today, Thursday (December 19, 2024), the Central Bank of Iraq’s goal of expanding external transfer channels for local banks.

Al-Fahd said in an interview with Baghdad Today, "Within the Central Bank's policy and its continuous attempts to control foreign transfers to finance trade, especially in dollars, there is a continuous effort to expand the basket of foreign currencies used in imports, especially with countries with which we have import dealings, the transfer is in the currencies of the countries, and there was an agreement on this with the Turkish side, as well as the Emirates, China, and today with Jordan and Saudi Arabia."

He explained that "this step reduces the demand for the dollar to finance foreign trade, as most of the demand for the dollar is to finance foreign trade, and with the expansion of the currency basket, the pressure in the parallel (black) market on the dollar decreases, and this reduces the exchange rate in the local market."

He added, "This step will also allow many banks to deal with many countries according to the currencies of those countries, and this will enhance a major role in developing the work of banks in terms of experience, and its main goal is to control the dollar exchange rate and work to reduce it." LINK

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Mnt Goat   a HUGE change or transformation has occurred...a transformation of Iraq like no other they have ever experienced. It has come on the heels of being released from Chapter VII. ...I am in close contact with the CBI committee that is responsible for rolling out the Project to Delete the Zeros. I get weekly statuses that are telling us that Iraq is only moving ahead and not backwards. I am told it won’t be long.

Frank26  [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]  FIREFLY:
Mr Sammy says when the auctions close we will be using the lower notes because they will be needed with added value.  It will have to be out by then.  So we wait for the end of the auctions.  FRANK:  It boils down to one thing.  In order for you to get those lower notes is for the auctions to close...Mr. Sammy your boss is obligated to raise the value of your currency.

EDGE OF A POTENTIAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM TOTAL MELTDOWN. (CRITICAL UPDATES).

Greg Mannarino:  12-19-2024

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

Unraveling Powell's Latest Political Inflation Flip-Flop

Arcadia Economics:  12-19-2024

The Fed's latest meeting came and went yesterday, and they delivered their paradoxical 'Hawkish Cut' as expected by the markets.

 However as you already well know, there's a lot that can be gleaned from reading in between the lines of what the Fed does and doesn't say, and in this morning's show Vince Lanci unravels Powell's latest political inflation flip-flop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9OoUpEUroQ

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Thursday Afternoon 12-19-24

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BRICS CREATOR SAYS INDIA WILL BE 3RD LARGEST GLOBAL ECONOMY & KEY MEMBER

Things have changed dramatically for the BRICS bloc since the acronym was first coined in 2001. Over the last two years, it has become a key voice in the geopolitical and global economic sectors. Now, BRICS Creator Jim O’Neill has recently expressed his view on its trajectory, while noting that India is poised to soon be the third-largest global economy and a key alliance member.

In a recent interview with The Economic Times, the economist discussed the growth rate of the country. Specifically, he noted that India is “doing almost exactly what we thought over 20 years ago, and that is in the process of becoming bigger than Japan and Germany” and becoming a global force.

India Poised to be BRICS Leader? Jim O’Neill Discusses Shifting Power Balance

The last two years have seen the BRICS economic alliance notably increase in prominence. A massive reason for that has been its seeking of increased independence from a Western-dominated economic system. With de-dollarization being the focus, it has sought to increase the use of its own local currencies.

But that recent surge in prominence has overlooked the reality that the bloc has been in existence for more than 20 years. Moreover, it has continued to shift and change throughout that time. Now, the latest shift could be upon us. Indeed, BRICS creator Jim O’Neill has recently said India may well be on its way to being the third-largest global economy and a key BRICS member.

In a recent interview, O’Neill says India could be on its way to entering the top 3 “in the next five to ten years.” Moreover, he notes that the BRICS country is presented with a key opportunity in the near term.

“This is India’s chance to really demonstrate its ubiquity with some of the natural things in India’s favor.” Specifically, he noted that it is among the younger nations within the bloc. That is not the case for China, one of the key economies in the bloc. Moreover, it should lead to an increased labor force, while they should be able to thrive in a world shifting under a Trump-run America.

Interestingly, India’s relatively low global trade could help them as Trump returns to the White House, O’Neill notes. Tariff plans would not be as big a threat to the nation in the coming years. Meanwhile, the economist notes that Modi and India have been sought out by G7 and BRICS nations. They want India as an ally, and it is due to its strong growth prospects in the coming years.

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HONG KONG APPROVES 4 NEW CRYPTO TRADING PLATFORM LICENSES IN REGULATORY PUSH

The licensed platforms must meet rigorous standards and undergo evaluations to ensure compliance with global security practices.

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued licenses to four virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs), marking another step in its fast-tracked regulatory framework, according to a Dec. 18 statement.

The licensed platforms include:  Accumulus GBA Technology Ltd, DFX Labs Company Ltd, Hong Kong Digital Asset EX Limited, and Thousand Whales Technology (BVI) Ltd.

This brings the total number of licensed crypto trading platforms in the Asian city allowed to serve retail customers to seven, including HashKey Group, OSL, and the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange (HKVAX).

Licensing regimes

The SFC stated that the recently licensed firms underwent rigorous on-site inspections earlier this year as part of the guidelines introduced in June. The inspections identified areas for improvement, which the firms addressed to secure their restricted licenses.

The licenses come with initial restrictions, but these will be lifted after the platforms pass a second-phase assessment by external evaluators. The process will ensure the platforms meet the required regulatory standards for full operational functionality.

The SFC emphasized that the VATPs must conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests through independent third parties. These evaluations are critical to maintaining security and align with global international standards.

The SFC’s Executive Director of Intermediaries, Eric Yip, stated that the licensing process involved close collaboration with the VATPs’ leadership teams. He highlighted the Commission’s dual focus on protecting investors while fostering growth in Hong Kong’s virtual asset ecosystem.

Yip said:

“We aim to strike a balance between safeguarding the interests of investors and facilitating continuous development for the virtual asset ecosystem in Hong Kong.”

Meanwhile, this development aligns with the SFC’s broader plan to expand the licensing of crypto businesses by year-end. In October, the regulator revealed that 11 additional VATPs are under license consideration, with approvals expected to roll out in batches.

The SFC’s proactive approach highlights Hong Kong’s commitment to becoming a global hub for virtual asset innovation while maintaining robust investor safeguards.

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Source:  CryptoSlate

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News on Crypto Regulations for the US!  Bullish news for Utility Crypto!

Rich (CSC) announces that in early January, Congress will be passing crypto regulations soon after returning from break on January 3rd.  This will be followed by mass adoption of the utility ISO 20022 coins we have been talking about which will lead to the new financial system followed by the RV.  But we still have a while for all this to happen.  It just looks like it is all coming together a little sooner with regulations being addressed before the inauguration of Trump.  All good news.  

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Source:  Common Sense Crypto

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OHIO JOINS GROWING TREND OF STATES CONSIDERING BITCOIN RESERVES

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FOREX TRADING: THE TAX SECRETS THEY WON'T TELL YOU  |  Youtube

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The Fed Saves Its Own XXX at Your Expense

The Fed Saves Its Own XXX at Your Expense

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)  December 19, 2024

Marco Polo never actually set foot on Japanese soil. But that didn’t stop him from writing the most wildly exaggerated tales about the immense, incredible wealth of Japan-- which he called Cipangu.

Supposedly Marco Polo had spoken to merchants and traders who’d been there, but it’s entirely possible he made it all up—typical for Marco Polo and his tall tales.

Nevertheless, about a century and a half later, a young Italian sailor devoured Polo’s writings and became convinced he had to lead an expedition to Cipangu and exploit the unimaginable wealth described in Polo’s stories.

That sailor, of course, was Christopher Columbus. After years of struggling to secure the necessary investment, he finally set sail in 1492. When he landed in Hispaniola, he thought he’d found Asia.

The local chieftain greeted Columbus with gold. So Columbus, channeling his inner Marco Polo, sent a letter home in the spring of 1493 describing the incredible wealth and gold riches of the discovered island.

Word spread quickly—well, as quickly as could be expected in the 15th century. But eventually, other explorers mounted their own expeditions.

In 1521, Hernán Cortés sent gold and silver from Mexico back to Europe, which arrived in Brussels that August. The artist Albrecht Dürer, traveling through Brussels at the time, described the gold pieces as big as the sun, and the silver as big as the moon.

Ten years later, in 1532, Francisco Pizarro ambushed the Incan Emperor, Atahualpa, who had to pay a literal king’s ransom in silver and gold.

Before long, mines across Latin America were producing vast amounts of precious metals, and Spanish treasure ships were crisscrossing the Atlantic, transporting gold and silver back to Europe.

The King of Spain couldn’t believe his newfound wealth. But there was a side effect.

All this new gold and silver flowed into the Spanish economy (and also the economies of other European kingdoms). Yet farmers were growing the same amount of food. Artisans were making the same number of shoes, hats, and clothes.

In short, the supply of goods and services in Europe remained unchanged, yet the supply of money circulating in the economy increased dramatically.

The natural consequence was a bout of inflation that lasted more than a century. Economic historians refer to this period as the “Great Inflation” or sometimes “Price Revolution”.

It’s extraordinary that modern-day “experts” can’t seem to figure out this basic principle.

During the pandemic, the Federal Reserve increased the money supply by trillions of dollars, practically doubling the size of its balance sheet almost overnight in early 2020.

And unlike the Spanish in the 1500s, the Fed didn’t have to mine any gold and silver-- they just push some buttons, and, poof, trillions of dollars of new money.

At the same time, though, throughout 2020-2021, people were told to stay home, cower in fear, and NOT work. This resulted in a DECLINE in goods and services in the economy.

In short-- the supply of money increased dramatically, while the supply of goods and services decreased. The result? Inflation. And the problem still hasn’t been fixed.

The Fed has been playing the ‘hero’ role for most of this year, acting as if they saved the economy and slayed the evil inflation monster once and for all.

Well, the most recent inflation report finally put an end to their hubris. Inflation is up, and even the Fed can’t deny it any longer.

Bizarrely, at this week’s policy meeting, the Fed decided to CUT interest rates... which is pretty much the opposite of what a central bank is supposed to do when battling inflation.

But we’ve already discussed why they’re doing this:: the Fed is saving its own ass at your expense.

Throughout the pandemic, the Fed used its trillions of dollars of newly-created money to buy US government bonds at a time when interest rates were at all-time record lows (i.e. bond prices were at record highs).

But then interest rates rose significantly in 2022, so the value of the Fed’s bonds plummeted. As a result, the Fed’s losses now exceed $800 billion, making it the most insolvent bank in the history of the world.

It’s crazy to think that the most systemically important bank on the planet is insolvent. But that’s the truth.

The only way for the Fed to become solvent again is to inflate the value of its bond portfolio, which means cutting interest rates—even though this won’t arrest inflation and risks making it worse.

Bear in mind, these people failed to anticipate the consequences of printing trillions of dollars and slashing interest rates to zero back in 2020. They failed to notice inflation when it was obvious in 2021. They called it “transitory.” They failed to act.

And when they finally did act in 2022—far too late—they failed to anticipate the consequences of their rate hikes, including the bank failures we saw in 2023.

Now inflation is rising again, but they’re cutting rates. Totally backward policy. It’s sort of like how Congress tries to spend and borrow its way out of debt.

Sure, these people at the Fed are human beings. They’re fallible and will make mistakes just like anyone else. Yet they’ve been so consistently wrong on just about everything... while at the same time their mistakes affect the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people.

What’s really strange is that this system is completely involuntary. Everyone alive is substantially affected by the Fed’s decisions, but we don’t elect Fed leaders. Only a handful are even appointed by the President. The rest are appointed by commercial banks like Citibank and Bank of America, which technically “own” the Fed.

For a country that claims to be a beacon of representative democracy, it’s crazy that the people who have the most influence over our financial lives are unelected “experts” who have been consistently and woefully wrong at almost every turn.

To your freedom,   James Hickman   Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

https://www.schiffsovereign.com/trends/the-fed-saves-its-own-ass-at-your-expense-151918/

Ariel: The Final Step and Deleting the Zeros

Ariel: The Final Step and Deleting the Zeros

12-19-2024

Iraq Dinar Update (Important Read)

#4 The Final Step

First Strategic Objective: Support and Enhance Monetary Stability

This strategic framework outlines four key sub-objectives with their corresponding initiatives to maintain monetary stability:

1. Stability of the General Level of Prices

– Issue medium or long-term securities capabilities
– Manage monetary policy rates in alignment with monetary stability and economic growth requirements
– Support and stimulate microfinance development
– Implement a comprehensive national lending strategy

2. Stability of Exchange Rates

– Transition from platform-based to correspondent bank systems for foreign remittance procedures

3. Manage Reserves According to Best Practices

– Diversify investment tools based on source
– Enhance and increase gold reserves

4. Improve the Quality and Structure of the Iraqi Currency

– Introduce new high-quality currency issues with reduced environmental impact
– Establish a dedicated currency examination laboratory
– Implement automation for cash operations, including counting and sorting functions

Do you see how close we are? What is the 1st thing they have to do in #4? Introduce a new currency correct? And they also stated that they want to complete this within 10 days which brings us to Christmas.

Everything started on December 15th. This is where the 10 days come from.

What does this mean for an foreign investor like Americans or other?

U.S. investors who purchased IQD at a fraction of its nominal value (e.g., 1 IQD = 1/100th of a U.S. cent) have effectively acquired significant amounts of IQD for very little USD.

For example, if you spent $1 to purchase IQD, you might currently hold a substantial number of IQD notes because of the historically low exchange rate.

A reinstatement or revaluation at a 1:1 exchange rate (1 IQD = 1 USD) would mean each IQD note would be worth one U.S. dollar.

Example: A 100,000 IQD note, purchased for a minimal cost, would convert to $100,000 USD under a 1:1 exchange rate.

If the value of the IQD increases beyond 1:1 to, for example, 1:3 (1 IQD = 3 USD), the same 100,000 IQD would convert to $300,000 USD. At 1:8, it would convert to $800,000 USD.

What a 100k IQD Note Will Be Worth Once You Convert It To USD Upon Revaluation?

1:1 (100k)
1:2 (200k)
1:3 (300k)
1:4 (400k)
1:5 (500k)
1:6 (600k)
Etc.

This basic math. Because regardless if you hold IQD this will be what the exchange rate will be on the Forex. People who attempt to buy IQD after the reinstatement on international markets will not see any profits. Only those who bought IQD at 1/100th of its price for pennies on the dollar.

When Iraq talks about “deleting the three zeros,” it typically refers to removing the zeros from the exchange rate, not necessarily from the physical currency itself. This is why people are confused. You think they will take out a magic marker and erase zeros off a paper currency?

Please give me your IQD so I can save you from disappointment. I, promise I will not give it back.

Article Here: https://jaredaiq.net/News/7929

These are the 3 zeroes on the exchange rate they will be deleting. Which will make 0.00076/0.76. Not the currency. Which means if you have 100k once it goes international you would gain only 0.76/76,000 USD/ROI.

So imagine the other examples of 1:1 or higher?

https://dinarchronicles.com/2024/12/18/ariel-prolotario1-the-final-step-and-deleting-the-zeros/

Coffee with MarkZ and Zester. 12/19/2024

Coffee with MarkZ and Zester. 12/19/2024

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: Good morning. May today be a great day for all

Member: Start your Engines!! we are close!!

Member: Do you think it’s a possibility the St. Germaine trust may cash out Christmas Day this year?

Member: All our fingers are crossed

Member: Are we going to see a government shutdown Mark?

MZ: There are a lot of rumors when the government shuts down on Friday- things are going to rip…..My bond folks seem to think exactly that……sure am hopeful they are correct

MZ: Bond folks are still very excited and convinced we are exchanging by Christmas.

MZ: “The Central Bank of Iraq decides to add the Saudi Ryal and the Jordinian dinar”  I think this is the biggest story of the year. This story has me so excited. They are working on a smooth transition to this basket. These are the two biggest. Iraq said months ago they are going to base their currency on oil, resources, gold and a basket of other middle eastern countries currencies. This is how they are going to raise the value of the dinar. They are going to unpeg it from the USD and peg it to a basket of currency and their assets.

MZ: I am sure MilitiaMan and others are also extremely excited about this today.

MZ: “Federal Finance clarifies on the regions employee’s salaries”  the employees have not filled out their time cards but they are really mad they have not been paid. This article says Baghdad wants to pay them…but do the darn paperwork . We are close to a settlement of HCL

MZ: “Iraq is off the list of top US bond holders” they have been liquidating on the bonds and adding to other assets….is this Nesara or Gesara  as everyone unravels the strings tied to the US???

Member: A new contact (Mr T) of Melanie Hinds who correctly navigated the Kuwaiti Dinar/Swiss revaluations claims tonight is the most probable time for the RI with MANY compelling points.

Member: Good morning all!! I have a cool bank story: I went into my usual Wells Fargo on my way home from work to grab some mortgage money. I have not been in that particular branch in awhile because I haven’t needed to go in. Continued..

It is a smaller branch, but I walked in only to see they had renovated entirely; they only had 2 tellers where there used to be 4. They had walled up the other two and installed a “smart ATM”. I also seen something else that I hadn’t before in that tiny branch; 2 Premier Services desks. I started scratching my thinker. Why would you need Premier Services and Wealth Management here? It’s a very tiny branch in E********AL. I asked to clarify for my sanity, “When did you guys start offering Premier Services and Wealth Management? Is that new?” Cont…

She said, “Yes, that is new as well. We didn’t offer that here before.” I agreed and said that I didn’t think so. “Well, do you exchange foreign currency here?” “Oh, yes sir. We can buy it if you have any, or we can sell it as well.” Why start with “buy”? Maybe I’m reading too deep into it, but it’s very strange to see Premier Services there. Cont… that was confirmation enough for me and confirmation in my spirit is enough. In feel it in my bones!!!!

Member: Already had an email from the wealth manager of our bank asking if he can help us !!!

Member: From a Regions Bank person. they are all in on QFS. Have been for a year or more

Member:  My credit union online banking in Pennsylvania was shutdown for 3 hours yesterday morning. I called and asked what happened and was my money safe? Answer was : was a glitch in the system .

Member: Citizens bank was open about currency. Opening an account there because they will exchange dinar and vnd.

MZ: Yes they have been very open about it.

Member:  It's been quite sometime that I had a good Christmas…. really praying hard…. this Time around would be truly Fantastic with the RV for all the Tiers.

Member: When you consider that Christmas is the one holiday that is observed worldwide, I can’t think of a better date than that for the RV

MZ: Dr. Scott Young should be on our stream tonight. See you all then.

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