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Some Iraq News Posted by Clare at KTFA 2-26-2025

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Clare:  Trade Bank of Iraq stops cash withdrawals via ATMs outside Iraq

2/26/2025

The Trade Bank of Iraq announced today, Wednesday, the suspension of cash withdrawals via automated teller machines (ATM) using electronic cards (Visa and MasterCard) outside Iraq, as part of preventive measures to avoid security risks associated with the misuse of these cards.

The bank explained, in a statement received by {Al Furat News} a copy of it, that:

“The decision only includes cash withdrawals from ATMs outside Iraq, while users can continue to use cards to pay via POS devices or in electronic transactions on the Internet.”

The bank pointed out that "this measure comes out of concern for protecting customers' money from any security threats that may result from misuse of cards in some areas."   LINK

Clare:  The Central Bank of Iraq is moving towards launching a digital banking currency instead of paper currency

2/26/2025

The Governor of the Central Bank, Ali Al-Alaq, revealed on Wednesday the intention to create a digital banking currency to replace paper currencies.

Al-Alaq said, in a speech during the 9th Finance and Banking Services Conference and Exhibition, which was followed by Shafak News Agency, that "the financial and banking system will witness fundamental transformations, including the decline of paper currencies to be replaced by digital payments for central banks."

He added that "the Central Bank is moving to create its own digital currency, to gradually replace the paper process as is happening in some central banks in the world," indicating that "we are seriously considering establishing a data center in Iraq, and the bank has begun to move on this issue as part of the digital transformation steps."

Al-Alaq continued, " The current stage is witnessing a major development in the electronic payment system through increasing the number of ATMs and credit wallets," indicating that "the support provided by the Central Bank helped raise the rate of financial inclusion in Iraq to 49% after it was 20%, about two years ago."

He pointed out that "Iraqi banks are witnessing today qualitative transformations in their banking operations, especially with regard to financial transfers of different currencies, through the adoption of approved global systems and programs that help them with these advanced transformations in financial services."  LINK

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Clare:  Mazhar Saleh stresses the importance of electronic payment in the digital transformation in Iraq

2/26/2025

Mazhar Muhammad Salih, advisor to the Prime Minister, confirmed today, Wednesday, that electronic payment is one of the basic pillars for achieving digital transformation and enhancing financial stability in Iraq.

He added in his statement to {Al Furat News}, that "electronic payment contributes to reducing the size of the informal economy, as it still constitutes about 70% of the operations of the Iraqi market, and it also enhances transparency in financial transactions and increases citizens' confidence in the banking system." 

He explained that "the adoption of electronic payment contributes significantly to reducing traditional cash transactions, which helps combat corruption and money laundering. It also contributes to accelerating commercial operations and the capital cycle in the Iraqi market, and enhances the integration of the national income cycle." 

Saleh pointed out that "digital transformation leads to improving the management of the state's financial resources, which enhances its ability to collect taxes and fees more efficiently."

He added, "This contributes to reaching advanced levels of growth in building the unified treasury account, which enables the banking system to operate credit and grant loans with the least amount of banking liquidity risks, which effectively enhances the financing of economic and development activity."

From.. Raghad   LINK

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Clare: Central Bank Governor inaugurates the 9th Finance and Banking Conference

His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mr. Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, inaugurated the 9th Finance and Banking Services Exhibition and Conference, in which a number of banks and payment companies operating in Iraq participated.

During his speech, His Excellency the Governor stressed that the current stage is witnessing a significant development in the electronic payment system by increasing the number of ATMs and credit wallets, noting that the support provided by the Central Bank has helped raise the financial inclusion rate in Iraq to 40% after it was 20% about two years ago.
The Governor pointed out that Iraqi banks are witnessing qualitative transformations in their banking operations today, especially with regard to financial transfers of different currencies by adopting approved global systems and programs that help them in these advanced transformations in financial services.

In his speech, he outlined the features of future banks that will transform from traditional entities to smart digital platforms and issue digital financial identities that facilitate financial transactions without the need for banks.

He added that the financial and banking system will witness the decline of paper currencies to be replaced by digital payments for central banks, and that the Central Bank is moving to create its own digital currency to gradually replace the paper process as is happening in some central banks in the world, indicating work to establish a data center in Iraq similar to the major centers in the world, as it is an indispensable part of the digital economy and a basis for artificial intelligence, applications, big data analysis and the Internet, and that the Central Bank of Iraq has begun steps in this direction, calling for the formulation of a comprehensive Iraqi vision for digital transformation.

Central Bank of Iraq
Media Office
February 26, 2025

https://cbi.iq/news/view/2807

Clare: Confirming Shafaq News.. Trump is heading to impose sanctions on Iraqi groups

2/26/2025

The American website "Fox News" published a report today, Wednesday, in which it referred to the "maximum pressure" sanctions that the Trump administration is pursuing against countries that have economic and trade relations with Iran, including Iraq, which includes punishing a group of banks and controlling Baghdad's reserves at the US Federal Reserve.

According to the website's report, translated by Shafaq News Agency, "These countries should expect to feel the shock waves resulting from Trump's campaign on the Iranian oil trade," indicating that Iran currently exports an average of 1.5 million barrels of oil per day, but under the executive order issued by Trump on February 6, the Secretaries of State and Treasury will work to "implement a campaign aimed at driving Iranian oil exports to zero."

The report touched on "$6 billion in Qatar from Iranian oil revenues held in Doha," noting that "this issue was raised during the meeting of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani this week."

The US report indicated that "Washington intends to cut off Iran's oil exports to China, which account for 90% of Iranian outflows, by sanctioning some individuals and ships associated with the so-called shadow fleet of ships transporting Iranian oil, but stricter campaigns could pass after Chinese banks that process oil transactions."

The Trump administration also intends, according to Fox News, to “withdraw waivers from Iran’s Chabahar port project, a major trade gateway in southern Iran with India, through which the latter has pumped $370 million. India had previously obtained a waiver for the project, allowing it to create a trade route in Central Asia that bypassed Pakistan, because American officials believed the port helped reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan.”

As for Iraq, the report explained that "the United States has great influence over Iraq, and $100 billion of the country's reserves are kept in the United States, and it can use this money to exert great pressure on Baghdad to distance it from Iranian influence."

The report cited "the ban on five Iraqi banks from conducting transactions in US dollars as a means of eliminating Iran's access to the US currency," considering that "Iraq is the lifeline for Iran's access to hard currency, and the United States has long sought to restrict Tehran's bypassing of sanctions through its neighbor."

Last Monday, Shafaq News Agency published a report revealing the efforts made by the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs to prevent the issuance of US sanctions against Iraq, including companies and names of leaders in the Popular Mobilization Authority.

According to an informed political source, who told Shafaq News Agency, requesting that his name not be mentioned, "American sanctions may be issued soon and will include a list of names of political figures who have armed factions."

The source also explained that "the list includes more than ten names, some of whom are leaders of the Popular Mobilization Forces, and others are well-known and have partnerships with important political forces," explaining that "the situation with the United States may escalate, and the goal is to control the movement of money in Iraq and to limit and weaken what the American administration calls Iran's arms and to stop supplying Tehran with hard currency through intermediaries."

The source pointed out that "there are three financial companies and three transportation companies, all of which operate within the Iraqi oil fleet, and they will also be on the blacklist, in order to pressure and stop the smuggling of currency and oil towards Iran."

On the 16th of this month, a responsible Iraqi government source revealed to Shafaq News Agency that the Iraqi government agencies received an official notification imposing US sanctions on five new Iraqi banks, for their involvement in illegal financial transfer operations inside and outside Iraq. LINK

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Clare:  Iraq discusses with the International Monetary Fund controlling expenditures and the 2024 budget

2/26/2025

The Iraqi Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, discussed with the International Monetary Fund, financial and banking reforms to support the Iraqi economy, during the periodic meetings held in the Jordanian capital, Amman.

The Iraqi Ministry of Finance said in a statement issued today, Wednesday, and received by Shafak News Agency, that the discussions focused on implementing the 2024 budget, with a review of mechanisms for controlling expenditures and enhancing the efficiency of distributing financial resources, in line with the state's economic goals. 

The two parties also discussed, according to the statement, ways to improve public finances by supporting investment and directing social spending towards vital sectors, in addition to enhancing non-oil revenues and reducing dependence on oil revenues.

The meetings also included discussing banking reforms, stressing the importance of updating financial systems to keep pace with global economic changes. 

It also reviewed the economic forecast for 2025 and potential strategies to increase non-oil revenues, including developing the tax system and implementing a unified accounting system.

During the meetings, Sami stressed that these meetings come within the framework of the Ministry’s efforts to enhance financial stability and achieve structural reforms that support the national economy, noting the importance of coordination with international partners and considering cooperation with the International Monetary Fund as a fundamental pillar in developing financial policies to confront current challenges.  LINK

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Clare:  Companies from 50 countries compete for electricity projects in Iraq  

2/26/2026

The spokesman for the Ministry of Electricity, Ahmed Musa, revealed on Wednesday that more than 300 companies representing 50 countries are participating in the Renewable Energy Conference, which is being held at the Baghdad International Fair from the 24th to the 26th of this month .

Musa told Shafaq News Agency, "The conference represents an important opportunity for local and international companies to view the Ministry of Electricity's projects in the renewable energy sector, and to present their investment offers to enhance the electrical infrastructure in Iraq."

Musa added that "the Iraqi government seeks to diversify gas and energy sources," noting that "the ministry had previously signed contracts with international companies to establish solar power stations, as part of its plans to support the shift towards clean energy."

Musa pointed out that "536 government buildings have been converted to operate with solar energy systems, in a move aimed at reducing pressure on the national electricity grid and enhancing energy sustainability in the country."

At the end of last month, the Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Ziyad Ali Fadhil, announced the launch of new production projects with a capacity of 15,000 megawatts, while confirming that the country’s energy production had increased by about 9,000 megawatts over the past two years  LINK

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 2-25-25

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 2-25-25

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 Welcome everybody to the big call tonight. It is Tuesday, February 25th  and you're listening to the big call. Thanks everybody for tuning in, wherever you're located around the globe. Thank you for coming in and being able to listen to us tonight. And I think we have a very good call planned for tonight, and I'm looking forward to it.

The next thing about current events is that the peace accord, let's call it agreement between Russia and the Ukraine. Appears to have already been agreed to by Putin and also now in principle, by Zelensky, President Zelensky of the Ukraine. And Zelensky is coming to the United States to meet with Trump to sign off on that agreement on Friday -  today is Tuesday that would be on Friday, which is the 28th of February, the last day of the month

So that is already in the works. I'm thinking it's in the can already, because I believe the agreement has been agreed to by all parties. It's just a physical signature that Zelensky is going to make, and a press opportunity when he comes on Friday to do that. So that's good news. Peace between Ukraine, Russia and etc.  Now that needs to be complete between those two countries

Okay, what I'm telling you that peace agreement is very important. Guess why? Because under GESARA there cannot be wars going on around the globe. That peace process has to happen, and is happening or has already happened now.

Now what's the other thing? I'm not 100% sure on what's going on in Gaza. I know what has been happening. I hope the cease fire has held up, but I know that President Trump had a plan for removal of Hamas, of course, and removal and helping the Palestinian people to relocate until such time as the Gaza could be completely rebuilt into a beautiful, fantastic development that only President Trump could do –

Now, I say he could do it. He has got the designs, and all of that was already given out to Bibi Netanyahu, and all of that has been talked about before when Netanyahu was here with President Trump. But we'll see.

Doesn't mean that we are going to build it. It means that the people that are going to build it down there will do it. This money from the Middle East, and not from our Treasury  - That will be interesting to see it come together  - for that peace agreement to become a reality –

The other thing is that a week away. Now that date is important, date because President has told all of Congress, however many are remaining in the Senate and the House to be there for that date, for a joint sentence of Congress. It's not really a State of the Union address, but it might end up sounding like one President Trump is going to address both houses of Congress at that time. I believe that because of the timing of it, it has to do with President Trump being the 19th president of the restored Republic.

 The Restored Republic, he would be the 19th president of that - Now, maybe he'll talk about that. Maybe he'll bring that up. Maybe he'll talk about the restored Republic, but I know it's an important date for both chambers of Congress to be there.

Now, what could be happening at that time is that the NESARA  / GESARA and  GESARA is the Global Economic Strategic And Recovery Act. Nasara is National Economic, Strategic And Recovery Act.  That's our form here in the United States, as NESARA, GESARA is every other country outside of the United States – global

Now, those two should be kicking off at the same time, and our sources are suggesting that it could very well be introduced on Tuesday, March the 4th  which is a week from today. Now, some people are saying that this is not going to go until March 4 or until that is done - Okay, that's not what I'm hearing.

So keep that in the back of your mind. March 4. But that's not what I'm hearing and what I'm getting today. So what I'm hearing today is, and remember, we haven't had a call since last Thursday, so this is the first opportunity I share this with you.

But I believe, based on what we heard today, we are, we are one or two days from being notified. Let me clarify that -- we know the emails that go out to the redemption centers, because we know the people that are involved in sending those out.

We know they get the information from the US Treasury, the new US Treasury, by the way, and they get the information from Wells Fargo, and they usually are in agreement when they get and then they send out or forward, either forward an email or send out a custom email to The Redemption center leaders.

Well the redemption center leaders actually received three separate bills today, three. I only know about one of them, so I don't know what the effects of the other two are. And of course, I'll find out late tonight, after the big call  is over.

This is what happens, especially on a Tuesday night, especially Tuesday so let me give you what I heard about the first email. The first three email is saying we got this directly from the redemption center leader said that we would receive our notifications within 24 hours. Now that was 24 hours, approximately noon today,  so that would mean by noon tomorrow.

In theory, based on only one of three emails, we don't know what the other two later said. They might have said something change this. They might have said something else in addition to confirm this, I don't know, but al I know is 24 hours from noon today  is noon tomorrow.

So theoretically and again, here's my here's my, just the important thing is that this is what we heard as a bloodshed today, because I got the call lunch, and it could be absolute – or it could be no longer valid – now since that time I  got off the big ball for a few Minutes. but contact that I have said, one of our stronger sources said this could happen for us, either which is Wednesday or Thursday occasions,

it was added so it could be Wednesday or Thursday, not Wednesday, before noon - it could be.

And it could be, we get notified Wednesday and start Thursday. Could be. We get notified Thursday and start Thursday.  It could be a lot of things. You know, it could be, we go by Thursday and start Friday for goodness sake. We don't know. We just don't know.

But I have been told, and this is a banned phrase on the  big call -  this is from somebody all of you know who said, don't worry. This is your week.

Well, what do I do with that, right? Do I throw it out or dismiss it out of hand? Do I say, You know what? I know who this guy is. I know he's definitely in touch with the big leagues and administration, those who speaks to President Trump and all people inside in the cabinet.

So I have to believe that this is still accurate, even though it is a banned phrase in the big ball this is, this is our week, the fact that he said, Don't worry, so and so, this is your week. All right, let's go with it. Let's go with it.

 I was convinced tomorrow's our day. Now I’m thinking it is either tomorrow or Thursday, that we should receive our notifications, set our appointments and start exchanges. It could all happen one day. It could happen the next day. We just don't know. But I really think that we are that close.

I don't think we have to wait till next Tuesday, the fourth of March. I think it's going to be the introduction of NESARA and GESARA, quite possibly, from President Trump. And who knows who else in the joint session of Congress, House and Senate. And it's exciting, or should be an exciting time.

And he told he told Congress, he said this is a mandatory meeting of both houses of Congress, mandatory that came out from President Trump. So this does, this is really good.

Now let's go further. So let's say we get everything we're looking for with the RV notification setup. Appointments begin exchanges at the redemption centers all over this country this week, or certainly by Friday, we hope right Wednesday, Thursday, Friday are dates that we're looking at for notifications, latest that I got tonight. All right, so let's say that occurs.

What about Social Security increase? I would write that off. I don't see that happening this month now. I don't see it. We only have three days to go in this month. I just, I just don't see it. It could happen. But what about our Doge rebate? That's a short way of saying, US Treasury slash IRS rebate.

It's a Doge rebate in a sense, in a sense that is supposed to start. We heard this week, so it could still happen this week. But even if it doesn't, it's very, very close to happening. And if we don't get it this week, we're going to get it in the first week of March, and that's going to be nice, and you're interesting about it, why it should happen this week?

Because everybody over the age of 32 or at least, it won't be kind of like we're doing with currency. You won't be like that, but it can be a pretty good chunk of change that everyone will receive, and that will give everybody some money.

Now the DOGE rebate will give everybody money.  Everybody that is, let's see, what's the age of the doge rebate, I think is also 32 and over. Yeah, it is the doge res age 32 and over. They want you to have worked for at least 10 years and to have paid taxes for 10 years before you qualify for this DOGE rebate. They should be five grand for everybody under age 65 that's Per Month.

Nobody's saying per month, but that's what our guys are saying. THAT'S WHAT OUR SOURCES ARE SAYING.  And if you're 65 and older, they're saying it goes to 7500 a month. It's not supposed to be social security. I don't know if this will replace the increase for Social Security that was suggested I don't know. We're just gonna have to let that happen. And it's supposed to be direct deposit for anybody who's retired and collecting Social Security, it'll expose into that Social Security bank account.

If it's if you're not retired and not on Social Security, but you are 60 or so over, you should get it into your normal bank account. They know our bank accounts. Guys, guess what? They know a lot more best than we we think they do. That is all set up right by your social security number.

Now, if you're younger than 60, then you would receive it – they take that total would be based on your current age, and then you would receive that until the age of 61 but you'd get it monthly.

So let's say it was 20 million dollars and 40 years old. Let's say, and you would get that divided 20 mil divided by, let's say 40 / 21, years, except almost a million a year, doesn't it divided by 12, and that would be your monthly amount.

Now, That Is A Fictitious Made Up Number 20 Mill. I have no idea how much somebody that's 40 would get. Really, don't know everybody. It's the older you are your chances you live longer traded on your birth certificate longer -  your marriage license, divorce, death certificate, all of that they trade, taxes, maybe pay more interest on credit, bars and mortgages.

All of that is part of this R and R, restitute and reconciliation allowance and reconciliation allowance, R and R, okay that you will receive, I don't know if it's going to come this month. It could come because it provides cover for us that are going in for exchanges and redemption of zoom, price, cover.

Maybe we'll come out this week. Maybe we'll we'll see. So be on the look out for an email, also we will have, let's get the 800 number, which I don' know if  I'll get it earlier or not. I thought I was going to get it early.  I may not – whatever -- We will put it out in an email.

If this thing goes tomorrow. We probably have a celebration call Thursday night. So we'll see. Okay we’ll see what happens  But that’s really  everything  I wanted to bring to you guys as far as  the intel is concerned –  so be looking for notification email – with the 800 number tomorrow, I hope by noon, and if not, look for it Thursday, and then we'll see what happens on Thursday night’s call. Hopefully it's a celebration.  Alright –

So listen guys - Thank you so much big call universe for listening, or we're in our 14th year now. Thank you for your faithfulness to listen. Thank everybody keeping the faith and believing for something that we're all we all know is going to happen, and we believe it is very, very soon. We'll look forward to talking to talking to you Thursday.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Wednesday Afternoon 2-26-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

UKRAINE WAR: TRUMP IS NOT TRYING TO APPEASE PUTIN – HE HAS A VISION OF A NEW US-CHINA-RUSSIA ORDER

There has been much and justified focus on the implications of a likely deal between US president Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and the overwhelmingly negative consequences this will have for Ukraine and Europe. But if Trump and Putin make a deal, there is much more at stake than Ukraine’s future borders and Europe’s relationship with the US.

As we are nearing the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s future is more in doubt than it has ever been since February 2022.

For once, analogies to Munich in 1938 are sadly appropriate. This is not because of a mistaken belief that Putin can be appeased, but rather because great powers, once again, make decisions on the fate of weaker states and without them in the room.

Similar to the pressure that Czechoslovakia experienced from both Germany and its supposed allies France and Britain in 1938, Ukraine is now under pressure from Russia on the battlefield and the US both diplomatically and economically.

Trump and his team are pushing hard for Ukraine to make territorial concessions to Russia and accept that some 20% of Ukrainian lands under Russia’s illegal occupation are lost.

 In addition, Trump demands that Ukraine compensate the United States for past military support by handing over half of its mineral and rare earth resources.

The American refusal to provide tangible security guarantees not only for Ukraine but also for allied Nato troops if they were deployed to Ukraine as part of a ceasefire or peace agreement smacks of the Munich analogy.

Not only did France and Britain at the time push Czechoslovakia to cede the ethnic German-majority Sudetenland to Nazi Germany. They also did nothing when Poland and Hungary also seized parts of the country.

And they failed to respond when Hitler – a mere six months after the Munich agreement – broke up what was left of Czechoslovakia by creating a Slovak puppet state and occupying the remaining Czech lands.

There is every indication that Putin is unlikely to stop in or with Ukraine. And it is worth remembering that the second world war started 11 months after Neville Chamberlain thought he had secured “peace in our time”.

The Munich analogy may not carry that far, however. Trump is not trying to appease Putin because he thinks, as Chamberlain and Daladier did in 1938, that he has weaker cards than Putin. What seems to drive Trump is a more simplistic view of the world in which great powers carve out spheres of influence in which they do not interfere.

The problem for Ukraine and Europe in such a world order is that Ukraine is certainly not considered by anyone in Trump’s team as part of an American zone of influence, and Europe is at best a peripheral part of it.

Trump-eye lens on the world

For Trump, this isn’t really about Ukraine or Europe but about re-ordering the international system in a way that fits his 19th-century view of the world in which the US lives in splendid isolation and virtually unchallenged in the western hemisphere. 

In this world view, Ukraine is the symbol of what was wrong with the old order. Echoing the isolationism of Henry Cabot, Trump’s view is that the US has involved itself into too many different foreign adventures where none of its vital interests were at stake.

Echoing Putin’s talking points, the war against Ukraine no longer is an unjustified aggression but was, as Trump has now declared, Kyiv’s fault. Ukraine has become the ultimate test that the liberal international order failed to pass.

The war against Ukraine clearly is a symbol of the failure of the liberal international order, but hardly its sole cause. In the hands of Trump and Putin it has become the tool to deal it a final blow. But while the US and Russia, in their current political configurations, may have found it easy to bury the existing order, they will find it much harder to create a new one.

The push-back from Ukraine and key European countries may seem inconsequential for now, but even without the US, the EU and Nato have strong institutional roots and deep pockets. 

For all the justified criticism of the mostly aspirational responses from Europe so far, the continent is built on politically and economically far stronger foundations than Russia and the overwhelming majority of its people have no desire to emulate the living conditions in Putin’s want-to-be empire.

Nor will Trump and Putin be able to rule the world without China. A deal between them may be Trump’s idea of driving a wedge between Moscow and Beijing, but this is unlikely to work given Russia’s dependence on China and China’s rivalry with the US.

If Trump makes a deal with Xi as well, for example over Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea, let alone over Taiwan, all he would achieve is further retrenchment of the US to the western hemisphere. This would leave Putin and Xi to pursue their own, existing deal of a no-limits partnership unimpeded by an American-led counter-weight.

From the perspective of what remains of the liberal international order and its proponents, a Putin-Xi deal, too, has an eerie parallel in history – the short-lived Hitler-Stalin pact of 1939. Only this time, there is little to suggest that the Putin-Xi alliance will break down as quickly.

@ Newshounds News™

Source:  Economic Times

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BRICS: GOLDMAN SACHS PREDICTS US DOLLAR WILL EXPERIENCE A BOOM

The BRICS alliance might not be able to deter the US dollar as Goldman Sachs predicts the currency could experience a tariff-fueled boom.

Currency traders could make stellar profits if they take long positions on the USD, wrote the global investment bank. Tariffs from the Trump administration could bolster the appeal for the greenback leading to further gains, the note from the bank read.

If the US dollar continues its rise in the charts, BRICS will have a hard time safeguarding their respective local currencies. The development could derail the de-dollarization agenda and lead to the greenback strengthening further. The USD faced severe challenges from BRICS who were looking to dethrone it from the world’s reserve currency status.

BRICS: Tariffs Could Fuel US Dollar Boom, Says Goldman Sachs

The escalating trade wars could benefit the US dollar in the long haul, wrote Goldman Sachs in a note and the development could impair the BRICS bloc. “Ultimately, not all tariffs are equal when it comes to FX,” wrote Goldman Sachs strategists Karen Reichgott Fishman and Lexi Kanter in a note.

“But given the unwind of premium in key crosses in recent weeks, we once again think tariff risks look underpriced, making long dollar exposure now look even more attractive.”

Trump’s protective style of governance could drive inflation but in turn, support US yields, the note read. The tariffs are ruffling a lot of feathers in the markets as they directly affect the imports and exports sector. BRICS was looking to outdo the US dollar but found itself in a stiff economic situation.

The local currencies of BRICS countries have already plummeted to new lows against the US dollar this year. The de-dollarization initiative could stagnate for the next four years as threats of tariffs loom from Trump.

@ Newshounds News™

Source:  Watcher Guru

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“Bits and Pieces” In Dinarland Wed. Afternoon 2-26-2025

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Henig:  Vietnam Poised to Become a Global Financial Hub with New Financial Center Proposal

 Vietnam is taking a significant step towards becoming a leading global financial hub with the proposal of a new financial center. The initiative, backed by the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Planning and Investment, aims to create a diverse ecosystem of financial services concentrated in a specific area.

This financial center will serve as a hub for numerous financial institutions, banks, investment funds, and financial service companies, and will house stock, currency, and commodity exchanges.

The proposal underscores Vietnam's commitment to economic development and growth, leveraging its macroeconomic stability and investment attraction to create a competitive financial landscape. The establishment of this financial center is deemed necessary by Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Thanh Tinh, who emphasized the need for superior mechanisms and policies to enhance competitiveness while ensuring tight control and supervision.

The draft resolution, currently under appraisal, focuses on clarifying the position and role of the financial center within the economy.

 By comparing it with the experiences of other developing countries, Vietnam aims to create a zone with special, superior, and unique institutions that will attract investors and foster the development of innovative financial products and services.

This move aligns with Vietnam's standing as a leader in the adoption rate of future financial technologies, providing a competitive edge in the global financial market. Vietnam's proactive approach to establishing a financial center reflects its ongoing success in economic development and growth.

 The country's macroeconomic stability and investment attraction have positioned it as a standout in the global economy. The proposed financial center, with its own management and operation committee, financial supervisory committee, and international arbitration center, will further bolster Vietnam's financial infrastructure.

By implementing policies tailored to the financial center and ensuring robust government management, Vietnam is poised to connect with international financial centers and solidify its position as a global financial leader. This initiative not only promises economic benefits but also highlights Vietnam's forward-thinking approach to embracing future financial technologies and creating unique financial products.  

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Henig:  Asia to dominate global fintech market – report

Asia could account for almost half of global fintech transactions by the end of the year as it continues to outpace other regions, according to recently published research.

A report from Singapore-based fintech UnaFinancial found that fintech-related transactions reached $16.8tr in 2024, an increase of $2.1tr on the previous year. This growth is expected to increase and the Asian fintech market is forecast to reach $18.9tr by the end of 2025, equivalent to 12.6% year-on-year growth.

With the global fintech market forecast to reach $40.1tr by year-end, Asia would account for 47.1% of the market’s transactions.

Much of the region’s growth has come from digital banking with an increase of $684bn accounting for a third (32.9%) of total growth.

But it is in digital investment and wealth management where growth has been highest. Between 2010 and 2024, these services have grown by an average annual rate of 92.1%.

According to UnaFinancial analysts, high smartphone adoption couple with limited accessibility to traditional bank accounts has fuelled the growth of digital banking in Asia. In addition, the emergence of so-called super-apps in the region, which include digital wallets, BNPL services and ecommerce, has also driven fintech adoption.

A further contributing factor is the effort of governments in the region to develop digital payment platforms and promote a cashless economy – this has also led to a surge in cross-border digital payments. Indeed, the report forecasts that the digital payments and transfers sector will be the primary source of growth for Asia’s fintech market, accounting for 45% of growth, exceeding the global average of 32%. Link

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Mnt Goat  This process has to change and the dinar has to get off this sole de facto peg to the U.S. dollar. This is the solution! That is the only way out of this mess in Iraq. They must go to a “basket of currencies” of developed countries as the IMF and the World Bank recommended for Iraq way back in 2011. In 2012-2013, the then director of the CBI, Dr Shabibi was going to revert to this basket of currencies which would have allowed the dinar to be reinstated. Of course, his plan was first going to conduct the Project to Delete the Zeros.

Militia Man  We know Iraq's value is not based off oil alone.  Aside from the obvious natural resources, non-oil revenue streams...she has massive diversity with income streams.  All of which are underlying issues to get a proper valuation based on real assets and not based off sanctioned exchange rate that is not an international one.  It has been in sub-penny range for over 20 years now.  It's Iraq's time to shine...Iraq's ready for full integration into the international arena.

Gold, US Dollar, and CBDCs: The Next Currency War Is Bigger Than You Think

The Jay Martin Show: 2-26-2025

This panel from the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference 2025 explores the declining role of the US dollar in global trade and the rising importance of gold.

Andy Schectman, Grant Williams and Frank Giustra discuss the future of currency wars, strategies to navigate economic shifts, and the geopolitical impacts shaping these changes.

0:00 - Intro

4:24 - The Shift from US Dollar in Global Trade and Reserves

 10:26 - The Role and Future of Gold in International Trade

 15:53 - The Impact of Global Politics on Currency Stability

21:08 - Strategic Approaches to Navigating the Changing Financial Landscape

 27:00 - Strategies for Managing Economic Transition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHHt8FX6RsE

“Coffee With MarkZ” Wednesday Morning Chat 2-26-2025

Coffee with MarkZ 02/26/2025

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: May this day be prosperous, joyful, peaceful and profitable.

Member: Good morning to all….Anything new from your historic bond folks Mark??

MZ: I am expecting a lot of bond updates today on timing. That is the expectation for today. Many are finding out where they are at in the rotation for their payment on their historic bonds…. Very awesome.

Member: Mike Bara says his guy got paid, which is nice to hear.

Member: My Reno contact thinks Trump will announce we are back on the Gold Standard on March 4th.

MZ: A lot of “very connected” folks believe that is the plan. If that is true I believe we will have to know before that….and get many of us in the banks for “liquidity” .

Member: until 1933 inauguration day was held on March 4!!! coincidence that Trump has an announcement that day??

Member: Trump called a mandatory meeting for all of congress on March 4th. Maybe he will announce Nesara/Gesara???

Member: If our thoughts are that Trump might announce Gold Standard on Tuesday, And we need liquidity, Shouldn't we be called into Redemption Centers starting... Like today?? There are a lot of us.

Member: A good article from Awake-in-3D this morning…..Has anyone else heard $42 IQD?

Member: Dinar Recaps shared a $42 IQD Dinar Revaluation article just before the you went live MarkZ. Very interesting math in the works... But IMO…..not realistic. I'm still at $7.55 IQD RV.

MZ: I do not think our rate will be $42.

Member: (from dinar guru) Mnt Goat  This process has to change and the dinar has to get off this sole de facto peg to the U.S. dollar. This is the solution! That is the only way out of this mess in Iraq. They must go to a “basket of currencies” of developed countries as the IMF and the World Bank recommended for Iraq way back in 2011. In 2012-2013, the then director of the CBI, Dr Shabibi was going to revert to this basket of currencies which would have allowed the dinar to be reinstated. Of course, his plan was first going to conduct the Project to Delete the Zeros.

MZ; This is a very solid statement. Mountain Goat nailed it. This is also exactly what happened when Kuwait Revalued. Iraq has already named the basket of currencies to back the dinar. And the gold backed I-dinar will back it along with the basket of currencies.

Member: JUST IN: Iraq is set to sign a contract with British Petroleum to develop four fields Iraqi Minister of Oil said on Wednesday, adding that the recently signed agreement set out the contractual terms

Member: Is Sudani holding up the release of the budget tables?

MZ: IMO they will release the budget tables the same time they release the new rate. So they are stuck holding those until they are ready for the rate release.

MZ: “ CBI to introduce digital currency and reduce cash reliance”  They are talking about the gold backed digital I-Dinar. This digital currency is backed by precious metals. It is interesting that Iraq has become the 7th largest gold holder in the world.

MZ: “Iraq leads Arab world in gold in gold purchases and jumps to 7th place globally”  This is huge…They are aggregating gold for their I-dinar.

MZ: The I-dinar is gold backed…not a made up fractional currency. It is on the ledger and blockchain to protect it. This is very different from CBDC”s…each one will represent a fixed amount of goods.

MZ: “Saleh stresses the importance of electric payments in the digital transformation in Iraq”  He is one of Sudani’s financial advisors. This is our “present day” Dr. Shabibi. It’s important we pay attention to him .

MZ: “ To arrange the papers with the Americans : The reasons for Al-Kazemi’s return to Baghdad” This is former prime minister Al-Kazemi is extremely well versed and well connected in the US and Sudi political systems. He is back in Iraq to be a go between/mediator as they work through all their final agreements with the US, Saudi and the basket of currencies . They have the A-Team in charge and it is getting fun to watch.

Member: Just now: The Trade Bank of Iraq announced today, Wednesday, the suspension of cash withdrawals via ATMs outside Iraq.

Member: I wonder -Does Iraq have to make the rate public for us to go to the bank or does it come after?

MZ: My guess is they will try to squeeze us in before they make it public. Trying to keep thinks “under wraps” like they did in Kuwait. Kuwait kept it quiet for 10 days.

Member: I wish we knew what the real hold up is

Member: I think we could be waiting for arrests …the golden dragons said they wanted to see arrests before the release their gold

Member: Acting IRS Chief O'Donnell to step down this week

Member: Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

Member: Thanks to Mark and mods for all the time they spend helping us stay informed…..have a great day everyone.

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News, Rumors and Opinions Wednesday 2-26-2025

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. 26 Feb. 2025

Compiled Wed. 26 Feb. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Judy Note on the Global Currency Reset: There has been no new information on the GCR for several days. In order to understand what’s going on, let’s connect the dots:

The name of this update has always been Restored Republic via a GCR.

An important part of that restoring of the Republic concerned a Global Currency Reset of 209 nations and replacement of the fiat Federal Dollar with the gold-backed US Note, a movement that has been seriously going on since 2008 when the Fed was officially bankrupted.

Ever since Trump came into office in 2016 he has been (allegedly)  collecting stolen US owned gold, the most dramatic was when he (allegedly)  flew 650 plane loads of gold from the Vatican, which was holding it illegally.

All banks and nations involved in the GCR including the Kingpin of the GCR Iraq, have completed what they needed to do in order to have the reset happen.

JFK Jr. (allegedly)  has said that the GCR would take place during the month of Feb. 2025 – which ends this Friday.

In order to switch over from bankrupt US Inc. to the Republic for the United States of America, the GCR has to be complete.

On Tues. 4 March Trump will address a mandatory joint session of Congress to make an important announcement.

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Tues. 25 Feb. 2025 Bruce Call: 667-770-1866 123456#

Bruce feels we are one or two days from being notified to set appointments to exchange currencies.

Redemption Center Leaders received three emails today. The first said we would receive our notifications within 24 hours of noon today. That could be changed.

A contact told Bruce the notifications could come Wed. or Thurs. of this week.

Another contact said, “Don’t worry. This is your week.”

DOGE Rebate ($5 grand per month if you are 31 or older and have worked for ten years) to American citizens is supposed to start this week, or the first week of March.

R&R payments could come out this week.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/02/26/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-february-26-2025/

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Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]  FIREFLY:  They’re saying they have an agreement…with Baghdad to restart the flow of oil to Turkey through the pipelines this week.  They are saying all the dispute has ended…Exports will resume in accordance with available quantities ensuring a gradual return to the international markets.  FRANK:  Realize what they’re trying to tell you, your currency is going out of its borders.  Your oil is leaving its borders.  What is the oil attached to?  Your dinar!  …Your budget is about to be pumped financially!  …This is getting serious!

Militia Man  They haven’t turned that [Kurdistan] oil on at 1310 because there’s a whole new ballgame coming to Iraq.  It’s a digital world and Iraq’s real effective value of their assets that they have…They don’t have much debt…non-oil revenues, taxation…gas…it’s going to be amazing, the development road project, all the industrial cities they’re going to build along that path.  The private sector is going to go crazy!

Gold Revaluation Means THIS For Silver Prices

Taylor Kenny:  2-25-2025

What happens to silver during a gold revaluation? Much attention is given to gold—how its price could skyrocket and reshape the global monetary system.

 But what about silver? Could silver be left behind, or would it follow gold’s trajectory, potentially outpacing it?

If history has taught us anything, it’s that silver plays a crucial yet often overlooked role in economic resets. Understanding this relationship is key for those looking to safeguard their wealth.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Gold and Silver

1:21 Silver Volatility

 3:21 Hyperinflation

3:48 Loaf of Bread Example

 5:29 Currency Reset

7:32 Owning Precious Metals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3NpGpL0r7E

Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Wednesday AM 2-26-25

It Includes Several Priorities.. Al-Najjar Explains The Strategy Of The Iraq Development Fund
 
Economy    02-22-2025, 15:54  Baghdad - WAA - Mohammed Al-Talibi  The Executive Director of the Iraq Development Fund, Mohammed Al-Najjar, explained today, Saturday, the most prominent strategic priorities that the fund is working on to  support economic growth in the country, while stressing the work to   create new guarantees that allow citizens to obtain loans.

Al-Najjar said in a statement to the Iraqi News Agency (INA):

"The  priorities of the strategy that the Iraq Development Fund is working on to  
     support economic growth in the country are to find and create projects capable of accomplishing several things, including
 
     withdrawing the cash mass available to citizens,
     finding investment outlets for it, and also rebuilding projects that
     rebuild human capital in Iraq, in addition to projects that work to
     improve the environment in all its aspects, whether the actual environment, the economic environment, or the community."

He added that"the fund is also working to revive small and medium enterprises after
 they were the basis of the economy, but today their role is very weak, and we are working to rebuild them, and we are also working seriously to restore the spirit of initiative and leadership among young citizens," noting that
 
"working to create new types of guarantees that allow citizens to obtain loans other than the current guarantees." He continued:
 
"We are also working on three types of projects, including
 
     projects with a societal return, and
     projects with a return on capital or what is called a catalyst, and our role is a catalyst, and we are working on so-called
     growth projects, which are projects that generate money," noting that "the nature of the
 
fund's work is not only profit, but
 
our goal is development in all its forms,
 
     human development,
     wealth development,
     water development, and
     attracting the private sector to invest."

Regarding the monitoring and evaluation mechanisms adopted by the Fund to ensure the efficient and transparent implementation of projects and the achievement of their desired objectives, Al-Najjar pointed out that
 
“there is an international company that does this work, and
 
it submits its reports to the Fund’s Board of Directors.
 
We also adopt international standards for financial accounting for this purpose, as
 
we have internal and external auditing, as well as an audit from the Audit Bureau.”   https://www.ina.iq/228587--.html    

Developing {Electronic Payment} In Iraq
 
First 2025/02/26  Baghdad: Hoda Al –Azzawi   The country has recently witnessed a remarkable expansion in the use of electronic payment systems, whether in the private sectors such as companies, shops, markets, or in government institutions and departments.
 
This trend is part of the digital transformation strategy, which the
 
government seeks to achieve extensive financial and administrative reforms. In an interview with "Al -Sabah", a government advisor, a member of a specialized team, explained that
 
electronic payment carries many advantages, most notably the
 
     limit of corruption,
     reduce financial waste, and
     narrowing the gap in the lost tax amounts.  The system also contributes to
     accelerating the completion of transactions for individuals,
     replacing the long queues in government departments with
     smooth and rapid payment operations.
 
Dr. Mohamed Esmat Al -Bayati, a member of the advisory team for digital transformation in the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, stressed that
 
electronic payment is the cornerstone of the financial renaissance of Iraq. He added that
 
this system provides wider financial comprehensiveness,
 
which contributes to integrating large segments of society within the official banking system, and
 
thus reducing the size of the parallel economy and enhancing the stability of national criticism.    
  
https://alsabaah.iq/110806-.html 

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

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Wednesday Morning 2-26-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

XRP NEWS: RIPPLE DEVS UNVEILS ROADMAP FOR INSTITUTIONAL DEFI ON XRP LEDGER

XRP Ledger is undergoing restructuring that might attract more institutional participants

▪The XRP Ledger is transforming with new innovations designed to boost institutional adoption.

▪Developers are particularly building to permit DeFi participation by institutions.

▪Onchain innovations to enhance include DiD, programmability and compliance.

Ripple Devs, an offshoot of Ripple Labs Inc has introduced a new roadmap designed for institutional Decentralized Finance (DeFi) on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). He also boasted of how this iteration is one of the greatest that the protocol has introduced in the past.

XRP Ledger And its Innovations Down the Line

With this new roadmap, the blockchain payment company intends to expand its possibilities for use in various financial applications. David “JoelKatz” Schwartz noted that this Ripple roadmap presents a detailed outline of its direction for this year, including its use cases and features that it plans to focus on.

In the past, XRPL has implemented innovations that have encouraged financial institutions to participate in the market.

These innovations could improve price transparency, liquidity efficiency, and the integration of compliance tools. One such innovation is the Central Limit Order Book (CLOB). This feature allows efficient price discovery and ensures deep liquidity for the assets traded on the network.

Another innovative addition is the Automated Market Maker (AMM), which enhances liquidity automation. Precisely, this XRPL AMM delivers the optimization of the exchange processes that exist between tokenized assets and stablecoins.

This solution is largely recognized for its distinct direct integration with the native Decentralized Exchange (DEX).

Last month, XRPL took it a step further by introducing a new AMM feature for holders of the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin.

XRPL Integration With Ondo Finance

In addition to these innovations, the XRP ecosystem underwent several amendments and upgrades.

The XRP Ledger also secured strategic partnerships that hold potential for expansion. As part of its collaboration, the XRP ecosystem tries to ensure that it contributes to meeting the growing demand for tokenized solutions, especially for Real-world Assets (RWAs).

Ondo Finance partnered with XRPL to debut tokenized US Treasuries for institutional investors.

The offering, dubbed Ondo Short-Term US Government Treasuries (OUSG), is backed by the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL). Based on its structure, investors can buy OUSG or redeem it anytime using Ripple USD.

What Next For XRP Ledger?

Going forward, XRPL plans to focus on features that improve regulatory compliance while expanding institutional lending options.

It is also keen on offering greater programmability to develop onchain financial products. 

Amongst the incoming innovations are digital credentials based on DID and Multi-Purpose Token (MPT), a new tokenization standard.

While the latter offers access to the creation of regulated financial markets directly on the blockchain, MPT allows for the representation of complex financial instruments. Noteworthy, these updates are still directed towards TradFi integration with DeFi.

Financial institutions can issue tokenized loans securely with XLS-65d, another key addition for institutional DeFi. This will help reduce the dependence on traditional intermediaries and promote more transparency in the credit markets.

The XLS-66d specifications offer benefits, such as on-ledger loans, off-chain underwriting, and first-loss capital protection. These will help ensure that financial risks are managed more efficiently.

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IOTA SECURES KEY EU PARTNERSHIPS—DRIVING REAL UTILITY & MASS ADOPTION

▪IOTA is pushing new frontlines in the EU with new partnerships.

▪To bolster its push toward mass adoption, the IOTA rebased innovation is set to soar soon.

IOTA, a leading open-source distributed ledger technology, continues to form key strategic partnerships with the European Union (EU). IOTA’s collaboration in the EU is part of its broader mission to drive real utility and secure mass global adoption.

IOTA’s New Partnership in the EU

Popular Angel investor with the username @Walknonthemoon on social media platform X highlighted IOTA’s EU collaborations. According to Walknonthemoon, IOTA, through the strategic partnership will support EU and UK-backed trade lanes with its technology.

IOTA will focus on digitizing transport-related activities between the countries in the EU and the United Kingdom. The protocol’s technology will help streamline freight management and notify users of important updates about their shipments.

IOTA will also enable real-time data sharing among trading partners and reduce administrative costs. This collaboration aligns with IOTA’s vision of bringing real-world applications on-chain.

In a recent study, CNF reported that IOTA launched a digital infrastructure, the Trade and Logistics Information Pipeline (TLIP), to revolutionize trade.

The platform allows trading partners to share real-time data, reducing administrative costs. TLIP helped power the post-Brexit UK-EU trade, enhancing processes and saving thousands of hours otherwise wasted on slow and inefficient processes.

IOTA’s partnership with the EU will also focus on powering sustainable energy rewards in the Netherlands. This partnership further strengthens the network as a key player in providing sustainability-related solutions. Every project IOTA undertakes has an outlook toward sustainability which is now embedded into its core technological development.

Last year, IOTA unveiled its Electronics Digital Product Passport (DPP) prototype to enhance transparency and traceability throughout the lifecycle of electronic devices. As CNF discussed earlier, this product highlights IOTA’s push towards integrating blockchain in environmental sustainability efforts.

In addition, IOTA is leading on-chain Know-Your-Customer (KYC) verification for the EU. Through its robust solutions, IOTA aims to offer substantial cost savings for European banks. As featured in our recent coverage, the IOTA Foundation recently collaborated with walt.id, IDnow, Bloom Wallet, and Spyce5 to pioneer a groundbreaking KYC solution for Web3 applications.

The solution paves the way for a more sustainable and effective banking ecosystem in Europe.

IOTA Rebased on the Horizon

The mainnet launch of the IOTA Rebased Protocol is set to happen soon, designed to also bolster the mass adoption of the chain. The IOTA Rebased Protocol marks the most important upgrade from IOTA as it sets the network for extensive scalability, programmability, and decentralization transformation.

Through the updated protocol, IOTA plans to achieve a processing speed of more than 50,000 transactions per second and finalization times of less than 500 milliseconds.

Ahead of its main net launch, the IOTA Rebased test network recently announced onboarding a new set of trusted validators. They are expected to bring trusted, enterprise-grade validation to IOTA.

Also, IOTA has announced additional transaction fees to Rebased. As explained in our last article, this initiative is expected to simplify tokenomics.

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“Tidbits From TNT” Wednesday Morning 2-26-2025

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Tishwash:  Central Bank: Achieved international integration by linking the Iraqi electronic payment system to global network

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, announced today, Wednesday, that the financial inclusion rate has risen to more than 40  % , noting that the bank has achieved international integration by linking the Iraqi electronic payment system to global networks.

Al-Alaq said in a speech during the ninth annual exhibition and conference for finance and banking services in Iraq, "There is a complete roadmap for digitizing banking services through electronic payment as a main tool for digital transformation, as the number of devices has reached 63 thousand devices in the governorates of Iraq," according to what was reported by the official news agency.

He added, "The number of electronic teller machines has reached more than 4,000 machines and the number of bank cards is about 17 million cards," indicating that "the Central Bank supported the licensing and operation of electronic wallets via mobile phone that allow charging, transferring and paying bills, which raised the rate of financial inclusion to more than 40  % compared to 20% three years ago

He pointed out that "the number of permanent wallets reached 1.2 million wallets, and we achieved international integration by linking the Iraqi electronic payment system to global payment networks, which allows the transformation of accepting foreign cards locally and expanding the acceptance of Iraqi cards internationally," adding that "the achievements made in the field of information technology and electronic payments in the Central Bank represent a fundamental shift in the financial system."  link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani discusses with US Secretary of State areas of coordination between Iraq and the new Washington administration

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received a call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio today, Tuesday (February 25, 2025). The call discussed bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States, with a focus on ways to enhance and develop them in various fields.

According to a statement by the Prime Minister's media office, received by "Baghdad Today", during the conversation, areas of coordination between Iraq and the new US administration were discussed, in addition to frameworks for cooperation within existing bilateral agreements. 

According to the statement, the progress made in joint work between the two countries was reviewed, with an agreement to intensify communication and enhance cooperation to achieve common interests. link

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Tishwash:  The dollar declines in Iraq.. Stability or temporary calm?

Today, Tuesday, the local Iraqi markets witnessed a noticeable decline in the exchange rate of the dollar against the dinar, as the selling price fell to 149,750 dinars for every 100 dollars, while the buying price reached 147,750 dinars.

This decline comes after months of volatility, as the dollar exceeded the 150,000 dinar barrier for a long time, raising widespread concerns about its impact on prices and inflation in the country.

What are the reasons for the decline?

There are several factors that may be behind this decline, most notably:

The measures of the Central Bank of Iraq aimed at controlling the exchange rate, by tightening control over dollar transfers and reducing reliance on the black market.

Recent government moves to combat financial speculation and take steps to control the flow of dollars in official markets.

Improvement in the flow of dollars through official channels, following agreements between Iraq and international financial institutions.

Will this decline continue?

Despite the current decline, the most important question remains: Will we witness real stability in exchange rates? Or is this decline merely a temporary decline due to immediate measures? Previous experiences indicate that the exchange rate is affected by many factors, including the political situation, cash flows, and US measures against banks accused of currency smuggling.

Implications for markets and prices

Any decline in the dollar price is expected to contribute to a decline in the prices of imported goods, especially food, medicine and electronics, but the question remains: Will this decline be reflected quickly in the markets? Or will traders continue to price according to previous prices to achieve greater profits?

Conclusion

The dollar breaking the 150,000 dinar barrier for the first time in months is a positive development, but it does not necessarily mean that the crisis is over. The matter remains subject to the ability of the government and the Central Bank to maintain this stability and prevent speculation that may return the dollar to its upward path again. Is this decline the beginning of an economic breakthrough, or just a temporary break before a new wave of increases?  link

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A $42 Iraqi Dinar Revaluation: The Biggest Currency Shift in History Driven by Gold and Oil

A $42 Iraqi Dinar Revaluation: The Biggest Currency Shift in History Driven by Gold and Oil

Awake-In-3D  February 25, 2025

Iraq’s currency stands at the edge of a historic transformation. Could gold and oil propel the Iraqi dinar to $42?

Iraq is positioned to transform its economy and propel an Iraqi Dinar Revaluation into one of the most significant financial events of the century. Let’s explore how this historic shift could unfold.

Consider a scenario where Iraq successfully revalues its currency, with the new Iraqi dinar (IQD) surging to an exchange rate of 1 IQD = $42 USD. For years, currency watchers have speculated about Iraq’s potential to restore the strength of its dinar.

Now, through a strategic combination of gold-backed stability, rising oil prices, and a planned redenomination, this scenario is on the verge of becoming reality.

The Foundation of an Iraqi Dinar Revaluation: Iraq’s Powerful Resources

Iraq holds a significant position among oil-producing nations, sitting atop 145 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, making it the fifth-largest oil holder in the world. Oil prices are set to rise to $100 per barrel by early 2026, and Iraq is increasing production to 5 million barrels per day (bpd), strengthening its ability to leverage its vast energy wealth.

Meanwhile, Iraq has been steadily building its gold reserves, reaching 162.7 metric tons as of February 2025. With gold prices on track to reach $3,000 per ounce by the end of 2025, Iraq’s gold holdings would be valued at approximately $15.7 billion USD.

These two critical assets—oil and gold—drive a currency transformation that is reshaping Iraq’s economic future.

Strategic Shift: Iraq’s Plan to Back the Dinar with Tangible Assets

To stabilize and strengthen its currency, Iraq is considering a dual-asset backing strategy, leveraging both gold reserves and oil wealth to support the Iraqi Dinar Revaluation. Here’s how this system would work:

• Gold-Backed Reserves: Iraq’s 162.7 metric tons of gold would provide $15.7 billion USD in monetary support for the dinar.

• Oil-Backed Financial System: Iraq pledges 5% of its 145 billion barrels in oil reserves to currency backing, equating to $725 billion USD in value.

By combining these two forces, Iraq secures $740.7 billion USD in backing assets, dramatically strengthening confidence in the dinar.

Policy Initiative: Redenomination of the Iraqi Dinar

One of the most effective strategies for Iraqi Dinar Revaluation would be a redenomination, removing three zeros from the old dinar. This approach would include:

• 1,000 old IQD converted into 1 new IQD.

• Money supply (M2) shifting from the current 173,686 trillion old IQD to 173.686 billion new IQD—without altering the overall economy’s value.

• Simplified transactions and elimination of psychological barriers associated with high-denomination currency.

The Exchange Rate Transformation

As a result of this redenomination, Iraq could back 10% of its new currency supply—17.3686 billion new IQD—with its $740.7 billion USD in reserves.

The Calculations: A Historic Shift

740.7 billion USD

17.7 billion new IQD = 43.13 USD per new IQD

This means:

• 1 new IQD = 42.64 USD

• 1 USD = 0.023 new IQD

This shift catapults the Iraqi Dinar Revaluation into one of the most significant currency transformations in history, potentially surpassing the Kuwaiti dinar and Swiss franc in value.

Key Steps for Iraq’s Implementation Plan

For this massive revaluation to succeed, Iraq must take several key steps:

1. Strengthen Foreign Currency Reserves

Iraq must continue accumulating foreign reserves, particularly US dollars, euros, and Chinese yuan, to ensure global liquidity and protect against exchange rate fluctuations.

2. Expand Oil Production Beyond 5 Million Bpd

Increasing oil exports further—toward 6 million bpd or higher—would generate even greater revenue streams, allowing Iraq to sustain its financial commitments and economic growth.

3. Introduce Oil-Backed Bonds and a Digital Dinar

Issuing oil-backed bonds could attract foreign investors, while a central bank digital currency (CBDC) could streamline financial transactions and reduce reliance on physical cash.

4. Reduce Dependency on the US Dollar

By strengthening trade agreements with China, Russia, and other BRICS nations, Iraq could gradually shift away from dollar dependency and build a more independent financial system.

What This Means for Iraq and the Global Economy

The Iraqi Dinar Revaluation is not just an internal financial shift—it has the potential to cause global ripple effects:

• Iraqi citizens would experience a dramatic rise in purchasing power, enhancing domestic wealth and economic stability.

• Foreign investors would be drawn to Iraq, recognizing its potential as a rising economic powerhouse.

• The global monetary system could shift, with Iraq emerging as a major player in oil-backed financial markets.

• Speculators and currency traders who have followed the dinar for years could finally witness the long-anticipated revaluation, triggering major shifts in currency markets.

The Bottom Line: Could an Iraqi Dinar Revaluation Really Happen?

This transformation demands precise economic planning, bold financial policies, and political stability to succeed. However, with rising gold and oil prices, strategic asset-backed monetary policies, and a redenomination to streamline the dinar, Iraq is well-positioned for one of the greatest currency shifts in modern history.

The question is not whether the Iraqi Dinar Revaluation will happen—but when.

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