Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 04/21/2025
Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 04/21/2025
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 everyone and I hope you all had a very Happy Easter.
Member: Remember March 28 1991 Kuwait Revalued during the Easter weekend.
Monday Coffee with MarkZ. 04/21/2025
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 everyone and I hope you all had a very Happy Easter.
Member: Remember March 28 1991 Kuwait Revalued during the Easter weekend.
MZ: Big start to the morning. If you all didn’t know yet- The pope has died…..and Klaus Schwab has stepped down for the World Economic Forum. Effective immediately. This is a very interesting Monday and very interesting timing.
Member: I can’t wait to see how the rest of the week will play out!
Member: Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday today…. and Pope dies on her birthday? … coincidence?
Member: The pope died at 88 yrs old….Schwab is 88 and retired today. Another coincidence?
MZ: Vice President JD Vance visited the pope this weekend….conspiracy theories will be all over today.
Member: Any new bond or bank stories over the weekend?
Member: Any bond news? is there a written process on how the bonds are paid? is the money in banks to pay bonds? what happened to the traveling over Easter weekend?
MZ: On the bond side: sovereigns expecting payday this week. My biggest bond contact got this word …and I will not divulge which day I was told. These I know for a fact are 100% getting paid by a sovereign national treasury…by a country…..not a flipper. I feel very confident and good about this one. I am expecting a good bit of movement this week.
Member: I hope and pray that take us over the 30% threshold?
MZ: Based on what I have heard…..we should clearly cross that 30, 40, 50% level this week on bonds completion…..that is exciting..
Member: Rumors are JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo have officially announced their support for the long-awaited revaluation of the Iraqi Dinar (IQD) and Vietnamese Dong (VND).
Member: Another rumor- Trump holding a meeting with major US banks yesterday informing them of the coming currency RVs?
MZ: There are a lot of circle-tel rumors out there. I will not report on them until I get confirmation that they have happened.
Member: I wonder- does their need to be an announcement of gold back currency to rv and mr c put in the codes?
Member: DOW DOWN -661
Member: DOW has dropped to -747
Member: I asked the Wells Fargo teller if they were using the new system one said what new system another said yes & I was off for a week & they trained on it while I was off.
Member: Militia Man said for all the ones who think this is a scam... you are in for a rude awakening
MZ: In Iraq : “Despite the reports: There is no justifications for closing the Embassy in Baghdad” supposedly Trump said they were going to close it down. I do not believe that is going to happen. It’s our biggest embassy anywhere in the world. We have seen all kinds of yoyo accounts in countries just before they reset. I take this one as a “diversion”
MZ: Trump has been sending more and more folks to Iraq to help them finish the completion of their reforms and preparations for their ascent to the World Trade organization. .
MZ: They have told us repeatedly that the final goal is to increase the purchasing power of all Iraqis.
MZ: “Sudanese advisor: Iraqs hard currency reserves are fine”
Member: From X: Mastercard informs the Central Bank of Iraq of the suspension of domestic and international transactions on its cards issued by Iraqi banks due to new regulatory directives
MZ: “Sudani: the Nesariyah combined power station project is one of the important projects that will enhance the supply of electricity in the national system” This project is being implemented by the German company “Seimans”. This is more of them modernizing for stability and removing the Iranian influence.
MZ: “Why is it important for American companies to visit Iraq?” For stability of course. There are a number of US and International companies that signed with the private sector. They need this for the reform process.
MZ: I keep hearing there is a rate tucked into the budget tables….and they are doing their best to stall the budget until they get the clearance to “GO”….That is the rumor I am getting out of Iraq from Iraqi sources.
MZ: “Chinese geologist announce yet another massive 1,000 tonne gold deposit and its easy to mine” Every day last week it seems they announced finding more gold, lithium deposits, massive commodity discoveries all over the world.
MZ: Chinas currency the yuan is imploding and they will have to announce their total gold holdings soon.
MZ: “More than any other in history-17,000.000 tons of copper underground in America” over 17 million tons of copper to help fuel Americas expansion back into manufacturing. All this is found as they are getting ready to reset.
Member: all of that will help asset backing our currency….just sayin
MZ: “The Global safe haven is slowly breaking. Why Central Banks are turning to gold” This is a great read from Gold telegraph on why the world is returning to a “Gold Standard”
MZ: “Trump Vs Powell: New Gold Backed Sound money Plan revealed : Judy Shelton” Great video from Soar financially. It appears Judy Shelton is the leading candidate to take Powell’s place. They are all talking about returning to a gold backed financial system.
Member: I cannot wait to tell folks “I told you so” Tired of being thought of as “crazy”
Member: Well at least we’re all ridin the “crazy train” together!
Member: I feel like we’re finally starting to see light or hope at the end of the tunnel!!!
Member: MarkZ thank you for everything you’ve done, and I’m glad you’re taking Monday and Friday evenings off.
Member: Thanks Mark, Mods and Everyone!!! God Bless and Much love
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“Tidbits From TNT” Monday 4-21-2025
TNT:
Tishwash: What is the importance of American companies visiting Iraq?
The Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce affirmed on Monday that the visit of American companies is a message to the world that Iraq is a safe environment. It also explained that the visit resulted in an agreement on a regulatory framework for the private sector.
Abdul Razzaq Al-Zuhairi, head of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, said, "The visit of American companies to Iraq to invest and work with Iraqi businessmen is a positive and important step for Iraq."
He explained that "Iraq is a fertile environment, and the visit of American companies to Iraq is a positive message to all countries of the world that Iraq is a safe environment."
TNT:
Tishwash: What is the importance of American companies visiting Iraq?
The Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce affirmed on Monday that the visit of American companies is a message to the world that Iraq is a safe environment. It also explained that the visit resulted in an agreement on a regulatory framework for the private sector.
Abdul Razzaq Al-Zuhairi, head of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, said, "The visit of American companies to Iraq to invest and work with Iraqi businessmen is a positive and important step for Iraq."
He explained that "Iraq is a fertile environment, and the visit of American companies to Iraq is a positive message to all countries of the world that Iraq is a safe environment."
He added, "American companies have signed numerous agreements with the Iraqi private sector in the fields of electric power and renewable energy. The most important memorandum is the signing of a regulatory framework between the Iraqi and American private sectors by the American Chamber of Commerce and the Iraqi Chamber of Commerce."
He pointed out that "a number of American companies have signed agreements with the private sector, most notably the global company Google, which is seeking to enter Iraq. Its representative came and wrote a positive message about Iraq, stating that Iraq is safe, which is an important message to the world." link
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Tishwash: Representatives of the Iraqi oil ministry, KRG, and APIKUR meet in Erbil, April 20, 2025.
A trilateral meeting was convened in Erbil on Sunday among representatives of the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), and the Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR) to address critical issues concerning the Kurdistan Region's oil sector, with a primary focus on resuming oil exports. Omid Sabah, Chief of Staff of the KRG Council of Ministers, stated that discussions involved the operational activities of oil companies and explored mechanisms to facilitate the restart of exports.
The meeting also considered the challenges and proposals presented by these companies to create a conducive environment for resuming oil exports promptly.
Despite the Iraqi Parliament's approval of amendments to the federal budget law on February 2, 2025, particularly Article 12 concerning the resumption of Kurdistan's oil exports, disagreements between the federal government and the KRG have hindered the implementation of these provisions. The amendments stipulate that the federal Ministry of Finance will compensate the KRG for production and transportation costs of oil delivered to the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO). An international technical advisory body, to be appointed jointly by the federal and regional governments, was tasked with determining the fair cost of production and transportation for each oil field within 60 days of the law's enactment. However, this deadline has passed without an agreement, prompting concerns from Iraqi lawmakers.
Adnan al-Jaberi, Deputy Chairman of the Iraqi Parliament's Oil and Gas Committee, emphasized that the 60-day period to select a consulting firm has expired without consensus. He noted that, in the absence of agreement, the federal government reserves the right to unilaterally appoint the advisory body.
Meanwhile, oil production companies operating in the Kurdistan Region have expressed skepticism toward the Iraqi Ministry of Oil. These companies demand the settlement of outstanding payments for past production, advance payments, and future guarantees as prerequisites for resuming export operations.
The halt in oil exports since March 2023, following a ruling by the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris, has significantly impacted the Kurdistan Region's economy, leading to delays in public sector salaries and reductions in essential services. Baghdad is under increasing pressure to resolve these disputes to restore financial stability and economic growth across Iraq.
As negotiations continue, the resumption of oil exports remains contingent upon resolving contractual disagreements, ensuring fair compensation for production and transportation costs, and rebuilding trust between the federal government and oil companies operating in the region.
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Tishwash: The Central Bank launches the virtual bank project.
The Central Bank of Iraq announces its adoption of a project to launch a virtual bank in Iraqi universities. This is the first virtual bank to be established in an Iraqi university. The first phase will be held at Al-Muthanna University, which hosted a comprehensive exhibition held on the sidelines of the second scientific conference "Artificial Intelligence and Labor Market Requirements."
The conference was organized by the University's College of Administration and Economics, in cooperation with Mansoura University of Egypt, the Central Bank of Iraq, the Muthanna Chamber of Commerce, and the Muthanna Chamber of Industry.
The exhibition included pavilions representing a group of banks and companies, as well as displays of fine art and heritage.
The virtual bank project aims to provide students and graduates with practical experience in banking, preparing them to develop human resources capable of meeting the needs of financial institutions. It also aims to provide students with practical experience by simulating the work of financial institutions and adopting international best practices.
It also aims to encourage financial institutions operating in Iraq to access and expand financial services to all geographical regions of Iraq, with the aim of strengthening financial inclusion plans.
Central Bank of Iraq
Media Office
April 20, 2025 link
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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Monday Morning 4-21-25
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CARDANO FOUNDER SAYS BUTERIN’S NEW ETHEREUM PROPOSAL ‘MAKES SENSE’
A fleeting exchange on social media has drawn two of the crypto sector’s most prominent protocol architects into unexpected alignment. On Sunday, Cardano creator Charles Hoskinson replied to a technical blog post from Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin with a terse endorsement: “It makes sense, we are using RISC V with BitVMX. It’s the future.”
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CARDANO FOUNDER SAYS BUTERIN’S NEW ETHEREUM PROPOSAL ‘MAKES SENSE’
A fleeting exchange on social media has drawn two of the crypto sector’s most prominent protocol architects into unexpected alignment. On Sunday, Cardano creator Charles Hoskinson replied to a technical blog post from Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin with a terse endorsement: “It makes sense, we are using RISC V with BitVMX. It’s the future.”
Buterin’s Latest Proposal For Ethereum
The comment was triggered by Buterin’s newly published “Long‑term L1 execution layer proposal” on the Ethereum Magicians forum, where he argues that Ethereum should abandon the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) in favour of the open‑source RISC‑V instruction‑set architecture.
In the proposal Buterin calls the idea “equally as ambitious as the beam‑chain effort is for the consensus layer,” contending that a RISC‑V transition would “greatly improve the efficiency of the Ethereum execution layer, resolving one of the primary scaling bottlenecks,” while also simplifying the core codebase. He stresses that the familiar account model and opcodes “would stay exactly the same,” explaining that opcodes such as SLOAD, SSTORE and CALL would be exposed to contracts as RISC‑V syscalls.
“Old‑style EVM contracts will continue to work and will be fully two‑way interoperable with new‑style RISC‑V contracts,” he adds, sketching implementation paths that range from a dual‑VM environment to a more radical interpreter‑based migration.
Buterin’s technical motivation centres on the cost of proving EVM execution inside zero‑knowledge circuits. He points to measurements from Succinct’s ZK‑EVM showing that four tasks—deserialising inputs, initialising the witness database, computing state roots and executing blocks—consume the bulk of prover cycles.
The last of those, block execution, alone accounts for roughly half of total proving time. “Some numbers suggest that in limited cases, this could give efficiency gains over 100 ×,” Buterin writes, suggesting that direct access to a RISC‑V virtual machine could eliminate the overhead of compiling the EVM into RISC‑V for ZK proof generation. He argues that even if pre‑compiles become the new bottleneck, the shift would still produce “very significant” performance wins.
Cardano’s Use Of RISC‑V
Hoskinson’s swift assent carries weight because Cardano has been building around the same architecture. The network’s extended UTxO model is now being paired with BitVMX FORCE, a collaborative effort designed to let Cardano dApps tap into Bitcoin’s liquidity and decentralised‑finance activity.
BitVMX emulates a general‑purpose CPU for Bitcoin using RISC‑V, which in turn lets Cardano’s domain‑specific languages—Plutus and the low‑level Aiken—compile contracts that run seamlessly on either chain. By adopting the same instruction set for its off‑chain circuits,
Cardano hopes to render zero‑knowledge proofs more efficient and to facilitate cross‑chain functionality without resorting to trusted bridges.
RISC‑V’s appeal is two‑fold. As an open specification it avoids licensing constraints while offering implementers freedom to add extensions; at the same time, it’s simple, orthogonal design is friendlier to zero‑knowledge proof systems than the EVM’s eclectic opcode catalogue or Bitcoin’s austere script.
Hoskinson’s “It’s the future” therefore describes not merely Cardano’s roadmap but a growing industry trend, now echoed inside Ethereum’s own research circles.
Whether Ethereum’s highly conservative core‑dev process will embrace Buterin’s proposal remains uncertain. The Beacon‑chain merge, the Cancun/Deneb upgrade and the push toward statelessness already crowd the execution‑layer agenda.
Yet the fact that both a UTXO‑based competitor and the originator of account‑based smart contracts now cite RISC‑V as the optimal long‑term target suggests that the argument will not dissipate quickly. As Buterin concludes, stripping the base layer to “well within” ten thousand lines of code may require “this kind of radical change.”
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Source: Bitcoinist
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SOUTH KOREA'S CENTRAL BANK VOWS TO 'ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE' IN STABLECOIN LEGISLATION DEVELOPMENT
▪️The Bank of Korea said it will actively participate in developing stablecoin regulations to prevent potential risk to monetary and financial stability.
▪️The country is working on the second part of its crypto legislation, which is set to focus on stablecoins and transparency requirements for crypto services.
The Bank of Korea said it will "actively participate" in the country's efforts to build a regulatory framework for stablecoins in order to mitigate potential monetary and financial risks.
"Unlike general virtual assets, stablecoins inherently possess characteristics of a payment measure," the BOK said in a payment systems report on Monday. "If their usage expands, they could … undermine the effectiveness of monetary policies."
The central bank also pointed out that stablecoins could transmit risks from crypto-related crises to the traditional financial market, threatening financial stability and the integrity of payment and settlement systems.
"The [Bank of Korea] intends to present its views on the desirable direction of stablecoin regulation from a central bank perspective," the bank said.
South Korea is currently developing a follow-up legal framework to its inaugural crypto law, which took effect in July 2024 and focuses heavily on protecting crypto investors by setting stricter requirements for exchanges.
The second bill is set to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins and provide clearer classifications for crypto service providers, along with rules for more transparent token listings and disclosures, the BOK said in its report.
South Korea's Financial Services Commission previously announced that it would start drafting the legislation in the second half of this year.
The BOK report suggested that the country had 18.25 million crypto investors as of December 2024, which is more than 35% of its current total population. The top five exchanges in South Korea see an average daily trading volume of around $12.1 billion.
In a parallel effort, the BOK is testing its central bank digital currency with participation from citizens, retail shops and local banks to determine its commercial feasibility. Local news outlets reported that the central bank's planned second-stage trial, set for October, will explore peer-to-peer transfers of the CBDC.
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Source: The Block
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15 Folks Who Lost Everything Are Revealing What Actually Happened And It Shows How Broken Our System Really Is
15 Folks Who Lost Everything Are Revealing What Actually Happened
And It Shows How Broken Our System Really Is
Aaron Ant Sun, April 20, 2025 BuzzFeed
Money isn't a measure of character, but society acts like it is. And that couldn't be further from the truth. It's important to hear that at a time when financial anxieties are at an all-time high.
Jobs are vanishing, the stock market is fluctuating, medical bills are piling up, and government budget cuts are putting Social Security and other public services at risk. For some, the economic situation we're currently facing mirrors previous recessions.
15 Folks Who Lost Everything Are Revealing What Actually Happened
And It Shows How Broken Our System Really Is
Aaron Ant Sun, April 20, 2025 BuzzFeed
Money isn't a measure of character, but society acts like it is. And that couldn't be further from the truth. It's important to hear that at a time when financial anxieties are at an all-time high.
Jobs are vanishing, the stock market is fluctuating, medical bills are piling up, and government budget cuts are putting Social Security and other public services at risk. For some, the economic situation we're currently facing mirrors previous recessions.
Bankruptcy and financial loss aren't personal failures in any capacity. More often than not, it's a case of someone in a system that's already working against them.
Last week, I asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to open up about experiencing bankruptcy or losing it all, and these submissions shared some honest insight into how they handled or are currently handling debt and stress.
Note: Some submissions have been edited and condensed for clarity. Some responses are from this Reddit thread.
1."So, I was a stay-at-home mom at the time, because my old job hadn’t paid enough to cover daycare. My ex-husband made enough for us to live on, but nothing more, really. My parents helped put him through grad school. Then he committed crimes and was fired (of course), and I was unemployed with two kids and no daycare openings.
I scrambled to find a job and a place to live, and am eternally grateful for my parents’ support. That said, my job paid about a quarter of what his did, so there was no choice. I’m a little more than halfway through."
"That’s the backstory, but here’s the truth: it’s MORTIFYING. The bank I’d been using since I was 15 closed my account unceremoniously. Didn’t matter that I hadn’t had any loans through them that were discharged. Just cut me off and mailed me a check weeks later. I can’t get a cellphone plan or any reasonable insurance, I had to pay cash for a car, and thank heavens, my parents were willing to have their names on my utilities because the WATER company refused to give me an account.
Before this, I’d never missed payments or fallen behind, and had good credit. It was so good that most of the debt was in my name, which probably worked out great for my crap bag ex. So that’s it, I pay for someone else’s mistakes every day. And if it weren’t for my parents, it would have been catastrophically worse." —shannonmiz
2."I'm a bankruptcy paralegal, and honestly, people think it will be so much worse, but it's a fairly simple process. Even the 341 meeting of creditors isn't that bad. Bankruptcy forms are free online, and if you want to file, my biggest advice is to fill out forms A/B (personal property), I (income), and J (expenses) because a lot of the holdup is just trying to get that info. So many people will call crying after their discharge, thanking us because they feel the weight off their chest." —monikap6
3."American here. My husband and I filed after I got sick and couldn’t work for two years, racking up medical debt without the income to pay it, and using credit cards to buy groceries and basic needs. We had to move back in with my family because we couldn’t afford rent. We filed a Chapter 13, which meant we still owed a large portion of the money, but a fraction of the total. We've just paid it off after five years of payments."
"We’re wiser about our budget now, we’ve completed credit counseling, and our income has now increased to where we rent and our only debt is student loans. We’ll have to get secured credit cards and build credit back up slowly. It’s a long process, but I’m so thankful we did it. The payments were tough, but manageable, and we now have a sense of accomplishment, as well as a sense of how to build a nest in savings that can be there if one of us is out of work due to illness. It sucked, but I’m forever thankful." —carak4a8cd43e8
4."21 years ago, I'd just had a child. He turned 1, my spouse came home, and decided he wanted a divorce! I didn’t even know we were having issues! I mean, we just had a kid! I was always a happy-go-lucky type! Came out of nowhere! Discovered we were $100,000 in debt!"
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News, Rumors and Opinions Monday AM 4-21-2025
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.
Ariel : Flipping the Switch?
4-20-2025
Happy Easter Everyone
Nobody can say they did not hear “The Trump Card” mentioned along side the Gold Card at a recent meeting some days ago.
We have always heard Easter was the timeline. Well today would be the prime event for such a vision of foretold tales.
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.
Ariel : Flipping the Switch?
4-20-2025
Happy Easter Everyone
Nobody can say they did not hear “The Trump Card” mentioned along side the Gold Card at a recent meeting some days ago.
We have always heard Easter was the timeline. Well today would be the prime event for such a vision of foretold tales.
But what is the nature of this ‘Trump Card’?
Does it really come down to flipping the switch in terms of the new financial system?
Many would say so base on many symbolic gestures of those who are considered crypto demigods to some.
But I would be a hypocrite if I was not the one also saying this years ago when I mentioned that the Iraqi Dinar will be the kick off point to an entire new financial system.
And Iraq has shown major progress in that regard. As many announcements have been made over the past couple of weeks that shows they are serious about going international.
Trump Card Defined: A coded operation, rooted in Trump’s authority, to shift the world to a gold-backed financial system, ending fiat currency manipulation.
Iraqi Dinar’s Role: Its revaluation, announced in early 2025, triggers the reset, as Iraq’s economic integration destabilizes the petrodollar.
Easter Timeline: Easter Sunday 2025 (April 20) is the designated date for the reset’s public phase? Aligning with symbolic rebirth and Trump’s strategic messaging.
Gold Card Connection: Represents the new currency standard, backed by gold reserves, already in use by select TDC operatives since 2023.
Trump’s (possible) Intent: To dismantle Cabal-controlled financial systems, free humanity from economic oppression, and secure his legacy as a liberator.
There is so much to choose from.
Does this align with the nature of the ‘Trump Card’?
Are we really at the cusp of this happening?
We do not have long to find out. Because Melania Trump said something very interesting a couple of days ago.
Did any of you catch it?
Source(s):
https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/1914042395810812277
https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/04/20/ariel-prolotario1-flipping-the-switch/
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Courtesy of Dinar Guru: https://www.dinarguru.com/
Militia Man Those that are out there that believe this was a scam, you’ve been told it’s a scam and those not invested, they’re going to have a rude awakening…It’s going to be a horrible one. I think a lot of people are gonna be really bummed out because of this event. It’s not just about Iraq. It’s about all kinds of countries and it’s a really big deal and a complex.
Frank26 What's going on right now? We seek security and stability for the new exchange rate. That's it. Do we seek the budget? Well, only if it has a new exchange rate. If not, you can just see the dog-on-thing, I don't want it. Do we seek the contracts? Only the rewritten contracts with the new exchange rate in it. Other than that I don't care about your 'memo of understanding' or anything else. Do we seek the HCL? What good does it do you you don't have an exchange rate...We're waiting for the new exchange rate. Everything waits for the new exchange rate. And how are we going to get it? ...Iran, deal or no deal?
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Clare: Al-Sudani congratulates Christians on Easter: May you have good health, safety and peace every year.
4/20/2025 Baghdad –
"We care about the precious diversity of our homeland."
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani congratulated Christians on Easter Sunday, affirming the government's interest in and support for diversity, which he said represents a source of strength and social and cultural richness.
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Clare: Al-Sudani congratulates Christians on Easter: May you have good health, safety and peace every year.
4/20/2025 Baghdad –
"We care about the precious diversity of our homeland."
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani congratulated Christians on Easter Sunday, affirming the government's interest in and support for diversity, which he said represents a source of strength and social and cultural richness. LINK
Clare: The Central Bank launches the virtual bank project.
The Central Bank of Iraq announces its adoption of a project to launch a virtual bank in Iraqi universities. This is the first virtual bank to be established in an Iraqi university. The first phase will be held at Al-Muthanna University, which hosted a comprehensive exhibition held on the sidelines of the second scientific conference "Artificial Intelligence and Labor Market Requirements."
The conference was organized by the University's College of Administration and Economics, in cooperation with Mansoura University of Egypt, the Central Bank of Iraq, the Muthanna Chamber of Commerce, and the Muthanna Chamber of Industry.
The exhibition included pavilions representing a group of banks and companies, as well as displays of fine art and heritage.
The virtual bank project aims to provide students and graduates with practical experience in banking, preparing them to develop human resources capable of meeting the needs of financial institutions. It also aims to provide students with practical experience by simulating the work of financial institutions and adopting international best practices.
It also aims to encourage financial institutions operating in Iraq to access and expand financial services to all geographical regions of Iraq, with the aim of strengthening financial inclusion plans.
Central Bank of Iraq
Media Office
April 20, 2025
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Clare: Baghdad and Erbil are discussing with foreign companies a mechanism for resuming the region's oil exports.
4/20/2025 Baghdad
An informed source revealed on Saturday that a tripartite meeting was held in Erbil, bringing together representatives of the federal government, the Kurdistan Regional Government, and foreign oil companies operating in the region, to discuss a mechanism for resuming Kurdistan's oil exports.
The source told Al-Ahed News, "The meeting addressed the activities of oil investment companies, discussed ways to resume oil exports from the region, and listened to the views of production companies regarding the next steps."
He added, "The meeting witnessed an extensive discussion of the technical and logistical challenges hindering the resumption of exports, and the importance of coordination between all parties was emphasized to ensure positive outcomes that serve the country's interests."
It is noteworthy that a meeting scheduled to be held last Saturday in the capital, Baghdad, between the federal Ministry of Oil, the Ministry of Natural Resources in the regional government, and the Kurdistan Oil Industries Union (APIKUR), was postponed for reasons yet to be revealed. LINK
Clare: Al-Sudani directs a re-evaluation of the oil licensing rounds in Iraq.
4/20/2025
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani directed, on Sunday, the need to re-evaluate the licensing rounds experience 15 years after their launch, stressing the need to work to remove obstacles facing investors in the oil and gas sector.
This came after he chaired a meeting with representatives of major foreign oil companies operating in Iraq, attended by the Minister of Oil, relevant authorities within the ministry, the Board of Supreme Audit, the General Tax Authority, and the Employment Department at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, according to a statement issued by the Iraqi government.
The statement noted that the meeting, the second of its kind, discussed several issues, most notably the mechanism for stopping gas flaring and its investment, the water injection strategy, and the growth of investment in the oil sector, in addition to work permits and social security.
Al-Sudani directed the need to address the obstacles impeding project implementation, stressing that the partnership with companies in this regard is strategic and represents a government priority in maintaining and increasing production rates.
The Prime Minister emphasized the goal of developing production and raising the efficiency of oil reservoir management by introducing modern technology, improving facility performance, and ending the flaring of associated gas. He also emphasized the importance of achieving optimal utilization of this gas, whether in operating power plants or supporting vital industries such as petrochemicals, fertilizers, iron, and steel.
Al-Sudani also noted that the government is working to improve the operating environment for oil companies, enhance security at various sites and facilities, and develop infrastructure. He explained that the government is looking to enter into a long-term partnership with oil companies to ensure optimal use of oil and gas resources in a way that benefits the people and achieves development goals. LINK
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Clare: Prime Minister's Advisor: The annual deficit set in the three-year budget is precautionary.
4/20/2025- Baghdad
Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, confirmed on Sunday that the annual deficit set in the three-year budget is precautionary and within maximum spending limits. He explained that the three-year budget is based on a preventative philosophy to achieve economic and social goals without risks.
“The amended federal general budget, which was legislated under Law No. 13 of 2023 (the three-year budget), is proceeding in its financial measures within what is called the financial scope or fiscal space, which is a realistic and preventive philosophy based on the principle of using the financial flexibility available to the public finances to adjust its policies in arranging its priorities (such as public spending, taxes, or support levels),” said the Prime Minister’s advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, in an interview with the Iraqi News Agency, followed by “Al-Eqtisad News.”
He pointed out that “this is in order to achieve economic and social goals, without causing major risks to financial stability or excessive increases in public debt.”
Saleh noted that "the aforementioned three-year general budget law, supported by the current amended Financial Management Law No. 6 of 2019, undoubtedly provides the ability to address the set deficit limits with the minimum possible amount of money," indicating that "this is what public spending has followed during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025."
Saleh explained that "although the annual deficit recorded in the three-year budget is 64 trillion dinars, it is a precautionary deficit that was drawn and calculated within the maximum spending limits of 200 trillion dinars, and the export prices of a barrel of crude oil at an annual average of about $70, and exported quantities of about 3.4 million barrels of crude oil per day," noting that "the budget implemented in the fiscal year 2024 was with a comfortable ceiling that did not exceed 156 trillion dinars, with partial borrowings from the domestic financial market that also did not exceed less than half of the ceiling set for borrowing to cover the deficit, and with an average barrel of oil that was $75 per exported barrel."
He continued: "What we need today, in light of the fluctuations in the global oil market, the decline in the oil asset cycle and the expectations surrounding it, requires a review and high discipline in examining expenditures in general and operating expenditures in particular, and accurately controlling their paths and resorting to what is called a budget of sufficiency with the minimum level of expenditure while maximizing financial resources in a manner commensurate with the total expenditure that meets the basic needs of the national economy within the financial space, such as the importance of securing salaries, wages, pensions and social care as a first priority, in addition to agricultural support."
He added that "working to involve the private sector in and finance development projects is a testing opportunity to prove the role of the partnership between the state and the private sector in supporting development and demonstrating the role of the partnership philosophy in overcoming the economic challenges imposed by energy markets as an external international factor on the total economic activity."
He stressed that "the 2025 budget tables being prepared and presented to the House of Representatives must reflect the current conditions in the international economy, whether in terms of international trade protectionist wars or the cautious price fluctuations facing energy markets that affect the financial budgets of the OPEC+ group of countries, including our country, during the current year, in light of cautious global geopolitical and economic fluctuations that have not yet stabilized." LINK
Iraq Economic News and Points to Ponder Sunday Afternoon 4-20-25
President Of The Republic: Iraq Possesses Enormous Wealth That Must Be Invested In Supporting Its Economy In The Best Possible Way.
Sunday, April 20, 2025 12:32 | EconomicNumber of reads: 309 Baghdad / NINA / President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, stressed, on Sunday, that Iraq possesses enormous and diverse wealth that must be invested in supporting its economy in the best possible way.
A presidential statement said that "President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, received at the Baghdad Palace, Minister of Industry and Minerals, Khaled Battal Al-Najm."
President Of The Republic: Iraq Possesses Enormous Wealth That Must Be Invested In Supporting Its Economy In The Best Possible Way.
Sunday, April 20, 2025 12:32 | EconomicNumber of reads: 309 Baghdad / NINA / President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, stressed, on Sunday, that Iraq possesses enormous and diverse wealth that must be invested in supporting its economy in the best possible way.
A presidential statement said that "President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, received at the Baghdad Palace, Minister of Industry and Minerals, Khaled Battal Al-Najm."
The President pointed out during the meeting that "Iraq possesses enormous and diverse wealth that must be invested in supporting the Iraqi economy in the best possible way."
The President of the Republic stressed "the importance of this in developing local industry and strengthening the economic situation," noting "the necessity of encouraging and supporting the private sector to contribute alongside the public sector in achieving sustainable development in the country."
For his part, Minister Al-Najm reviewed "the work of the ministry and the projects currently being implemented, in addition to its plans to enhance the industrial sector in Iraq," expressing "his appreciation for the President's interest and valuable directives."
The statement explained that the two sides discussed strategic plans aimed at encouraging the work of factories and plants to meet the needs of the local market. /End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1198916
Prime Minister's Advisor: The Annual Deficit Set In The Three-Year Budget Is Precautionary.
Money and Business Economy News – Baghdad Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Mohammed Saleh, confirmed on Sunday that the annual deficit set in the three-year budget is precautionary and within maximum spending limits. He explained that the three-year budget is based on a preventative philosophy to achieve economic and social goals without risks.
“The amended federal general budget, which was legislated under Law No. 13 of 2023 (the three-year budget), is proceeding in its financial measures within what is called the financial scope or fiscal space, which is a realistic and preventive philosophy based on the principle of using the financial flexibility available to the public finances to adjust its policies in arranging its priorities (such as public spending, taxes, or support levels),” said the Prime Minister’s advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, in an interview with the Iraqi News Agency, followed by “Al-Eqtisad News.”
He pointed out that “this is in order to achieve economic and social goals, without causing major risks to financial stability or excessive increases in public debt.”
Saleh noted that "the aforementioned three-year general budget law, supported by the current amended Financial Management Law No. 6 of 2019, undoubtedly provides the ability to address the set deficit limits with the minimum possible amount of money," indicating that "this is what public spending has followed during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025."
Saleh explained that "although the annual deficit recorded in the three-year budget is 64 trillion dinars, it is a precautionary deficit that was drawn and calculated within the maximum spending limits of 200 trillion dinars, and the export prices of a barrel of crude oil at an annual average of about $70, and exported quantities of about 3.4 million barrels of crude oil per day,"
noting that "the budget implemented in the fiscal year 2024 was with a comfortable ceiling that did not exceed 156 trillion dinars, with partial borrowings from the domestic financial market that also did not exceed less than half of the ceiling set for borrowing to cover the deficit, and with an average barrel of oil that was $75 per exported barrel."
He continued: "What we need today, in light of the fluctuations in the global oil market, the decline in the oil asset cycle and the expectations surrounding it, requires a review and high discipline in examining expenditures in general and operating expenditures in particular, and accurately controlling their paths and resorting to what is called a budget of sufficiency with the minimum level of expenditure while maximizing financial resources in a manner commensurate with the total expenditure that meets the basic needs of the national economy within the financial space, such as the importance of securing salaries, wages, pensions and social care as a first priority, in addition to agricultural support."
He added that "working to involve the private sector in and finance development projects is a testing opportunity to prove the role of the partnership between the state and the private sector in supporting development and demonstrating the role of the partnership philosophy in overcoming the economic challenges imposed by energy markets as an external international factor on the total economic activity."
He stressed that "the 2025 budget tables being prepared and presented to the House of Representatives must reflect the current conditions in the international economy, whether in terms of international trade protectionist wars or the cautious price fluctuations facing energy markets that affect the financial budgets of the OPEC+ group of countries, including our country, during the current year, in light of cautious global geopolitical and economic fluctuations that have not yet stabilized."
https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=54627
Al-Asadi announces a decline in unemployment in the country and the implementation of new laws to stimulate the labor market.
Minister of Labor Ahmed Al-Asadi Money and Business Economy News – Baghdad Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Ahmed Al-Asadi confirmed the implementation of new laws related to stimulating the labor market and the private sector, while pointing to a decline in unemployment rates.
In a statement carried by the official news agency and reviewed by Al-Eqtisad News, Al-Asadi said on the sidelines of his participation in the 51st session of the Arab Labor Organization Conference:
"The opening session witnessed the honoring of a number of Arab labor pioneers. Iraq was among the countries honored, as the head of the Federation of Trade Unions was honored, in addition to a distinguished employee from the Ministry of Labor."
He explained that "the conference includes a number of sessions and workshops that discuss the reality of the Arab labor market, particularly with regard to labor mobility between Arab countries," noting that "Iraq is one of the countries that attracts Arab and foreign workers, and there are serious discussions about benefiting from skilled labor, while emphasizing the importance of joint Arab action."
He pointed out that "the conference witnessed positions supporting the Palestinian cause, as the heinous crimes committed by the Zionist entity in the Gaza Strip and the recent events in Lebanon were condemned, and the Arab Labor Organization's solidarity with Palestinian workers in the occupied territories was affirmed."
He added, "The Ministry is working on implementing a number of projects related to revitalizing the labor market and the private sector, including activating Retirement and Social Security Law No. 18 of 2023 and amending some laws related to concluding and implementing income-generating projects."
He continued, "Unemployment rates decreased from 16.5% in 2022 to 13.5% in 2024, which represents a significant improvement," noting that "the ministry succeeded in integrating a number of social protection beneficiaries into the labor market, with some being transferred to positions in the Ministries of Interior and Justice, while others were employed in the private sector through companies and investment projects."
He added, "More than 10,000 workers who benefit from social protection have been registered with social security, and the ministry has also launched the 'Leadership' initiative, which aims to create job opportunities for unemployed youth."
Minister of Labor: Iraq is one of the countries that attracts Arab and foreign workers.
Local | 10:38 - 04/20/2025 Mawazine News – Baghdad Minister of Labor Ahmed Al-Asadi stated on Sunday that Iraq is one of the countries that attract Arab and foreign workers.
Al-Asadi pointed out, in a statement to the official newspaper, followed by (Mawazine News), that "Iraq is one of the countries that attract Arab and foreign workers, so there will be discussions regarding regulating the work of these workers in Iraq, as well as determining Iraq's need for skilled workers.
Regarding the projects implemented by the ministry to stimulate the labor market,
Al-Asadi said, "We have several projects related to revitalizing the labor market and revitalizing the private sector, starting with activating and implementing Law No. 18 of 2023, the Retirement Law for Workers, as well as activating and amending the Lending Law and activating soft projects for low-income people." https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=260850
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7 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Savings
7 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Savings
Protect your money by taking these seven steps.
Kat Tretina Updated Tue, April 15, 2025 Yahoo Personal Finance
2025 has been off to a rocky start. Consumer confidence has plummeted thanks to persistent inflation, market volatility, and other challenges created by the new administration's aggressive tariff policies. Now, we can add recession concerns to the list.
According to the latest CNBC CFO Council quarterly survey, 60% of CFOs expect a recession in the second half of the year, while another 15% say a recession will hit in 2026. In early April, global investment bank Goldman Sachs also raised its estimate of the likelihood of a U.S. recession from 35% to 45%.
7 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Savings
Protect your money by taking these seven steps.
Kat Tretina Updated Tue, April 15, 2025 Yahoo Personal Finance
2025 has been off to a rocky start. Consumer confidence has plummeted thanks to persistent inflation, market volatility, and other challenges created by the new administration's aggressive tariff policies. Now, we can add recession concerns to the list.
According to the latest CNBC CFO Council quarterly survey, 60% of CFOs expect a recession in the second half of the year, while another 15% say a recession will hit in 2026. In early April, global investment bank Goldman Sachs also raised its estimate of the likelihood of a U.S. recession from 35% to 45%.
Although the country is not in a recession yet, there's a good chance it could be in the next few months. Taking some steps now can help you recession-proof your savings and protect your finances.
What Is A Recession?
A recession is a term that inspires fear in politicians, economists, and business owners, but what does it really mean? Although precise definitions vary, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) — a private, nonprofit organization that analyzes economic conditions — defines a recession as a period of significant economic decline that lasts for several months.
The NBER looks for several factors to determine if a recession has occurred, such as higher unemployment rates, home prices and sales, stock market declines, and wages.
Recessions are a natural and unavoidable part of the economic cycle. In fact, there have been over a dozen recessions since World War II. The most recent recession was in the spring of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic affected the country.
In general, recessions occur every few years, and they typically last for about 10 months.
7 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Savings
During a recession, you may experience the following issues:
Savings interest rates may decline: To stimulate the economy and encourage spending, the Federal Reserve will often slash rates. As a result, loans will become less expensive, but the rates on deposit accounts — such as savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs) — will also decline. That means any money you have saved will grow at a much slower pace.
Earnings may stagnate: During a recession, unemployment levels are up, and workers' wages tend to stagnate, so you may not qualify for a raise. Many businesses also initiate layoffs.
Lenders may tighten their standards: During a recession, lenders often institute stricter lending requirements for borrowers, making it more difficult to qualify for new credit or loans.
To minimize the impact of a recession on your financial well-being, follow these steps:
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The Most Dangerous Trade in the World Is Unraveling – Bert Dohmen
The Most Dangerous Trade in the World Is Unraveling – Bert Dohmen
Kitco News: 4-19-2025
Global markets are flashing warning signs as credit spreads widen, gold hits new record highs, and political pressure mounts on central banks.
With the European Central Bank cutting rates to 2.25% and Trump attacking Fed Chair Jerome Powell over rate policy, the battle between inflation, growth, and monetary control is intensifying.
The Most Dangerous Trade in the World Is Unraveling – Bert Dohmen
Kitco News: 4-19-2025
Global markets are flashing warning signs as credit spreads widen, gold hits new record highs, and political pressure mounts on central banks.
With the European Central Bank cutting rates to 2.25% and Trump attacking Fed Chair Jerome Powell over rate policy, the battle between inflation, growth, and monetary control is intensifying.
In this Kitco News interview, Bert Dohmen, founder of Dohmen Capital and author of the Wellington Letter, joins Jeremy Szafron to dissect the critical forces reshaping today’s markets.
From the hidden dangers of the basis trade to growing cracks in credit markets, Dohmen outlines why the system is under stress—and where smart money is moving next.
He also explains why the Fed is “boxed in,” why gold miners remain undervalued despite gold’s surge to $3,370, and what capital flight signals about confidence in traditional safe havens like Treasuries. Follow
00:00 Introduction
01:25 Market Dynamics and Risks
01:46 The Basis Trade Explained
04:36 ECB vs. Fed: Diverging Policies
05:47 Historical Perspectives on Interest Rates and Inflation
07:50 Credit Spreads and Market Signals
09:42 Gold and Market Liquidity
13:57 Equities and Market Health
21:34 Gold Miners and Investment Opportunities
25:24 Long-Term Market Cycles and Predictions
32:28 Conclusion
News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday 4-20-2025
Gold Telegraph: The World Rushes Back to Gold
4-20-2025
Gold Telegraph @GoldTelegraph
“In just the past year, the U.S. dollar has lost over 35% of its purchasing power against gold, driven by record central bank gold buying…”
The Global Safe Haven Is Slowly Breaking: Why Central Banks Are Turning to GoldGold Telegraph: The World Rushes Back to Gold
4-20-2025
Gold Telegraph @GoldTelegraph
“In just the past year, the U.S. dollar has lost over 35% of its purchasing power against gold, driven by record central bank gold buying…”
The Global Safe Haven Is Slowly Breaking: Why Central Banks Are Turning to Gold
Gold Telegraph: The World Rushes Back to Gold
4-20-2025
Gold Telegraph @GoldTelegraph
“In just the past year, the U.S. dollar has lost over 35% of its purchasing power against gold, driven by record central bank gold buying…”
The Global Safe Haven Is Slowly Breaking: Why Central Banks Are Turning to Gold
https://www.goldtelegraph.com/2025/04/18/the-global-safe-haven-is-slowly-breaking-why-central-banks-are-turning-to-gold/
The President of the United States is studying how to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The spotlight is now on those who control the printing press… Lookout.
The international monetary system is defined by something very simple: Currencies float against each other, anchored in nothing but your trust.
No gold.
No peg.
It is not a coincidence that central banks have bought 1,000 tonnes of gold for three straight years.
There is a quote from history that many have forgotten:
Shortly after the U.S. ended dollar convertibility to gold in 1971, the Treasury Secretary bluntly declared:
“The dollar is our currency, but it’s your problem.”
This speaks volumes. Today, the world rushes back to gold.
BREAKING NEWS” FRANCE IS WARNING THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WOULD PUT THE CREDIBILITY OF THE DOLLAR ON THE LINE IF HE FIRED FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIR JEROME POWELL
You are reading this right. I think we are out of popcorn at this point.
A gold ATM in China.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1913811823750750714
It melts the gold and transfers the amount corresponding to its weight to your bank account. The future is calling…
Source(s): https://x.com/GoldTelegraph_/status/1913567349673742410
https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/04/20/gold-telegraph-the-world-rushes-back-to-gold/
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Militia Man What's the hold up? I would say the integration into the global financial system with a new real effective exchange rate. That's it. That's what I believe...and I believe they're ready.
Frank26 If they come out at 1 to 1 that's stupid. But if they come out at $3.22 that's an RI...What if they come out at $3.23? Is it an RI? It's an RV.
Frank26 I believe this is a reinstatement, an RI because the RV...that was done a long time ago, about 5 to 7 years ago... IMO the new exchange rate, whatever it is...they've been using it for quite a while now. 'Oh, sure Frank, Oh sure! Oh sure!' You don't believe it? Don't believe it. It's my opinion. You know why it's my opinion? It's the only way everything makes sense that we're seeing...We're missing variables...It's called the new exchange rate...
GOLD RUSH HOUR: Real Lessons From a Reset & Life After the Dollar
Taylor Kenny: 4-20-2025
n this episode of Gold Rush Hour, Taylor Kenney and ITM Trading President Eric Griffin dig into the hidden warning signs of a dying dollar, rising volatility, and what history tells us about currency resets.
With gold hitting new highs and the Fed denying reality, we ask: are we already in the final stage of the dollar’s life cycle?
Special guest Fernando, a Senior Consultant at ITM, shares his family's experience living through a currency collapse—and what gold did for those who were prepared.
If you want to understand what’s coming and how to protect yourself, don’t miss this one
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JP MORGAN SAYS BITCOIN'S SAFE-HAVEN APPEAL IS CRUMBLING FAST
JPMorgan signals a major shift in market sentiment, highlighting fading bitcoin demand as gold captures massive inflows and reasserts dominance in the global safe-haven race.
JPMorgan Warns Bitcoin Is Losing Ground to Gold as Global Flows Shift Dramatically
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JP MORGAN SAYS BITCOIN'S SAFE-HAVEN APPEAL IS CRUMBLING FAST
JPMorgan signals a major shift in market sentiment, highlighting fading bitcoin demand as gold captures massive inflows and reasserts dominance in the global safe-haven race.
JPMorgan Warns Bitcoin Is Losing Ground to Gold as Global Flows Shift Dramatically
JPMorgan Chase analysts stated Wednesday that bitcoin is no longer riding the wave of safe-haven demand, contrasting sharply with gold’s recent inflows. In a research note, the team led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou pointed to clear signs of fading investor appetite for BTC. The JPMorgan analysts stated:
Bitcoin has failed to benefit from the safe haven flows that have been supporting gold
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They observed that the cryptocurrency has suffered from three consecutive months of exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows and reduced speculative interest in the futures market.
Gold, in contrast, has drawn consistent flows from both institutional and speculative investors. “Despite a decline in market breadth and liquidity, gold continues to benefit from safe haven flows in a similar fashion to currencies like the Swiss franc and the yen,” the analysts detailed.
“These safe haven flows are seen in both the ETF and futures spaces.” Global gold ETFs saw $21.1 billion in net inflows in the first quarter of 2025, including $2.3 billion from China and Hong Kong-based ETFs.
Earlier this month, JPMorgan analysts warned that bitcoin’s status as a safe-haven asset may be weakening. They said the cryptocurrency’s “digital gold” narrative is under pressure as gold continues to see stronger demand.
The report also stated that gold is leading the current debasement trade and remains its primary beneficiary. JPMorgan continues to consider BTC’s estimated production cost a key price indicator, despite ongoing concerns. Analysts said gold remains the main asset benefiting from currency debasement. They identified $62,000, bitcoin’s estimated production cost, as a critical support level.
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REAL-TIME PAYMENTS SURGE GLOBALLY AS US RAISES LIMITS, BRAZIL DRIVES DIGITAL INCLUSION
The growth of real-time payments has been global in scope, and as detailed in the latest “Real-Time Payments World Map,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and The Clearing House, there’s an increasing maturity and broadening adoption of instant payment systems.
Increased transaction limits indicate that a variety of new use cases are coming to the forefront, particularly in commercial settings. A significant development in the United States is the recent increase in The Clearing House’s RTP network transaction limit to $10 million, up from $1 million as of Feb. 9.
The recent boost to transaction limits is leagues above the initial limit. When The Clearing House (TCH) launched its RTP® network in 2017 — the first new payments infrastructure in about 40 years — the transaction limit was $25,000. Jim Colassano, TCH’s senior vice president of RTP Product Development, told PYMNTS in the wake of the $10 million ceiling announcement that, “we’re seeing an explosion of new use cases on the network, and we’re seeing a lot more activity.”
This enhancement has already facilitated substantial intercompany transfers, exemplified by BNY Mellon’s $10 million liquidity management transaction for its client Computershare. The fact that over 285,000 businesses now utilize the RTP rail monthly signals a growing corporate appetite for higher-value instant payments.
Brazil’s ‘Game Changer’
In nations such as Brazil, instant payments are finding wide embrace, as central bank initiatives have proven to be a tailwind. As André Cazotto, investor relations officer, M&A, and corporate strategy officer at PicPay, told PYMNTS in April, “the central bank played a huge role in digital inclusion and competition. Pix — the instant payment system — was a game-changer. In 2024 alone, 155 million people used Pix for transactions totaling over 27 trillion reais.”
The Pix instant payment network is set to introduce a recurring payments feature, Pix Automático, in June. This functionality will streamline recurring billing for both consumers and businesses by automating payments for utilities, streaming services and other regular expenses, potentially reducing reliance on multiple banking partnerships.
The real-time payments ecosystem is also attracting new entrants, particularly in the digital wallet arena. Social media giant X is poised to launch its “X Money Account” in late 2025, partnering with Visa to enable in-platform peer-to-peer payments linked to debit cards via Visa Direct. This move indicates the potential for significant disruption and expanded reach for real-time payments within social media platforms.
Infrastructure providers are also bolstering their capabilities. FIS recently achieved full send capabilities certification for the FedNow® Service, building upon its previous receive-only certification. This advancement allows FIS to support the complete payment lifecycle for its partner banks on the Federal Reserve’s real-time payments rail, including instant payments for various use cases like loans, rent and bills.
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