Moody’s Stated The Obvious But Trump Just Might Have Bought America More Time

Moody’s Stated The Obvious. But Trump Just Might Have Bought America More Time

Notes From the Field BY James Hickman (Simon Black)  May 20, 2025

In the year 1980, a young computer science grad student from the University of Washington named Burrell “Bud” Tribble accepted a job at a hot tech startup you might have heard of: it’s called Apple.

 Tribble went to work directly for Steve Jobs on Apple’s most ambitious project at the time-- the Macintosh. And he quickly learned, along with the rest of the Macintosh team, that Jobs’ management style was relentless, maniacal, and irrational... bordering on insane.

Steve Jobs famously dismissed his engineers’ doubts about whether they’d even be able to design such an audacious product. And he certainly didn’t care about minor inconveniences like the laws of physics or what was technologically achievable at the time. To Jobs, nothing was impossible. Full stop.

 Tribble later enshrined this attitude as the “Steve Jobs Reality Distortion Field,” where a sort of techno-evangelism and intellectual swagger combined with unbridled optimism to bend the truth to whatever Jobs wanted to believe… or what he wanted everyone else to believe.

 And most people were captivated by it; in fact, it was this Reality Distortion Field that transformed Apple’s customers into almost cult-like followers who camp out for days in advance of a new product launch.

 It also had its drawbacks; in fact, the same Reality Distortion Field caused Jobs to almost bankrupt his company NeXT simply so that its desktop computer would be a perfect cube.

 I thought about this recently because the Reality Distortion Field it’s the most appropriate way to characterize America’s fiscal condition.

 The US national debt is now $36.2 trillion-- a number which will skyrocket in a few months after Congress increases the debt ceiling. If you count “off-balance sheet” debts, which include unfunded amounts owed to future Social Security and Medicare recipients, total liabilities are around $100 trillion.

And these are numbers grow worse at an alarming rate.

 Federal spending has already reached a point where ALL government tax revenue is spent just on mandatory entitlements plus interest on the debt.

In other words, 100% of discretionary spending, which includes the military, national parks, and homeland security, must be financed with more debt.

 Interest on that national debt is now more than military spending; and the annual interest bill is also growing very rapidly-- it will exceed $1 trillion this year, more than 20% of tax revenue.

 If that weren’t bad enough, Social Security’s primary trust fund is set to run out of money in 7-8 years, resulting in an immediate cut to benefits on the order of about 20% to 25%. Bailing out the program will require trillions of dollars just as a down payment.

Yet just like Jobs routinely dismissed the extreme challenges of his projects, many of the major players in global finance dismiss the US government’s horrific fiscal condition.

They look at the gruesome, unholy numbers and conclude, “Everything’s going to be fine, there’s no problem here.”  It’s reality distortion at its finest.

 The media. Big Wall Street banks. Politicians. Seemingly everyone has a vested interest in rejecting any concern over the US government finances.

 Ratings agencies have also been under the spell of America’s Reality Distortion Field; these are the guys who are tasked with providing an honest assessment of a government’s creditworthiness. Yet for decades they insisted that America should still have the highest, pristine, AAA rating.

 S&P was the first to break the spell more than 10 years ago, followed by Fitch. This past Friday, the last of the ‘Big 3 agencies’, Moody’s, broke the spell and exited the Reality Distortion Field.

All three have now downgraded America’s sovereign credit rating.

 Do these agencies really matter, and have their downgrades really changed anything?

 Not really. In theory, a lower rating means that the US government should have to pay a higher interest rate when it borrows money from the bond market. But sovereign ratings are pretty meaningless for wealthy countries.

Japan has a lower credit rating than the US, yet it still enjoys near-zero interest rates. Australia has a higher rating, yet the bond market demands much higher interest rates on Australian government bonds.

 So ultimately, the Moody’s downgrade is really just a symbol of more and more major financial players escaping the Reality Distortion Field.

 Another big group that’s starting to break the spell is foreign governments and central banks, who, for decades, have entrusted trillions of dollars of their savings to the belief of America’s endless power.

 Yet from Joe Biden shaking hands with thin air to Liberation Day chaos to naval fighter jets falling into the ocean, the past few years have proven to them that America is no longer the trusted and reliable partner it once was.

This is why foreign governments and central banks started to diversify rather aggressively away from the US dollar beginning in 2023-2024. And this is a really big deal considering that foreign institutions own about HALF of all US marketable, fixed rate government debt.

Losing foreign demand for US dollars and US government bonds would require the Fed to print trillions of dollars make up the difference… which would almost certainly result in substantial inflation in the US.

And that leads me to the most important story from last week; it wasn’t Moody’s downgrade, which was simply stating the obvious. It was the President’s trip to the Middle East.

Donald Trump is very much like Steve Jobs in his reality distortion; he seems to be ignoring the obvious, looming debt crisis based on a belief that America will always be OK.

 Frankly, this approach is dangerous, because it encourages complacency, inaction, and inertia in Congress… hence the House’s push for a “Big Beautiful” bill which carries a $2 trillion annual budget deficit.

 I would be much better for the country if the President were preaching fiscal responsibility and pushing Congress to cut spending. This isn’t happening.

 Yet on the bright side, POTUS did manage to secure a substantial commitment from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

 I’m not talking about the reported trillions of dollars of investment, but rather the fact that relationships with those oil-producing nations have been cemented.

 This is critical; as I wrote weeks ago, Saudi Arabia is the ironic linchpin that may secure the US dollar’s status as the global reserve currency.

 Back in the 1970s when Richard Nixon took the US dollar off the gold standard, Saudi Arabia made a decision to continue its currency peg with the dollar.

 Consequently, every other country on the planet that wanted to buy oil from Saudi Arabia (i.e. pretty much everyone) still needed to hold US dollars.

 Saudi Arabia’s decision in the 1970s ensured that foreign demand for US dollars and US government bonds would continue.

 Similarly, after what happened last week in Riyadh, it seems pretty clear that Saudi Arabia is making the same decision and will stick with the United States.

 And that might just have bought America a little bit more time to get its act together. Hopefully it will be time well spent.

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

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ECB Sounds Alarm on Gold Surge, Fears will Trigger Financial Collapse

ECB Sounds Alarm on Gold Surge, Fears will Trigger Financial Collapse

Daniela Cambone:  5-19-2025

The European Central Bank’s (ECB) concerns surrounding gold might stem from a deeper anxiety than just market volatility. According to Frank Holmes, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at U.S. Global Investors, the ECB’s warnings about the precious metal are fueled by a fear of losing control, a sentiment he argues mirrors their apprehension towards Bitcoin.

In a recent interview with Daniela Cambone on ITM Trading, Holmes posited that both gold and Bitcoin represent a threat to centralized monetary authority.

He explained that these assets, characterized by their decentralized nature and portability, offer individuals a means of storing and transferring wealth outside the direct influence of governments and central banks. This independence, Holmes believes, is what truly unnerves institutions like the ECB.

“The ECB is afraid of gold as much as they are afraid of Bitcoin,” Holmes stated emphatically. He suggests that the ECB’s criticisms of gold are an attempt to discredit its value and influence, ultimately protecting their own position of power.

However, Holmes challenges the narrative of gold as a source of instability. Instead, he argues that the price of gold acts as a valuable indicator of the overall health and stability of the global financial system. In his view, gold doesn’t cause problems, but rather reflects them.

“They’re trying to paint the picture that gold is possibly broken,” Holmes explained. “But what it’s really showing… is that the financial system is broken and gold’s just sounding that alarm.”

This perspective suggests that rising gold prices are not a sign of gold’s inherent volatility, but rather a symptom of underlying issues within the global economy, such as inflation, currency devaluation, and geopolitical uncertainty.

In times of crisis, investors often flock to gold as a safe-haven asset, driving its price higher and highlighting the perceived weaknesses of traditional financial systems.

Looking towards the future, Holmes offers a bold prediction: global monetary trends could propel gold to as high as $6,000 in the coming years.

While this figure may seem ambitious, it reflects Holmes’ belief that the factors driving demand for gold – distrust in central banks, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical risks – are unlikely to abate anytime soon.

Ultimately, Holmes’ perspective encourages a critical examination of the motivations behind central bank pronouncements on gold. Rather than dismissing gold as a relic of the past, he argues it should be viewed as a vital indicator of the health of the financial system and a potential hedge against the uncertainties that lie ahead.

Whether or not his $6,000 prediction materializes, the underlying message remains: the battle for financial control is intensifying, and gold is playing a crucial role in the narrative.

https://youtu.be/yxX6qOJ8HCM

Iraq Economic News And Points To Ponder Tuesday Afternoon 5-20-25

The Minister Of Finance Discusses With The Iraqi Economic Council Mechanisms To Enhance Investment Opportunities

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | EconomicNumber of readings: 46   Baghdad / NINA / Minister of Finance Taif Sami Mohammed received the head of the Iraqi Economic Council and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, they discussed prospects for cooperation between the two sides, focusing on enhancing investment opportunities and developing economic partnerships.

The Minister stressed, according to a statement by the ministry, the keenness to open effective channels of communication with economic entities and support initiatives aimed at stimulating the investment environment, providing job opportunities, and driving the wheel of development.

Meanwhile, the Iraqi Economic Council called on the Ministry of Finance to support the Economic Investment Conference scheduled to be held in early June, through coordination and providing the necessary facilities for the success of its work.

The two sides stressed the importance of the conference contributing to highlighting investment opportunities in various sectors and attracting capital.

The Council delegation also stressed the importance of the ministry's participation in preparing workshops and discussions related to financial reform and developing the investment environment, as it is a pivotal body in formulating economic policies. /End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1228117

Investment Authority: Large Companies Are Keen To Enter Iraq

Chairman of the National Investment Commission, Haider Makiya  Money and Business  Economy News – Baghdad   The National Investment Commission confirmed on Tuesday that there is significant interest from major companies in entering Iraq.

Chairman of the National Investment Commission, Haider Makiya, said in a statement reported by the official news agency and seen by Al-Eqtisad News, that "Iraq has witnessed a significant influx of foreign investments over the past two years, exceeding $64 billion."

He explained that "this figure reflects the success of the investment planning that was completed in 2023, and we began to reap its fruits in 2024 and 2025," noting that "most of these investments belong to major companies that operate directly within Iraq."

He added that "the Prime Minister clearly indicated in the House of Representatives the size of these investments, which exceeds $60 to $63 billion."  https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=55652

Fluctuations In The Dollar Exchange Rate In Baghdad

Economy | 05/20/2025   Mawazine News - Baghdad -  The US dollar exchange rate remained volatile against the Iraqi dinar on Tuesday, with the closing of trading on the Al-Kifah Stock Exchange.

The selling price was 143,500 dinars for $100, while the buying price was 141,500 dinars for $100.
Amid the discrepancy between the official and parallel rates, most local markets are experiencing a state of stagnation due to their impact on the US dollar.  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=261706

Iraq Praises NATO's Training And Advisory Role

Local | 05/20/2025    Mawazine News – Baghdad  - Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais Al-Mohammadawi, praised today, Tuesday, the significant role of the NATO mission in Iraq.

The Joint Operations Command said in a statement received by Mawazine News: "Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais Al-Mohammadawi, received today at the command headquarters, the Commander of the NATO Mission in Iraq, Major General Christoph Hintery, on the occasion of his assumption of his position, succeeding Lieutenant General Lukas Schweizer, whose duties within this mission have ended."

According to the statement, Al-Mohammadawi praised "the role of the former NATO mission commander and what he provided during his presence in Iraq, and his keenness to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation, wishing him success in his new work.

The Deputy Commander of Joint Operations also congratulated the new NATO mission commander on assuming his duties, and on completing his predecessor's path in supporting joint work between Iraq and the NATO mission."

He praised the "significant role of the NATO mission in Iraq," stressing the "importance of developing bilateral relations to serve common interests and enhance the effectiveness of mutual action, particularly in the areas of training, capacity building, developing capabilities, and providing advice to the Iraqi security forces, in accordance with the mission's primary mission."
https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=261699

A Slight Increase In Gold Prices In Local Markets

Economy |  05/20/2025   Mawazine News – Baghdad  Gold prices witnessed a significant increase in local markets on Tuesday.   Gold prices were as follows: 21-carat mithqal: 655,000 dinars      18-carat mithqal: 560,000 dinars
22-carat mithqal: 686,000 dinars      24-carat mithqal: 748,000 dinars https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=261698

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economic Updates Tuesday Afternoon 5-20-25

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JP MORGAN TO ENABLE CLIENTS TO BUY CRYPTO WITHOUT PROVIDING CUSTODY SERVICES

JPMorgan Chase customers will soon be able to purchase cryptocurrencies through the bank, though the institution won’t hold the digital assets itself, according to an announcement from CEO Jamie Dimon. The move represents a significant shift for the banking giant, whose chief executive has previously been openly skeptical about cryptocurrencies.

“We are going to allow you to buy it,” Dimon said at the bank’s annual investor day on Monday. “We’re not going to custody it. We’re going to put it in statements for clients,” according to CNBC.

The announcement marks an evolution in Dimon’s stance, who famously described Bitcoin as “a hyped up fraud, a pet rock” in 2023. Despite his personal reservations, Dimon acknowledged client demand, stating:

“I don’t think you should smoke, but I defend your right to smoke. I defend your right to buy bitcoin.”

Financial institutions increasingly embracing crypto

JP Morgan’s decision follows similar moves by competitors in the financial sector.
Goldman Sachs has already ventured into cryptocurrency offerings, while Morgan Stanley recently announced plans to provide crypto services, with its subsidiary E-TRADE also exploring cryptocurrency offerings.

The brokerage sector has shown interest as well, with Schwab backing institutional crypto trading venue EDX Markets and planning to offer crypto to investors pending regulatory changes. Meanwhile, Robinhood continues to generate significant profits from cryptocurrency trading.

JP Morgan’s decision not to provide custody services raises questions about who will safeguard clients’ digital assets. Until recently, U.S. banks were unable to provide crypto custody due to SAB 121 restrictions.

Despite being a world leader in blockchain development, JP Morgan’s choice to sidestep custody is notable given that other banks such as BNY and Standard Chartered view it as an opportunity.

Custody: Who Will Hold the Keys?

The bank will likely select a custody partner. It will need to choose between:

• Established crypto startups like Coinbase, Anchorage Digital, Paxos, BitGo, or Ripple Custody

• Institutional-founded startups such as Zodia Custody and Komainu (though these lack a strong U.S. footprint)

• Major banks such as BNY

The risk of providing custody is highlighted by the recent losses by Coinbase customers following data theft by customer support operatives that was subsequently used for social engineering.

While crypto startups bring specialized experience, traditional financial institutions like BNY offer substantially larger security budgets. However, competitive dynamics complicate matters, as BNY remains a direct JP Morgan competitor.

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BRICS: THE BIGGEST REASON INDIA MAY EVENTUALLY LEAVE THE ALLIANCE

It has been a rather complicated few months for the leading collective of the Global South. Amid ongoing tensions for the BRICS bloc and its members, one key reason is emerging that could lead India to eventually leave the economic alliance entirely.

The country has seen no shortage of reasons to potentially see increased tensions with the group. Its conflict with China has been well documented, although it has been resolved to this point. However, in its place is a new issue that is beginning to fracture its relationship with the group.

BRICS Facing Issue that Could Eventually See India Quit the Collective

The start of the year saw US President Donald Trump once again return to the White House. That has brought with it increased geopolitical tensions, as his protectionist economic policy has threatened several global relationships.

Moreover, it is worse for the BRICS bloc, as he entered the Oval Office and threatened 150% tariffs on the economic alliance.

The reason for his confrontational relationship with the bloc remains its de-dollarization efforts. For the last several years, the bloc has sought to lessen its reliance on the greenback in a major way. Even considering the creation of its own trade currency, the plan flies in the face of Trump’s efforts to ensure the dollar's status.

In that pursuit, the BRICS bloc may have found the one way that India could eventually leave the alliance.

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Banks Are Hiding This: This Isn’t a Recession… It’s a Reset I Francis Hunt

Banks Are Hiding This: This Isn’t a Recession… It’s a Reset I Francis Hunt

Soar financially:  5-19-2025

From the floor of the German Gold Show in Frankfurt, Kai Hoffmann sits down with Francis Hunt (The Market Sniper) to break down what could be the biggest financial crisis of our lifetime.

 The U.S. debt system is collapsing. Central banks are cornered. Commercial real estate is imploding. And the Fed? It’s trapped with no real options left.

Meanwhile, Ray Dalio is buying gold, Buffett is backing off America, and crypto is rising again. Are we witnessing the end of U.S. financial dominance?

00:00 Leverage Collapse & Global Depression

01:00 Trump in Saudi Arabia — New Trade Order?

03:00 Embargo, Oil Surges & Consumption Crash

05:00 Inflation Illusions & Retail Recession

08:00 Fed Can’t Cut — They’re Trapped

10:00 No One’s Talking About Bank Health

 12:00 Trading Desks, Elites & Insider Profits

14:00 Recession Forecasts: Why the Banks Are Lying

16:00 America’s Lost Trust — Market Reactions Coming

18:00 Housing, Debt & Corporate Defaults

20:00 Gold, Crypto, & Swiss Bonds

24:00 Buffett’s Exit, Dalio’s Gold Bet

26:00 Final Warning: Reserve Asset Collapse

 28:00 What Happens When No One Buys Debt?

32:00 Massive Liquidity Gaps — Is This the End?

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Coffee with Zester and MarkZ 5-20-2025

Coffee with Zester and MarkZ  5-20-2025

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 Zester, Mark, mods and everyone else.

Member: RV there yet??

Zester- Good morning to all…Pops will be back tomorrow night for the Wed. night podcast

Zester: MarkZ will be popping in to give an update now.  

MZ: Happy birthday Koukla….Good morning everyone

MZ: We are getting all kinds of information….the question is what is really “solid” 

MZ: Banking sources are saying now to watch between now and Saturday.

 MZ: A Bond source, along with their attorneys are expecting news by 5 pm est tomorrow. I am planning on a podcast tomorrow night around 8 pm est.  A short update on Whiskey and Wisdom. . I may do a short recording for tonight as I get news today.

Member: Just to be clear – a number of bonds have already been paid- right?

MZ: All I can tell you is a lot of money has been moving and in place according to paymasters, banks and bond holders. And initiated. We are waiting to see if it is spendable. Hopefully I can say more tonight and tomorrow night.

Member: Is it happening this week for t4b ?   this has been dragging on long enough

Member: Mark, any further news from your Group contacts? There was some confusion last week with the Indian Nations…

Member: (From Dinar Guru) Mnt Goat  I have been told years ago and this still holds true today that when the CBI is ready to conduct the Project to Delete the Zeros in-country, we will not have to guess or spread rumors about it. It will come out in the news...as all Iraqi citizens must know about this event and will know. It will be common knowledge. There is no hiding it. For us investors this is our que to know that of what comes next, the reinstatement.

MZ: That checks out. In today’s world…they will not be able to hide it;

Member: From another intel provider: (TS) Well folks, I have received notifications that we are in a 36-48 hour window from 3 sources. Europe, China and our Treasury. I along with a few brokers and my bankers are attempting to confirm any one or all of these notifications. I have never had this many indications all in the same period of time, but one notification was for tomorrow night was the drop dead timeline for this to go. Be safe, say your prayers and God bless.  From 11: 48 last night.

MZ: That fits with the bankers looking for Wed. night through Saturday. I am just trying not to let myself get to excited.

Member: Question, with Syria running forward to get reevaluated at breakneck speed after sanctions were lifted, does that mean Iraq pretty much has to revalue now?

MZ: Pretty much…Syria is hoping to be in the same basket as Iraq. It definitely appears that way.

Member: so will Iran be in the basket now?

MZ: It is sure starting to look that way. If Iraq and Syria go at the same time- think of the stability it will bring to this region.

Member: Rumor appeared that the new back wall in 6/15 due to implementation of digital sovereignty and Sudani’s resistance to revaluation?

Member: I heard late last night , Iraq got a hard Back Date of June 15th  by the IMF to have it done. Or expect Sudani to resign and step down.

Member: Erbil, capital of Kurdistan Region of Iraq, has recognized among the world’s safest cities, earning a score of approximately 81/100 in the "Safety" category of the latest World Travel Index rankings.

Member: The US Treasury just shocked Americans with a $258B surplus — its 2nd biggest monthly surplus in history

Zester: I continue to be amazed as we continue to see DOGE cutting waste, fraud and abuse and at seeing a sound money policy and how quickly things are improving.  

Member: After first tier of currency are done ? When will second tier of currency starts ??

Member: there are about 7 people in the world who might know the answer to that. It's possible that all countries will revalue simultaneously.

Member: Praying the money tree flourishing and ready for the picking!  Come on RV!!!

Member: This is a 3 day Memorial Day weekend…..Is it the one we are waiting for???

Member: Everyone have a great day.

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News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday 5-20-2025

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 Tues. 20 May 2025

Compiled Tues. 20, May 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

RUMORS:

Mon. 19 May 2025: The big day is almost here. Over the next 24–48 hours, we should see the final activation steps. Official notifications may arrive at any time, signaling the start of the New Financial Era. …Nesara Gesara QFS on Telegram

Global Activation: The reset will go live very soon. Central banks and financial leaders worldwide will jointly confirm the switch, effectively launching the new quantum-secured monetary system.

Wallet Rollout: (Rumor) We will be guided on how to access the QFS wallet. I’ll be among the first to log in and see my new digital assets. The process will likely involve encrypted app updates or official messages, but it will be straightforward thanks to all the prep work.

Financial Reset: Expect to see new currency rates (allegedly) posted in your wallet. Old debts may be adjusted or cancelled. All these changes will be enforced by the blockchain for full transparency – every transaction and update will be viewable on the ledger.

Smooth Transition: All prior demonstrations have been (allegedly) successful. In fact, a recent pilot showed a completely offline quantum-safe digital currency transfer working flawlessly. With our security protocols and support teams ready, we anticipate a seamless shift with minimal delays or glitches.

Everything is(allegedly)  in place for a smooth transition to the QFS. Keep your notifications on – we’re just hours away from a revolutionary change in global finance!

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Global Currency Reset:

Mon. 19 May 2025 NESARA & QFS REDEMPTION EXPOSED: THE FINAL PHASE HAS BEGUN …Edward Snowden on Telegram

The RV Redemption is LIVE. The final trigger has (allegedly) been pulled — the floodgates are opening. This (allegedly) isn’t theory. This(allegedly)  isn’t rumor. This is the launch of global financial warfare against the Deepstate’s stranglehold on humanity.

Redemption Centers are (allegedly) ACTIVE — not banks. Only Redemption Centers (allegedly) offer the HIGH RATES, the Quantum Access Cards, the QPhones, the Rainbow Currency, and your entry into the QFS. And if you’ve submitted a Humanitarian Project Template, you’ve already been pre-approved. Ben Carson (allegedly) signed off on the standardized model.

GROUP PAYOUTS HAVE BEEN(allegedly)  STRUCTURED: 61+ years: up to $61M; 45–60: up to $38M; 24–44: up to $23M

Based on values established in a 1994 meeting with Rep. Dan Rostenkowski — coded into the plan decades ago.

ZIM, Dong, and Dinar will be exchanged at rates you were never supposed to see. ZIM = gold-backed. Dinar/Dong = double-digit USD equivalents. The Redemption Center (allegedly) is not just where the exchange happens — it’s where the future is handed back to YOU.

Type 2 Redemption: XRP Buyback. XRP is being mirrored into the QFS right now. It wasn’t created for trading — it was designed to stabilize $100 Quadrillion in liquidity. Its GOD-ASSIGNED VALUE: $1,000,000 PER TOKEN.

The NDAs are real. The post-redemption plans are (allegedly) written. If you don’t know what to do in the first 30, 60, 90 days — you’re not ready. If you don’t have your trust documents, goals, and declaration sheets — get them NOW.

Phase 1-2 COMPLETE. Notification Phase (allegedly) underway. You will receive instructions. Call. Ask questions. Act like you’re ready. Every call, every message, every whisper — monitored by the Alliance.

Once you enter the Center — NOTHING LEAVES. NDAs will be signed. Plans locked. QFS access revealed. Only 1% will be released immediately. The rest? (allegedly) Structured over time. Because this isn’t just about wealth — it’s about responsibility. This isn’t a redemption. It’s a reckoning.

DO NOT SPEAK. DO NOT POST. DO NOT VIOLATE YOUR NDA. The Galactics are (allegedly) watching. The Alliance is tracking. This is not a game. Choose the LIGHT. Prepare your documents. The clock is ticking.

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Guru Mnt Goat  I have been told years ago and this still holds true today that when the CBI is ready to conduct the Project to Delete the Zeros in-country, we will not have to guess or spread rumors about it. It will come out in the news...as all Iraqi citizens must know about this event and will know. It will be common knowledge. There is no hiding it. For us investors this is our que to know that of what comes next, the reinstatement.

Militia Man  This whole summit they had yesterday has been a success...The timing of all these things are coming together for Iraq to make a move.  We don't know exactly when they're going to but the stage is set...They got a Medal of Honor.  They're showing it's a historic meeting that they had...What's going to come in the coming days?  Iraq is obviously ready.  They've talked about going into the global financial system...Are they going to do that at 1310?  I have a strong feeling that's not going to be part of the process.

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U.S. Debt Downgrade: Is Bond Crisis Unfolding Now? | Ted Oakley

David Lin:  5-19-2025

0:00 - Intro

0:49 - US debt downgrade

5:02 - Market evaluation

 12:25 – Treasuries

 18:22 - Tech and energy

23:18 - Precious metals

27:43 - Defensive positioning

 32:19 - Second Generational Wealth book

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SENATE STABLECOIN BILL PASSES KEY VOTE AS GENIUS ACT REGAINS MOMENTUM

The GENIUS Act passed a cloture vote Monday evening less than two weeks after failing one. It will now head to a full floor vote.

Against all odds, the Senate’s stablecoin bill has regained political momentum, passing a key procedural vote Monday evening that has set the legislation on track for passage within days.

Less than two weeks ago, the bill, dubbed the GENIUS Act, failed to pass the same procedural cloture vote—which ends debate on a measure and advances it towards full floor consideration. At the time, a perfect storm of political winds conspired to derail support for the bill among pro-crypto Democrats. Chief among them: mounting anger in the Democratic Party over President Donald Trump’s perceived crypto-related conflicts of interest.

But tonight, key Democrats jumped back aboard the measure. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Mark Warner (D-VA), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-PA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD)—all of whom voted against cloture on the GENIUS Act earlier this month—supported the measure tonight. Alsobrooks and Gillibrand initially co-sponsored the bill.

Having received more than 60 votes, the bill will now cruise towards a full floor vote, which could happen as soon as tomorrow, one Senate source familiar with the matter told Decrypt. If all goes according to plan, the vote on the bill itself should see the same margin of passage as tonight’s procedural vote.

The bill would then need to pass a vote in the House before heading to President Trump’s desk. If signed into law, the GENIUS Act would establish a framework for legally issuing stablecoins in the United States.

Stablecoins are crypto tokens, generally pegged to the U.S. dollar, that allow holders to enter and exit digital asset trades without accessing fiat currencies directly. They can also be used to easily send payments and remittances across borders. It is anticipated that once stablecoin legislation passes, once-hesitant Wall Street giants will flood the sector, bringing billions of dollars, if not trillions, into crypto.

What gave the GENIUS Act new wings just days after the bill nearly death spiraled? Last week, Senate Democrats ironed out a new draft of the legislation, which they touted as containing major concessions from Republicans on issues like conflicts of interest, national security protections, and Big Tech.

But it's unclear if those measures will have enough teeth to make them enforceable. While the new draft forbids all senior executive branch officials from launching their own stablecoins, for example, it still allows the president and vice president to do so—sidestepping the Trump-related concerns that made ethics a prominent issue for the legislation in the first place.

In a similar vein, new language added to the bill in the eleventh hour would prevent Big Tech corporations from launching stablecoins if said corporations tracked and sold users’ sensitive financial data—unless they got customers’ consent to do so in their terms of service.

Another factor that may have shifted political calculus enough to get the GENIUS Act over the 60-vote hump: increased lobbying pressure from industry leaders, who realized that if the bill didn’t pass, hopes for passing any crypto legislation on Capitol Hill this year might die along with it.

Coinbase, for instance, which boasts a tremendous lobbying presence in Washington, had previously dragged its feet in supporting standalone stablecoin legislation—a move intended to increase the likelihood of Congress passing a single crypto bill covering several industry sectors, but that nonetheless frustrated other digital asset policy players. In recent days, with crypto’s entire legislative agenda on life support, Coinbase notably turned up the heat in a push to get the GENIUS Act over the finish line.

The firm’s CEO, Brian Armstrong, made explicit pleas for the bill to be passed immediately. Stand With Crypto, a pro-industry political watchdog launched by Coinbase, warned it would lower politicians’ grades if they voted against cloture on the GENIUS Act tonight—a move the organization notably did not make after the initial cloture vote on the bill earlier this month.

Over the weekend, an in-app notification sent out by Coinbase, and seen by Decrypt, urged American users to send their senators a letter demanding the GENIUS Act be passed immediately.

Behind such signifiers churns an immense amount of money. Last year Coinbase, along with a handful of other major American crypto companies, raised over $300 million for pro-crypto super PACs that spent heavily on congressional races. The same super PACs have already raised tens of millions of dollars for the 2026 midterms.

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BRICS: 5 COUNTRIES PAY 93% OF TRADE IN NATIONAL CURRENCIES

BRICS member Russia is advancing the de-dollarization agenda with every alliance it is a part of, and convincing them to settle trade payments in national currencies. In the latest, Russia confirmed that 93% of cross-border payments within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) alliance have been settled in national currencies, not the US dollar.

After BRICS, every other alliance is teaming up for trade settlements in national currencies. The development will add strain on the US dollar and dampen its prospects as the world’s reserve currency. Emerging economies are reshaping the global financial order on their terms and not following the dictation of Western powers.

BRICS: Eurasian Economic Union EAEU Sidelines US Dollar, Pays 93% Trade in National Currencies

The EAEU alliance comprises five countries: Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. In 2015, the bloc announced that it used 70% of payments in national currencies. 

Now, 10 years down the line in 2025, the trade settlements have increased to 93%. Russia has used the BRICS ideology on the EAEU alliance to push national currencies ahead of the US dollar.

“If in 2015 the share of the ruble and other national currencies was about 70% in settlements with our partners in the EAEU, then by the end of last year we reached a record 93%,” said Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dmitry Volvach.

Now, BRICS, CIS, SCO, GCC, ASEAN, and EAEU are using national currencies and ending reliance on the US dollar.

Volvach explained that no country was forced to indulge in de-dollarization, and the switch to national currencies was in their interest.

“It is impossible to artificially force participants in foreign economic activity to switch to one currency. This is a good foundation for further growth,” he said.
BRICS and EAEU are now at the forefront of de-dollarization, where national currencies take the lead over the US dollar.

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What Is Your Emotional Money Score?

What Is Your Emotional Money Score? Suze Orman's 20 Questions To Determine If You Are In Control Of Your Money Or If It's In Control Of You

Kaili Killpack  Mon, May 19, 2025  Benzinga

Do your emotions drive your financial decisions — or do you stay calm and calculated no matter what's happening in the market or your bank account? According to personal finance expert Suze Orman, understanding the emotional side of money is one of the most powerful steps you can take toward long-term financial security.

On a recent episode of her "Women & Money" podcast, Orman introduced listeners to the "Emotional Money Score," a self-assessment tool that helps people measure how much their emotions are influencing their financial choices.

Why Emotions Matter in Money Management

Orman has long emphasized that fear, shame, and anger are internal obstacles that can sabotage financial success. These feelings can prompt impulsive decisions — like spending money you don't have or avoiding bills out of anxiety. Even the best financial plan can fall apart if emotions take the driver's seat.

She reminds listeners: "Money alone isn't the key to true financial freedom...It’s your mindset, your emotions, and your willingness to face the truth."

How the Emotional Money Score Works

To help listeners get a better handle on their emotional habits around money, Orman presented a 20-question quiz. Each question gives you four choices – A, B, C or D – with each letter representing a different emotional response to a common financial situation — such as facing an unexpected expense, setting goals, or talking about money with loved ones.

Once you’ve answered all 20 questions, you assign points to each response:

A = 3 points

B = 1 point

C = 0 points

D = 2 points

Then total your points to calculate your Emotional Money Score.

Take the Emotional Money Score Quiz

Choose the answer that best reflects your current habits or feelings:

1.   When you think about your finances, which emotion do you feel most often?
 A. Calm and in control
 B. Anxious or fearful
 C. Indifferent or avoidant
 D. Excited but sometimes impulsive

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“Tidbits From TNT” Tuesday Morning 5-20-2025

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Tishwash:  Finance: Ernst & Young contracted to evaluate Iraqi insurance companies.

The Minister of Finance announcedSami's SpectreToday, Monday, contractedIraqWith the company "Ernest"Young" Global to evaluate the performance of government insurance companies and make recommendations to determine their fate.

Sami told the official agency, which followed it:Alsumaria NewsHer ministry, "based on the directives ofcabinetI contracted with the international company Ernst & Young to evaluate the work of government insurance companies.

She added , "The company's role will focus on submitting technical recommendations to the ministry regarding merging, restructuring, or improving the current performance of these companies, in line with international best practices and standards."Ministry of FinanceIn 2023, it announced its selection of the international audit firm "Ernest"Young" and its headquartersAmerica...to "review its financial statements, as a first step in efforts to correct and reform financial policy, consistent with the principles of the Iraqi government's reform program," according to an official statement issued at the time. link

Tishwash:  Rome addresses Baghdad economically: We propose an investment forum to deepen bilateral partnership.

The Italian government has expressed its desire to organize a joint economic forum with Iraq, bringing together businessmen and investors from both countries, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and expand trade and investment cooperation between Baghdad and Rome.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement received by {Euphrates News} a copy of it, that: “Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, received today, Monday, the Undersecretary of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Maria Tripodi, in Baghdad.”

At the beginning of the meeting, Tripodi congratulated the minister on the remarkable developments taking place in Baghdad, as well as on the success of the recent Arab Summit. She noted that she had held important and fruitful political and economic discussions during her visit, and affirmed her country's desire to organize an Iraqi-Italian economic forum with the participation of businessmen from both countries.

The Foreign Ministry added, "The meeting discussed developments in the region, with both sides affirming their convergence of views on a number of issues, while expressing optimism about the ongoing positive developments."

For his part, Fuad Hussein expressed his "satisfaction with the results of the discussions held by the Italian official in Baghdad," stressing that "bilateral relations are witnessing significant growth, and there is a shared ambition to enhance economic and trade cooperation between the two countries." link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani: Iraq is keen to continue coordination with Nokia to secure the infrastructure for the digital transformation project.

Today , Monday, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani affirmed Iraq's keenness to continue coordination with Nokia to secure the infrastructure for the digital transformation project.

The Prime Minister's media office said in a statement received by Al-Youm Al-Akhbariya that "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received, today, Monday, the Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Iraq, Anu Saarela, accompanied by a delegation representing the executive directors of the Finnish company Nokia, which specializes in the field of communications and information technology.

" The statement added that "during the meeting, ways to develop cooperation were discussed, especially in the fields of information technology and modern digital technologies, as the company's delegation provided a detailed explanation to Al-Sudani about its programs and plans to implement the digital transformation project and its services in the field of artificial intelligence and fifth generation communications."
Al-Sudani affirmed "Iraq's keenness to continue coordination with Nokia to secure the infrastructure for the digital transformation project in government departments and institutions, and in various sectors."

He pointed out that "the government has laid the foundations for legislation and laws, and created centers concerned with developing this technology and providing the required technologies," indicating that "Iraq presented, during the Arab Summit, important initiatives regarding digital transformation and artificial intelligence." 

For her part, Ambassador Al-Sudani congratulated "the successful organization of the Arab Summit and the strengthening of Iraq's role at the Arab and regional levels, in addition to the government's success in providing services and implementing development projects," stressing that "Nokia is determined to contribute effectively to providing the infrastructure for the digital transformation project, through contracts concluded with Iraqi companies."   link

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Tishwash:  Al-Sudani: Iraq presented important initiatives regarding digital transformation during the Arab Summit.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed Iraq's commitment to continuing coordination with Nokia on Monday, noting that Iraq presented important initiatives regarding digital transformation and artificial intelligence during the Arab Summit.

The Prime Minister's Media Office said in a statement seen by Al-Eqtisad News, "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received, on Monday, the Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to Iraq, Anu Saarela, accompanied by a delegation representing the executive directors of the Finnish telecommunications and information technology company Nokia."

He added, "During the meeting, we discussed ways to develop cooperation, particularly in the fields of information technology and modern digital technologies. The company's delegation provided His Excellency with a detailed explanation of its programs and plans to implement the digital transformation project and its services in the field of artificial intelligence and fifth generation communications."

Al-Sudani affirmed "Iraq's commitment to continuing coordination with Nokia to secure the infrastructure for the digital transformation project in government departments and institutions and across various sectors," noting that "the government has laid the foundations for legislation and laws and created centers dedicated to developing this technology and providing the required technologies."

He stressed that "Iraq presented, during the Arab Summit, important initiatives regarding digital transformation and artificial intelligence."

For her part, the ambassador congratulated the Prime Minister "on the successful organization of the Arab Summit, and the strengthening of Iraq's role at the Arab and regional levels, in addition to the government's success in providing services and implementing development projects." She emphasized that "Nokia is determined to contribute effectively to providing the infrastructure for the digital transformation project through contracts concluded with Iraqi companies."  link

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