Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Afternoon 10-10-25

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U.S. Backs Argentina with $20B Peso Swap Amid Crisis

Washington steps in with pesos and a swap line — shifting from geopolitics to banking leverage.

What Happened

• The U.S. purchased Argentine pesos and finalized a $20 billion currency swap framework with Argentina’s central bank, according to statements by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

• Bessent said the move responds to “acute illiquidity” in Argentina and framed the U.S. as uniquely able to act swiftly. 

• The timing coincides with a sharp peso devaluation (~6% drop), dwindling foreign reserves, and political strain ahead of Argentina’s October midterm elections. 

Why It Matters

• Hard intervention via currency plumbing — instead of just sanctions or debt relief, the U.S. is directly influencing Argentina’s forex and liquidity.

• Political optics & alignment — Argentina’s President Milei is a pro-Trump ally. This swap underscores U.S. influence in regional politics and economics.

• Credit risk & legitimacy — Some U.S. lawmakers have called this a hidden “bailout,” citing inconsistency with “America First” rhetoric. 

How This Ties to Global Reform Narratives

• When a superpower steps into another nation’s currency markets, it shows how monetary sovereignty is porous under global pressure.

• Deals like this strengthen the argument for parallel financial infrastructure: nations that fear external intervention may prefer local rails, gold, or crypto hedges.

• In a multipolar world, capital flows are another front for influence — not only military or trade sanctions.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

The U.S. swap with Argentina is more than financial rescue — it’s a projection of influence through currency leverage.
This reinforces how financial tools are being weaponized in the new world order — the kind of shift that signals more than just a bailout.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources:
• Al Jazeera – U.S. buys Argentinian pesos, finalises $20bn currency swap, says U.S. Treasury Al Jazeera

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Coinbase & Mastercard Vie for BVNK — A $2B Stablecoin Power Move

Traditional finance and crypto giants race to control the backbone of tomorrow’s payments rails.

What’s Playing Out

• Coinbase and Mastercard are in advanced talks to acquire BVNK, a London-based stablecoin infrastructure firm. The potential price tag? $1.5 to $2.5 billion. 

• While nothing is finalized, sources suggest Coinbase currently leads the bidding. 

• BVNK builds enterprise-grade stablecoin payment systems, reportedly processing over $20 billion annually and serving clients like Worldpay, Flywire, and dLocal. 

Why It Could Be a Game Changer

• If completed, this deal would become the largest acquisition in stablecoin history, overtaking Stripe’s $1.1B purchase of Bridge in 2024. 

• It signals how deeply traditional finance (Mastercard) and crypto infrastructure (Coinbase) see stablecoins as central to future payment systems.

• This move is likely influenced by recent regulation shifts—e.g. the GENIUS Act in the U.S. pushing stablecoin clarity and adoption.

Challenges & Tensions Ahead

• Regulatory uncertainty still looms large—will stablecoins face harsher oversight, reserve requirements, or restrictions?

• Integration & scaling risks: BVNK’s tech must mesh seamlessly with legacy banking systems and comply with cross-border rules.

• Valuation risk: Betting $2B on a payments infrastructure firm could backfire if adoption, security, or interoperability falters.

• Conflict of control: If Mastercard wins, it could tilt stablecoin rails toward traditional finance dominance; if Coinbase wins, crypto infrastructure holds more influence.

How This Ties into Global Restructuring

• Control over stablecoin rails = control over capital flows. Whoever owns the infrastructure captures downstream influence over payments, data, and settlement.

• This race reflects the broader shift toward hybrid monetary systems, where stablecoins, CBDCs, and fiat coexist and compete.

• As nations push de-dollarization, having dominant stablecoin infrastructure offers a lever to shape alternative (non-USD) economic corridors.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

This isn’t just a big acquisition fight—it’s a battle for the plumbing of future money.
Whoever wins BVNK gains a strategic node in the next global payments regime.
In a world where financial sovereignty matters more than ever, the stakes of this race go beyond profit—they tie into who defines the next monetary order.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources & Further Reading
• Coinbase and Mastercard in $2 billion bidding race for stablecoin firm BVNK — TradingView TradingView
• Coinbase and Mastercard held talks to acquire BVNK — CoinDesk CoinDesk
• Coinbase, Mastercard compete to acquire stablecoin firm BVNK — FXStreet FXStreet
• The stablecoin discount & hybrid monetary ecosystems (papers on stablecoin-finance relations) arXiv

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Trump Passed Over: Why the 2025 Nobel Went to Machado Instead

He claimed to stop wars — but the Nobel Committee backed a fighter for democracy in Venezuela.

What the Nobel Committee Actually Recognized

• 2025 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to María Corina Machado for her “tireless work promoting democratic rights” and “struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.” 

• Machado has been a central figure in Venezuela’s opposition — despite being banned from holding office, living in hiding, and seeing many of her allies arrested. 

• In contrast, although Trump has publicly campaigned for the prize — citing ceasefires and peace deals — his record is contested. 

Trump’s Peace Claims Under Scrutiny

• Trump repeatedly says he “stopped six or seven wars” in his presidency, citing conflicts like India/Pakistan, Congo/Rwanda, Cambodia/Thailand, and Israel/Iran. 

• Experts and fact-checkers point out that many of his cited "wars" were ceasefires, diplomatic mediations, or claims with limited verification — not full, lasting conflict resolution.

• The Nobel Committee tends to favor long-term impact, human rights, and the reinforcement of peace over episodic or politically timed interventions. 

Why Machado’s Selection Speaks to Deeper Shifts

• Democracy as Peacework: Awarding the prize to a democracy advocate under authoritarian duress signals that political freedom is now a central criterion for global peace legitimacy.

• Undermining the Old Narrative: Trump’s framing treats peace as a prize for dealmaking; Machado’s framing treats peace as a struggle embedded in sovereignty.

• Message to Global Order: In a time when financial and institutional systems are fracturing, honoring someone rooted in resistance suggests prestige is shifting toward those who build from the ground up.

The Bigger Implication — Who Sets the Story of Peace?

If peace is defined by treaties and accords, Trump’s narrative fits.
If peace is defined by resilience, justice, and transformation, Machado’s narrative holds deeper weight.
The Nobel decision may reflect a transition: from honoring political actors of scale to honoring agents of structural change.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

Trump may claim to have ended wars, but the Nobel honors those whose peace work withstands time, repression, and systemic pressure.
Choosing Machado over Trump is more than a prize decision — it signals a shift in how the world measures peace and power in an era of realignment.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources:
• NobelPrize.org – 2025 Nobel Peace Prize press release NobelPrize.org
• Reuters – Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize Reuters
• CBS News – Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Machado CBS News
• Washington Post – Nobel and Trump position The Washington Post
• FactCheck.org – Trump’s war-stopping claims analysis FactCheck.org
• The Independent – Expert views on Trump’s Nobel campaign The Independent
• The Guardian – coverage of Machado’s selection The Guardian

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News, Rumors and Opinions Friday 10-10-2025

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 Fri. 9 Oct. 2025

Compiled Fri. 9 Oct. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Summary:

Reports from sources like Judy Byington, compiled this morning, paint a vivid picture of a world in the midst of a profound Global Currency Reset (GCR) and the activation of the Quantum Financial System (QFS) – a move poised to dismantle old power structures and usher in an era of unprecedented prosperity and freedom.

The journey, according to these updates, kicked off with a bang on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025. On this pivotal day, President Trump reportedly (allegedly) gave the “green light” for the GCR, aiming to reclaim wealth from global elites and return it to the people.

Simultaneously, the much-talked-about NESARA/GESARA 30+1 Protocols were said to be (allegedly) released. Imagine: debt erased, the IRS smashed, the Federal Reserve dismantled, and globalist control ripped out by the roots. That same day, a government shutdown began, reportedly a permanent one for many offices, clearing the way for the new.

Fast forward to Saturday, October 4th, 2025, and we saw another significant stride: Iraq’s prime minister declared a seven-day national holiday following the Iraqi Central Bank’s (allegedly) successful connection to the Quantum Financial System. A clear signal that the QFS is not just theoretical, but functionally rolling out across the globe.

And then, there’s today, Thursday, October 9th, 2025. This is where things get intensely personal for many.

Reports indicate that some within Tier4b – often referred to as “us, the Internet Group” – have begun to (allegedly) receive notifications to set appointments at dedicated Redemption Centers. This is the moment many have prepared for, an opportunity to exchange foreign currencies and bonds at potentially higher, revalued rates. These exchanges are expected to continue for the next 15 days.

The excitement is palpable as currency revaluations burst into the spotlight:

Iraqi Dinar: Reports from Thursday, October 9th, suggest the Dinar (allegedly) revalued at an international exchange rate of $6.02, with some earlier indications of rates between $4.12 to $7.45 at Exchange Centers.

Vietnam Dong: The Dong also saw its RV rate officially(allegedly)  revealed today, potentially ranging from $3.65 to $4.25, with earlier estimates between $2.86 to $5.79.

These currencies, along with others, reportedly went live on Forex in the early hours of Thursday, October 9th, marking a tangible shift in the global financial landscape.

Banks like Chase are even(allegedly)  confirming moves on these currencies, indicating the mainstream financial world is beginning to acknowledge this unprecedented change.

The coming days promise even more dramatic shifts.

According to Judy Byington, when the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) sounds with “Seven Trumpets,” we can expect crucial messages via the new Starlink Satellite System.

These messages will(allegedly)  guide us toward Redemption Center appointments. For those without foreign currency, these appointments will facilitate banking, access to rumored med bed treatments, and voting through personal cell phones linked to Starlink. For currency and bond holders, it’s the gateway to your exchange.

This isn’t just about money. It’s about a complete societal overhaul: debt erased, fraudulent banking dismantled, and a (allegedly) return to a system truly “people-owned.”

The most striking aspect of this transformation is its quiet, almost covert nature. “There were no fireworks when the Quantum Financial System started. It took off perfectly,” notes one update. While the prepared “felt it in their bones,” the “parasites didn’t see it coming.”

During the ongoing government shutdown, federal payment systems have been (allegedly) rerouted, civilian banking networks monitored, and Treasury teams are meticulously(allegedly)  verifying gold reserves.

The Federal Reserve Headquarters, while lit at night, is reportedly manned by military personnel, its internal servers being mirrored into the Quantum mainframe. This “shutdown was never a breakdown. It was preparation for transition.”

The message is clear and urgent: “The gate won’t stay open forever.” We are in Phase Three, the activation wave. While you’re still early if you’re reading this, that window is rapidly shrinking.

This is the moment to act, to prepare, and to align with the future that is rightfully yours. Don’t wait for external validation; trust the knowing in your heart.

Prepare, for we are just (allegedly) hours away from a revolutionary change in global finance! The world stands one signal away from the reset.

Read full post here: https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/10/10/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-october-10-2025/

Courtesy of Dinar Guru:  https://www.dinarguru.com/

Frank26  IMO inside of an extended period more than 7 [days] is a set time frame for the budget to expose 12-2c, which is a different exchange rate from 1310 based on the flow of the oil.  All of this is the definition of the implementation of the monetary reform of Iraq.

Walkingstick  As we approach the end, there will be massive confusion.  The CBI along with the GOI will throw out a lot of shaft.  That's what a jet fighter throws out when a missile is trying to bring down the airplane.  IMO all of the rumors...spreading like wildfire in the streets of Iraq is actually from Sudani and Alaq.  They want to bring down the  speculation.  They want to turn the speculators in another direction while they talk to you citizens direct straight into your face without lying...

Sandy Ingram  The DRP (Development Road Project) is set to create 1.6 million jobs in Iraq...and as much as $150 billion in investment will be experienced in the next 30 years...The DRP will be a strategic corridor and will combine railways, highways, pipelines...electricity line, internet bandwidth and entirely new economic cities...The project is entering its  execution phase...Iraq plans to launch a major global campaign to attract investors...[We're] hoping Iraq will feel the need to adjust its currency to attract more investors...We are not sure what Iraq is thinking.  But what we do know is interest is growing...

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David Morgan: Gold & Silver Rally Has Pulled In Mainstream Investors

Arcadia Economics:  10-10-2025

After an historic week in the precious metals markets, David Morgan talks about how the mainstream is piling in. To find out more, click to watch the video now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6klKWcX2hY

“Tidbits From TNT” Friday 10-10-2025

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Tishwash:  US Senate unanimously endorses repeal of 2002 Iraq war resolution

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than two decades later, Congress is on the verge of writing a closing chapter to the war in Iraq.

More than two decades later, Congress is on the verge of writing a closing chapter to the war in Iraq.

The Senate voted Thursday to repeal the resolution that authorized the 2003 U.S. invasion, following a House vote last month that would return the basic war power to Congress.

The amendment by Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, a Democrat, and Indiana Sen. Todd Young, a Republican, was approved by voice vote to an annual defense authorization bill that passed the Senate late Thursday — a unanimous endorsement for ending the war that many now view as a mistake.

Iraqi deaths were estimated in the hundreds of thousands, and nearly 5,000 U.S. troops were killed in the war after President George W. Bush’s administration falsely claimed that then-President Saddam Hussein was stockpiling weapons of mass destruction.

“That’s the way the war ends, not with a bang but a whimper,” Kaine said after the vote, which lasted only a few seconds with no debate and no objections. Still, he said, “America is forever changed by those wars, and the Middle East is too.”

Supporters in both the House and Senate say the repeal is crucial to prevent future abuses and to reinforce that Iraq is now a strategic partner of the United States. The House added a similar amendment to its version of the defense measure in September, meaning the repeal is likely to end up in the final bill once the two chambers reconcile the two pieces of legislation. Both bills also repeal the 1991 authorization that sanctioned the U.S.-led Gulf War.

While Congress appears poised to pass the repeal, it is unclear whether President Donald Trump will support it. During his first term, his administration cited the 2002 Iraq resolution as part of its legal justification for a 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani. It has otherwise been rarely used.

Young said after the vote that he thinks Trump should “take great pride” in signing the bill after campaigning on ending so-called “forever wars,” especially because he would be the first president in recent history to legally end a longstanding war.

He said the vote establishes an important precedent.

“Congress is now very clearly asserting that it is our prerogative and our responsibility not only to authorize but also to bring to an end military conflicts,” Young said.

The bipartisan vote, added to the larger bipartisan defense measure, came amid a bitter partisan standoff over a weeklong government shutdown. Young said the quick vote was an “extraordinary moment” that he hopes “will help some people see that we can still do consequential things in the U.S. Congress.”

The Senate also voted to repeal the 2002 resolution two years ago on a 66-30 vote. While some Republicans privately told Kaine that they were still opposed to the measure, none objected to the unanimous vote on the floor Thursday evening.

A separate 2001 authorization for the global war on terror would remain in place under the bill. While the 2002 and 1991 resolutions are rarely used and focused on just one country, Iraq, the 2001 measure gave President George W. Bush broad authority for the invasion of Afghanistan, approving force “against those nations, organizations, or persons” that planned or aided the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

Passed in September 2001, it has been used in recent years to justify U.S. military action against groups — including al-Qaida and its affiliates, such as the Islamic State group and al-Shabab — that are deemed to be a threat against America.  link

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Tishwash:  Preemptive strikes thwart attempts to promote counterfeit currency in Iraqi markets.

The Parliamentary Security and Defense Committee revealed, on Wednesday, that new qualitative strikes had been directed against networks specialized in counterfeiting local and foreign currency in several governorates.

Committee member, MP Yasser Iskandar, told Al-Maalouma Agency, “Several joint and specialized security teams have succeeded over the past two weeks in carrying out four qualitative operations during which a number of suspects were arrested and counterfeit money was seized that was on its way to the markets.”

He added that "these operations came within the framework of a distinguished intelligence effort aimed at blocking the path of these networks that are trying to harm the national economy by counterfeiting and circulating currency," noting that "citizens' awareness and cooperation with the security services have contributed fundamentally to the success of many of the seizure procedures."

Iskandar pointed out that "investigations are ongoing to uncover the nature of the work of these networks and completely block attempts to re-counterfeit currency in the future."   link

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Tishwash:  Italy considers Iraq, Kurdistan safe for Italian investors, eyes deeper economic ties

Italy is pushing to expand its business footprint in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region beyond oil and energy, the country’s ambassador to Iraq told Rudaw in an exclusive interview on Tuesday, as Baghdad and Erbil’s growing stability and developments across all sectors draw renewed interests from European investors. 

 “We started our cooperation decades ago, and the two main sectors were infrastructure, construction, and energy sector, so oil and gas mainly,” Italy’s Ambassador to Iraq Niccolo Fontana told Rudaw, adding Rome’s diplomatic missions in Iraq are currently focused on diversifying cooperation into non-oil fields.

Rome and Erbil enjoy good ties and last year Italy upgraded its consulate in Erbil to a consulate general.

 Italy is a member of the global coalition against the Islamic State (ISIS) that was formed by the United States in 2014 when the terror group seized control of a swath of Iraqi and Syrian land. Italian forces have had a key role in training Kurdish Peshmerga forces.

 A year into office in Iraq, the Italian ambassador said he had witnessed clear signs of transformation and economic momentum. 

 “I saw a transformed city for the better, notably in terms of infrastructure. But I see a lot of construction works going on, both in Baghdad and Erbil,” he said, adding that “We say in Italy that when there is construction going on, it means there's a push towards social economic development.”

 “What we as an embassy and with the consulate general in Erbil, are trying to do right now is to attract more companies in non-oil sectors,” the ambassador said, adding Rome is encouraging companies to work in the “agro industrial sector” to work in Kurdistan, underscoring the safety and security in the Region. 

 Fontana described “stability” as “the right word to describe what's going on now in the country,” crediting both Baghdad and Erbil for playing “a role as a stabilizing factor in the region.”

 The ambassador noted that his country is “committed to working alongside Iraq and Kurdistan to enhance furthermore this development,” highlighting a shared interest in stability and economic diversification. 

 “Together with the Kurdish government, we organized a mission to Rome last July, and apparently we succeeded in convincing an important Italian group to come here,” the ambassador revealed, adding that “they are coming in mid-October here to check, really in person, if those opportunities are real, and how to cooperate with local partners.”

 As Iraq and Kurdistan seek to attract broader foreign investment, Italy’s strategy aligns with their vision of diversifying the economy, strengthening local industries and deepening regional ties. 

Below is the full transcript of the interview with Niccolo Fontana. link  link

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Morning 10-10-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

BRICS Digital Currency Network Bypasses the West — Dollar Weakens

As BRICS nations integrate digital currencies, they’re quietly rerouting global finance away from Western control.

What Is Unfolding

• BRICS is not launching a single unified digital currency for now, but is integrating Russia’s digital ruble, China’s digital yuan, and India’s digital rupee into a combined payments infrastructure. 

• The system is expected to become operational between 2026 and 2027, allowing direct conversions between national digital currencies — without intermediaries such as Western banks or SWIFT. 

• The BRICS Pay platform will act as a messaging / settlement layer, tying together other national systems like SPFS (Russia), CIPS (China), UPI (India), and PIX (Brazil). 

Why This Is a Strategic Shift

• Dollar Bypass: By enabling settlement in local digital currencies, transactions can stay within BRICS rails, reducing exposure to dollar-based sanctions or surveillance.

• Soft De-Dollarization: This isn’t an overnight dethroning. It’s gradual: local-currency trade, payment infrastructure integration, and settlement mapping instead of an outright currency swap.

• Autonomy & Resilience: Nations in the bloc gain more independence from Western financial chokepoints — reinforcing sovereignty in money flows.

Challenges & Unanswered Questions

• Trust & Stability: How will exchange rates be managed between digital currencies? How to prevent volatility?

• Adoption & Scale: For new rails to matter, a critical mass of trade volume and users is needed — plus cross-border liquidity.

• Interoperability: Will BRICS digital rails integrate with or conflict with existing global systems (e.g. correspondent banking)?

• Gold or Asset Backing? Some speculation suggests backing in gold, but no official commitment has been made yet. 

Global Implications

• Erosion of Dollar Hegemony: As more trade migrates off-dollar, the U.S. dollar’s dominance in global reserves and payments could gradually weaken.

• Financial Bloc Formation: This may accelerate the emergence of regional financial zones — BRICS rails on one side, Western rails on another.

• Credit & Capital Flow Shifts: New corridors of investment may favor nations aligned with BRICS rails, altering capital allocation.

• Sanctions Recycle: In future conflicts, excluded nations might plug into BRICS rails to evade financial isolation.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

BRICS isn’t trying to smash the dollar overnight — it’s building alternative rails under its feet.
Once payment, settlement, and currency infrastructure realign, the dollar’s grip becomes more symbolic than structural.
The future architecture of global liquidity is being sketched today — and it may center outside the Western system.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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Sources & Further Reading
• Watcher.Guru – BRICS Digital Currency Network Bypasses the West, Dollar Weakens Watcher Guru
• GIS Reports – BRICS making progress on payment system GIS Reports
• InvestingNews – How Would a New BRICS Currency Affect the US Dollar? Investing News Network (INN)
• Wikipedia – BRICS Pay Wikipedia
• Hudson Institute – How to Counter BRICS and Preserve Global Dollar Dominance Hudson Institute
• ArXiv – Prospects of BRICS Currency Dominance arxiv.org

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday Morning 10-10-25

The Biggest Corruption Disaster In Iraq's History: $35 Billion Is "Stolen" Annually, And $775 Billion In Losses Are "Without A Trace."

Five National Budgets   Politics / Economy / Special Files Yesterday, 5:00 PM | 11:18  Baghdad Today – Baghdad  Iraq is experiencing what can be described as   an "economy plagued by structural corruption."
 
Corruption is no longer a passing incident  or a deviation in administrative behavior,  but has become an integral component of the power equation  and a hidden driver in political and economic decision-making circles.

Monitoring and research estimates indicate that  Iraq has lost more than $600 billion over two decades  due to administrative and financial corruption,   at a time when actual spending on  infrastructure,  education, and  health  did not exceed 20% of total oil revenues.
 
However, this tally,  officially announced by former Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi in 2023,  only covers the period until mid-2020.
 
This means that the last five years (2021–2025)  remain beyond any comprehensive official disclosure,  despite the accumulation of cases and scandals witnessed by state institutions.
 
According to observers, the continued absence of updated data after 2020  indicates that the corruption hemorrhage is ongoing  and may have worsened in some sectors  that have not yet been subjected to actual scrutiny.
 
If the same annual rate of losses recorded up to 2020,  amounting to approximately $35 billion annually, were adopted, the   subsequent five years (2021–2025) would have added   approximately $176 billion to the total waste and embezzlement.
 
Thus, the estimated total accumulated losses today could exceed $775 billion,    equivalent to five full Iraqi budgets according to 2024 figures.
 
This mathematical equation demonstrates that the  persistence of the corruption structure at the same pace  means that the state has not stopped the bleeding,  but rather shifted it from one stage to another  without a genuine institutional rupture.
 
This makes the   cost of corruption in Iraq escalating over time   and politically complex.
 
This figure alone—even in its incomplete form—  is sufficient to depict the magnitude of the structural crisis that has   afflicted state institutions and   weakened their ability to provide   even the most basic public services,  despite the fact that total oil revenues since 2003 have exceeded $1.2 trillion.
 
This figure summarizes   a horrific gap between realized wealth and development returns,  and between what was collected and what was wasted.
 
Institutional analyses confirm that   these losses represent not only wasted money,  but also lost "political capital."
 
Corruption has impacted public trust in the state   and Iraq's standing   on international integrity indicators,  ranking 140th out of 180 countries in  Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index.
 
This continued decline not only means that corruption persists,  but that it is now measured more by the   extent of the collapse of trust in oversight institutions  than by the amount of stolen assets.

Thus, every reform attempt—no matter how belated—  turns into an existential test for the state itself:
 
Is it still capable of holding itself accountable,  or has corruption become a condition of its political survival?
 
When we talk about $600 billion,  we are not talking about a figure in accounting books,  but rather 3.7 times Iraq's current annual budget,  which amounts to approximately $162.9 billion  according to the 2024 budget law.
 
In other words,  the funds wasted until 2020  were enough to finance Iraq's entire budget for four consecutive years  without exporting a single barrel of oil.
 
If we add the documented cases that occurred after 2020—    most notably the "theft of the century," which alone amounted to $2.5 billion—  the actual losses appear to be much greater than the official figure.
 
Since that year,  no government has released an updated financial statement, and  no cumulative figures have been presented to parliament  regarding the amount of recovered or wasted funds,   meaning that the lost budget has already exceeded the $600 billion ceiling.
 
By simple comparison,  Jordan, with an annual budget of approximately $25 billion,  could have been fully funded for 24 years from these wasted funds.
 
Lebanon, with a budget of no more than $16 billion,   could have covered its public spending for 37 consecutive years.
 
Syria, with a budget ranging between $8 and $10 billion,  could have funded its budget for approximately 60 years.
 
These amounts would be sufficient   to cover Kuwait's $80 billion budget for seven full years.
 
Independent economic estimates indicate that  this figure would be sufficient to build  10,000 modern schools,  1,000 hospitals, and  5,000 integrated housing complexes, as well as  establish a self-sufficient national electricity system, in addition to  water and sewage networks covering all governorates.
 
It is, in essence, a budget for rebuilding a country from scratch,  but it has disappeared into a vortex of  illusory contracts,  shoddy deals, and  political quotas  that have reproduced corruption with each election cycle under new guises.
 
In this context, MP Yasser Al-Husseini confirmed, during an interview with Baghdad Today, that  "the oversight and judicial authorities are proceeding with   one of the most important stages of   combating corruption in Iraq's history, by   referring 22 files that are considered   the most important in our battle against corruption  to the judicial authorities,  including the Public Prosecution,  the Integrity Commission, and the  Board of Financial Supervision."

He added,  "The ball is now in the court of the judiciary,  which has the final say in resolving these cases."
 
Cross-referenced legal readings  confirm that the referral of this number of cases at this time  represents a moment of dual political-judicial pressure.

On the one hand, the current government is trying to demonstrate  its seriousness in combating corruption just one month before the end of its term.
 
On the other hand,  the judiciary finds itself facing a simultaneous test of independence and speed.
 
Legal deliberations indicate that the  value of these referrals is not measured by their number,  but rather by the standing of the individuals and institutions they target,  and the judicial system's ability to overcome the political pressures  that typically accompany major cases.
 
Past experience confirms that most similar cases were closed  under the pretext of "insufficient evidence"  or were transferred to subsequent governments.
 
This means that the true success of these referrals   will not be measured by the announcement,  but by the enforceable judicial ruling.
 
Anti-corruption expert Saeed Yassin Musa told Baghdad Today,  "The lack of serious accountability and   the dominance of political forces over institutions  are the most prominent reasons for the persistence of corruption.
 
The entities or individuals involved in major cases   have not been held accountable,  despite the existence of official documents and reports  proving the extent of the violations and transgressions."
 
Research studies confirm that what Iraq is facing is not "individual corruption,"   but rather an integrated system of influence extending across the  political,  administrative,  financial, and  legal levels.
 
Such that state institutions have become spheres of partisan influence  rather than neutral executive units.

According to public administration studies, the  lack of civil service independence, the  lack of transparency in government contracting, and the  integration of oversight bodies within the party system  have made combating corruption nearly impossible  without radical and comprehensive administrative reform.
 
This is why Musa emphasizes that  "restoring confidence in the Iraqi economy cannot be achieved  without  sincere political will and  firm legal measures  that restore the state's prestige and  halt the drain on public funds that threatens the country's future development."
 
He calls for the implementation of the principle of  "where did you get this from" and the  enactment of laws that protect whistleblowers  and require public disclosure of financial assets.
 
Political assessments unanimously agree that the  timing of the referral of these files—  one month before the elections—  raises suspicion,  not because they are unimportant,  but because they follow years of silence and oversight procrastination.
 
The government, preparing to hand over power,  appears to be seeking to leave a last-minute moral impact  rather than actual reform.

According to modern political approaches,  the fight against corruption is not measured by the extent of its announcement,  but rather by its sustainability.
 
Delayed measures   are not enough to change the general impression in a country  where most citizens believe that selective accountability  has become part of the political game itself.
 
Academic readings indicate that  a state that postpones confrontation  until the moment of farewell  loses the legitimacy of reform  because it chose not a difficult  but a safe time.
 
True reform does not occur when power is at its demise,  but when it is at the peak of its power,  able to confront challenges  without electoral calculations or coalition agreements.
 
The loss of $600 billion—until 2020—  represents a magnifying glass of the structural flaws in the Iraqi state.
 
What makes the picture even bleaker, however,  is that no official disclosure of the new toll has been made in the five years since,  despite the accumulation of major cases that have yet to be opened.
 
This means that the actual figure today   may exceed $7 billion of the total wasted budget.
 
While the referral of 22 difficult cases represents a positive development in form,  its substance will remain dependent on the  judiciary's ability to overcome political will  and apply justice without selectivity.
 
What will decide the battle against corruption in Iraq   is not the number or size of the cases,  but the state's ability to hold itself accountable  before holding others accountable.
 
A state that wastes enough resources to build three neighboring countries,  then refers corruption cases in the final weeks of its political cycle,  is not practicing actual reform  as much as  it is offering a delayed admission of its structural inability to manage accountability in a timely manner.
 
Every missing dollar of those six billion is documentary evidence of the state's absencewhen it should be present as a guarantor of justice and oversight.
 
Every case closed without an enforceable rulingis an embodiment of the continuing imbalance between law and authority,where justice remains deferred in text before being deferred in application.     https://baghdadtoday.news/284866-35-775.html  

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Central Bank Governor: We Have Received 80 Applications To Establish Digital Banks.

Buratha News Agency  2025-10-09   The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, announced on Thursday that the bank has received approximately 80 applications to establish digital banks, stressing that the names of licensed digital banks will be announced soon. Al-Alaq told the official agency, "The Central Bank has received between 70 and 80 applications to establish a digital bank. This number can only be licensed according to a set of criteria based on market studies, the nature of the work, and the experiences of other countries, where the number of digital banks usually does not exceed two, three, or four."

He continued, "Therefore, we have begun vetting processes to determine requirements in a way that ensures that licenses are granted to entities with the best qualifications." He emphasized, "We are now in the final stages of announcing the banks that will be licensed."

He added, "Before making the final decision, we engaged Oliver Wyman to review the criteria set by the Central Bank, based on which licenses will be granted."

Al-Alaq also explained that "the aforementioned company has been studying these criteria over the past few days, having been preoccupied with the banking reform file and the comprehensive plan, and we believe we will receive a final answer within the next few days."   http://burathanews.com/arabic/economic/466243

Combating Financial Fraud Enhances Confidence In The Banking Sector.

Samir Al-Nusairi   Due to the successes achieved by the government and the Central Bank during the years (2023-2025) in expanding the field of digital transformation, activating electronic payment, and spreading the culture of using electronic cards among citizens.

The Central Bank and banks have begun receiving complaints of electronic financial fraud involving the exploitation of the accounts of retirees and various segments of society, particularly this year. Several cases of electronic financial fraud have been identified, including the withdrawal of deposits and salaries from employees' and bank customers' accounts using various fraudulent methods, which constitute financial crimes punishable by the Iraqi judiciary.

In addition to the entry and exit of funds through unofficial border crossings, which are exploited for currency counterfeiting and money laundering, the Central Bank has announced the creation of a complaints platform and is urging banks to launch a broad media and advertising campaign to warn citizens of the dangers of engaging in these illegal activities and their potential to harm the national economy.

Government agencies, the judiciary, and oversight bodies in Iraq have amended their applicable laws, issued new instructions and proactive controls, and developed procedural and electronic means to combat these crimes and protect their funds and the national economy.

Iraq, like other countries, has activated its economic and legislative apparatus and institutions to combat these crimes. It issued Anti-Money Laundering Law No. 39 of 2015, which included 12 chapters and articles that defined the crimes covered by the law and the penalties for each financial crime.

It also adheres to international standards that limit money laundering issued by the FATF, in addition to the crimes of counterfeiting, forgery and fraud stipulated in the Iraqi Penal Code and the instructions issued by the financial and monetary authorities, represented by the Central Bank of Iraq and the Ministry of Finance, to combat these crimes with the aim of preserving Iraq’s funds, especially its foreign currency, due to the impact of these crimes on the national economy and the creation of stifling economic and financial crises, which reflects on sustainable development.

The serious matter that contributes to the spread of this phenomenon is the weak compliance of financial and banking institutions with international compliance rules and standards, which means they are exposed to financial risks of all kinds, the most important of which are reputational risks, which directly affect Iraq’s international economic, financial and banking transactions, which affect Iraq’s external economic relations with countries around the world, especially the financial and banking transactions of Arab and foreign correspondent banks.

However, laws alone and internal judicial procedures cannot combat these financial crimes, which requires the development of local and international proactive electronic oversight methods by adopting mechanisms and policies regulated by international agreements for cooperation in reducing financial crimes related to money laundering, terrorist financing and electronic financial crimes related to electronic payment operations. https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=60929

Gold Prices Fall Globally After A Record Rally

Thursday, October 9, 2025, 09:57 AM | Economics  Number of reads: 249  Baghdad / NINA / Gold prices fell on Thursday, after a record rally that pushed the metal above the $4,000 per ounce barrier for the first time ever, as investors headed towards profit-taking following the historic rise amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Spot gold fell 0.4% to $4,020.99 per ounce by 03:02 GMT, after hitting an all-time high of $4,059.05 on Wednesday. US gold futures for December delivery also fell 0.7% to $4,040.70.

In other precious metals, spot silver fell 0.1% to $48.83 an ounce after hitting an all-time high of $49.57. Platinum fell 0.8% to $1,649.81, and palladium fell 0.1% to $1,447.81. https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1256074

Iraqi Oil Prices Stabilize Again In Global Markets.
economy | 09:40 - 09/10/2025  Mawazine News - Baghdad -  Iraqi oil prices stabilized during daily trading on Thursday in the global market.

According to data released by Mawazine, Basra Medium crude rose to $65.63 per barrel, while Basra Heavy crude reached $64.08 per barrel, a change of -0.09 for both.

As for global oil prices, British Brent crude reached $66.16 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude reached $62.51 per barrel, with a change of -0.16 and -0.09, respectively.  https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=268083

The Dollar Closed Lower Against The Dinar In Baghdad.

Economy | 04:23 - 09/10/2025   Mawazine News – Baghdad  The dollar exchange rate fell in the markets of Baghdad and Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, today, Thursday, with the stock exchange closing at the end of the week.

The dollar exchange rate fell in Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya, recording 141,600 Iraqi dinars for every $100, while this morning it recorded 141,700 dinars for every $100.

Selling prices also decreased in the exchange market in the local markets in Baghdad, where the selling price reached 142,500 dinars for every $100, while the buying price reached 140,500 dinars for every $100.
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BRICS Pushes Eurasian Nations to Curb the U.S. Dollar

At the 2025 SCO Summit, China led a campaign for 10 Eurasian countries to agree on reducing dollar dependence—and forging new financial paths.

What Was Unveiled

  ● New Development Bank in Local Currencies: During the 2025 SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) Summit, China proposed that Eurasian member countries create a New Development Bank where loans are issued in local currencies instead of the U.S. dollar. 
  ● Alternative Payment System: The summit also agreed on advancing a new cross-border payment network to bypass U.S. dollar-based systems entirely. 
  ● Countries Involved: The SCO and BRICS overlap among these 10 nations — including China, Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus.

Why This Shift Matters

• Undermining Dollar Hegemony: By routing lending and payments through local currencies and non-USD rails, BRICS seeks to erode the structural dominance of the U.S. dollar.

• Sovereign Leverage: Countries issuing debt or receiving investment in their own currency avoid exchange rate risk, sanctions, and external leverage.

• Regional Financial Architecture: A Eurasian bloc using a shared financial infrastructure creates network effects that reduce reliance on Western institutions.

• Test Case for Global South: Success in Eurasia could inspire other regions—Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia—to adopt similar frameworks.

Challenges & Frictions

• Divergent Interests: Within SCO, relationships are fraught—India vs. China or India vs. Pakistan tensions may impede unified action. 

• Economic Disparities: Many participant states lack capital market depth or strong currencies, making local-currency lending risky.

• Institutional & Legal Hurdles: Frameworks for cross-border conversion, interoperability, and dispute resolution are complex and not yet in place.

• Dollar Inertia: Many contracts, trade deals, and reserves are still denominated in USD—transitioning away is a process, not an instant shift.

How This Fits Into the Bigger Reordering

• Building Parallel Rails: This move is consistent with BRICS’ strategy: rather than attacking the dollar directly, build alternatives that gain traction over time.

• Decentralizing Reserve Sovereignty: With local currency lending, member states reclaim control over capital flows and credit.

• Momentum for De-Dollarization: This is a real operational step beyond rhetoric—moving trade, credit, and payments toward non-USD systems.

• Blueprint for Others: If Eurasia succeeds, it becomes the template for financial realignment across other geographies.

Why This Matters / Key Takeaway

China’s leadership in persuading Eurasian states to curb dollar dependence is a bold tactical maneuver in the broader strategic war over currency dominance.
If global capital and credit gradually shift to these new rails, the architecture of international finance will recalibrate from the ground up.

This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.

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