News, Rumors and Opinions Sunday 12-28-2025

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 Sun. 28 Dec. 2025

Compiled Sun. 28 Dec. 2025 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

Sat. 27 Dec. 2025 Something big just happened, and most people missed it. …Charlie Ward and Friends on Telegram

For nearly a year, President Trump has been (allegedly) executing a quiet but deliberate economic realignment. While the public focused on headlines about inflation, gas prices, and GDP, the real operation unfolded behind the scenes. That was intentional. This was never meant to be a media event.

The surface indicators told part of the story. Fuel prices dropped. GDP stabilized. Consumer spending surged. Inflation cooled. Wages began catching up. Analysts called it a “soft recovery,” but the explanation never fit. This was not market correction. It was structural intervention.

Domestic energy production was restored by removing global regulatory locks disguised as environmental policy. Transportation costs collapsed as internal supply chains were rebuilt. ESG capital lost its grip on logistics and pricing. Foreign backchannels that inflated costs were severed. The pressure on households was not eased by chance. It was forced.

But those moves were only preparation. The real shift is happening now. NESARA systems are already (allegedly) active inside classified Treasury routing layers. Asset backed recalibration protocols have been (allegedly) uploaded to QFS nodes. Debt cancellation frameworks are (allegedly) live.

Seizure orders tied to criminal finance networks are being executed and reassigned through the only system built to survive this transition.

Tier 1 transfers have begun. Over ninety thousand ledger synced accounts are already (allegedly) in pre-disbursement status. Military supervised sync centers reported live movement days ago. Redemption infrastructure has moved into continuous readiness. These funds are not tax revenue or stimulus. They are reclaimed assets taken from trafficking, war profiteering, and offshore laundering operations and rerouted under sovereign settlement rules.

This is why the banks are silent. Retail institutions are (allegedly) positioning quietly. The Federal Reserve has stopped forward guidance. European clearinghouses are freezing payouts without explanation. The old system is(allegedly)  being powered down gradually while the new one runs in parallel.

December is not random. It is the staging window. The full system switch is scheduled for January. Infrastructure is already deployed. Legacy fiat accounts are being detached from settlement layers. Once Tier 1 closes, that channel closes with it.

This was never about convincing the public. The public only understands after transitions are complete. Trump is not campaigning on the economy. He is dismantling the architecture that made permanent control possible.

If you are already positioned, there is nothing to wait for. Tier 1 is operational and nearly complete. Everyone else will learn what happened after the wealth has already moved.

The dollar will not vanish overnight. It will drain slowly while the asset backed system accelerates.

When people finally ask where the money went, the answer will be simple. It went to those who were paying attention.

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World Economic Situation:

Sat. 27 Dec. 2025 A quiet panic is spreading through the global banking system, and it has nothing to do with markets. What is happening now is structural dismantling.

The old control grid built on debt, surveillance, and behavioral compliance is (allegedly) being taken apart deliberately and permanently. Banks are not collapsing on their own. They are (allegedly) being shut down node by node.

When Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, the covert phase ended. Years of preparation(allegedly)  moved into execution. Central-bank choke points were severed. Hidden asset pipelines were seized. Quantum-aligned financial channels were activated. Redemption Centers (allegedly) came online.

From that moment forward, gold recalibration systems began syncing across secure networks. Wealth that had been (allegedly) trapped inside elite-controlled structures started moving through verified, non-bank pathways. The press said nothing. But military cyber units, Treasury white hats, and intelligence veterans across multiple allied nations saw the same data: a banking system bleeding assets, fabricating solvency, running ghost ledgers, and scrambling to relocate gold like a collapsing regime.

Banks were never about money. They were about control.

Credit scores were behavioral leashes. Loans were compliance tests. Payroll data fed predictive systems. “Fraud prevention” masked biometric tracking. By 2020, central banks had (allegedly) plans to eliminate cash, merge medical data with spending behavior, and link identity verification to obedience scoring. The pandemic era wasn’t the endgame. It was a rehearsal.

That trajectory was supposed to lock in by 2026. It didn’t.

The expansion of Redemption Centers in early 2025 shattered the system’s defenses. These are not civilian money hubs. They are (allegedly) gold-anchored, QFS-synced, and structurally independent from BIS, IMF, and legacy central-bank networks. Banks cannot access them. Cannot audit them. Cannot freeze them. Cannot interfere.

For the first time in over a century, financial flow is exiting elite custody. That is why, right now, the response is frantic.

Gold is being pulled from contingency vaults in Switzerland and Northern Italy tied to post-WWII emergency liquidity frameworks. Major European banks are(allegedly)  submitting fabricated asset reports just to stay inside transaction windows, reports that now fail upgraded Treasury verification protocols. Cyber attacks have been (allegedly) launched against QFS routing infrastructure, neutralized before reaching quantum layers. Media blackout directives have gone out globally, instructing outlets to mock, deny, and redirect attention, using the same coordination channels deployed during lockdowns and digital ID pushes.

The fingerprints are identical. The structure is collapsing. NESARA is no longer (allegedly) theoretical. It is active. Verified disbursements are already routing through quantum validation layers. January 2026 is the lock-in point. When the fiat scaffolding finally gives way, alignment will determine survival.

The panic is not about money. They can create digits endlessly. The panic is about losing control over who can hold value, who can move it, and who can build with it.

Redemption Centers (allegedly) bypass their grip. Quantum verification ends their surveillance. And the old system has no counter.

FINAL NOTE FOR DECEMBER 23, 2025: This is not a future event. It is operational. This Christmas is not symbolic. It is a staging window.

The largest financial realignment in human history is (allegedly) underway, quietly, decisively, and without reversal.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/28/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-december-28-2025/

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

Mnt Goat  My CBI contact...told me on my call...to Iraq that we will see articles about the removal of these larger three-zero notes and the swap out. She told me we already should have witnessed much recent news about the removal of the zeros and so pay close attention. She also said the CBI site will be updated with pictures of the newer lower denominations soon once the trigger is pulled to begin... 

Frank26  Today you have a presidential decree for parliament to sit on the 29th.  That's a very direct command.  I believe they will obey.  We should see your [Iraqi] government formed.  We should see the HCL and we should see a new exchange rate.  We should see the lower notes from the 29th to the 31st.  Anything short of that is a complete failure especially with Mark Savaya right after you're supposed to do that.

Jeff   They have 3 aspects of the government formation regarding the elections they have to do.  They have to finish and complete the parliament.  After they complete the parliament they have to finish and complete the president of the country, then the prime minister.  This very next session of parliament around the 29th they could or might complete the formation of parliament.  [Then] parliament can resume having sessions...By changing the rate while the government is being formed, during the year of '25, makes the most sense because it allows them to hit the ground running...Otherwise if they're waiting till the government's done, they would probably be waiting until at least February.

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The Dollar’s WORST YEAR in a Decade - Global Currency Repricing Is Here

Lena Petrova:  12-28-2025

In this video, I break down why the dollar weakened sharply through 2025, what the drop in the US Dollar Index (DXY) really means, and why this move may signal a structural shift after decades of dollar dominance.

 We look at the key drivers behind the selloff — rising US debt, widening fiscal deficits, slowing relative growth, tariff uncertainty, and growing global investor hedging against dollar exposure.

 I address the big question: does a weakening dollar mean you should buy gold now? I explain why gold is often promoted during periods of dollar stress, the risks many overlook, and why gold isn’t always the automatic answer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZsFm0dIx5k

“Tidbits From TNT” Sunday 12-28-2025

TNT:

Tishwash:  From "nothing" to billionaires... What are the secrets of the phenomenon of "exorbitant and rapid wealth" in Iraq?

Hussein Omran, a researcher in strategic, political, and regional security affairs, highlighted the phenomenon of "exorbitant and rapid wealth accumulation" that has spread in Iraq In recent years, he described it as a product of the "shadow economy" and not the result of investment acumen or genuine entrepreneurship.

Imran noted in a post that I followed Alsumaria News until the scene The Iraqi has become It is teeming with figures "with no commercial or industrial history" who, in record time, became billionaires.

The researcher attributed this shift to two main, almost guaranteed paths to wealth beyond oversight:

The first path: the dollar "machine" and currency platform: Imran argued that manipulating the price difference between the official and parallel markets, fictitious invoices, and transfers made through front companies and banks lacking genuine oversight, transformed the dollar into a means of exorbitant profit with no risk or added value to the economy, in addition to serving as a cover for money laundering operations.

The second path: oil smuggling and the regional shadow market: The researcher explained that regional crises, particularly those related to Iran, created a massive parallel oil market. He emphasized that Iraq It has become a "corridor and outlet" through complex land and sea routes, where oil is sold under various guises via a system that includes tankers, intermediaries, and formal and informal facilities, making "proximity to oil" the shortest path to wealth.

 Imran warned of the disastrous consequences of this model , emphasizing that it neither builds a state nor creates jobs, but rather produces a "parasitic elite" linked to or protected by politics, which fights any attempt at reform because it threatens its source of profit.

Imran described this situation as "Collapse The "quiet" collapse, which doesn't happen with a resounding explosion, but rather seeps into the structure of society when an entire generation becomes convinced that "work and production" stupidity

The researcher concluded his presentation with a question that sparked widespread discussion: "Do you know anyone who had nothing and is now a billionaire?", highlighting the clarity of the phenomenon and the inability of natural economic logic to explain it.  link

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Tishwash:  The Iraqi parliament publishes the agenda for Monday's session.

 The Iraqi parliament is scheduled to hold its first session of its sixth term on Monday at 12 noon, which includes two items on its agenda.

The first paragraph includes: the swearing-in of the new members of the House of Representatives, and the other includes: the election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and his two deputies, according to a statement issued by the Parliament’s Media Department.

In the past few days, the Shiite, Sunni, and Kurdish political forces and parties that won the elections have intensified their discussions in order to decide on the three top leadership positions: Speaker of Parliament, President of the Republic, and Prime Minister.

After the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime in the spring of 2003 at the hands of American forces and their allies, the major political forces of the Shiites, Kurds, and Sunnis adopted a quota system in distributing positions for the three presidencies: the Prime Minister’s office, the Republic, and Parliament.

Last Saturday, the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zaidan, confirmed that the first session of the new House of Representatives, scheduled for December 29, 2025, must decide on the appointment of the Speaker of the House and his two deputies, and it is not constitutionally or legally permissible to postpone or extend it.  link

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Tishwash:  "Threaten them with their money": Savaya receives advice on the weaknesses of Iraqi politicians

The Middle East Monitor website offered advice to the US Special Envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, that if he wants to succeed in his Iraqi mission and survive what the report called the "theater of illusions" represented by Baghdad, he should scrutinize who is making money. 

After the London-based website pointed out that Savaya came to his position as a reward for his loyalty, and not through hardening his resolve through Middle Eastern events and calculations, it noted that he comes to the den of wolves armed with a smile and an outstretched hand, but his experience is shallow and his mandate is to dismantle the Popular Mobilization Forces and cut the strong bond of loyalty that connects Baghdad to Tehran, in order to pull Iraq back into the sunlight from the darkness of Iran.

The report, translated by Shafaq News Agency, said that Savaya will walk through a maze of deception, where every door in front of him is a trap. It added that the leaders he will deal with have overcome dictatorships, invasions, coups, sanctions, revolutions, and wars, and buried their enemies. They speak cunningly and will mislead him by drowning him in unimportant details. It noted that they are skilled at camouflage and that their civility is merely a sword covered in silk, and that he will have to identify the twin forces behind their actions in order to understand them. 

The report continued, saying: “These are not patriots, but rather a coterie of greed. They do not worship ideology, but rather power. They do not cling to faith, but rather to wealth. They are not ministers and parliamentarians, but rather leaders of a league wearing government clothes. They lead militia groups, order kidnappings, and silence journalists.” It added that they “have been looting Iraq since 2003, and they feed on a wounded lion like hyenas.”

The report said that, like all criminals, they "made one major mistake: they left a financial trail." 

The report explained that their wealth is not in Baghdad, but rather their money is hidden in vaults in Switzerland, in Iranian banks, in shell companies, in offshore accounts, and in real estate in Europe, North America, and within the United States, noting that the “Panama Papers” scandal contributed to lifting the veil and to the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control tracking them. 

The report urged Savaya to use the weapon of "the power of fear" against these people because they fear poverty and bankruptcy, not troops and bombs, if he wanted his mission to succeed. 

The report outlined this proposed scenario, with the author addressing Savaya: “Sit before them, smile diplomatically, and present them with a document granting the United States government full legal authority to investigate, trace, and seize any asset, account, or investment in their names, the names of their children, or the names of those in their inner circle.”

He continued, “Tell them this document means nothing if they are truly innocent. Watch their hands tremble, watch their masks break, and those who are honest will sign. But the corrupt will stall, and they will erupt in anger at the sudden infringement upon their sovereignty over their ill-gotten gains.” 

He added, "These men are not motivated by dignity or belief. It is the fear of losing everything they have stolen that motivates them." 

The report stated that "money is only one of their weapons; their second weapon is deception. They are experts in smiles, hugs, and schemes. They are a group of promises and betrayals, and they practice dissimulation," noting that this does not represent theology or science, but rather "a sacred art of lying," and every handshake is worthless. 

The report continued, saying, "They will obstruct him, and stifle him with delays until he gets tired and defeated," adding that "we must remember that the Iraqi tragedy did not arise only in a state of chaos, but rather in the collaboration between cynical foreigners and opportunistic Iraqis, and between external power and internal treachery." 

The report argued that Savaya was not sent to deal with a democratic entity, but rather with a market where loyalty is a commodity, where alliances can be auctioned off, and where patriotism can be faked. It added that "if Savaya wants to dismantle the Popular Mobilization Forces, and if he wants to destroy Tehran's grip, then he must harness the one thing these men fear, which is money, not truth, not principles, not justice." 

The report concluded by addressing Savaya, saying, "Follow the money. Seize it. Threaten, use it, and only then will they bow down. Only then will they surrender. Only then will the empire of thieves tremble." It continued, "Follow the money, and never stop until their world collapses."

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Sunday Morning 12-28-25

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

The Architecture of the New Global Financial System Is Already Visible

Gold-backed value, digital rails, and ISO-compliant assets form the backbone

Overview

• Central banks are accelerating gold accumulation as neutral monetary collateral

• The next system is shaping up as asset-backed, digital, and interoperable

• ISO 20022 compliance has become the baseline requirement for participation

• A limited group of digital assets are positioned for institutional use

• Speed, finality, scalability, and compliance now outweigh ideology

Key Developments

• Central banks have shifted from fiat expansion to reserve hardening

• Gold is increasingly treated as balance-sheet insurance rather than a legacy asset

• ISO 20022 messaging is live across major payment and settlement systems

• BRICS introduced the Unit, a basket-backed settlement instrument for wholesale trade

• Countries are preparing sovereign digital currencies backed by domestic assets

• Interoperability between national systems is now the primary challenge

Special Focus: Key Watched Technologies and Assets

ISO 20022 Digital Assets
Only a small number of digital assets meet institutional requirements for messaging compatibility, regulatory oversight, and throughput. These assets are designed to function inside financial infrastructure, not outside it.

XRP as a Bridge Asset
XRP was designed to provide on-demand liquidity between currencies without requiring pre-funded accounts. Its ability to move value in seconds at negligible cost addresses the core inefficiencies of correspondent banking. Scalability, speed, and finality position XRP as connective infrastructure rather than a speculative store of value.

Bitcoin’s Structural Limitations
Bitcoin demonstrated that digital scarcity is possible, but it was not designed for modern settlement. Long confirmation times, high fees during congestion, and limited throughput restrict its usefulness for institutional-scale payments. Bitcoin functions as a speculative asset, not financial plumbing.

BRICS Unit and Multipolar Settlement
The BRICS Unit reflects a broader move toward collateral-backed settlement instruments that reduce reliance on any single national currency. It signals a shift from reserve dominance to asset-based trust.

Why It Matters

The global financial system is not collapsing — it is being rewired. Nations are preserving sovereignty while upgrading rails. Value is being anchored to assets, while movement of value is being digitized. This separation of what backs money from how money moves is the defining feature of the transition now underway.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, the reset changes what determines credibility. Currencies tied to real assets, efficient settlement, and compliant infrastructure gain durability. Those dependent on debt expansion, slow rails, and political leverage face repricing risk. Watching infrastructure readiness now matters more than watching headlines.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Assets Back Value, Networks Move It
  Gold and national resources anchor trust, while digital rails provide speed and scale.

• Pillar: Interoperability Over Dominance
  The future system favors connection between currencies, not replacement of them.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Bank for International Settlements – “ISO 20022 and the future of global payments”

• World Gold Council – “Central banks and gold: reserve diversification trends”

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Silver vs Gold: Same Monetary Family, Very Different Market Mechanics

Why silver behaves like a leveraged monetary metal while gold anchors stability

Overview

• Gold and silver both function as monetary metals, but their market structures differ sharply

• Gold trades primarily as a reserve asset, while silver straddles monetary and industrial demand

• Silver’s smaller market size makes it more sensitive to leverage and liquidity stress

• Divergence between the two often signals shifts in risk, inflation expectations, and liquidity

Key Developments

• Central banks overwhelmingly accumulate gold, not silver, for reserves

• Silver demand is split between industrial use and investment, tightening supply cycles

• Paper-to-physical ratios are significantly higher in silver markets

• Silver inventories are thinner relative to annual demand

• Gold markets are deeper and more liquid, reducing volatility

• Silver reacts faster — and more violently — during leverage unwinds

Market Mechanics: Why They Behave Differently

Gold
Gold functions as a monetary anchor. Central banks hold it, sovereigns settle with it, and it carries minimal industrial dependency. Its futures and OTC markets are large and liquid, allowing stress to dissipate more slowly. Gold moves when confidence shifts — but rarely gaps without cause.

Silver
Silver behaves like a pressure valve. Its dual role creates constant tension between industrial consumption and monetary demand. Because the silver market is much smaller, leveraged positions dominate price discovery during stress. When liquidity tightens or physical supply is constrained, silver reprices rapidly.

Why It Matters

Silver often moves after gold signals a trend — but moves faster and farther once constraints appear. This is not speculation; it is structure. When markets begin repricing monetary risk, gold establishes credibility while silver exposes fragility. The relationship acts as an early warning system for leverage, inflation, and settlement stress.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, the gold–silver relationship reveals confidence versus pressure. Gold reflects trust erosion in fiat systems, while silver reflects stress inside them. When silver outperforms sharply, it suggests leverage is unwinding and liquidity is thinning — conditions that often precede currency instability or repricing

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Gold Anchors, Silver Signals
  Gold stabilizes confidence; silver exposes structural strain.

• Pillar: Liquidity Determines Volatility
  Smaller, leveraged markets reprice faster when systems are stressed.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• World Gold Council — “Gold Demand Trends and Central Bank Reserves”

• Silver Institute — “World Silver Survey: Supply, Demand, and Market Structure”

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Ukraine Under Fire Ahead of Critical Zelenskiy–Trump Summit

Mass missile and drone strikes intensify pressure as peace talks approach

Overview

• Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Kyiv and other regions

• The attack came just ahead of a high-stakes meeting between President Zelenskiy and President Trump

• Hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles targeted civilian and energy infrastructure

• The timing signals an attempt to shape negotiations through escalation

Key Developments

• Ukraine reported approximately 500 drones and 40 missiles launched overnight

• Air raid alerts lasted nearly ten hours in Kyiv

• At least one fatality and multiple injuries were confirmed, including children

• Energy facilities were struck, leaving large portions of Kyiv without heat and power

• Damage was reported across seven districts, including residential high-rises

• Polish airspace disruptions triggered heightened regional military readiness

• Peace discussions center on territorial control, security guarantees, and economic zones

• A draft 20-point peace framework is nearing completion but remains unresolved

Why It Matters

This escalation underscores how military pressure is being used as leverage at the negotiating table. Energy infrastructure targeting highlights the weaponization of winter hardship, while the timing ahead of diplomatic talks suggests an effort to influence terms before concessions are finalized. The conflict remains a major destabilizing force for Europe and global markets.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, renewed escalation increases geopolitical risk premiums across Europe. Energy disruption, reconstruction costs, and prolonged uncertainty strain fiscal balances and influence currency valuation. Wars that drag into negotiation phases often trigger currency realignment, reserve shifts, and debt restructuring, all critical signals for those watching the global reset.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: War Accelerates Financial Fragmentation
  Prolonged conflict deepens the divide between geopolitical blocs and settlement systems.

• Pillar: Energy Security Equals Currency Stability
  Targeted infrastructure attacks directly impact inflation, sovereign budgets, and monetary credibility.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters — “Russia launches massive air attack on Kyiv ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump talks”

• Modern Diplomacy — “Ukraine Under Fire Ahead of Critical Zelenskiy-Trump Summit”

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Sunday Morning 12-28-25

Idle Wealth, Not Imminent Bankruptcy: A Financial Expert Refutes 2030 Scenarios And Reveals To Iraq Observer The Strengths Of The Iraqi Economy.
 
December 20, 2025  Baghdad/Iraq Observer   Parliamentary warnings that  Iraq could face total bankruptcy by 2030 if current spending mechanisms continue   have sparked a wave of controversy in economic circles,  amid questions about the   true state of the country’s finances and its  actual ability to overcome upcoming challenges.

In response to these statements, Mustafa Hantoush, who is concerned with financial and banking affairs,   confirmed that Iraq is considered one of the very rich countries, stressing that    talk of bankruptcy is not based on realistic data  as much as it is related to financial mismanagement.
 
Hantoush explained to Iraq Observer that “the Iraqi government, as a central government,  owns  more than two-thirds of the country’s land, in addition to  factories,  plants, and  extensive real estate assets owned by the state, as well as long-term contracts with millions of citizens,  which constitutes a large economic base that has  not yet been optimally invested.”

He added that   “Iraq does not rely solely on its visible resources,  but also possesses enormous underground wealth,  including oil, gas, and rare minerals,” stressing that “these capabilities make the country a nation capable of rapid recovery  if it has an efficient financial administration that    invests revenues correctly and    seriously combats corruption.

” Hantoush pointed out that  “economic studies confirm that Iraq,  which has an area of ​​about 430,000 square kilometers,    has a high percentage of land suitable for development, as    about 80% of its area is usable,    while only about 8% of it has been invested in the fields of    housing,  agriculture and  industry,   which opens the door to broad development opportunities.”
 
According to experts,  these data reflect that the real challenge facing Iraq    does not lie in the  scarcity of resources or the  risk of bankruptcy, but rather in how to manage and invest wealth,  in a way that transforms great potential into development projects that guarantee a   decent life and   economic stability for future generations.      
https://observeriraq.net/ثروات-معطلة-لا-إفلاس-وشيك-خبير-مالي-يف/    

The Numbers Don't Lie: $340,000 Is The Share Of Every Iraqi In The Wealth Among The Resource Giants... Where Is It?
 
Baghdad Today – Baghdad   Visual Capitalist's global ranking of countries with the most natural resources,
based on per capita wealth, places Iraq sixth on the list of "resource giants."
 
According to the data, Iraq's per capita wealth is approximately $340,000,with an estimated value of its natural resources at around $16 trillion, and a population of approximately 47 million.
 
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This classification doesn't reflect actual income earned by citizens,nor readily available funds in the treasury, but rather the "estimated value" of natural resources relative to the population.
 
In other words, it measures the potential of the country: its underground and above-ground wealth, and how each individual's share would appear if this value were theoretically distributed among the population.

Therefore, a high figure can simultaneously be an  "economic promise" and a  "painful question": why doesn't this abundance translate into  a more stable life,  stronger services, and  wider job opportunities?
 
In the rankings,
Saudi Arabia topped the list with an individual share of nearly $984,000, followed by
Canada with $822,000, then
Australia with $727,000.
Russia came in fourth,
Venezuela fifth,
Iraq sixth,
Iran seventh, the
United States eighth,
Brazil ninth, and
China tenth.
 
The point here is that Iraq, relative to its population, is among a group of countries with very large "natural resources,"so much so that a difference of one or two places in this type of ranking is usually linked to two crucial variables: the  size of the estimated resources and the  size of the population.
 
But transforming “resource wealth” into “societal wealth” doesn’t happen automatically.
 
The difference between a  resource-rich country and a  truly wealthy one is made by  management,   governance, and the  ability to build an economy that operates outside of price fluctuations.
 
Natural wealth may provide a state with financing capacity,  but it alone does not guarantee sustainable development   if revenues remain dependent on a single commodity, or  if returns are eroded by  waste, poor planning, and sluggish productive investment.
 
This is why Iraq appears in such tables as a country with great potential,  while the most important question remains internal:  how much of this potential is being channeled  into  infrastructure,  industry,   agriculture,  education, healthcare, and  job creation?
 
While the ranking highlights the “individual share” as a shocking indicator,   a more realistic interpretation comes from a different angle:
 
Iraq possesses a resource base that offers a rare opportunity to restructure its economy  if it is treated as a lever for building non-rentier sectors, rather than as a permanent guarantee. In other words,
 
the message conveyed by the figure is not so much boasting as it is a warning: possessing wealth is not enough, because   what matters most is “how it is managed” and  how it is transformed   from perceived value into real production, and   from quick profits into long-term assets.
 
For the average citizen, the meaning of this ranking is simple and straightforward: 
a country that appears in this position  theoretically possesses the capacity to  finance major projects,    improve services, and   create jobs  if revenues are channeled along a clear path, and to  build financial resilience   that can absorb market shocks when prices fall.

Conversely, a persistent gap between the  "value of resources" and the "reality of living"   means that    wealth remains in the realm of potential, and the   economy remains vulnerable to external fluctuations,   no matter how impressive the figures may appear on paper. In conclusion,
 
Iraq’s ranking in this global classification reopens an old question in a new form:
 
When a country is in the club of “resource giants,”   why does the social return seem less than the numbers suggest?
 
The answer is not in the resources themselves,  but in the path that transforms them    from raw wealth   into a state capable of investment, and  from short-term returns   to development that is measured by what people experience daily.     https://baghdadtoday.news/288949-340.html    

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

MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Imminent Exchange Rate Integration

MilitiaMan and Crew: IQD News Update-Imminent Exchange Rate Integration

12-27-2025

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

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FRANK26….12-27-25…..PRICES CHANGING

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FRANK26….12-27-25…..PRICES CHANGING

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

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The Biggest Credit Bubble in History

The Biggest Credit Bubble in History

WTFinance:  12-27-2025

The global financial landscape is on the cusp of a significant transformation, and according to Alasdair Macleod, a renowned expert in the field, the next few years will be marked by unprecedented turmoil.

 In a recent episode of the WTFinance Podcast, host Anthony Fatseas sat down with Macleod to dissect the impending economic crisis that is expected to unfold in 2026 and beyond.

The discussion was both insightful and sobering, painting a picture of a world on the brink of a major financial reckoning.

At the heart of Macleod’s analysis is the looming collapse of the equity markets, triggered by the bursting of the tech and credit bubbles.

As banks and foreign investors scramble to protect their assets, massive sell-offs will ensue, resulting in a sharp market crash.

This is not just a forecast; it’s a scenario that Macleod believes is inevitable given the current state of the global economy. The fragility of the US dollar, coupled with the broader global economic repercussions, will only exacerbate the situation.

One of the most striking aspects of Macleod’s argument is the disconnect between official inflation metrics and the underlying economic reality.

Despite what the numbers may suggest, inflation is set to surge dramatically due to monetary mismanagement and the declining purchasing power of fiat currencies. This is a theme that Macleod has been warning about for some time, and it’s an issue that investors would do well to take seriously.

The banking system, too, is facing significant challenges.

Despite ample liquidity, banks are reluctant to lend due to rising credit risks and economic stagnation. The US Treasury is struggling to issue long-term debt, a clear signal that investors are growing increasingly concerned about the sustainability of US fiscal policy.

Furthermore, Macleod highlights that quantitative easing (QE) is being used primarily to support US Treasury funding and prop up asset prices, rather than stimulate real economic growth. This is a worrying trend that suggests the global economy is being propped up by artificial means.

Geopolitically, the landscape is also shifting. China is strategically distancing itself from the weakening US dollar by accumulating gold reserves and promoting the yuan for international trade among BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization members.

Meanwhile, Europe and the UK are facing economic and political instability, exacerbated by poor governance and misguided policies. Macleod foresees a profound global currency crisis as fiat currencies like the dollar, euro, and sterling collapse, driving a surge in gold and commodity prices.

So, what does this mean for investors? Macleod’s message is clear: the current economic and monetary paradigm is unsustainable, and the eventual breakdown of the fiat currency system is unavoidable.

 As such, he urges investors to understand the difference between real money (gold) and credit, recommending a shift toward commodities and precious metals as safer stores of value.

In conclusion, the insights shared by Alasdair Macleod in the WTFinance Podcast are a wake-up call for investors and policymakers alike.

The global economy is on the cusp of a significant transformation, and it’s essential that we prepare for the challenges ahead.

By understanding the underlying trends and taking a proactive approach to managing our assets, we can navigate the turbulent financial landscape that lies ahead.

For those looking to stay ahead of the curve, watching the full video from WTFinance is a must. Macleod’s analysis is both nuanced and thought-provoking, offering a unique perspective on the global economic landscape. As we move into 2026 and beyond, his warnings should not be taken lightly.

https://youtu.be/MlKoUz_Cg8A

Ariel: Potential Controlled Revaluation for the Iraqi Dinar (and more)

Ariel: Potential Controlled Revaluation for the Iraqi Dinar

12-27-2025

Ariel  @Prolotario1

What is the one thing Donald Trump stated is the reason foreign countries like Iraq could not trade with the US? The artificial value of the fiat dollar was to high right?

Guess what the silver squeeze is doing to help alleviate that problem?

He has historically criticized the artificial valuation of the fiat dollar, arguing it disadvantages U.S. trade partners like Iraq by maintaining an overvalued currency that hampers competitive exports.

For Iraq, this dynamic creates a dual opportunity: first, by devaluing the dollar relative to the IQD, it enhances Iraq’s export competitiveness; second, it aligns with the Central Bank of Iraq’s (CBI) gradual currency stabilization efforts, potentially facilitating a controlled revaluation.

So please expect some major news going into the new year. Especially with the new leadership in Iraq.

SantaSurfing:  “IT IS OFFICIALLY OVER” THE MOMENT WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR! SILVER SQUEEZE IS HAPPENING! DOLLAR IS LOSING VALUE! SILVER SHORTAGE = BANKS FAILURE! WE’RE GETTING THAT CLOSE! HOLD!!! HOLD!!! (Not financial advice) THIS IS SPOT ON!

ASIAN GUY RECENT UPDATE 12/26/2025!

IT'S OVER: Banks Tap Fed for $17 BILLION as Silver Shorts Implode

Currency Archive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b5suA_yI-0&feature=youtu.be

Source(s):  https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/2004729097063170425

https://dinarchronicles.com/2025/12/26/ariel-prolotario1-potential-controlled-revaluation-for-the-iraqi-dinar/

Ariel : Iraqi Dinar Update, Mark Savaya Action Oriented Mindset

12-27-2025

Iraqi Dinar Update: Where We Are (Mark Savaya) Action Oriented Mindset

Mark Savaya’s presence in Iraq as this get-it-done businessman elevates the stakes tremendously, injecting the momentum needed to activate a system that’s been poised and waiting for far too long.

Dinar enthusiasts, who’ve weathered skepticism and setbacks for over twenty years, might soon toast to his influence in hastening the revaluation that’s whispered about in hushed tones.

Unreleased details from confidential briefs suggest he’s advocating for accelerated U.S.-Iraq trade pacts that indirectly fortify the dinar’s global standing, bypassing traditional hurdles.

I must stress the power here: his aversion to empty rhetoric means swift, impactful decisions that honor Iraq’s preparedness and reward the faithful.

In Other News

The silver squeeze accelerates a global shift away from dollar-centric trade, directly benefiting Iraq’s export-driven economy. As silver shortages strain banks and erode confidence in fiat currencies, nations like Iraq, with substantial gold and silver reserves, gain bargaining power in bilateral trade agreements.

Iraq’s central bank holds 150 tons of gold (Q3 2025), and its silver stockpiles, quietly amassed since 2023, position it to anchor the dinar to precious metals.

This reduces reliance on dollar-based oil transactions, which previously forced Iraq to accept inflated exchange rates.

 Trump’s tariff policies, raising average rates to 17% (Yale Budget Lab, 2025), incentivize Iraq to pivot toward non-dollar partners like China and the UAE, who increasingly settle in gold-backed yuan or dinar.

The squeeze’s pressure on the dollar down 8% according to reports against major currencies since January 2025 levels the trade playing field, enabling Iraq to demand fairer terms. This sets the stage for a dinar revaluation.

Do You All See Where We Are Headed?

Iraq’s strategic accumulation of silver, unreported in mainstream financial outlets, acts as a hedge against dollar volatility triggered by the squeeze.

Unlike gold, silver’s industrial demand (solar, electronics) ensures liquidity, allowing Iraq to collateralize its currency without depleting oil revenues.

The Central Bank of Iraq has secured 2,500 tons of silver through discreet deals with BRICS-aligned suppliers since 2024, positioning the dinar for a metal-backed revaluation.

This move counters the dollar’s artificial strength, which Trump’s team, including Stephen Miran, critiques as a driver of persistent U.S. trade deficits.

As silver shortages disrupt Western banking COMEX inventories dropped 20% in 2025 Iraq’s reserves insulate it from global financial shocks.

 This stability attracts Forex traders, who anticipate a dinar surge as Iraq announces its new exchange rate in Q1/Q2 2026. The squeeze thus empowers Iraq to dictate its currency’s value, unshackled from U.S. monetary policy.

You are probably hearing that for the 1st time. Yes, Iraq was hoarding silver to.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Saturday Afternoon 12-27-25

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Where the World Stands in the Shift to a New Global Financial System

Some nations are structurally ready — others remain stalled by politics, debt, and compliance gaps

Overview

• The transition to a new global financial system is uneven and non-simultaneous

• Readiness depends on payment rails, legal frameworks, reserves, and sovereignty

• Many countries have completed technical upgrades but lack political or monetary alignment

• A small group is structurally prepared, while others remain constrained by sanctions, debt, or instability

Key Developments

• Global payment infrastructure modernization is largely complete in major economies

• ISO 20022 messaging standards are operational across most central banking systems

• Alternative settlement arrangements are expanding outside Western rails

• Gold accumulation and reserve diversification continue among non-aligned states

• Sanctions, capital controls, and debt overhangs remain the primary blockers

Readiness Snapshot: Who Is Ready — and Who Is Not

Countries Considered Structurally Ready

• China

• Russia

• Saudi Arabia

• United Arab Emirates

• Singapore

These nations have functioning payment rails, sufficient reserves, legal authority, and geopolitical leverage to operate within a multipolar system.

Countries Partially Ready (Technical Progress, Political Constraints)

• Brazil

• India

• South Africa

• Indonesia

• Egypt

They possess upgraded systems but remain cautious due to trade exposure, dollar reliance, or internal policy divisions.

Countries Not Yet Ready

• Many highly indebted Western economies

• Fragile states reliant on IMF programs

• Sanction-dependent or politically unstable nations

These lack either monetary sovereignty or legal freedom to reposition.

Special Focus: Key Watched Nations

Iraq
Iraq is often viewed as technically ready but politically constrained. Banking reforms, digital payment adoption, and central bank controls have improved significantly. However, unresolved issues around governance, corruption perception, and external influence continue to delay full monetary normalization. Iraq appears positioned for post-stability activation, not preemptive transition.

Vietnam
Vietnam is quietly one of the most prepared emerging economies. It has strong manufacturing integration, growing reserves, disciplined monetary policy, and expanding digital payments. Vietnam’s caution is strategic — not structural. It is ready but waiting, aligned with trade stability rather than currency disruption.

Venezuela
Venezuela remains resource-rich but systemically blocked. Sanctions, capital controls, and institutional erosion prevent financial reintegration. While oil reserves provide leverage, the banking system and currency credibility are not yet restored. Venezuela requires external political resolution before monetary reset participation.

Iran
Iran operates largely outside the Western financial system already. It has alternative trade channels, energy leverage, and regional settlement mechanisms. However, sanctions isolate capital inflows and restrict normalization. Iran is functionally adapted but not globally integrated, limiting its role in early-stage system activation.

United States

The United States remains the anchor of the existing financial system, yet it is also the most constrained by its own scale. Technically, the U.S. is fully modernized: payment rails are upgraded, settlement systems are compliant, and regulatory reach is unmatched. However, record sovereign debt, persistent deficits, and political gridlock limit monetary flexibility.

The U.S. position is not about readiness — it is about control of transition. As issuer of the world’s primary reserve currency, the United States must manage change without triggering loss of confidence. This makes the U.S. structurally prepared but strategically cautious, favoring gradual adaptation over overt reset actions.

European Union

The European Union is highly advanced technically but fragmented politically. Payment infrastructure, digital banking, and regulatory harmonization are largely complete. However, uneven debt levels among member states, divergent economic conditions, and reliance on consensus decision-making slow decisive action.

The EU’s challenge is cohesion. While core economies are prepared, weaker members constrain policy options. This makes the EU operationally ready but institutionally limited. The bloc is more likely to follow a coordinated global shift than lead one, prioritizing stability and compliance over speed.

Why It Matters

The global financial reset is not a single event — it is a phased transition. Technical readiness alone is insufficient. Countries must align law, liquidity, legitimacy, and leadership. This explains why some nations appear “ready” for years without visible change, while others move rapidly once political barriers lift.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, readiness determines timing and credibility. Currencies tied to nations with completed infrastructure and sovereign control are positioned differently than those burdened by sanctions or debt. Watching who can move matters more than watching who talks. The reset rewards preparation — not speculation.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Infrastructure First, Value Second
  Systems must function before currencies can reprice.

• Pillar: Sovereignty Over Speed
  Nations will not move until legal, political, and monetary control is secured.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Bank for International Settlements — “Central bank payment system modernization and ISO 20022 adoption”

• International Monetary Fund — “Global Financial Stability Report: Fragmentation and Financial Architecture”

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Forced Deleveraging in the Silver Market Signals Structural Stress

Rising prices expose leverage, liquidity limits, and paper–physical imbalance

Overview

• Silver markets are experiencing forced deleveraging, not orderly normalization

• A sharp price rally has stressed institutions with large paper short exposure

• Liquidity assumptions are being tested as physical availability tightens

• The disconnect between paper contracts and deliverable metal is widening

Key Developments

• Analysts observing delivery data and positioning behavior report stress among major commercial participants

• Rising silver prices are increasing margin requirements, locking up capital

• Physical silver supply available for lease or delivery is tightening

• Concentrated short positioning has reduced flexibility for large participants

• Covering pressure accelerates price movement when liquidity thins

• Market structure — not intent — is driving squeeze-like conditions

Why It Matters

This is a classic leverage unwind. When paper obligations grow faster than physical supply, markets are forced to reconcile promises with reality. Price discovery shifts away from contracts toward tangible assets, often abruptly. This process exposes structural fragilities embedded in derivative-heavy markets and reveals where liquidity assumptions fail under stress.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign currency holders, forced deleveraging in precious metals is a warning signal. When confidence in paper markets weakens, capital migrates toward physical assets and hard collateral. This dynamic often precedes currency repricing, especially in debt-heavy systems. Silver’s stress mirrors broader concerns about leverage, settlement integrity, and real value versus nominal claims.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar: Physical Assets Reassert Price Authority
  When leverage unwinds, tangible supply becomes the final arbiter of value.

• Pillar: Paper Liquidity Has Limits
  Markets dependent on perpetual rollover face instability when delivery matters.

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

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Commodity Futures Trading Commission — “Commitments of Traders Report Methodology and Market Concentration”

• World Silver Survey — Silver Institute — “Physical Supply, Investment Demand, and Market Balance”

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Saturday Afternoon 12-27-25

An Economist Explains Why Gold Prices Continue To Rise

Time: 2025/12/27 Readings: 135 times   {Economic: Al-Furat News} Economic expert Bassem Jamil Antoine explained on Saturday that gold prices continue to rise and do not decrease easily, pointing to several factors affecting the market.

Antoine told Al-Furat News Agency that “the current rise in gold prices will continue due to the continued presence of speculators, the scarcity of gold, and its connection to political issues, most notably the European conflict, in addition to the continued Chinese demand for gold,” noting that “a drop in prices is not expected.”

He added that “metals in general have started to rise, including silver and platinum, as a result of low production and lack of work, noting that wars lead to epidemics and recessions, which makes gold continue to be a safe haven.” LINK

The Dollar Is Declining As The Stock Exchanges In Baghdad And Erbil Close.

Stock Exchange  The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Iraqi dinar declined in Baghdad and Erbil on Saturday, as the stock exchange closed at the start of the week.

Baghdad, the selling price was 143,500 dinars per 100 US dollars  and the buying price was 142,500 dinars per 100 US dollars.

Erbil Selling price: 142,350 dinars per 100 dollars   Buying price: 142,200 dinars per 100 dollars.
https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=63892

Sudani Affirms Iraq's Continued Cooperation With The United Nations, Coinciding With The End Of UNAMI's Mission.

Time: 2025/12/27 12:11:32 Readings: 105 times   {Political: Al-Furat News} Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani affirmed on Saturday the continuation of the relationship between Iraq and the United Nations and bilateral cooperation programs, on the occasion of the end of the duties of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mohammed Al-Hassan, and the termination of the work of the UNAMI mission in Iraq.

The Sudanese media office stated in a statement received by Al-Furat News that “the latter received the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mohammed Al-Hassan, on the occasion of the end of his duties in Iraq, and the termination of the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq/UNAMI,” expressing his thanks to Al-Hassan and to all those who worked in the mission, for the assistance they provided to Iraq in various fields throughout its work, from the fall of the dictatorial regime until today.”

The Prime Minister affirmed "the continuation of the relationship between Iraq and the international organization, and the bilateral programs on which cooperation is taking place, and that ending the work of the UNAMI mission means that the Iraqi state institutions have been able to provide the best levels of performance in the field of implementing their constitutional and legal tasks, in a step that enhances national sovereignty."

For his part, Al-Hassan praised what has been achieved in Iraq during the past years of the government’s work, and the important steps that contributed to reaching this day, noting the keenness to continue working with Iraq in various programs.   LINK

Among Them Is Iraq... 6 Arab Countries Top The List Of The Largest Renewable Energy Deals For 2025

Saturday, December 27, 2025 13:12 | Economy Number of views: 20   Baghdad / NINA / The year 2025 witnessed the emergence of several major deals in the clean energy sector, reshaping the global investment landscape amidst growing competition among Middle Eastern economies.

Arab countries, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, along with Egypt, Oman, and Bahrain, recorded a remarkable surge in solar, wind, and energy storage projects throughout the year, accompanied by a significant increase in foreign direct investment.

According to the "Energy" platform, by the end of the year, Gulf dominance in the list of the largest renewable energy deals in 2025 was solidified, following Riyadh and Abu Dhabi's success in concluding significant agreements spanning from Central Asia to Europe and the Middle East. This raised expectations for even larger projects in 2026.

The largest renewable energy deals in 2025 were as follows:

Saudi Arabia:  4 deals for wind, solar, and energy storage;
UAE:  3 deals for project development and acquisitions;
Egypt:  projects to establish a solar power plant and a solar panel manufacturing facility.
Oman:  13 deals in one conference.
Bahrain:  The world's largest rooftop solar power plant.
Iraq:  A giant solar energy project. /End https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=1268735

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Experts Warn The Internet Will Go Down In A Big Way — And You'd Better Be Ready

Experts Warn The Internet Will Go Down In A Big Way — And You'd Better Be Ready

Geoff Williams   Sat, December 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM EST

It’s bad enough when the internet goes down for a few hours because your power went out after a storm, but what if the internet went down indefinitely, sort of everywhere? What if your state or an entire region of the country lacked the internet or electricity because of a cyberattack or something innocuous, like problems with an aging grid or the federal government forgot to pay a bill?

Do you have a plan for that?

Most people don’t. In fact, the Federal Emergency Management Agency surveyed 7,525 Americans for their 2024 report on disaster preparedness and found that 57% of the country isn’t prepared for, and isn’t planning to prepare for, a disaster.

That’s a shame because an internet or electric type of emergency is likely to occur one of these days, said Robert Siciliano, a security analyst and author of ”Identity Theft Privacy: Security Protection and Fraud Prevention.” “I don’t think it is a matter of ‘if,’ it is simply a matter of ‘when.’ The electrical grid, as we know it, is only about 120 years old. And it is scattered in such a way that local or regional brownouts or total failures are happening too often.”

Siciliano added, “Having backup food, water, batteries and power should be a consideration for everyone. The term ‘prepper’ has gotten a bad rap.” He said that if you want to function in the event of a regional or nationwide electric or internet outage, “I think at this point everybody should be prepping.”

So if you want to keep your tech during a period of digital upheaval, feel free to borrow these strategies.

Try and create a backup internet plan.

“Preparing for individual internet disruptions and power outages is straightforward – you need backup internet access methods and/or the ability to generate energy on your own,” said Sean Gold, who should probably hang out with Siciliano. Gold is a prepper and the owner of the website TruePrepper. Gold also has a degree in emergency management and was an emergency manager in the Air Force.

Gold said that the best way to not lose your digital life during an internet or electrical grid crisis is to assume it’s going to happen sooner or later and plan for it.

“A cellular hotspot is an easy way to get through a day or two of internet outages, but if the outage is widespread, then that plan is much less effective with the overloaded cell towers. Many preppers are starting to embrace Starlink and satellite ISPs even if they are in less rural areas,” he said.

Of course, if you’re not a tech person, Gold might as well be talking in Sanskrit. So let’s do a quick translation:

• Hotspot: This allows you to hook up your smartphone to a laptop, tablet, smart TV or any device that has the internet. This is helpful if your phone can’t access Wi-Fi but other devices you own can. If the internet is out everywhere, however, as Gold said, you’re not going to get very far with a personal hotspot (your phone’s settings will have instructions as to how to set up a hotspot).

• Starlink. You’ve probably heard of Starlink; Elon Musk owns it. It’s a satellite internet provider, so if cell phone towers are down, well, no problem – you’re accessing the internet through satellite technology. Starlink can be pricey: $80 to $120 is what it charges residential households that want to use it, and you’ll have to buy the $349 equipment to set it up.

• Satellite ISPs. It’s an abbreviated term for satellite internet service provider. The aforementioned Starlink is one. Don’t feel like making Musk richer than he already is? You may want to check out Hughesnet (plans start at $49.99 a month for a full year, but you need to set up a two-year contract). Viasat is another prominent satellite internet provider (plans start at $69.99 a month). 

Tech: An Amazon Outage Nearly Took Out The Whole Internet. Here’s Just How Big It Was.

TO READ MORE:   https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/experts-warn-internet-down-big-120017712.html