Weekend Coffee with MarkZ. 02/14/2026

Weekend Coffee with MarkZ. 02/14/2026

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Mod: MORNING ALL! HAPPY SATURDAY! CBD MATT AND LUCAS KICK OFF THE FIRST 45 MINS AND MARK GIVES THE NEWS UPDATE AT 10:30 AM

Member: Happy Valentines Day to everyone.

Member: Happy Valentine's Day to all the sweethearts in our community!

Member: Anything new on the bond side Mark?

MZ: Bonds continue to stay quiet, but I don’t think it’s a bad thing. I think its exactly as planned. I understand its painful. It’s been painful for me.

MZ: In Iraq: “Trump comments on the coordination Framework candidate. We have some options” He does not want Maliki…..W are still waiting for them to seat the President and then the Prime Minister. This could happen very quickly….in a day or two.

Member: Well it sure appears they are in no hurry and don’t give a d*** about breaking their constitution.

Member: Iraq still tripping over their own shoelaces again in the news? Lmao. What a bunch of slackers.

Member: I really think they have been told that they can’t go yet and they created this Maliki thing to cover up the fact that they have been told to wait.

Member: Is it possible that they have been told by Trump and our military that we can’t go yet, so they created this Maliki situation to have a reason to stall? Maybe they just can’t go yet?

Member: Sounds more like a "way" to hide any revalue of the Dinar until they are ready or until they are told to revalue.. just sayin!!!

MZ: Other conversations in Iraq, which previous articles talk about …is they feel like they are between a rock and hard place about Maliki…..If the house decides Maliki is not good for Iraq…then it’s the people deciding. If they follow Trumps recommendation – it looks like they are not a sovereign country …So will they double down on stupid and put Maliki in to prove they are in charge…or find out just what the people want?

Member: Love the pun between IRAQ and a hard place Mark

Member: I wonder if Iraq were to hold elections of the people, how long of a time frame are we looking for that process to occur?

MZ: Their Constitution has some interesting takes on this.” Dissolution of the works of Parliament  “  On the brink or the constitution. Iraq between politics deadlock and the possibility of a Grand Solution. What is that Grand Solution?  Have elections again….start again from scratch…This may get rid of the Maliki question …This is what they are talking about.

Member: Well that would suck.  

MZ: “ US Congressional Delegation assures Barzani of Iraq’s support and protection of the Kurdistan Region”  There are congressman on the ground as we speak. Delegations are working closely and tightly with the Kurdish Region and Baghdad to try to come up with a solution as quickly as possible. They might not admit it….but the world needs this revaluation.

MZ: Pure panic occurred in the banking world on Thursday afternoon. They created false interest then to crash the price of gold and silver to kick in the algorithm. IMO the full blown last panic started Thursday afternoon. Banks and Central Banks have been grabbing as much metals as they could. They stepped this up to a “Hail Mary” level on Thursday. We may start seeing this in MSM early this week…they can’t hide it. Panic has ensued…watch it play out.

MZ: In Venezuela- They are printing new bills that say Venezuelan dollar. We need to keep an eye on this. Will we have to exchange our bolivar for the new currency? I do not know. The new bills are specifically called dollars and not bolivar. When I get information on this I will share it.

Member: Donnie, Mike Bara, TNT Tony etc saying they can’t give information.

Member: Teller at my bank said all managers were off site in training. He confirms that he was NDA also! Yaaayyy!

Member. Remember it’s a 3 day weekend with Presidents Day on Monday…..and Chinese New Year on Tuesday I believe. It will be year of the horse and “New Beginnings”

Member: I have read that Basel 3 kicks in at 60% the 16th.

Member: Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras and Chinese new year that’s a lot of events to distract us!

Member: Also Ramadan all over the middle east starts on the 17th.

Member: Hope you all have a wonderful Valentines Day. Still hoping this will be our RV weekend……fingers crossed.

Member: Have a blessed weekend everyone, I love you all!!!

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“Tidbits From TNT” Saturday 2-14-2026

TNT:

Tishwash: With the start of Ramadan, a breakthrough is expected in the presidential deadlock, with the nomination of the candidate from the largest bloc.

Abdel Samad Zarkoushi, a member of the coordinating framework, predicted on Friday (February 13, 2026) that the candidate of the largest bloc would be appointed during the first days of the holy month of Ramadan.

Al-Zarkoushi told Baghdad Today that “dialogues and meetings of the Coordination Framework forces are continuing almost daily, and there are serious efforts to resolve the issue of the position of President of the Republic,” noting that “important understandings have been reached in the past few days, and are expected to be reflected in next week’s meetings.”

He added that "the readings available to us indicate that the issue of electing the President of the Republic and assigning the candidate of the largest bloc will be resolved in the first days of Ramadan," noting that "the forces of the framework are still holding on to their candidate Nouri al-Maliki for the next government, and there are no changes in this direction."

Al-Zarkoushi confirmed that "the forces of the framework will hold an important meeting next week, perhaps before the month of Ramadan, to discuss several issues, and its outcomes may lead to accelerating the pace of setting a session for the House of Representatives to vote on the President of the Republic, after which the latter will assign the candidate of the largest bloc."

These statements come amid continued political deadlock over the appointment of the President and Prime Minister, following repeated rounds of talks between the Coordination Framework forces and other political forces.

The House of Representatives had failed in previous sessions to achieve the legal quorum necessary to elect the President of the Republic, which led to postponing the decision more than once, amid political tensions and disagreements over the candidates.

According to the Iraqi constitution, the election of the president of the republic precedes the step of assigning the candidate of the largest parliamentary bloc to form the government, which makes this entitlement pivotal in ending the state of paralysis and moving towards forming a new government to manage the next stage.  link

Tishwash: The Iraqi street is paying the price for bureaucratic delays, political inaction, and rising prices.

The political vacuum represents one of the most serious challenges facing the stability of countries emerging from accumulated crises, as the absence of central decision-making becomes a daily reality affecting every aspect of citizens' lives. The Iraqi scene stands as a prime example, where the impact of political paralysis extends beyond the ruling elites to the public, the economy, the market, and the currency.

The delay in forming a government exacerbates the complexities of the economic and social crises, disrupting support programs, slowing investments, and eroding market confidence. Prices are rising faster than salaries, while demands for services are mounting in major cities. Observers note that local markets have begun to treat political timing as an economic indicator, as financial stability is now practically linked to the clarity of executive authority.

On the other hand, disagreements persist between the major blocs and lists, exceeding the constitutional deadlines for determining the president and prime minister, reflecting a structural flaw in the consensus-building mechanism. Negotiations have devolved into an open-ended tug-of-war, with each faction attempting to secure its position within the future power structure before even agreeing on the government itself.

The government formation crisis then takes on a form that is more a struggle over the nature of the next executive system than a mere competition for positions.

The parties are torn between a broad consensus government model and a political majority model, which is hindering any quick settlement, because the agreement is no longer just on names but on the rules of governance.

In parallel, the political vacuum has entered a critical phase after the constitutional deadlines for voting on senior positions were missed, leaving institutions in a state of administrative limbo. Ministries are hesitant to make long-term decisions for fear of political challenges or a sudden government reshuffle.

This reality is directly reflected in the economic and social fabric of the state, with the salary crisis and rising prices emerging as the first indicators of its impact. Economic anxiety transforms into a general mood that puts pressure on the political process, as citizens feel that the political crisis has shifted from the halls of parliament to the very means of sustenance.

The caretaker government headed by “Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani” operates within limited powers, so it cannot launch infrastructure projects, pass budgets, control the market and monetary policy, or confront the financial deficit. The state becomes a temporary administration, while the heavy economic files require full sovereign decisions. link

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Tishwash: Washington warns: Any Iraqi government must remain completely independent.

The acting US ambassador to Baghdad, Joe Harris, discussed with the head of the National Approach Alliance, Abdul Hussein al-Moussawi, on Thursday, ways to strengthen the partnership between the United States and Iraq, in order to achieve “tangible benefits” for both countries, stressing Washington’s readiness to use all available tools to confront Iranian “destabilizing” activities in Iraq, and emphasizing that any Iraqi government should be completely independent.

The embassy stated in a statement, which was followed by Network 964 , that “in his meeting with Dr. Al-Moussawi, Chargé d’Affaires Harris discussed the importance of a strong partnership between the United States and Iraq, which brings tangible benefits to Americans and Iraqis, within the framework of working to enhance our common interests, which are represented in preserving Iraqi sovereignty, promoting regional stability, and strengthening economic ties.”

Harris affirmed the United States' readiness "to use the full range of tools at its disposal to counter Iran's destabilizing activities in Iraq," stressing that "any Iraqi government should remain fully independent and focused on promoting the national interests of all Iraqis."  link

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Tishwash: The European Bank launches financing programs for small and medium-sized enterprises in Iraq.

 The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on Friday the launch of a package of programs aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Iraq, providing specialized advisory services and financing facilities for these projects .

 The bank also officially launched its first call for applications to join its flagship "Star Venture" program, inviting promising technology-based startups to participate through a competitive selection process, according to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency.

“This day is a milestone in our partnership with Iraq,” said Katarina Björlin Hansen, the bank’s country director for Iraq, during the launch ceremony for the bank’s programs. “We see promising potential in the Iraqi private sector, which is a key pillar for achieving sustainable growth and creating opportunities for future generations .”

 She affirmed: “The bank is committed to working with our partners to foster an environment conducive to their growth and success,” noting that the bank “supports ambitious Iraqi entrepreneurs, helping them expand their businesses, employ more talent, and enhance their international competitiveness, through launching our programs to finance and develop small and medium enterprises, and launching the first local call for companies to join the program .”

The selected startups will receive specialized consulting services, international expertise, and opportunities to access networks of investors and mentors, which will support their growth and enable them to expand into regional and global markets, according to the office director .

 The launch event was attended by representatives of the Iraqi government, the donor community, financial institutions, business associations, and private sector leaders, and formed a platform to promote common goals for the development of small and medium enterprises, enhance the competitiveness of Iraqi companies, and present solutions, cooperation opportunities, and financing .

 The conference also provided valuable opportunities for communication, networking and introductions between small and medium enterprises and banks and development financial institutions, which contributed to strengthening cooperation with Iraqi business associations with which the bank will work to enhance trade networks and help identify and reduce obstacles to growth .

It is noted that the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) began its operations in Iraq in September 2025, focusing on private sector development to improve access to finance, support local entrepreneurs, and promote long-term sustainable economic growth.

The bank supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by laying the foundations that enable them to grow, create jobs, and enhance their competitiveness. It also works through an integrated approach that combines financing, advisory support, and participation in policy formulation to build resilient institutions and sustainable local markets . link

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Saturday Morning 2-14-26

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EU MOVES TOWARD STRATEGIC AUTONOMY — EUROPE EYES FINANCIAL INTEGRATION AND EUROBONDS

Brussels accelerates plans to reduce external dependency and strengthen its monetary architecture

 Overview

European Union leaders convened to outline countermeasures to mounting external pressures from Russia, China, and the United States. Discussions focused on strengthening competitiveness, deepening financial system integration, and advancing strategic autonomy — including renewed consideration of joint debt issuance (Eurobonds) and coordinated economic defenses.

Key Developments

1. Economic Restructuring Framework
Leaders emphasized enhancing industrial competitiveness and reducing vulnerabilities in supply chains and financial infrastructure.

2. Eurobond Discussions Resurface
Joint debt issuance mechanisms are again under consideration, potentially deepening fiscal integration and expanding euro-denominated safe assets.

3. Strategic Autonomy Agenda
Europe seeks to insulate itself from tariff pressures, geopolitical leverage, and external monetary dependence.

4. Financial System Integration
Greater capital market integration could improve liquidity depth in euro assets and enhance the euro’s reserve appeal.

Why It Matters

• Expanded Eurobond issuance would increase euro-denominated safe-haven supply.

• Greater fiscal coordination strengthens Europe’s bargaining power globally.

• Structural autonomy initiatives reduce reliance on dollar-centric mechanisms.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

• A stronger, more unified euro framework may elevate the currency’s global reserve profile.

• Increased euro safe-asset supply could alter central bank reserve allocations.

• Diversification away from single-currency dominance may accelerate.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1 – Monetary Transition Stress
Europe’s push for autonomy reflects stress within the current global order. As regions fortify internal systems, confidence in a unified dollar-centric architecture continues to erode.

Pillar 2 – Paper vs. Physical Divide
While expanding euro debt instruments strengthens paper frameworks, it also highlights reliance on sovereign credit expansion. This dynamic may deepen scrutiny of fiat sustainability and reinforce demand for tangible asset hedges.

Seeds of Wisdom Team View

Europe is signaling that passive alignment is no longer sufficient. By strengthening fiscal unity and strategic autonomy, the EU is positioning itself as a more assertive pole in a multipolar financial world.

This is not just policy coordination — it’s a structural step toward reshaping Europe’s role in the global financial hierarchy.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• AP News — “EU leaders ready countermeasures to pressure from Russia, China and Trump”

• Financial Times — “EU weighs joint debt issuance amid global trade and security strains”

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BRICS End Game? Russia Eyes Dollar Return in Potential U.S. Trade Reset

After years of de-dollarization rhetoric, Moscow may reopen the door to U.S. dollar settlements in a strategic trade realignment.

Overview

• Russia is reportedly considering resuming U.S. dollar settlements under a potential new trade agreement with Washington.

• The proposal could allow dollar use in fossil fuels, natural gas, offshore oil, and critical minerals transactions.

• This would mark a major shift from Russia’s leadership role in the BRICS de-dollarization movement.

• Sanctions relief discussions may accompany the agreement, reshaping global trade flows.

Key Developments

• Dollar Settlements Could Resume by 2026

According to a memo reviewed by Bloomberg, Russia may be permitted to settle certevelopmentsain trade transactions in U.S. dollars if a deal with the White House materializes. The agreement reportedly centers on energy and strategic commodities—core pillars of global trade liquidity.

• Sanctions Relief Under Consideration
Russia was removed from the SWIFT system in 2022 following sanctions imposed after the Ukraine conflict. A phased easing of sanctions could reopen cross-border financial channels and reintegrate Russian trade flows into Western payment infrastructure.

• Shift From Yuan-Dominant Settlements
In recent years, nearly 90% of Russia-China trade has been settled in Chinese yuan. A renewed U.S.-Russia trade relationship could reduce reliance on yuan settlements and alter BRICS internal currency dynamics. Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously advocated alternatives to the dollar—but this development suggests flexibility under evolving geopolitical conditions.

BRICS Bloc Faces Strategic Crossroads
If Moscow resumes dollar usage for key exports, it could soften the bloc’s unified de-dollarization narrative. Other BRICS members are also actively negotiating expanded trade relationships with Washington, signaling pragmatic economic recalibration.

Why It Matters

Energy trade remains one of the strongest anchors of global dollar demand. If Russia reintroduces dollar settlements in commodities markets, it would reinforce the dollar’s role in global liquidity while exposing limits to rapid de-dollarization ambitions. This reflects strategic adaptation rather than ideological reversal.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Readers holding foreign currencies in anticipation of a Global Reset should note:

• A renewed dollar role in energy markets could temporarily strengthen dollar demand.

• Reduced yuan settlement volume between Russia and China could shift regional currency dynamics.

• Commodity-backed trade agreements often influence reserve positioning and currency valuation trends.

Foreign currency holders should recognize that monetary transitions are rarely linear. Strategic reversals can create volatility and repositioning opportunities.

Implications for the Global Reset

Pillar 1: Reserve Currency Resilience
Despite de-dollarization rhetoric, the dollar’s dominance in energy and commodity markets remains structurally strong. A Russia-U.S. trade reset would demonstrate the durability of existing reserve frameworks under geopolitical stress.

Pillar 2: Pragmatic Multipolar Realignment
Rather than a clean break from Western finance, this signals a hybrid system emerging—where nations pursue diversified settlement strategies while maintaining access to dollar liquidity when advantageous.

After years of pushing de-dollarization, Russia may pivot back to the dollar for energy trade — revealing how strategic interests can outweigh ideology in the evolving global currency reset.  

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Bloomberg – “U.S. and Russia Explore Trade Realignment That Could Restore Dollar Settlements”

• Watcher Guru – “BRICS End Game? Russia May Start Using the Dollar in New US Trade Deal”

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🌱 A Message to Our Currency Holders🌱

If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.
You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.

What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.

For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different:   • No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

Instead, we focus on:
• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence
• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process

Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.

You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.     Verify everything.
Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News

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Why Firing 9% of the Federal Workforce Didn't Move the Needle

Why Firing 9% of the Federal Workforce Didn't Move the Needle

Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black)   February 13, 2026

In January 2025, the federal government employed about 3 million people. By November, that number had fallen by roughly 270,000 workers — a reduction of about 9%.    According to the Cato Institute, that was the largest peacetime federal workforce reduction EVER.

More than 150,000 employees took the "Fork in the Road" buyout offer to resign or retire. Tens of thousands more were laid off outright. Entire offices were emptied. Agencies that had been growing for decades shrank to staffing levels not seen since 2014.  And yet, despite historic federal layoffs, government spending went UP last year.

The federal government spent $7 trillion in Fiscal Year 2025— roughly $300 billion more than the year before. Bear in mind, 2025 was the year that DOGE was supposed to take a chainsaw to the budget and cut spending.

 This is not a failure of DOGE. It's a revelation about the actual problem.

The total federal payroll— every salary, every benefit, for every civilian federal employee (excluding the military)— comes to about $336 billion a year— less than 5% of total federal spending.

In other words, you could fire every federal employee tomorrow— every bureaucrat, every regulator, every paper-pusher in Washington— and 95% of the spending would continue as if nothing happened.

 That’s because around 60% of the budget is mandatory spending— Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid— programs that pay out automatically based on laws that were passed decades ago. Congress doesn't vote on these expenditures each year. The checks just go out.

 Then there's interest on the national debt, which in total runs about $1.2 trillion per year. It’s the second-largest line item in the entire federal budget, bigger than Medicare, bigger than national defense.

 (The government uses a lower number called “net” interest; they exclude hundreds of billions in interest owed to Social Security and military retirees. But unless they plan on screwing those people over, that interest still has to be paid. So, we use the “gross” interest number and not “net” interest).

 All of these obligations grow automatically, every year, regardless of who's in charge or how many people show up to work.

 Social Security alone grew by over $100 billion last year. Interest payments grew by another nearly $100 billion. Those two-line items, by themselves, swallowed more than the entire savings DOGE could theoretically achieve by cutting the workforce.

 In fact, according to the Congressional Budget Office, more than 80% of projected spending growth over the next decade comes from Social Security, federal healthcare programs, and interest on the debt.

This is the structural problem nobody in Washington wants to talk about honestly: America's deficit problem isn't exclusively because of bad decisions today. It's a failure to address bad decisions made years ago… decades ago-- commitments that are baked into law, growing on autopilot, funded by borrowing roughly $2 trillion every year.

 In an ideal world, Congress would address these entitlement programs directly. They are, after all, the biggest driver of the problem. But reforming Social Security or Medicare is the political third rail— nobody wants to touch it.

 But there are other ways to move the needle as well.

 The $38+ trillion national debt is manageable as long as the economy grows faster than the debt— which right now is not happening. But America still has absurdly strong economic potential to make that happen.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has publicly stated that roughly 10% of the entire federal budget— about $600 billion per year— is outright fraud. Not waste. Not inefficiency. Fraud. And much of that fraud is within entitlement programs— the welfare fraud that came to light in Minnesota, the hundreds of billions in Medicare and Medicaid fraud that have been documented for years.

 So, reducing fraud would be extremely helpful. Stop paying criminals!! It shouldn’t be that hard.

 Then they can take a hatchet to the regulatory maze that strangles productivity; this would substantially reduce the deficit and boost real economic growth— putting America in striking distance of growing the economy faster than the debt.

 To its credit, DOGE proved that the federal government could function with far fewer employees.

After the historic reduction in federal employees, services didn't collapse. The IRS still processed returns. Air traffic controllers still showed up. The essential machinery of government kept running with 9% fewer people.

That confirms what many have long suspected: a significant portion of federal workers exist to justify their own existence.

 But DOGE also proved something far more uncomfortable. Whenever the executive branch tries to go beyond workforce cuts and tackle the spending itself— even fraudulent spending— someone files a lawsuit, and a judge issues an injunction.

Federal judges blocked DOGE from accessing Treasury payment systems. A coalition of 20 state attorneys general sued to halt layoffs at over a dozen agencies. Even relatively modest cuts were tied up in litigation for months.

 The legal system functions as a ratchet: spending can go up easily, but it almost never comes down.

 Ultimately, the spending trajectory won’t change until Congress decides to root out fraud, cut spending across the board, and stop obstructing economic growth.

 But Congress won't act until voters force them to do so— which, based on the current state of American politics, isn't happening anytime soon.

 The window to fix this relatively painlessly is still open. But it's narrowing. Within seven years, Social Security's trust funds will be exhausted, and the national debt will exceed $50 trillion. At that point, the math won't just be uncomfortable. It will be unavoidable.

 We can hope they figure it out. But hope isn't a strategy. And that's what a good Plan B is all about— ensuring your family's financial future doesn't depend on Congress suddenly discovering fiscal discipline after decades of proving they have none.

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

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FRANK26….2-13-26… BANK STORIES

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Friday Night Video #2

FRANK26….2-13-26… BANK STORIES

This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only

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

Playback Number: 605-313-5163   PIN: 156996#

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHp2Wkv2q8A

FRANK26….2-13-26…..MODERNIZE DINAR

KTFA

Friday Night Video #1

FRANK26….2-13-26…..MODERNIZE DINAR

This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only

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

Playback Number: 605-313-5163   PIN: 156996#

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3YZXky8qes

Jon Dowling: Latest Updates on the Global Reset with John Michael Chambers, February 2026

Jon Dowling: Latest Updates on the Global Reset with John Michael Chambers, February 2026

2-13-2025

In a recent discussion between Jon Dowling and John Michael Chambers, the focus was on the latest updates surrounding the Great Wealth Transfer, a phenomenon that is expected to reshape the global financial landscape in the coming years, particularly by February 2026.

As a seasoned analyst with over a decade of experience in tracking global financial and geopolitical transformations, Jon Dowling provided a comprehensive overview of the current state of affairs, shedding light on the intricacies of the Global Currency Reset (GCR), the emerging digital financial system, and the strategic role of precious metals and cryptocurrencies.

The conversation began with an in-depth examination of the GCR, a process that is anticipated to revolutionize the global monetary order.

Dowling highlighted the significance of the Clarity Act and the move towards transparency in banking, signaling a shift away from the opaque practices that have characterized the old Federal Reserve note system.

The introduction of regulated stablecoins and the eventual transition to a Quantum Financial System (QFS) backed by digital currencies are seen as critical components of this new financial architecture.

A key aspect of this transformation is the increasing importance of precious metals, particularly silver, which has been recognized as a rare mineral. This classification is expected to drive a substantial revaluation of gold and silver, with predictions suggesting that their prices could reach unprecedented levels.

Experts like Ray Dalio support this outlook, pointing to the inevitability of a significant shift in the monetary role of precious metals as nations move towards nationalization and monetary sovereignty.

The discussion also touched on the complex and often contentious world of cryptocurrencies.

Dowling clarified the origins of Bitcoin, highlighting its connection to DARPA projects and the manipulations by various powers. Despite these complicated beginnings, he affirms Bitcoin’s potential for resurgence, particularly with the support of the Trump Administration.

 However, he cautioned against the prevalence of scams and impostors in the crypto space, advising investors to be wary of unregulated offerings, including QFS wallets.

The geopolitical landscape, particularly in the Middle East, was another focal point of the conversation.

Dowling discussed the delicate balance involving Iraq, Iran, and Israel, and the potential for conflict that could precipitate the reset process. The “Board of Peace,” which involves multiple nations and significant financial commitments, is seen as a mechanism for integrating countries into the new financial order, potentially paving the way for a more stable global environment.

Dowling outlined a phased approach to the transition from the old Federal Reserve note system to a new, commodity-backed Treasury dollar, followed by the implementation of a digital wallet system within the QFS. This process is likened to replacing an old stadium with a new one, emphasizing the themes of stability, transparency, and national sovereignty.

As the global financial system undergoes this significant transformation, Dowling advises patience and caution.

He recommends avoiding fear-based decisions and considering precious metals and select cryptocurrencies as hedges against the volatile financial environment. The journey towards the Great Wealth Transfer is complex, but with careful planning and an understanding of the underlying trends, individuals and nations can navigate this shift towards a new era of financial stability and prosperity.

For those interested in gaining further insights into these developments, watching the full video discussion with Jon Dowling is highly recommended. As the world moves towards February 2026 and beyond, staying informed and prepared will be crucial in navigating the upcoming global financial shift.

https://youtu.be/SYGSnb44Ez8

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/02/13/jon-dowling-latest-updates-on-the-global-reset-with-john-michael-chambers-february-2026/

“Tidbits From TNT” Friday 2-13-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  Baghdad and Erbil unify customs system to control markets and protect the value of the dinar

 The Iraqi General Authority of Customs announced on Thursday tangible progress in economic relations between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government, confirming the region's response to the initiative to unify customs tariffs and implement federal decisions, in a strategic step aimed at controlling local markets, combating money laundering, and maintaining the stability of the value of foreign currency.

In a press statement, the Director General of the General Authority of Customs, Samer Qasim, revealed that "the Kurdistan Region has actually begun to respond to the issue of unifying customs tariffs with the federal ports," noting that the steps to comply with Resolution No. (597) and the customs instructions issued by Baghdad have entered into force.

Qasim explained that "the past two days witnessed a series of meetings in the capital, Baghdad, which resulted in initial agreements and practical understandings to begin unifying the customs system," considering this step a fundamental pillar for resolving many outstanding files and issues between the two sides.

The Director General of Customs emphasized that traders operating outside the customs and tax system will be the "most affected" by these measures. He added, "Working with the ASYCUDA electronic system requires traders to possess a valid import ID and tax ID. Accordingly, no financial transfers will be allowed to pass through this unified digital system."

Qassem explained that the tariff unification process will not include all goods in the first phase, but will focus on the "most imported goods" that cause large amounts of dollars to be drained abroad.

The Iraqi official concluded his statement by noting that the objectives of this coordination are “to regulate import operations, protect the Central Bank’s hard currency reserves, prevent the entry of low-quality goods, and provide a safe environment to protect the national product through a clear and comprehensive national customs policy.”  link

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Tishwash: Iraq is preparing to export its oil via Türkiye, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia... Syria is on hold. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday plans for external oil connections with four countries: Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. It noted that work on the Kirkuk-Banias pipeline has been postponed due to the situation in Syria, as the ministry explained that the security situation in Syria prevents Iraq from taking actual steps to restore the pipeline.

The Undersecretary of the Ministry, Hisham Al-Alawi, said in a statement to the official agency, which was followed by the 964 network , that “work on the Kirkuk-Banias pipeline has been postponed due to the security situation in Syria, which prevents us from taking actual steps in this direction,” indicating that “Iraq has several alternatives for external oil connections, including through Turkey and Jordan to Egypt, in addition to Saudi Arabia.”

He added that “the Iraqi government has worked over the past years to rehabilitate the oil export pipeline through Turkey, and there are talks with Jordan and Egypt,” noting that “Iraq has adopted the project to link the oil fields through Haditha, and discussions were about implementing a project to complete this link through Jordan to Egypt, but work on that has not started.” link

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LouNDebNC: Kremlin floats dollar return, broad US economic reset under Trump: Bloomberg

Russia may return to US dollar settlements and energy trade under Donald Trump, reversing de-dollarisation. The Kremlin memo outlines cooperation tied to a Ukraine peace deal, boosting US-Russia ties.

Russia is considering a shift back to the US dollar as part of a sweeping economic reset with the administration of Donald Trump, according to an internal Kremlin document reviewed by Bloomberg.

At the center of the proposal is Moscow’s potential return to the dollar-based settlement system, including for energy trade, a move that would mark a striking reversal of policy under President Vladimir Putin.

Since well before the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin had been actively pursuing “de-dollarisation”, reducing reliance on the US currency to insulate the economy from Western financial pressure.

That strategy intensified after sweeping sanctions cut Russia off from large parts of the dollar system.

Moscow shifted trade toward alternative currencies, deepened financial links with China and promoted parallel payment mechanisms.

A renewed embrace of the greenback hence represents a fundamental rethink.

The memo, circulated among senior Russian officials this year, outlines seven areas of potential US-Russia cooperation tied to a future Ukraine peace deal.

These include joint oil and LNG projects, offshore drilling, access to critical minerals, preferential treatment for American companies re-entering Russia, and coordinated backing of fossil fuels over climate-focused policies favoured by Europe and China, as per the report.

The dollar provision, however, stands out. The document argues that rejoining the dollar system would expand Russia’s foreign exchange market and reduce balance-of-payments volatility.

For Washington, it suggests, such a shift would reinforce the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency.

The report cited western officials who remain sceptical that the Kremlin would ultimately jeopardise its strategic alignment with Beijing.

However, a dollar reset would hand the Trump camp a major geopolitical win.

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Gold and Silver Price Plunge as US Financial Crisis Signals Flash Red

Gold and Silver Price Plunge as US Financial Crisis Signals Flash Red

Lockridge Okoth  Thu, February 12, 2026

Gold and silver tumbled sharply on Thursday, rattling markets already on edge amid surging US financial stress.

Spot gold dropped by more than 3% while silver plunged by more than 10%, reversing a portion of their recent rally.

Bad News for Gold and Silver Amid Record US Debt and Rising Bankruptcies

As of this writing, gold was trading for $4,956, down 3.97% while silver exchanged hands for $76.74 after losing 10.65% in the last 24 hours.

 The sudden sell-off has prompted analysts and investors to question whether a broader repricing of hard assets is unfolding.

The metals’ retreat comes amid intensifying economic stress. Over the past three weeks, 18 US companies with liabilities exceeding $50 million have filed for bankruptcy.

Notably, this is the fastest pace since the pandemic and approaches levels last seen during the 2009 financial crisis.

Meanwhile, the New York Fed said in a press release that household debt has reached a record $18.8 trillion, with mortgages, auto loans, credit card balances, and student loan balances all at historic highs.

Serious credit card delinquencies climbed to 12.7% in Q4 2025, the highest since 2011, with younger households under particular strain.

Such conditions typically emerge late in the economic cycle, often preceding policy interventions like rate cuts or liquidity injections.

Bitcoin has also remained under pressure, falling to the $65,000 range as the pioneer crypto lags both equities and traditional safe-haven assets over the past few months.

While digital assets often present as a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainty, recent trends suggest they are not yet playing that role effectively in this cycle.

Analysts Split on Metals Sell-Off as Fed Watchers Eye Rate Cuts and Asset Repricing

Analysts are at a crossroads, offering differing interpretations of the metals’ pullback. Some argue it reflects short-term volatility within a broader trend of hard-asset repricing.

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Can A Small Iraqi Dinar Investment Turn Into Millions?

Can A Small Iraqi Dinar Investment Turn Into Millions?

Dinar For Dummies:  2-13-2026

Is a 1,000 X Return on the Dinar even possible?

Is it possible to invest a few hundred dollars into the Iraqi dinar and possibly make hundreds of thousands of dollars from that investment?

I have been involved with the dinar for 15 years and I want to share my thoughts on if this investment is a legit possibility.

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

Coffee with Zester, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 02/13/2026

Coffee with Zester, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 02/13/2026

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. People who take notes do not catch everything and its best to watch the video so that you get everything in context.  Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions

Mod: NO MARK THIS MORNING HE IS TRAVELING BACK TO NC, MR C. WILL BE JOINING ALONG WITH THE CBD GURUS

Member: TGIF- Happy Friday the 13th!

Member: Quite a 3 day weekend- Friday the 13th, Valentines Day and Presidents Day

Member: FYI CHINESE NEW YEAR = TUES./2.17 year of the FIRE HORSE – 1 – New Beginnings

Member: Hoping the RV is released in there sometime….

Zester: Pops has a lot to talk about tomorrow morning and will be trying to get confirmations on some things to send to me to announce today possibly.

Member: Zester, will there be no RV until the Clarity act is passed?

Zester: The Clarity act is a very important part of the process in terms of bringing the blockchain into the financial system. It is one I am keeping a extreme eye on. A lot of the slow down of this act is about the conversation based on “yield” and interest payments. Whether people will be able to earn interest on tokenized gold and tokenized dollars ect.

Zester: This is a very important piece of legislation because it does establish a lot of the framework and rules on how this digital representation of real world assets (like gold and silver) are going to function .

Member: I wonder when the Clarity act will be voted on in Congress?

Member: Rumor is -February 22?  Hope its true. Wish it was sooner.

Member: Still wish the other countries would just go….as Iraq is still dragging their feet.

Member: Banks are now suing you for CC debt. Will you still owe the debt after the RV?

Zester: Lets have Mr. C talk about that…..he is the one who told it to me.

Mr. C addresses Nesara topics today …….and a little Q&A

Zester talks cryptocurrency

Member: Thanks Zester and Mr. C. Safe Travels Mark. Hope everyone has a very good day.

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