Rob Cunningham: Two XRP Paths, Rejection vs. Adoption

Rob Cunningham: Two XRP Paths, Rejection vs. Adoption

5-5-2026

Two XRP Paths: Rejection vs. Adoption

1) Total Failure Case — XRP → $0.00 (Global Rejection)

For XRP to go to $0, ALL of the following must occur – not one, but collectively:

A. Regulatory Extinction (Binary Kill Switch)

Coordinated global classification as:
Unregistered security with no path to compliance
Or outright restriction in major jurisdictions (U.S., EU, Japan)
Exchanges delist → liquidity evaporates
Custodians refuse to hold → institutions cannot touch it

Without lawful on/off ramps, price discovery dies.

B. Institutional Rejection of XRPL Utility

Banks choose alternatives:
Private permissioned ledgers
CBDC rails with no bridge asset
No real transaction demand = no need for XRP as liquidity

Utility collapses → speculation alone cannot sustain value long term.

C. Liquidity D---h Spiral

Market makers exit
Spreads widen → volatility spikes
Capital rotates to “approved” rails

A monetary asset without liquidity becomes non-money.

D. Network Irrelevance

Developers leave
No meaningful tokenization, payments, or settlement flows
XRPL becomes a ghost chain

E. Loss of Trust (Final Blow)

Credible exploit, governance failure, or fatal flaw
Or simply: better, compliant alternative wins

XRP Truth Check

To reach $0.00, XRP must fail at:

Law (permission to exist)
Utility (reason to be used)
Liquidity (ability to transact)
Trust (confidence in system integrity)

That is a full-spectrum collapse, not a partial miss.

2) Adoption Case — XRP → $100 in 5 yrs (Major Integration)

Let’s flip the lens.

If XRP moves from $1.40 → $100 in 5 years, it’s a ~71× move – or 135% Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over 5 years.

A. Regulatory Clarity (Foundation Layer)

Let’s tie this to:

1) Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
2) GENIUS Act

What must then be true:

1) XRP is clearly not a security in secondary markets
Legal frameworks enable XRP:
2) Custody
3) Settlement
4) Bank usage
5) Balance sheet treatment

B. Institutional Adoption (Demand Engine)

Banks, payment providers, and asset managers:

• Use XRP as bridge liquidity
• Integrate into cross-border settlement
• Leverage XRPL for tokenization rails

Think:

• Treasury flows
• FX settlement
• Tokenized securities movement

This is where real demand begins – not speculation.

C. Liquidity Scaling (Critical Inflection)

• Global payments: ~$100T+ annually
• Capital trapped in nostro/vostro accounts
• Settlement inefficiencies

If XRP:

1) Reduces friction
2) Frees capital
3) Enables atomic settlement

Then liquidity demand becomes structural, not optional.

D. Network Effects (Compounding Reality)

• More institutions → deeper liquidity
• Deeper liquidity → tighter spreads
• Tighter spreads → more usage

This is how a neutral bridge asset gains gravitational pull.

E. Monetary Role Expansion

For $100 to be rationally defensible:

XRP must evolve from:
“crypto asset”
into:
neutral settlement layer for value transfer

That implies:

• High velocity usage
• Deep global liquidity pools
• Continuous transactional demand

What $100 Actually Implies

Let’s speak plainly:

$100 XRP ≈ $5–6 trillion value

Comparable to:

• Gold (partial)
• Major sovereign liquidity layers
• Core financial infrastructure

This is not a “price move.”

This is a monetary role transition.

Final Discernment with No Hype

Buyers are not weighing:
“Will price go up or down?”

They’re weighing:
“Will the XRPL/XRP system be used… or not?”

Because price is downstream of one thing:

Sustained, lawful, global demand for its function

The Real XRP Question

If a system delivers:

• Faster settlement
• Lower cost
• Verifiable truth
• Reduced counterparty risk

Then ask:

Who, acting rationally, chooses a slower, more expensive, opaque alternative… if given a lawful choice?

That answer – not sentiment – determines whether XRP trends toward $0… or $100.

Watch on X: https://twitter.com/i/status/2051417187290636758

Source(s):
• https://x.com/KuwlShow/status/2051417187290636758

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/05/04/rob-cunningham-two-xrp-paths-rejection-vs-adoption/

Ariel: Iraqi Dinar Update, the Ground Work is Complete

Ariel: Iraqi Dinar Update, the Ground Work is Complete

5-5-2026

We Will Jump Right Into This Report People

Everything is converging at once. The old system is being strangled by its own contradictions, and the pieces for a real Iraqi Dinar revaluation are snapping into place with ruthless precision.

I will write this as simply as possible. Because if you have been following me for the past couple of years you will already understand the importance of certain details.

The IMF is demanding gold backing to stabilize the currency against fluctuations. President Nizar Amedi and Governor Ali al-Alaq have publicly stressed strengthening the dinar. You cannot anchor with gold, go fully cashless by July 2026, and maintain a weak, manipulated rate.

The old banks’ resistance protecting parallel market skims and militia flows is being steamrolled. A meaningful revaluation plus redenomination (“delete the zeros”) becomes structural survival, not optional policy.

What This Means for American IQD Holders

The revaluation will not come through some magical CBI press release. It will come through this perfect-storm alignment: stable government, HCL passage, oil revenue flood, gold anchoring, cashless infrastructure, and international bond/capital inflows that create genuine demand for the dinar.

Once the rate strengthens and stabilizes (gold-backed, tradable on forex windows), the path for US holders opens through compliant American banks.

The process will involve:

– KYC/AML verification (citizenship and source-of-funds checks already being hardened).

– Exchange through authorized correspondent or Treasury-aligned channels.

– Conversion into USD or direct digital rails under the new US Treasury Dollar framework.

Read Full Article:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/iraqi-dinar-we-157370902

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/05/04/prolotario-iraqi-dinar-update-the-ground-work-is-complete/

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Afternoon 5-5-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

Global Inflation Shock Deepens: Oil Crisis Forces Central Banks Into Tightening Trap

Rising energy prices and bond market stress are accelerating inflation risks and reshaping global monetary policy

OVERVIEW (KEY POINTS)

Global financial conditions are tightening rapidly as energy-driven inflation surges and bond yields climb, forcing central banks into increasingly restrictive policy positions.

This is happening now due to the ongoing conflict impacting oil flows, which is pushing prices higher and feeding directly into inflation expectations and borrowing costs worldwide.

Key players include central banks in Australia, Europe, and emerging markets, alongside bond markets reacting to persistent inflation and policy uncertainty.

The broader implication is clear: the global system is entering a phase of prolonged tightening and structural stress, a key signal of deeper financial realignment.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. Central Banks Raise Inflation Forecasts

Inflation outlook is worsening globally.

• Australia’s central bank expects inflation near 5% peak levels

• Oil shock driving persistent price pressures across economies

2. Interest Rates Continue Moving Higher

Policy tightening is accelerating.

• Australia raised rates to 4.35%, reversing prior easing

• Markets expect further hikes as inflation remains elevated

3. Bond Yields Surge to Multi-Year Highs

Debt markets signal stress.

• U.S. long-term Treasury yields rising above 5%

• Inflation expectations increasing across global markets

4. Global Growth Outlook Weakens

Economic slowdown risks are rising.

• Growth forecasts downgraded amid higher energy costs

• Businesses and households facing reduced spending power

5. Financial Markets Show Diverging Signals

Volatility is increasing.

• Stocks rising on earnings despite macro risks

• Commodities and bonds signaling underlying instability

WHY IT MATTERS

This moment reflects a critical shift: inflation is no longer temporary—it is becoming structurally embedded through energy and supply shocks.

Markets are reacting through rising yields and volatile asset pricing, indicating tightening financial conditions across the system.

For policymakers, the challenge is intensifying. Raising rates risks slowing economies, but failing to act risks entrenched inflation cycles.

At the system level, this signals a transition toward higher-cost capital, reduced liquidity, and increased financial fragility.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

• Purchasing power declines as inflation rises globally

• Currency volatility increases with diverging policies

• Higher interest rates strengthen select currencies

• Emerging markets face capital outflow pressure

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 1: Global Liquidity Contraction

Rising interest rates and bond yields are reducing liquidity, forcing a repricing of assets, debt, and risk across the system.

• Pillar 2: Energy-Driven Monetary Constraint

Persistent oil shocks are limiting central bank flexibility, creating a system where inflation dictates policy rather than growth priorities.

CONCLUSION

The combination of rising oil prices, higher inflation, and surging bond yields marks a significant turning point in global financial conditions.

As central banks tighten policy and markets adjust to higher costs of capital, the ripple effects are spreading across economies and currencies.

This is not a temporary disruption—it reflects a deeper structural shift in how the global financial system operates under sustained pressure.

When inflation and interest rates rise together, the financial system is forced into a fundamental recalibration.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters — "Australia central bank warns of rising inflation, slower growth as oil shock bites"

• MarketWatch — "Long-term Treasury yields above 5% as rising oil prices stoke inflation concerns"

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Afternoon 5-5-26

Oil Dips As US Moves To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz

2026-05-05 Shafaq News   Oil prices eased more than 1% on Tuesday after climbing by as much as 6% in the previous session on signs the U.S. Navy is loosening Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, potentially opening up supply from the Middle East.

The U.S. on Monday launched a new operation aimed at reopening the strait to shipping. Maersk (MAERSKb.CO), later said the Alliance Fairfax, a U.S.-flagged vehicle carrier, exited the Gulf via the strait accompanied by the U.S. military, easing some supply disruption fears.

Brent oil futures for July fell $1.22, or 1.1%, to $113.22 per barrel at 0323 GMT after settling up 5.8% on Monday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $2.02, or 1.9%, to $104.40, after ⁠gaining 4.4% in the previous session.

"The successful escorted exit of the Maersk-operated vessel has helped ease some immediate supply disruption fears," said Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade.

"It shows that limited safe passage is possible under current conditions and helps chip away at some of the worst-case supply disruption fears. However, it's still very much a one-off event rather than a full reopening," he said in an email.

Still, Iran launched attacks in the Gulf on Monday to counter the U.S. move as they wrestle for control over the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Gulf to wider markets and typically carries oil and gas supply equal to about 20% of global demand every day.

Several commercial vessels were reportedly struck in the area, while a key oil port in the United Arab Emirates was set ablaze after an Iranian strike. Trump's attempt to use ⁠the U.S. Navy to free up shipping is the war's biggest escalation since a ceasefire was declared four weeks ago.

The U.S. is pushing to open Hormuz to ease a massive disruption to global energy supplies since Iran mostly shut the strait after the U.S. and Israel started the war on February 28.

Some analysts attributed the slight drop in oil prices on Tuesday to profit-taking moves.

"The recent dip does look like a bit of profit-taking after a strong run-up, ⁠rather than a structural shift in the backdrop," said Priyanka Sachdeva, a senior market analyst at Phillip Nova. "The geopolitical risk premium tied to the Strait of Hormuz remains firmly in place, so the downside is likely to stay limited."

"In the very near term, prices could see some consolidation or mild pullback as markets ⁠reassess positioning and react to mixed diplomatic signals."

On Monday, Chevron (CVX.N), Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth said physical shortages in oil supply would begin appearing around the world because of the Hormuz closure.

Because of the disruptions, global oil stocks are approaching their lowest level in eight years, Goldman Sachs ⁠said on Monday, warning that the speed of depletion was becoming a concern as supplies remained restricted.

(Reuters) https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-dips-as-US-moves-to-reopen-Strait-of-Hormuz

Iraq's poultry imports from Brazil drop 30.8% in 2025

2026-05-05 Shafaq News- Brasilia   Iraq imported 34,500 tons of Brazilian poultry in 2025, down from 49,900 tons the previous year, according to data published by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA).

Brazil's overall poultry export volumes remained broadly stable over the same period, reaching 5.16 million tons, a marginal increase of 0.11% year-on-year, ABPA data showed.

Logistics disruptions along key shipping routes to the Middle East contributed to the trade contraction. Brazilian meat exporters rerouted Iraq-bound shipments through alternative corridors —including the Red Sea, the Suez Canal, and overland trucking— following disruptions tied to regional conflict and reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported in March 2025. The rerouting drove up transportation, fuel, and storage costs, a portion of which was passed on to importers.

Iraq's trade relationship with Brazil remained structurally asymmetric in 2025. Brazilian exports to Iraq totaled approximately $1.49 billion, led by food and agricultural commodities including sugar, vegetable oils, and meat, according to United Nations COMTRADE data. Iraqi exports to Brazil over the same period amounted to $3.06 million.

https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-s-poultry-imports-from-Brazil-drop-30-8-in-2025

Iraq tops Iranian exports via Kermanshah at ~$150M

2026-05-05 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Tehran   Iraq accounted for the largest share of Iranian exports through Kermanshah province last month, with shipments exceeding $148 million, Kermanshah Customs Director General Reza Nikroush said on Tuesday.

Reported by Iranian outlets, Nikroush said total exports reached about 459,000 tons via border crossings in the province. Sumar led export value, followed by Parviz Khan and Khosravi, while Sheikh Saleh and Shoushmi handled smaller volumes.

Exports included iron and steel products, rebar, tomato paste, urea fertilizer, powdered milk, stone, and watermelon, with most shipments bound for Iraq, which accounted for about 17.6% of Iran’s total exports in recent trade data.

https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-tops-Iranian-exports-via-Kermanshah-at-150M

Oil Exports Continue Through Rabia Border Crossing Toward Syria

2026-05-05 Shafaq News- Nineveh   Oil exports continue through the Rabia border crossing in Iraq’s northern Nineveh province toward Al-Yarubiyah on the Syrian side, at a rate ranging between 15 and 40 tanker trucks per day, a customs source told Shafaq News on Tuesday.

The activity at the crossing remains active, he added, noting that other commercial goods are also being exchanged between the two countries.

On May 1, Iraq launched its first crude oil export operation through crossing, dispatching an initial shipment of 70 tanker trucks to regional markets. The Rabia–Al-Yarubiyah crossing between Iraq and Syria reopened to trade and passenger traffic on April 22 after 13 years of closure driven by security challenges during the fight against ISIS, as well as shifting control and coordination issues along the frontier.

Iraqi and Syrian authorities have gradually rehabilitated several crossings, including Al-Waleed and Al-Yarubiyah, to restore trade routes and facilitate the movement of goods and passengers.  https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Oil-exports-continue-through-Rabia-border-crossing-toward-Syria

Dollar Climbs In Baghdad And Erbil Markets

2026-05-05 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   The US dollar closed Tuesday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars.

According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 153,500 dinars per 100 dollars, up from the morning session’s 153,100 dinars.

In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 154,000 dinars and bought it at 153,000 dinars, while in Erbil, selling prices stood at 153,350 dinars and buying prices at 153,250 dinars.

https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-climbs-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-markets-9

Iraq Settles Farmer Payments Following Protest Crackdown

2026-05-05 Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq’s cabinet on Tuesday approved the payment of farmers’ dues for the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 agricultural seasons after protests over delayed payments escalated in Baghdad.

The cabinet decided to delay the collection of land lease and irrigation fees until farmers’ wheat dues are settled, and directed the Finance Ministry to include loan amounts and accrued interest in the upcoming federal budget bill and provide guarantees for repayment to the Trade Bank of Iraq.

Wheat pricing and procurement terms for the 2025–2026 season were also revised, with the cabinet setting prices at 700,000 Iraqi dinars (about $467) per ton for crops within the agricultural plan and 500,000 dinars (about $333) for those outside it, alongside yield estimates of 900 kg per dunam for modern irrigation systems, 750 kg for irrigated land, and 300 kg for rain-fed areas, while allocating 400,000 tons to the Kurdistan Region, including 292,000 tons within the plan.

Hundreds of farmers from central and southern provinces gathered in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square on May 3 and attempted to march toward the Green Zone, demanding their financial entitlements and revisions to wheat pricing. Security forces used water cannons and electric stun devices to disperse them and block their advance across Al-Jumhuriya Bridge, leaving at least 17 injured.

Following the clashes, caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani ordered authorities to receive farmers’ demands and launched an investigation into the conduct of security forces.

https://shafaq.com/en/Iraq/Iraq-settles-farmer-payments-following-protest-crackdown

Iraq Seizes 255 Archaeological Artifacts Between Basra And Dhi Qar

2026-05-05 Shafaq News- Basra   Iraq’s National Security Service seized on Tuesday 255 archaeological artifacts hidden inside abandoned quarries between the southern provinces of Basra and Dhi Qar.

The seized items included ancient coins, archaeological objects, ceramic and metal vessels, and stone artifacts of various shapes and sizes, and they were reportedly intended for sale or smuggling abroad.

Iraq has recovered more than 40,000 artifacts in 2024 and 2025 through a combination of local seizures and international repatriations, according to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities.

Https://Shafaq.Com/En/Society/Iraq-Seizes-255-Archaeological-Artifacts-Between-Basra-And-Dhi-Qar

Central Bank of Iraq Governor “Working Quietly”

Central Bank of Iraq Governor “Working Quietly”

Reset Intelligence:  5-5-2026

Saturday at the Sin Dialogue Forum in Baghdad. The governor of Iraq’s central bank, Ali al-Alaq, told a room of decision-makers one phrase.

“We are working quietly.”

Alaq does not say that by accident.

Here is what the room got told next.

• Cash dollar imports cut from 14 billion to 4 billion in 12 months.
• 95 percent of dollar sales now move through the electronic platform.
• Foreign transfers covered daily, oil-export halt notwithstanding.
• 79 commercial banks queued behind it for digital banking licenses.

Note, this is not a status update. I would more appropriately classify as a plumbing diagram.

Without the plumbing, a new rate is a press release. With it, the rate transmits.

Read it again.

The wholesale rail is built. The retail rail is loading. Treasury can audit, sanction, and switch the platform off bank by bank. Meaning a clean IQD runs through pristine rails on both shores.

That is the difference between theatre and architecture.

Seat the chair. Pass the budget. Move the rate.

23 days.

Bessent on Sunday Morning Futures.

“We are suffocating the regime, and they are not able to pay their soldiers.”

Then he named the post-war price deck.
• Oil lower than going in.
• UAE out of OPEC.
• Most monopolies eventually collapse under their own weight.

We’ve said it before…The playbook that ran on Caracas in January is the playbook running on Tehran now.

100+ years of receipts on this exact pattern.

Today CENTCOM launched Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz.

• 15,000 service members.
• Over 100 aircraft. Guided-missile destroyers in the vicinity, not directly escorting per the Pentagon walk-back.

Two regimes now claim the right to direct the same ships in the same water.
Interesting to witness the first time a US destroyer interrupts an Iranian inspection in progress, the disagreement could be fire.

Watch the Strait this week.

The US dollar fell against the dinar in Baghdad and Erbil over the weekend.

The Kurdistan Region banned forex and crypto trading the same day. Plugging holes everywhere.

Meanwhile 79 commercial banks queued behind the central bank’s electronic rail for digital licenses.

The wholesale rail is built. The retail rail is loading.

Anyone else notice how quiet that was?

Source(s):
• https://x.com/EXIT_FIAT/status/2051255503318384825

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/05/04/reset-intelligence-central-bank-of-iraq-governor-working-quietly/

More Iraq News Posted by Tishwash at TNT 5-5-2026

TNT:

Tishwash:  Parliamentary emphasis on the priority of enacting the oil and gas law

The Parliamentary Oil, Gas, and Natural Resources Committee stressed the importance of the government expediting the submission of draft laws, foremost among them the draft oil and gas law, given its pivotal role in regulating the management of natural resources and developing this vital sector.

During its regular meeting on Monday, the committee discussed the mechanisms for the upcoming phase, particularly organizing meetings with relevant stakeholders and officials from the Ministry of Oil, with the aim of following up on files related to the oil and gas sectors and enhancing institutional coordination.  link

Tishwash:  Kurdish demands on the table for the next government: oil, salaries, and Article 140

 Political reactions continue to pour in regarding Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi's visit to the Kurdistan Region and his meetings with Kurdish leaders in Erbil and Sulaimaniyah. This visit has been described as pivotal in the process of forming the next government, with many emphasizing its importance in solidifying understandings between Baghdad and Erbil.

In this context, Suzan Mansour, a leading figure in the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), affirmed that al-Zaidi's visit is a "necessary" step to ensure the impartiality of the next government and to strengthen trust among the various political factions.

Mansour stated that "al-Zaidi's visit to the region sends a reassuring message that the upcoming government seeks to maintain an equal distance from all forces and components," adding that "the issues raised by the region are not new, but rather long-standing demands that require fundamental solutions within the framework of the upcoming government program."

She added that “the most prominent Kurdish demands include securing the salaries of the region’s employees, enacting the oil and gas law, activating Article 140 of the Constitution, and guaranteeing the region’s share of the federal budgets.” She noted that “raising these issues at this time aims to end the chronic disputes between Baghdad and Erbil and find common ground for government action.”

For his part, Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leader Mahma Khalil revealed details of the meetings between al-Zaidi and the region’s leaders, confirming that the party was among the first to support him in the process of forming the next government.

Khalil said that “the meetings held by the prime minister-designate with both Masoud Barzani and Nechirvan Barzani were fruitful, and during them, the party’s support for the next government was confirmed.” He explained that “Barzani laid out three fundamental pillars for participation in the government: genuine partnership in decision-making, achieving balance within state institutions, and adopting political consensus among all parties.”

Regarding the parliamentary stance, Khalil clarified that “the decision by Democratic Party MPs not to attend parliamentary sessions is a temporary suspension, not a withdrawal or boycott of the political process,” noting that “other political forces have previously taken this measure for various reasons.”

This political activity comes at a time when the Iraqi political scene is witnessing intensive efforts to bridge the gaps between political forces, particularly concerning the long-standing points of contention between the federal government and the Kurdistan Region, amid anticipation of the outcome of ongoing discussions regarding the formation of the next government and its political program. link

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Tishwash:  Iraq reduces oil prices for buyers who decide to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that Iraq is offering significant discounts on oil shipments to long-term contract buyers in May, but tankers must still transit the Strait of Hormuz to collect cargoes from within the Gulf, amid escalating regional tensions.

According to a notice from Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO), reviewed by Bloomberg, the discounts offered by the OPEC member reach $33.40 per barrel for Basra Medium crude, compared to official prices. The notice, dated May 3, outlines varying pricing levels throughout the month in an effort to incentivize buyers, despite the risks associated with shipping.  link

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Tishwash:  Parliament announces it will receive the government program from Al-Zidi by the end of this week.

 Parliament Speaker Hebat al-Halbousi confirmed on Monday (May 4, 2026) that the parliament will receive the government program from Ali al-Zaidi, who is tasked with forming the new government, by the end of this week, while he indicated that the names of the ministerial cabinet will be put to a vote next week.

The media office of the House of Representatives said in a statement received by "Baghdad Today" that "the House of Representatives concluded its twenty-second session held today, Monday, under the chairmanship of Speaker Hebat Al-Halbousi and with the attendance of 217 members, four draft laws."

She added that "the Speaker of the Council confirmed at the beginning of the session that the House of Representatives will receive, at the end of this week, the government program from Ali al-Zidi, who is tasked with forming the new government, in order to inform the members of the Council about it and study it by the Strategic Planning and Government Program Committee," noting that "the names of the ministerial cabinet will be presented next week for a vote by the House of Representatives."  link

Tishwash:  Sudani and Barzani stress the need to expedite the formation of the new government

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, discussed on Monday the efforts being made to form the new government, stressing the need to expedite its formation.

 The Prime Minister's Media Office said in a statement that "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani."

The statement added that "the meeting discussed the general situation in the country and reviewed the efforts made to form the new government, stressing the need to expedite its formation in a way that reflects the aspirations and hopes of all the people throughout Iraq."

He added that "the meeting addressed the political, economic and developmental achievements made during the current government's term, with Barzani expressing his appreciation for Al-Sudani's efforts and his keenness to manage understandings leading to legal and constitutional solutions between the federal government and the regional government."

 He explained that "the two sides discussed developments in the region and the tensions it is witnessing, and emphasized the importance of Iraq's efforts in supporting regional and international stability in a way that contributes to strengthening the country's sovereignty." link

News, Rumors and Opinions Tuesday 5-5-2026

Note: All intel should be considered as "Rumors" until we receive official announcements ...and “Rates and Dates” could change anytime until we get to the banks/redemption centers.

RV Excerpts from the Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Tues. 5 May 2026

Compiled Tues. 5 May 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought.”   …Buddha

Judy Note: The Old Word of foreign bankers was disappearing as their fiat Federal Reserve US Dollar died – they just hadn’t had the funeral yet – though, Trump had (allegedly) scheduled it for Fri. 15 May 2026.

“Expect a Worldwide financial crash, fiat US Dollar, banks closing, ATMs not working. It’s advised to take money out of your failing bank before the bank freezes your account.

Global Currency Reset:

Mon. 4 April 2026: OFFICIAL! WHITE HAT MILITARY TAKES CONTROL OF GLOBAL MONEY SYSTEM — NESARA ACTIVE, QFS PAYMENTS LIVE, REDEMPTION CENTERS OPEN, TRILLIONS RELEASED … on Telegram

White Hat military forces have (allegedly) seized full operational command of the global financial redemption. They direct the release of trillions in asset-backed funds across 209 nations, dismantling the old fiat debt system and installing the Quantum Financial System as the unbreakable backbone of sovereign economies.

This process strips power from central banks that bled American citizens for generations. The QFS operates on quantum-secured ledgers that reject manipulation, usury, and hidden taxation. Every redemption transaction traces in real time, shielding patriots and everyday workers from the theft that funded endless wars and bureaucratic empires.

President Trump’s team coordinates this with military precision. Secure channels (allegedly) routed the final triggers, bypassing compromised institutions to deliver immediate liquidity to aligned nations.

America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, (allegedly) marks the public unveiling. Trump prepares a declaration that restores constitutional money and ends the private Federal Reserve’s stranglehold. This date delivers the decisive blow against globalist control and returns economic sovereignty to the people who built this republic.

NESARA (allegedly) activates the framework that cancels illegitimate debt, abolishes the income tax on wages, and returns seized wealth to American families. GESARA extends the same protections worldwide. White Hats have (allegedly) released initial tranches with funds flowing into redemption accounts and sovereign treasuries right now.

The old system collapses under its own weight while the new one stands operational and defended by military assets. Trump’s preparations tie directly into this reset through public events celebrating restored freedom alongside tangible prosperity.

The Deepstate can (allegedly) no longer suppress this transition via controlled media and financial gatekeepers. Military oversight ensures American citizens receive priority protection while the bureaucracy that enriched itself at their expense is starved. This fulfills the America First mandate.

Sovereignty returns to the people. Citizens reclaim control over their labor, land, and future. The global currency reset completes under White Hat direction, and July 4, 2026, will etch this victory into history.

Read full post here:  https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/05/05/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-update-as-of-may-5-2026/

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

Jeff   Things are looking very good.  Most likely during next week to announce the lineup of the ministers and have it ready for a vote as well within two weeks.  If they can get that done, that means they're positioned to possibly revalue the currency in the second half of May.  We've got to watch this movement very closely.

Frank26   [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report]  OMAR:  Alaq is saying, 'I've not said anything about changing the rate, that's all just on social media, it's in the media of Iraq, we still need stability and we're not going to risk the changing of the rate' says Alaq.  FRANK:  If Alaq continues to insist there's no rate changing, then you can take this to the bank, he will be gone very soon.  Mark my words.  OMAR: Alaq has made it clear...They will work with the government but he runs the CBI.  FRANK:  He is delusional...The board of directors are the ones that run the CBI and they answer to the IMF...WB.  They even work with the US. This man is definitely gone.  Remember I told you that. 

Mnt Goat  If al-Zaydi [Iraqi Prime Minister-designate] takes the appropriate steps toward dismantling the PMF, and any terrorist groups operating in Iraq, then parliament passes the Oil and Gas Law (which they already told us is a priority in this new parliament) we could be into some smooth sailing towards the reinstatement process to move ahead.

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Gold Price Sees Final C-Wave Correction, Final Gift Before $6,000 - Gary Wagner

Daniela Cambone:  5-4-2026

"I believe that gold will challenge $6,000 per ounce sometime by the end of this year. It's got a very decent probability." Veteran technical analyst Gary Wagner breaks down the Elliott Wave pattern signaling one last dip before gold resumes its historic rally.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGJXsh35Ye4

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Tuesday Morning 5-5-26

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

Global Policy Shift Emerges: Central Banks Hold Firm as Inflation Risks Reignite

Sticky inflation and geopolitical pressures are forcing central banks to delay easing, signaling a longer period of tight financial conditions

OVERVIEW (KEY POINTS)

Global monetary policy is entering a new phase as major central banks signal prolonged higher interest rates in response to persistent inflation pressures.

This is happening now due to a combination of rising energy costs, resilient labor markets, and ongoing geopolitical instability, all preventing inflation from cooling as expected.

Key players include the U.S. Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and other global institutions now aligning around a “higher for longer” stance.

The broader implication is clear: tight financial conditions are becoming structural rather than temporary, increasing pressure across debt markets, currencies, and global growth.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. Central Banks Signal “Higher for Longer”

Policy easing is being delayed.

• Officials indicate interest rates will remain elevated into 2027

• Inflation risks preventing a return to looser monetary conditions

2. Inflation Pressures Persist Globally

Price stability remains elusive.

• Energy and services inflation staying above target levels

• Core inflation proving more stubborn than expected

3. Bond Yields Rise Across Markets

Debt markets are adjusting.

• Government bond yields climbing as expectations shift

• Investors demanding higher returns amid inflation uncertainty

4. Economic Growth Faces Headwinds

Tighter policy is slowing momentum.

• Businesses facing higher borrowing costs

• Investment and expansion plans showing signs of weakening

5. Currency Markets Reflect Policy Divergence

Exchange rates are shifting.

• Stronger currencies linked to higher interest rate environments

• Weaker economies experiencing capital outflows and volatility

WHY IT MATTERS

This development signals a fundamental shift: the era of easy money is not returning anytime soon.

Markets are being forced to adjust to a reality where liquidity remains constrained and borrowing costs stay elevated, impacting everything from housing to global investment flows.

For policymakers, the balancing act has become more difficult—maintaining high rates risks slowing economies, while lowering them too soon could reignite inflation.

At the system level, this reinforces a transition toward tighter, more disciplined financial conditions globally.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

• Higher interest rates influence currency strength globally

• Purchasing power remains under pressure from inflation

• Capital flows shift toward higher-yielding economies

• Increased volatility in emerging market currencies

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 1: Structural Tightening of Global Liquidity

Sustained high interest rates are reducing excess liquidity, forcing a revaluation of assets, debt, and financial risk.

• Pillar 2: Monetary Policy Realignment

Central banks are transitioning toward a more inflation-focused, less stimulus-driven framework, reshaping global financial stability mechanisms.

CONCLUSION

The shift toward prolonged high interest rates marks a turning point in global monetary policy.

As inflation remains persistent and geopolitical risks continue, central banks are signaling that tight conditions are here to stay.

This is not a temporary adjustment—it reflects a broader transformation in how economies manage growth, inflation, and financial stability.

When liquidity tightens globally, the entire financial system must recalibrate—and that recalibration is now underway.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Reuters — "Central banks signal higher rates for longer as inflation persists"

• Reuters — "Bond yields rise as investors reassess rate outlook"

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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.

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Morning 5-5-26

Iraq Resumes Syria Trade With 3 Shipments Via Rabia Crossing After 13 Years

2026-05-05 Shafaq News- Nineveh/ Hasakah   The first three commercial shipments from Syria entered Iraq through the Rabia border crossing on Tuesday, Iraq’s General Customs Authority said, ending nearly 13 years of near-total closure.

According to the authority, work is continuing to receive additional shipments in the coming period, with procedures aimed at ensuring compliance and preventing violations.

The Rabia crossing, located between Iraq’s Nineveh province and Syria’s Hasakah, had been largely shut due to security conditions and military operations linked to the Syrian conflict and the ISIS period.

Its reopening on April 20, which makes it the third operational land crossing between Iraq and Syria alongside Al-Qaim-Albu Kamal and Al-Waleed-Al-Tanf, comes as Iraq seeks to revive cross-border trade routes and expand overland transport options after Iran and the United States disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries roughly 20% of global oil flows.

The reopening also follows shifts in northeastern Syria after a late-January agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), followed by government visits to crossings in Hasakah to “assess readiness and reopening plans.” https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-resumes-Syria-trade-with-3-shipments-via-Rabia-crossing-after-13-years

Iraq Output Tops 4M Bpd As Global Oil Demand Holds Near 105M Bpd

2026-05-05    Shafaq News- Baghdad   Iraq’s oil production exceeds 4 million barrels per day (bpd), placing it among the world’s leading suppliers, as global demand holds steady near 100 to 105 million bpd, according to International Energy Agency (IEA) data released on Tuesday.

Global output is led by the United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Iraq, OPEC’s second-largest producer.

On the consumption side, the United States remains the largest oil consumer at roughly 20.3 million bpd, followed by China at about 16.1 million bpd and India at around 5.2 million bpd. Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil each consume between 3 million and 4 million bpd.

Read more: Iraq’s oil bottleneck: Abundance trapped by dependency

https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Iraq-output-tops-4M-bpd-as-global-oil-demand-holds-near-105M-bpd

EIA: Iraq Second In OPEC Oil Exports To US In February

2026-05-05 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Washington   US crude oil imports from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) climbed above 40 million barrels in February, with Iraq emerging as the second-largest supplier among member states, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Tuesday.

The United States imported 8.680 million barrels of crude from Iraq, OPEC's second-largest producer, placing it behind Saudi Arabia, which led with 14.749 million barrels. Venezuela followed in third place with 8.149 million barrels.

Nigeria supplied 3.893 million barrels, while Libya exported 3.114 million barrels. Kuwait delivered 1.111 million barrels, followed by Algeria with 412,000 barrels, Gabon with 306,000 barrels, and Equatorial Guinea with 258,000 barrels. The United Arab Emirates contributed 177,000 barrels.

No US crude imports were recorded from Congo or Iran over the same period.

https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/EIA-Iraq-second-in-OPEC-oil-exports-to-US-in-February

Dollar Rises In Baghdad And Erbil Markets

2026-05-05 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   The US dollar opened Tuesday’s trading higher in Iraq, hovering around 153,000 dinars per 100 dollars.

According to Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad's Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya exchanges at 153,100 dinars per 100 dollars, up from the previous session’s 152,500 dinars.

In the Iraqi capital, exchange shops sold the dollar at 153,500 dinars and bought it at 152,500 dinars, while in Erbil, selling prices stood at 153,100 dinars and buying prices at 153,000 dinars.

https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Dollar-rises-in-Baghdad-and-Erbil-markets-7-8

Gold Prices Climb In Baghdad, Dip In Erbil

2026-05-05 Shafaq News- Baghdad/ Erbil   On Tuesday, gold prices rose in Baghdad to around 980,000 IQD per mithqal for 21-carat gold, while declining in Erbil, according to a market survey by Shafaq News.

Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street recorded a selling price of 983,000 IQD per mithqal (equivalent to five grams) for 21-carat gold, including Gulf, Turkish, and European varieties, with a buying price of 979,000 IQD, compared to 980,000 IQD on Monday.

The selling price for 21-carat Iraqi gold stood at 953,000 IQD, with a buying price of 949,000 IQD IQD. In jewelry stores, the selling price per mithqal of 21-carat Gulf gold ranged between 985,000 and 995,000 IQD, while Iraqi gold sold for between 955,000 and 965,000 IQD.

In Erbil, gold prices declined, with 22-carat gold sold at 1,027,000 IQD per mithqal, 21-carat gold at 980,000 IQD, and 18-carat gold at 840,000 IQD. https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-prices-climb-in-Baghdad-dip-in-Erbil-9

Gold Edges Higher After Slump As Oil Limits Rally

2026-05-05 Shafaq News   Gold prices rose on Tuesday ‌from a five-week low hit in the previous session, although gains were limited as elevated crude oil prices kept inflation fears alive and clouded the U.S. interest rate outlook.

Spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,543.87​per ounce by 0757 GMT, after a more than 2% drop on ​Monday. U.S. gold futures for June delivery were up 0.5% at $4,554.10.

"Prices seem ⁠to be digesting a bit after the return of the 'war trade' across markets ​sent gold lower Monday," said Ilya Spivak, head of global macro at Tastylive.

However, gains were ​capped as Treasury "yields and the dollar pushed higher as a rebound in crude oil stoked inflation fears. That weighed against non-interest-bearing and anti-fiat gold," Spivak said.

The dollar rose and Brent crude hovered above $113 ​a barrel as the U.S. and Iran continued to work towards a truce ​while trading blows over the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. military said on Monday it destroyed six Iranian small ‌boats ⁠and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones as Tehran sought to thwart a new U.S. naval effort to open shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

A stronger U.S. currency makes dollar-priced metals more expensive for holders of other currencies.

Meanwhile, higher crude oil prices can ​stoke inflation, increasing ​the likelihood of higher ⁠interest rates. While gold is considered an inflation hedge, high interest rates make yield-bearing assets more attractive, weighing on its appeal.

Traders ​have largely priced out U.S. interest rate cuts for this year, ​with markets ⁠now seeing a 37% chance of a hike by March 2027, compared with 27% of a reduction a week earlier.

Investors now await a slew of key U.S. data this ⁠week, including ​job openings, the ADP employment report, and the ​April payrolls report.

Spot silver was up 0.8% at $73.29 per ounce, platinum gained 1.7% to $1,978.77, and palladium rose 1.1% ​to $1,496.25.

(REUTERS) https://shafaq.com/en/Economy/Gold-edges-higher-after-slump-as-oil-limits-rally

THE US$ HAS DIED

THE US$ HAS DIED

GoldSwitzerland  by Von Greyerz: 5-4-2026

What happens when money loses almost all of its value?

Egon looks at the decline of fiat currencies as he shares historical examples of currency collapse.

He breaks down what inflation really means and how purchasing power disappears over time (with an example of housing costs from 1926 vs 2026).

Watch the video to learn how to save your future from the weakening fiat money.

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

FRANK26…5-4-26…..SATURDAY !!!

KTFA

Monday Night Video

FRANK26…5-4-26…..SATURDAY !!!

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=GmcE8SR_dPY