News, Rumors and Opinions Saturday 8-29-2026

Reset Intelligence: Be Prepared

8—28-2026

Be Prepared By Reset Intelligence | @EXIT_FIAT

On Monday Iraq ordered 7.5 billion new banknotes. By Friday the news from the ground was that you cannot buy the old ones.

Two separate reports, with no line to each other, describe the same street: dinar nowhere to be found, cash machines offline or capping withdrawals, payments pushed onto cards, and Kurdistan’s public workers given days to get a bank card because salaries are going electronic. The pay trucks have stopped showing up.

The Cash Is Disappearing

Iraq’s own numbers frame the picture. The CBI’s data shows bank deposits slid 5.6% in the first half of 2026, and the dollar firmed in Baghdad’s markets this week. The banks hold less, the street holds less, and the machines that bridge the two are switching off. In a country with 111 trillion dinars officially issued, the paper is getting hard to touch. In Kuwait in 1991 and Iraq in 2003, the old cash went scarce before the public was told anything.

The Week’s Moves

• The seizure ledger – Iraq’s National Security Service announced more than 93 billion dinars recovered for the treasury, plus another $14 million and 12 billion dinars seized and deposited with the central bank, on the record.

• Counterfeits swept – the second counterfeit currency operation in a week shut down, along with a clandestine drone-manufacturing cell in Baghdad.

• The water, by the numbers – CENTCOM confirmed Hormuz shipping lanes cleared of Iranian mines, 750 million barrels escorted through, and Iran’s oil exports at zero since mid-July.

• September 1 – Iraq’s export contracts on routes that bypass the strait entirely take effect Tuesday.

• The weekend of money – the Fed’s Jackson Hole keynote, the G20 convening around Treasury Secretary Bessent in Asheville, and Iraq’s 2027 budget due at cabinet within days.

What It Adds Up To

Each piece alone has an innocent explanation. Put them in a single week, in the same country whose central bank published a swap procedure inside its own denial, and the innocent explanations start to require more faith than the obvious one. That is the short version. The full daily briefing connects every piece, names the sources, and tells you what to actually watch next.

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Frank26  I want the lower denominations.  I could care less about the date.  When you give me the lower notes, you're giving me the date.

Guy  If the central bank stops their supply of fresh notes and we get reports from the 5 or 6 or 7 legitimate [online] exchanges [in the US] that they're out.  That's it.  I'd say that's evidentiary reasons for getting excited.

Militia Man   The zeros file is no longer theoretical.  It is being shaped in public...hard numbers on the cash outside the banks, expanded printed capacity and a clear warning to large undeclared holders...The foundation underneath it is the same system-work that began to take shape in 2023 and has continued since then.

Trump Just Amplified This: Gold to $10,000 Before Year-End | Jim Rickards

Daniela Cambone:  8-28-2026

“It’s coming soon. It’s not a five-year forecast.” Jim Rickards explains why gold could reach $10,000, what Kevin Warsh left unsaid, and why investors should prepare for volatility ahead.

Chapters:

00:00 Midterm Meltdown

03:47 Could Gold Reach $10,000 by Year-End?

05:33 How Much Gold Does Jim Own?

06:13 Gold’s Political Risk Premium

10:30 Should You Sell Gold to Pay Off Debt?

11:15 Jim’s Take on Warsh’s Speech

15:14 Why Own Gold When Interest Rates Are Higher?

16:32 Quantitative Easing Has Begun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J_p41qkHMc

Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Saturday Morning 8-28-26

Iraq's Appointments Are On Shaky Ground... The 2027 Budget Will Determine The Fate Of Thousands Of Job Positions.

August 29, 2026Last updated: August 29, 2026    The Independent/- The Federal Public Service Council has brought the issue of government appointments back to the forefront of attention, after confirming that determining the number of job grades, creating them, and the necessary financial allocations for them are directly linked to what will be decided in Iraq’s 2027 budget and the relevant government agencies.

The official spokesman for the council, Fadel Al-Gharawi, said that the council’s role in the appointments file comes within the powers specified by the amended Federal Public Service Council Law No. (4) of 2009, noting that initiating the appointment procedures requires the availability of the necessary legal and financial requirements.

This position means that the appointments file is not linked to a single decision by the Civil Service Council, but rather depends primarily on the size of the job grades that will be included in next year’s budget, as well as the financial allocations and the actual needs of state institutions.

A wide segment of graduates and the unemployed are waiting to see what the 2027 budget will include, especially with the increasing number of applicants for government job opportunities and the growing demands to find real solutions to the unemployment issue.

Conversely, the government faces the challenge of striking a balance between providing job opportunities for graduates and maintaining the state’s financial stability, given the rising current expenditures and the costs of salaries and wages.

Thus, the 2027 budget appears to be the most important milestone in determining the shape of future government appointments, whether in terms of the number of newly created positions, the beneficiary entities, or the mechanisms for distributing them, while the Civil Service Council remains waiting for the completion of the legal and financial cover to begin its role in this matter.    https://mustaqila.com/تعيينات-العراق-على-صفيح-ساخن-موازنة-2027-ت/

Sources: Ali Al-Zaidi Is Considering Dismissing The Finance Minister Due To The Failure To Address The Financial Crisis.

Last updated: August 29, 2026    Al-Mustaqilla - Well-informed political and media sources told Al-Mustaqilla that Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi is seriously considering making a change in the Ministry of Finance that may include the dismissal of Minister Falih al-Sari, amid escalating criticism of the way the liquidity shortage crisis and the delay in funding state employees’ salaries have been managed.

The sources, who asked not to be named, said that Al-Zaydi expressed his dissatisfaction with the level of support provided by the Ministry of Finance during the past months, especially with the continued pressure on the treasury and the failure to reach stable solutions to secure salaries and ongoing obligations.

There has been no official comment yet from the Prime Minister's office or the Ministry of Finance regarding the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle.

Al-Sari took over the Ministry of Finance on May 14, 2026, after the House of Representatives unanimously voted to grant him confidence within Al-Zidi’s government.

On July 30, Al-Sari acknowledged a financial deficit that was hindering the completion of salary payments for employees, retirees, and social welfare beneficiaries. He stated that the monthly salary obligations amounted to approximately 7.8 trillion dinars, and that the ministry was working to provide the necessary liquidity to complete the payments.

Pressures increased during August, as the parliamentary finance committee said that the minister had requested to be hosted in the House of Representatives to explain the financial situation and discuss a draft law for borrowing, while it spoke of the lack of final solutions to the salary crisis.

Local reports also showed that the government resorted to borrowing from local banks to cover part of its obligations, in light of declining oil revenues and a shortage of available liquidity, in an economy that relies heavily on crude oil revenues to finance public spending.

Published financial data indicates that government revenues amounted to approximately 35.9 trillion dinars in the first half of 2026, compared to expenditures of approximately 54.7 trillion dinars, reflecting a large funding gap that increased the pressure on the Ministry of Finance.

Al-Zaidi had placed economic reform and building a more robust financial and banking system among the priorities of his government program when he gained confidence, so the liquidity crisis and the regularity of salaries became one of the most prominent tests facing his government during its first months.

Under Article 78 of the Constitution, the Prime Minister has the right to dismiss ministers with the approval of the House of Representatives, which means that any decision to dismiss Al-Sari, if taken, will require parliamentary approval.

https://mustaqila.com/مصادر-علي-الزيدي-يدرس-إقالة-وزير-المال/

Atroushi Calls For A "Legal Revolution" In The Federal Parliament To Overturn The Decisions Of The Previous Regime And Enact The Oil And Gas Law.

Erbil (Kurdistan 24) - Deputy Speaker of the Federal Parliament, Farhad Atrushi, stated on Thursday, August 27, 2026, that the atmosphere within the Federal Parliament has witnessed a marked improvement compared to previous months, stressing the existence of efforts to unify the positions of the Kurdish parties, and emphasizing Iraq’s need for a “legal revolution” to cancel the decisions of the former regime and enact the postponed basic laws.

In statements to Kurdistan24, Atroushi pointed out that Iraq, in addition to the issues of its relationship with the Kurdistan Region, faces internal challenges related to services, salaries, the phenomenon of uncontrolled weapons, and outlaw groups, as well as the complexities of relations with neighboring countries.

The Deputy Speaker of the Federal Parliament explained that the Kurdistan Democratic Party seeks to strengthen its relations with the Shiite political forces in Iraq, indicating that work is underway to coordinate positions between the Kurdish parties in order to pass common points under the dome of Parliament.

Regarding the fuel crisis, Atroushi noted his meeting with the Federal Oil Minister, who responded positively, pointing out the need to hold a meeting with the Federal Prime Minister, Ali Faleh al-Zaidi, to demand the formation of a joint committee between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Federal Government to address the gasoline issue.

Regarding sovereign laws, Atroushi criticized the inability of the federal parliament over the past two decades to enact vital laws such as the Oil and Gas Law, the Federal Council Law, and the Federal Court Law, saying: "We need a legal revolution; there are still about 5,000 decisions issued by the (Revolutionary Command Council) of the former regime in effect, and they do not in any way conform to the standards of a federal state."

He added that enacting an oil and gas law is a top priority, given that work is still underway on laws dating back 40 years, at a time when Iraq depends on oil wealth for 90% of its revenues.

Regarding the nature of the relationship between Erbil and Baghdad, Atroushi revealed that relations are going through a very positive phase, stressing that President Barzani, the President of the Region, and the Prime Minister of the Region are showing great support for the new federal government, as it is a real opportunity to rescue Iraq from the current crises.

https://www.kurdistan24.net/ar/story/935507/أتروشي-يدعو-لـ-ثورة-قانونية-بالبرلمان-الاتحادي-لإلغاء-قرارات-النظام-السابق-وتشريع-قانون-النفط-والغاز

The Central Bank suspends banking transactions for 14 individuals and 19 companies

About the news

• The Central Bank of Iraq has decided to suspend dealings with 14 individuals and 19 companies operating in the oil, trade and transportation sectors.

• The decision was made due to suspicions surrounding their dealings.

• The companies named on the list operate in vital and sensitive sectors such as: oil, trade, livestock, manufacturing, transportation, and financial services.

According to an official letter issued by the Central Bank of Iraq on Thursday, August 27, 2026, the letter was addressed to all banks and non-bank financial institutions not to deal in any way with the bank accounts of these individuals and companies.

Reasons related to this procedure

• The action is related to suspicions surrounding their financial transactions, and it has been decided to suspend their accounts pending a thorough and comprehensive investigation into them.

• Central Bank: This measure will continue until further notice.

• All banks were warned that any entity that violates this decision will be subject to legal accountability.

The list of bans and prohibitions included (14) people and (19) commercial and local companies, most notably “Al-Taif Holding Company”, “Jamal Al-Surouh Company”, “Mismar Juha Company for Manufacturing Industries”, and “Al-Masarat Company for Oil Services”, in addition to a number of individuals.

This decision is based on Article 40 of the "Central Bank of Iraq" Law, which grants the bank full powers to supervise and regulate the affairs of banks and their branches, with the aim of protecting the country's financial system and preventing any illegal transactions. https://channel8.com/arabic/news/84537

Central Bank Of Iraq To Monitor Bank Accounts Of Politicians And Officials

At a Glance

• The Central Bank of Iraq issued strict new directives on August 26 targeting the bank accounts of politicians and government officials.

• The regulations are designed to combat systemic corruption and illicit money laundering across national financial institutions.

• Banks are required to flag anomalous wealth, unverified foreign transfers to high-risk zones, and unexplained asset spikes during or after tenure.

• Compliance will be rigorously audited by central inspection teams and factored into institutional evaluations.

In an official directive issued on August 26, the Central Bank of Iraq instructed all commercial banks to enforce enhanced monitoring protocols on politically exposed persons and high-ranking government officials to curb financial crimes.

Key Monitoring Criteria

• Disproportionate Wealth: Flagging sudden inconsistencies between declared monthly salaries or state incomes and total accumulated assets.
  

• Unusual Transactions: Detecting high-value or irregular transactions executed during or immediately following an official's term in office.
  

• High-Risk Transfers: Scrutinizing capital movements routed to high-risk foreign countries or jurisdictions lacking clear economic justifications.
  

• Complex Structures: Identifying the use of third parties, shell companies, or intricate corporate vehicles to conceal ultimate beneficial ownership.
  

• Family Networks: Monitoring unexplained financial flows involving relatives, close associates, or negative intelligence reports regarding bribery and financial misconduct.

The Central Bank emphasized that all banking branches must immediately implement these guidelines and brief their staff accordingly. Inspection teams will actively evaluate institutional compliance, ensuring that failure to report unverified funds or suspicious asset shifts impacts overall bank performance ratings. FYI

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) are individuals who have been entrusted with prominent public functions, such as senior politicians, judicial officials, or state executives. Because of their positions and influence, international financial watchdogs classify PEPs as higher-risk targets for money laundering and corruption, necessitating enhanced due diligence by commercial banks. https://channel8.com/english/news/64666

Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Saturday Morning 8-29-26

Good Morning Dinar Recaps,

When the Fed Turns Hawkish Again: Higher Rates, U.S. Debt and a New Dollar Test

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole message has reopened the possibility of higher U.S. interest rates — creating a new test for the dollar, Treasury market and the sustainability of America's debt burden.

Overview

• The Federal Reserve is signaling that rate hikes are back on the table if inflation does not move convincingly toward the 2% target.

• Treasury yields moved higher as markets repriced the Fed's path, putting renewed pressure on an already heavily indebted U.S. government.

• The dollar initially strengthened, but the bigger question is whether higher yields ultimately reinforce confidence in U.S. assets or expose deeper concerns about debt sustainability.

Key Developments

1. Warsh puts inflation back at the center of Fed policy

At the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium, Chair Kevin Warsh delivered his clearest indication yet that additional rate increases may be necessary if inflation fails to make meaningful progress toward the Fed's 2% objective.

Warsh said recent inflation readings have not convinced him that the underlying trend has improved sufficiently. He also emphasized that the economy remains resilient, meaning the Fed may have room to maintain or increase monetary restraint rather than automatically moving toward lower rates.

Markets responded quickly. Reuters reported that the probability of a September rate hike rose from roughly 35% to 60% following Warsh's remarks, while short-term Treasury yields moved sharply higher.

2. The Treasury market is now facing a different rate environment

The immediate market reaction was concentrated at the short end of the Treasury curve, but the implications extend much further.

The 2-year Treasury yield rose to about 4.35%, while the 10-year yield moved to approximately 4.72% after Warsh's speech. The increase reflects a market that is beginning to price a higher probability of restrictive monetary policy lasting longer — or becoming tighter again.

That matters because the United States must continually refinance existing debt while issuing enormous quantities of new debt.

Higher interest rates therefore create a difficult feedback loop:

Higher inflation → tighter Fed policy → higher yields → more expensive government borrowing → greater pressure on the federal budget.

The longer that cycle persists, the more important Treasury yields become to the broader financial system.

3. The dollar gets an initial boost — but the longer-term test is more complicated

Normally, expectations for higher U.S. interest rates are supportive of the dollar because higher yields can attract global capital toward dollar-denominated assets.

That reaction is already visible. The dollar strengthened following Warsh's remarks as markets reassessed the likelihood of additional tightening.

But there is another side to the equation.

Higher yields are good for the dollar only if investors interpret them as evidence of monetary credibility rather than evidence of rising fiscal stress.

That distinction is becoming increasingly important.

If investors believe the Fed is willing to keep rates sufficiently high to restore price stability, the dollar can benefit from higher real returns and renewed confidence in U.S. monetary policy.

If investors instead conclude that Treasury borrowing requirements are becoming the dominant force behind higher yields, the signal becomes more complicated.

Why This Matters

The significance of Warsh's speech extends beyond the September rate decision.

• For years, the global financial system has operated around the assumption that U.S. Treasuries are the foundational safe asset and the dollar is the dominant reserve currency.

• That system depends partly on confidence that the United States can finance its enormous debt while maintaining monetary stability.

• The current environment is testing both sides of that equation.

• The Fed wants sufficiently tight financial conditions to control inflation. The Treasury, meanwhile, must finance a massive fiscal deficit at whatever interest rates the market demands.

• Those objectives can coexist — but they become increasingly difficult to balance as debt service costs rise.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign-currency holders, the important issue is not simply whether the dollar rises or falls on any particular day.

The larger issue is how the world's major currencies respond to a changing U.S. interest-rate and debt environment.

• If higher U.S. rates attract capital back toward dollar assets, the dollar could strengthen against currencies whose central banks remain more accommodative.

• But if persistent U.S. deficits and rising debt-service costs eventually become a greater concern for global investors, currency diversification could become more important.

• That is particularly relevant to the broader movement toward local-currency trade, alternative payment systems and greater reserve diversification.

• The global financial system does not have to abandon the dollar for diversification to matter. Even a gradual shift in the percentage of international trade, reserves and financial transactions conducted outside the dollar can alter the architecture at the margin.

Implications for the Global Financial Reset

• Debt is becoming a monetary-policy variable

The United States cannot separate interest-rate policy from its fiscal position indefinitely. Every additional increase in borrowing costs affects the government's future financing requirements.

That makes the Treasury market increasingly important to the global financial system — not simply as an investment market, but as a measure of confidence in U.S. fiscal and monetary policy.

• The dollar's next test may come from the bond market

A stronger dollar caused by higher Fed rates would reinforce the existing financial system.

But a situation in which higher Treasury yields coexist with questions about U.S. debt sustainability would represent something very different.

That is the financial signal worth watching.

What to Watch Next

The next major signals will come from:

• September's inflation data and employment reports

• The Fed's September 15–16 policy meeting

• The 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields

• Demand at upcoming Treasury auctions

• The dollar's response to higher U.S. yields

• Any evidence that Treasury borrowing costs are beginning to influence fiscal or monetary policy

The most important question is no longer simply “Will the Fed cut rates?”

It is whether the United States can maintain price stability, affordable debt financing and confidence in the dollar at the same time.

Bottom Line

Kevin Warsh has put inflation back at the center of the Federal Reserve's policy debate, and markets are already responding by pricing a greater possibility of higher rates.

That creates a new three-way tension between the Fed, the Treasury and the dollar.

If higher rates restore confidence in U.S. monetary stability, the dollar could benefit. If higher yields increasingly reflect the cost of financing America's debt, the same Treasury market could become a source of pressure on the currency.

The next phase of the global financial reset may therefore be determined not by a single rate decision, but by how the world responds when U.S. monetary tightening collides with America's unprecedented debt burden.

Sources

• Reuters — Rate-hike expectations rise on Warsh speech at Jackson Hole

• Federal Reserve — Chairman Warsh's 2026 Jackson Hole keynote remarks

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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.
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FRANK26…8-28-26….RAIDED !!!

KTFA

Friday Night video

FRANK26…8-28-26….RAIDED !!!

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=9ILSZ6MskTQ

Rob Cunningham: What if we’ve been Right about XRP but Measuring the Wrong Clock?

Rob Cunningham: What if we’ve been Right about XRP but Measuring the Wrong Clock?

8-28-2026

XRP ARMY: WHAT IF WE’VE BEEN RIGHT… BUT MEASURING THE WRONG CLOCK?

We all know the headline: XRP settles in ~3–5 seconds.

But settlement speed ≠ economic reuse speed.

That distinction may completely change the XRP calculus.

If XRP simply bridges: ASSET A → XRP → ASSET B

…it may be economically occupied for seconds.

But if XRP is also supporting liquidity across currencies, stablecoins, tokenized securities and other assets, some XRP will remain economically committed for minutes, hours, days or longer.

Same XRP.
Same fast ledger.
Very different capital velocity.

And THAT changes the question.

Stop asking only: “How many times can XRP theoretically settle each day?”

Start asking: “How many times can the economically AVAILABLE XRP actually be reused each day?”

Now XRP utility becomes something closer to:

VALUE × TIME ÷ AVAILABLE XRP

How much value needs XRP? × How long does it need XRP? ÷ How much XRP is actually available for the next job?

That’s the mindset shift.

A 3–5 second settlement network can remain breathtakingly fast while portions of its liquidity become economically occupied for far longer.

And even a relatively small percentage of longer-duration liquidity commitments can dramatically reduce effective XRP reuse.

Which means the future XRP question may not simply be: “How much value can XRP move?”

It may be: “HOW MUCH ECONOMIC CAPACITY MUST EACH AVAILABLE XRP CARRY?”

Don’t accept this because it’s bullish.

Don’t reject it because it’s unfamiliar.

Attack the assumptions. Change the VET/LBO mix. Change occupancy time. Change available supply. Run the math.

Confidence doesn’t come from somebody predicting our favorite XRP price target.

It comes from understanding the machinery deeply enough that you no longer need someone else to tell you what to believe.

Maybe the XRP community hasn’t been wrong.

Maybe we’ve simply been watching one clock… when XRP’s emerging liquidity economy requires us to understand two.

SETTLEMENT measures SPEED.

OCCUPANCY measures SCARCITY.

UTILITY determines the MIX.

PRICE provides CAPACITY.

Same XRP.

Entirely different calculus.

My Full KUWL Analysis: https://robcunningham.substack.com/p/the-next-layer-of-xrp-understanding

Source(s):
• https://x.com/KuwlShow/status/2093102360415387990

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/08/28/rob-cunningham-what-if-weve-been-right-about-xrp-but-measuring-the-wrong-clock/

Dollar's Final Break? “RUSH TO THE EXITS” Could Trigger Global Financial CHAOS | Robert Kientz

Dollar's Final Break? “RUSH TO THE EXITS” Could Trigger Global Financial CHAOS | Robert Kientz

Liberty and Finance:  8-27-2026

The U.S. dollar and Treasury markets could be approaching a critical breaking point as rising debt, persistent inflation, and declining confidence put increasing pressure on the financial system, according to Rob Kientz of the Freedom Report.

Kientz argues that de-dollarization may unfold slowly at first, but could suddenly accelerate when the next recession forces nations to “rush to the exits” and rotate out of dollars and U.S. bonds.

He warns that a bond-market crisis could trigger massive losses across banks, pensions, corporations, and financial markets while capital seeks alternative assets such as gold and silver.

Kientz also explains why the Federal Reserve is trapped between fighting inflation with higher rates and protecting an economy burdened by unprecedented debt, while predicting continued strength in precious metals and significant outperformance from mining stocks.

With gold potentially retesting $5,500 and silver potentially surpassing $100 this year, Kientz sees the beginning of a broader commodity supercycle—and warns investors to prepare for a potentially historic shift in global capital flows.

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:10 US debt crisis

15:20 Jackson Hole meeting

24:30 Miners & gold

28:20 Gold confiscation

29:45 Last thoughts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sj0Ro0Ch90

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 8-27-26

 Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 8-27-26 

Transcribed By WiserNow Emailed To Recaps (INTEL ONLY)

Welcome, everybody, to the big call tonight. It is Thursday, August 27, and you're listening to the big call. Thanks everybody for coming in, tuning in, and we're just blessed to have you here with us tonight. Looking forward to a really good call. This will be our last call of this week, and so we look forward to it as always.

So thank you, Bob. Appreciate that very much. Well, let's see. It's my turn. It's Intel time. This is short and sweet, but I think it's going to take us right to the point that we need. This will help answer the question that Jeannie had in her post tonight, because she always prompts me on where we are and whether whether we're going to be going this month or whatever.

So I appreciate that too, Jeannie. We heard obviously. I told you guys a lot of times I'll get something after the call, after the call, and that happened last Tuesday night at around 11, after the call.

Remember, I'm on Central Time, and so I get a call, and it ends up this person says. “It looks like a weekend kickoff, and we should be exchanging very early next week.”

I thought, oh great! I wish I'd had that on Tuesday night, but I didn't. But I have it now, Thursday night, the other piece or two other pieces that came in, one was from somebody who works directly with the Redemption Centers all across the country, and she said, she said this weekend should be the kickoff of everything, and we should have a wonderful week next week.

Okay, that's good. That's given us some perspective, and then the last piece of information came in this afternoon, and it said, "You know, guys, we've been talking. You've heard the expression, 'This is all just part of the movie. Remember that? It kind of bugs me to hear that.

This is all just part of the movie. All this stuff, all that noise out there, everything that you're seeing online and all this stuff-it's all just part of the movie. I thought, well, okay, I've had my popcorn out quite a while. Well, this piece of information I thought was really important.

It said, "The movie ends this weekend. The movie ends this weekend. Next week should be a glorious week for all of us.

Now, what that tells me is there's a slight chance to get notified over the weekend, but I, because you know how close we are to September, or Monday is august 31, Tuesday is september 1, and look at that and go, could we get notified literally on the last day of August, having made it through the weekend, and that would be that would be what that would be Monday would be the 31st.

So, do we get notified over the weekend, or do we get notified Monday and begin setting appointments to exchange on Tuesday?

Tuesday the first of September. It's looking good either way. Either the weekend brings it in for us, or the very first day of September for exchanges. august 31, we could get notified on the last day, on Monday, and begin exchanges Tuesday. It looks like that might be the timing.

It looks like it could kick off this weekend. The end of the movie is this weekend, and then everything happens Probably early next week for us, and I'll take it. Believe me, at this point, that sounds great. That sounds really good.

And you know as well as I do, when we get very close to the end of the month, and the first of September is right around the corner, would they start us exchanging before the first of September? I don't know, but that is what we're looking at right now.

Obviously, I'll get more information between now and Tuesday, and hopefully we get our numbers. and and Tuesday would be possibly a celebration call, and it might even be recorded. Not even a live call.

We'll have to see. You got to see a lot can happen in five days, and that's what we've got between now and Tuesday night. So I'm going to say that's not a lot of intel. I'm going to say we. I told you guys Tuesday we had nine currencies on the screen solid with rates, but we haven't been able to track that since Tuesday to know if we have more currencies on the screens.

 Do we have solid rates? There's a lot of stuff, but they're just not able to discuss it with us. You know, it's amazing we get what we get, I guess, because you know there's a lot happening behind the scenes. The money is moved into place.

We think everything is ready for us, and I know in Iraq, for example, who do you think's printing the money for the Iraqi dinar? Who do you think printed it? Who do you think's printing the lower denominations for Iraq? That's right, we are.

 Our treasury is printing that for them, and we sent two plane loads of of lower denomination Iraqi currency over one was last Monday and one was last Tuesday, so they've got it in the ATMs.

We believe we've got it in the shop owners' stores, groceries, whatever else they have. They're using lower denoms, and I think Iraq is rocking and rolling, ready to go. I don't think there's anything there that's holding us up. Finally, but you know we've held up Iraq, they've held us up.

It's been a cat and mouse game back and forth, really. But let's just believe that we do have a green light coming on From Department of Defense, which is over, our military is over the release of all of this in conjunction with our Treasury, of course, and then it goes from DoD Treasury to Wells Fargo to us in terms of those 800 numbers in the setting of our appointments, so that is where we stand.

That's our brief little timeline, and it sounds like we can all love that idea of getting started at the very end of this month, Monday or Tuesday, the first of September.

 Can't believe we're already there, huh? We're already almost to September. Does it feel like fall where you are yet? We only had a high of 93 today. Ooh, it's cooling off a little bit. So let's just believe for some cooler weather and a little bit of rain where it's needed.

We don't have much intel, but we don't need much at this point. I gave you guys all that information about the the med beds, the hospitals, the letters that went out to the hospital administrators, the 11-page letters that went out a week ago Monday.

 Was it last Monday? No, it was a week ago tomorrow. It was Friday. They went out to the administrators. So that's really interesting. That was a major, major thing, and we could get some disclosure right away.

We don't know exactly when, and it keeps changing as we get pushed back. It changes also, so beware of that possibility. I don't think you have to worry too much about things, but if you are somewhat of a prepper or you feel like you need to store some food and water and that kind of thing, I don't see us having a problem.

But you know, we will have disclosure with  television, internet, and tele or phone service, cell phone service. So beware of that. Don't know how long it's going to go, how many hours a day, how many weeks it'll go, or whatever. But it's going to be pretty interesting, I think.

So we have to pace ourselves through that. Okay., and let's go ahead and be in the best possible health we can be in, awaiting the arrival of the emails with the 800 numbers.

Also, well, let's just take it from there and say we look forward to receiving this information and for the movie being over this weekend, I hope so. So let's just hang in there and be positive about it. Let's thank Sue and Bob for their beautiful involvement as hosts on the bid call.

 Thank you for oh gosh, GCK and Doug and Jeanie and Pastor Scott and everybody in Big Call Universe and everybody behind the scenes that's helping to provide important intel and information to us. So thank you guys for that. Let's go ahead and pray the call out, and then we'll say good night

All right, guys, thank you so much for listening, and we'll talk to you Tuesday night, which hopefully will be a celebration call.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Afternoon 8-28-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

The Strait of Hormuz Becomes a Financial Negotiation: Oil, Sanctions and the Global Economy

The six-month Iran conflict has reached a potentially important new phase as diplomacy increasingly centers on reopening the Strait of Hormuz — turning a military chokepoint into a negotiating instrument with consequences for oil, inflation, sanctions and the global financial system.

Overview

• The Strait of Hormuz is becoming much more than a military or energy-security issue.

• It is now a central bargaining point in the broader U.S.-Iran confrontation, with mediators pressing for the restoration of commercial shipping while Iran prepares conditions for reopening the waterway.

• Before the war, roughly 20% of global oil supplies moved through the Strait of Hormuz. Today, shipping remains dramatically below normal levels, even as the United States says it has cleared Iranian mines and oil markets have begun responding to signs that more crude is finding its way through alternative routes and limited traffic.

• That makes Hormuz a direct connection between geopolitics and global finance.

Key Developments

1. Diplomacy is increasingly focused on reopening Hormuz

Qatar and Pakistan are helping mediate efforts to restore freedom of navigation through the strait. Iran says it is preparing a list of conditions for reopening the waterway, while Qatar has emphasized the importance of returning to the pre-war system of open commercial shipping.

The United States continues to insist that Hormuz must remain an open international waterway. Iran, however, has linked reopening to broader demands that have included sanctions relief, an end to the U.S. blockade and compensation.

This creates an important shift.

The reopening of a major global energy artery is now part of the diplomatic price being negotiated to end or de-escalate the conflict.

2. Oil markets are already pricing the possibility of greater flows

Oil prices moved lower today as traders assessed signs that more oil may be moving through the Gulf and that producers are adapting to the disruption.

Reuters reports that oil was on track for a weekly decline, despite the diplomatic stalemate, as the market increasingly focused on the possibility of greater supply and a gradual normalization of Gulf energy flows.

That reaction is important because it demonstrates how quickly financial markets can begin pricing a geopolitical change before a formal agreement exists.

A sustained reopening of Hormuz could reduce the geopolitical premium embedded in crude prices.

A renewed closure or military escalation could reverse that trade just as quickly.

3. Washington's sanctions campaign adds another financial layer

At the same time that diplomacy is focusing on Hormuz, Washington is expanding economic pressure against Iran.

New U.S. sanctions are targeting additional Iranian-linked entities, while the administration is pressuring other countries to reduce commercial ties with Tehran or risk secondary sanctions. Iran's annual inflation has reached 66%, according to Reuters.

This creates a fascinating intersection between physical energy flows and financial flows.

The United States is attempting to restrict Iran's access to international finance at the same time that Iran retains leverage over one of the world's most important energy corridors.

Why It Matters

The Strait of Hormuz illustrates how closely energy security and financial security have become connected.

• If oil remains expensive because shipping is restricted, inflation can remain elevated.

• If inflation remains elevated, central banks may have less room to cut interest rates.

• If interest rates remain higher, government borrowing costs remain elevated.

• And higher borrowing costs place additional pressure on highly indebted governments around the world.

The chain is straightforward:  Hormuz → Oil → Inflation → Interest Rates → Bonds → Currencies → Global Growth

That is why today's diplomatic developments deserve attention far beyond the Middle East.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

For foreign-currency holders, the most important issue is how an energy shock affects relative currency strength and purchasing power.

Countries heavily dependent on imported energy can experience significant pressure on their currencies when oil prices rise. Energy exporters can experience the opposite effect as higher commodity revenues strengthen their external balances.

But there is another consideration.

• The Iran conflict is demonstrating that access to international finance and access to physical commodities can be used together as instruments of geopolitical power.

• Sanctions restrict financial channels.

• Control over shipping routes influences physical commodities.

• Together, they create a much broader form of economic pressure.

• That could encourage more countries to diversify their trade relationships, payment mechanisms and reserve assets over time.

Implications for the Global Financial Reset

The Hormuz crisis is becoming another example of why the global financial system may be moving toward greater diversification rather than a simple replacement of the dollar.

The dollar remains central to international finance.

But countries facing sanctions risk or geopolitical uncertainty have greater incentives to develop:

• Local-currency trade

• Alternative payment systems

• Bilateral settlement arrangements

• Larger strategic commodity reserves

• Greater gold holdings

• Alternative energy transportation routes

The financial reset, therefore, may not happen through one dramatic announcement.

It may emerge through thousands of decisions by governments trying to reduce vulnerability to financial, energy and geopolitical chokepoints.

The Bigger Picture

Today's development is particularly important because the Strait of Hormuz is now sitting at the intersection of three negotiations.

• There is a military negotiation over control of the waterway.

• There is a diplomatic negotiation over the conditions required to reopen it.

• And there is a financial negotiation over the consequences of sanctions, oil prices and access to global markets.

The fact that oil prices are already responding to the possibility of greater flows demonstrates how important the strait has become to global markets.

The ultimate outcome remains uncertain.

If Hormuz gradually reopens, oil could lose some of its geopolitical risk premium, easing inflation pressure and potentially giving central banks greater policy flexibility.

If the reopening fails, the opposite could occur: renewed supply concerns could push energy prices higher, complicating the inflation outlook and keeping pressure on bond markets and currencies.

That makes the next phase of the Iran conflict particularly important.

The Strait of Hormuz is no longer simply a passage for oil. It has become a bargaining chip connecting military power, sanctions, energy security and the global financial system.

The next major financial move may come not from Wall Street, but from whether the world's most important energy chokepoint becomes a pathway to de-escalation — or another source of global economic pressure.

Seeds of Wisdom Team

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• Reuters — Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz

• Reuters — Oil slides on clues about Fed policy, rumors of Hormuz deal

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MilitiaMan & Crew: Iraqi Dinar: What You Need to Know About Today's Developments

MilitiaMan & Crew: Iraqi Dinar: What You Need to Know About Today's Developments

8-28-2026

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

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Holly Celiano: Crypto, the Great Wealth Transfer, Clarity Act, Updates with Rob Cunningham, August 2026

Holly Celiano: Crypto, the Great Wealth Transfer, Clarity Act, Updates with Rob Cunningham, August 2026

8-28-2026

The global financial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, moving away from outdated, opaque systems toward a future defined by transparency, security, and efficiency.

In an insightful discussion hosted by Holly Celiano, financial analyst Rob Cunningham dives deep into the structural flaws of traditional monetary systems and explores how modern technology is paving the way for a fairer economic paradigm.

Cunningham’s analysis sheds light on why a systemic overhaul is not only necessary but actively underway, driven by advancements in blockchain technology and digital assets.

To understand the urgency of this financial evolution, Cunningham compares the legacy monetary framework to a broken, contaminated bubble gum machine built on dishonest “weights and measures.”

For generations, centralized financial systems have relied on opacity, allowing intermediaries to control the flow of capital while introducing vulnerabilities such as inflation, counterfeiting, and institutional corruption.

This traditional model often benefits entrenched banking cartels—such as those historically centered in the City of London—at the expense of everyday participants. As trust in these legacy institutions wanes, experts point to the necessity of a system built on verifiable integrity rather than blind faith in intermediaries.

The proposed solution lies in a modernized global monetary architecture powered by transparent stablecoins backed one-to-one by real-world assets, such as gold or secure government securities like US Treasuries.

By anchoring digital tokens to tangible value, this approach bridges the gap between traditional economic stability and the speed of the digital age. Technologies like XRP and the XRP Ledger play a pivotal role in this vision by facilitating trustless, peer-to-peer value transfers. By cutting out unnecessary intermediaries, this immutable and auditable ledger system eliminates points of failure, ensuring that transactions can occur securely 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world.

Transitioning to this new financial frontier requires more than just innovative technology; it demands regulatory clarity and institutional adoption. Cunningham highlights ongoing legislative efforts, such as the Clarity Act, alongside strategic executive orders, as crucial steps toward integrating blockchain technology into the mainstream financial ecosystem.

Despite inevitable resistance from legacy institutions accustomed to controlling monetary policy, the momentum toward digitization is undeniable. Proponents view this monumental shift not merely as a technical upgrade, but as a fundamental movement toward financial sovereignty, where mathematics and immutable principles replace human discretion and deception.

Ultimately, the conversation surrounding the future of money points toward a remarkably optimistic outlook. As the longstanding systemic overhaul approaches implementation, society stands on the brink of a more equitable financial era. By embracing decentralized, transparent, and asset-backed systems, the global economy is moving closer to an era of uncompromised trust and financial inclusion.

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Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 08/28/2026

Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Mr. Cottrell. 08/28/2026

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MZ:  Could the news get any crazier? Rhetorical, please do not get crazier..... We cover the latest news and speak with Mr. Cottrell. Lucas joins us after the news.

MZ: On the bond side-There are great expectations that they get paid throughout the weekend with currencies starting early next week.

MZ: There are a lot of people calling for it this weekend….but stay grounded. There is a lot coming together is a short period of time.

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