Bypassing the Fed? Gold-Backed Cash, Trump’s Money Plans & Old Glory Pay Explained

Bypassing the Fed? Gold-Backed Cash, Trump’s Money Plans & Old Glory Pay Explained

Jon Dowling and Chris Real World:  9-25-2026

In a compelling conversation with Jon Dowling, Mike Ring, co‑CEO of Old Glory Bank, pulled back the curtain on how the nation’s central bank, the Federal Reserve, shapes the everyday reality for smaller, values‑driven financial institutions.

From the Fed’s entrenched influence to the bold integration of blockchain technology, Ring’s insights paint a vivid picture of an industry at a crossroads—one where constitutional freedoms, customer protection, and innovative digital assets intersect.

Mike Ring characterizes the Federal Reserve not as a neutral arbiter of monetary policy but as a guardian of large‑bank interests.

According to Ring, the Fed’s decision‑making apparatus operates with limited public accountability, often favoring established players that already dominate the financial landscape. This dynamic, he argues, discourages competition and chokes the entrepreneurial spirit of smaller banks that seek to deliver services rooted in constitutional values.

The conversation underscored a recurring theme: when the regulatory nucleus leans toward preserving the status quo, innovative challengers find themselves squeezed out of the market before they can even make a meaningful impact.

One of the most striking anecdotes Ring shared involved a last‑minute “pocket veto” by the Federal Reserve that halted Old Glory Bank’s pioneering public offering, known internally as the “dispack” method. The initiative aimed to blend traditional banking with cryptocurrency‑friendly mechanisms, creating a hybrid model that could democratize access to capital while preserving consumer privacy.

Ring described the abrupt block as emblematic of a broader regulatory inertia that stalls groundbreaking financial models, especially those that incorporate decentralized finance (DeFi) concepts. The episode illustrates how the Fed’s discretionary power can be wielded to protect existing interests, effectively placing a ceiling on the ambition of smaller, forward‑thinking banks.

Amid the regulatory turbulence, the passage of the Genius Act emerged as a beacon for those seeking a more autonomous monetary system.

The legislation authorizes the issuance of stablecoins backed by cash or short‑term Treasury securities, providing a digital medium that is both reliable and resistant to centralized control. Ring highlighted the potential of these stablecoins to deliver privacy, security, and liberty—a trifecta he referred to as “PSL.” By anchoring digital tokens to tangible assets, the Genius Act paves the way for a form of money that operates outside the prying eyes of traditional payment processors and central banks, thereby reinforcing financial sovereignty for everyday users.

Old Glory Bank’s operational philosophy centers on self‑reliance. Rather than leaning heavily on large correspondent banks that may be exposed to systemic shocks or political pressure, Ring explained that Old Glory has cultivated a network of carefully selected partnerships.

This approach mitigates the risk of contagion that plagues smaller institutions when larger banks falter or when the Federal Reserve applies indirect pressure. By maintaining a degree of independence, Old Glory can continue to serve its community with a focus on constitutional freedoms, even as the broader banking ecosystem moves toward consolidation.

Recognizing the limitations of a modest branch footprint, Old Glory Bank introduced the “Glory Cash In” service—a nationwide cash‑deposit solution that leverages retail giants such as Dollar General and Walmart.

This hybrid model allows customers to deposit physical cash at easily accessible locations while still benefiting from the speed and convenience of digital banking. The strategy illustrates how a small, mission‑driven bank can expand its reach without the capital‑intensive rollout of traditional branches, thereby providing a seamless bridge between the analog and digital worlds.

Security often becomes a point of contention between large financial institutions and their smaller counterparts. Ring emphasized Old Glory’s commitment to a customer‑centric security model that goes beyond the reactive measures typical of big banks.

By employing behavioral analytics, such as login anomaly detection, and imposing prudent withdrawal limits, Old Glory can preempt phishing attacks and account takeovers. This proactive stance reflects the bank’s philosophy that security should serve to protect consumers, not merely to satisfy regulatory checkboxes.

Perhaps the most forward‑looking portion of the discussion centered on Old Glory Bank’s upcoming “NextGen Banking” platform. The initiative promises to enable customers to move fiat currency directly from FDIC‑insured accounts onto blockchain networks using any self‑custodial wallet of their choice.

In doing so, the platform bypasses traditional intermediaries such as Coinbase or SoFi, granting users full control over their assets while maintaining the safety net of federal insurance. Ring portrayed this development as a natural evolution—one that merges the robust safeguards of conventional banking with the transparency and autonomy of decentralized finance.

Looking ahead, Ring outlined a roadmap that intertwines digital innovation with a steadfast dedication to constitutional liberties. He sees the convergence of stablecoins, blockchain integration, and strategic independence as the foundation for a financial system that is both resilient and resistant to undue governmental surveillance.

In Ring’s view, the emerging “digital reset”—driven by geopolitical shifts and evolving monetary policy—offers an unprecedented opportunity for small banks to champion a transparent, customer‑first approach that larger institutions have historically overlooked.

Mike Ring’s conversation with Jon Dowling serves as both a cautionary tale and an inspirational blueprint. The narrative reveals how the Federal Reserve’s entrenched power can hinder innovation, yet it also showcases how a determined, values‑driven bank can navigate those obstacles through strategic partnerships, legislative advocacy, and cutting‑edge technology.

By embracing stablecoins, expanding cash‑in networks, and deploying blockchain‑based platforms, Old Glory Bank illustrates a roadmap for other small, patriotic banks yearning to preserve financial freedom while protecting their customers.

The broader implication is clear: when smaller institutions align their mission with emerging digital tools, they can create a resilient alternative to a centralized, surveillance‑heavy financial system. As regulatory landscapes evolve and the industry continues its digital transformation, the dialogue sparked by Ring’s insights will undoubtedly influence the next generation of banking—one that strives for transparency, decentralization, and unwavering respect for constitutional values.

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Bond Market Collapse, Debt Trap, Dollar Crisis, Massive Economic Crash Incoming

Bond Market Collapse, Debt Trap, Dollar Crisis, Massive Economic Crash Incoming

Lena Petrova:  9-25-2026

In a recent and deeply insightful discussion hosted by Lena Petrova, renowned economist Peter Schiff provided a comprehensive overview of the looming financial hurdles facing the global economy today.

The conversation shed light on critical issues such as a predicted bond market correction, soaring national debt servicing costs, potential currency shifts, and persistent inflationary pressures that continue to be influenced by global energy dynamics.

Schiff elaborated extensively on the deteriorating state of public finances, pointing to the unprecedented rise in Treasury yields reaching multi-decade highs. With national debt figures continuing to expand and requiring financing at increasingly higher interest rates, experts and observers alike are paying close attention to the sustainability of current fiscal paths and the broader implications for financial markets worldwide.

During the interview, Schiff addressed the difficult position facing monetary authorities as they attempt to balance the necessity of controlling price increases with the desire to maintain market stability.

This delicate balancing act takes place against a backdrop of tightening credit conditions and changing consumer behavior, where financial strain is becoming increasingly visible across various sectors.

Furthermore, the discussion highlighted ongoing vulnerabilities within the global energy sector, noting how fluctuations in fuel and oil costs continue to place upward pressure on operational expenses for businesses and households alike. These combined pressures underscore the complex nature of managing modern economic systems during periods of transition.

The dialogue also ventured into the realm of modern technology, specifically evaluating the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and its associated market dynamics. While acknowledging the transformative long-term potential of advanced computing and automation, Schiff cautioned against the formation of speculative excesses fueled by aggressive corporate investments and elevated valuations reminiscent of previous technological shifts.

The heavy demand for capital from both private technology enterprises and public sector borrowers creates a competitive environment that can push yields higher, feeding into broader financial trends.

As market participants evaluate these diverse risks, many are also observing a gradual diversification into traditional safe-haven assets like gold, reflecting a cautious outlook on fiat currencies and long-term monetary stability.

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Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 9-25-26

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Thursday Night 9-25-26 

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Welcome, everybody, to the big call tonight. It is Thursday, September 24. You're listening to the big call. Thanks for tuning in, everybody. We're looking forward to having a really good call tonight. I'm excited. I hope you get excited,

Now let's get into the Intel segment and see where we stand today. Today is Thursday, the 24th of September. We have basically six days left in the month. It takes us through Next Wednesday, we have heard that we are on track for us to receive our notifications, and it looks like this.

We're going to rebuild the timeline based on starting with tomorrow, because starting tomorrow we are supposed to have eight currencies, and I'm going to numerate those eight currencies on the forex that we've been looking for for a while now on the forex either Friday, which is tomorrow, or Saturday,

And I'm going to say it could even extend to Sunday, but we're hearing Friday or Saturday, and these are Iraqi dinar, Vietnamese Dong, Afghan Afghanani, the Rupea, also. let me think for a sec. Who else? We've got the South Korean won, and well, that's already on there. Let's see who else.

The Chinese yuan, and we've got the Israeli shekel and the Russian ruble, and let me think. There's if there were one more. Anyway, it's supposed to be about eight new currencies hitting the forex.

That's important, especially getting Iraqi dinar and of course, the Between Dong. Those are the two biggies of the currencies that we hold.

Now we're not including the the Zimbabwe Zim, you know, notes. We're not including those. Those those were good for guys. We've got those. Those are we already know what that's going to be worth. That's going to be terrific, outrageously great.

So those currencies making their way to the forex, because remember these are exotic currencies that have never been on the front page of the forex in trading pairs or able to be traded. Once they hit that, it's game over or game on for us because we are going to be notified.

 And what I'm hearing from this source is that we should be exchanging any time after Sunday, but by the end of the month, so that's that is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

It's the last day of September. Wednesday's the 30th. Then we go to October 1 on the on Thursday. So we're hearing that we should be looking for these numbers over the weekend.

Now, listen, could they drag to Monday? I guess they could, sure. But we're hearing the weekend-Saturday, Sunday, or Monday-or these numbers exchanges any time after Sunday, which to me is Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday for exchanges.

There's a lot of money that's been moved into place, and I told you guys I think a week ago we had 600 billion dollars every six hours moving to the redemption Centers and banks, and that's been going on for over a week now, and that'll continue for another week of moving money into place through the quantum financial system to be there for us when we do our exchanges.

Now you got to realize when we're redeeming Zim, the denominations, as you guys know, are are very high-billions, trillions of of Zimbabwe dollars.

Those monies from those the redemption of those Zim bonds are going to be more or less held in our quantum financial accounts. Our quantum accounts essentially will be digitized. They'll be digital.

 Now, when we need the money is when we move that quantum account balance. We move some of it, not all, but some of it into our primary or secondary Wells Fargo and other bank accounts.

That's when the money needs to be there for us to utilize. Remember, we're going to get a debit credit card on day one of our exchange from Wells Fargo that you'll use to purchase. Go out to eat if you use it for that.

 You can use it for anything you normally you'd use your debit or credit card for now. And so that's going to be available to you, and they'll print those up for us in the redemption center.

We also-they already have the quantum cards, which, as you guys know, are three times the thickness of a normal credit card. They're made of titanium, and they're designed with three chips, computer chips in them, and that'll contain our biometrics.

 It'll contain our username, password type stuff, our five-digit PIN, all that stuff will be on there, and you know probably something related to a. I don't know about the balance if that'll be on there or not.

But we'll only use those cards to move funds from the quantum account to the primary or possibly secondary bank accounts. You know that's the only reason. That's the only function of them. We don't buy anything with those.

You keep that in a very safe, secure location where you know where it is when you need to move money into your account, that's the only reason to use that card. the The other Wells Fargo debit credit card is what you use to buy stuff with.

You know, whether it's going out to eat, whether it's hotels, whether it's you know plane tickets, whatever it is you're using for your travel, you know you can use that credit debit card, and I'm going to try to set it up where my  premium banker knows to take the funds from my Wells Fargo account and pay off that card every month two days before the due date, so I don't even have to worry with it. Don't even have to mess with it.

It's going to be automatic, automatically debited from my checking account, if you will, my bank account, to pay off pay off that credit card. And I'll have some kind of arrangement set up.

I have that kind of set up now, but I'll have it set up to where that can happen for all normal, normal household bills. You don't even have to do it. You don't have to do it anymore. So we'll see how all that comes together.

So, one other thing I'd like to do is thank the person that put the information out on Telegram to register on BigCallUniverse.com to receive the 800 numbers in an email, and we plan to. Here's what I'm thinking. We've got three ways we think we're going to help get the numbers out. You say, well, why do you need to do that?

 I thought they were coming by email from Wells Fargo. Yes, they are. If they have your email that you're currently using, yes. However, some people out there may fall through the cracks. They may not have the emails for everybody. Some people may have  new or changed emails.

So what I'm saying is, the person that put this on Telegram, very nice, thank you. Is saying go to bigcalluniverse.com to get registered, so that we can send out an email to you with the 800 number.

And if we get one for Canada, we'll let everybody know we have a number for the U.S. and we have a number for Canada or the redemption centers to set your appointments, or the call centers, call center, and then they get transferred to a redemption center based on your zip code. Canada, you and those crazy zip codes with numbers and letters-I don't know how you're going to work that out.

That's up to you guys. Okay. Okay. I don't know what this is all about, but I love the way they say a boat, boat and a boat.

So here's the thing. We're going to do it by email as soon as we get the accurate number and we can put it up. We're going to have it on our website. Just go to bigcalluniverse.com and see it when it's on there. Obviously, it's not on there yet.

And if I get it in time, and we're doing a call, let's say Tuesday night, and we turn it into a cell, if we have it Monday or Tuesday, and we have it, we can do a celebration call. I'll obviously be able to mention the number on a live big call. So there are three ways we're trying to get it out.

We're trying to get the people that they just don't have the email for because their email changed, or they were gifted ZIM or other currencies.

They never bought any through bona fide seller. See that the currency sellers have all given your emails to the U.S. Treasury, which gave it to Wells Fargo to build out their list for these 800 numbers to come out. That's how they have them.

And like I said, I was told, gosh, I think over a year or two years ago, that part of my responsibility on the big call was to provide the 800 numbers to people that might have fallen through the cracks.

 So obviously we don't have another call until Tuesday, but we'll see what happens between now and then, and then we'll look forward to hopefully we get this and can set appointments Monday or Tuesday and go Monday or Tuesday for exchanges before the end of September, I'm hearing yes, it's definitely we're definitely going to be exchanging before the end of the month, which is Wednesday, Wednesday, mid book in German, midweek.

 So we'll see, guys. I'm telling you, we're getting awfully close. I think people are sensing it. We're all excited about this coming to an end, coming to fruition, and us moving forward from here, so we can get get about doing everything that we're called to do and build out our new lives.

Who knows? We might even have a big call ski team. Who knows? Big call ski club. We'll see. Do some Schielaufen, like our German-speaking brethren over in Germany and Austria and Switzerland. Schilaufen skiing. All right, so that's all fun.

 Let's see. Is there anything else? I I can't think of anything else that is prescient to what we're talking about right now. That is is new. You guys know the deal. You know the drill. You know a lot more than you think you know.

I'm excited about getting these numbers, setting appointments, going in, doing the exchange, and subsequently getting into the med bed. That's step two after we've done the exchange. Unfortunately, it doesn't precede the exchange. It's after the exchange, which I'm still looking forward to it very much. I'm looking forward to the exchange more than I mean the MedBed more than the exchange itself.

So, let's do this. I want to thank Sue, doing a wonderful job again on the teaching, first segment, everything, and Bob. Thank you, Bob, as well for all the nutritional value and support that you've given Big Call Universe.

And I'd like to thank GCK and Doug for helping out with technical support, and thank you, Jeannie, for continuous support. Every Tuesday and Thursday, we get an email from Jeannie, which is prayer, praise, and a teaching of some kind. All good. We we appreciate it, Jeannie, very much. And Pastor Scott, we're still thinking about you, praying for you to surface one of these days for us.

And satellite team, sat team, for getting out the call all over the globe. Appreciate that so much, and thank you, Big Call Universe, for tuning in and listening to the Big Call all these many 15-I was going to say 1815, years that I've been doing the Big Call, and it's been a good time, so we are thinking we are going to have a call Tuesday, and hopefully it will be at the regular time, same time, same station, and let's hope that we get our numbers by then or before then, so we could be we could be in our exchange mode at that time. So let's hope so.

Let's begin to pray the call out, and then we'll look forward to having a good weekend, and then we'll look forward to getting these numbers over the weekend. Could be Friday, Saturday, Sunday. I'm going to say not Friday. I'm going to say Saturday, Sunday, or Monday could be considered the weekend. So let's see when it is. We're supposed to get it. Supposed to have it.

We're supposed to set our appointments beginning as early as Monday, but should be by Wednesday. So let's see what happens over the weekend and into into early next week, the last few three days of September.  

So let's pray out the call   And everybody have a great weekend. We look forward to seeing those emails, and I think EAS EBS will probably crank out around the time we get notified with our emails with the 800 numbers. All right, everybody have a great weekend. We'll talk to you Tuesday night. God bless y'all.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Friday Afternoon 9-25-26

Good Afternoon Dinar Recaps,

DIGITAL DOLLAR RESET WATCH: FED PROPOSES NEW STABLECOIN RULES UNDER GENIUS ACT

The Federal Reserve is moving to establish the regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, bringing digital dollar infrastructure closer to the regulated banking system.

 OVERVIEW

• New Fed proposals: The Federal Reserve has requested public comment on two proposals establishing a regulatory framework for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act.

• Treasury-backed reserves: The framework would require covered stablecoins to be fully backed by permitted reserve assets, including short-term Treasury bills and other high-quality liquid assets.

• Digital money moves closer to banking: The proposals would establish rules for stablecoin issuance, reserve custody, capital and risk management, and bank applications to issue payment stablecoins.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. The Federal Reserve Begins Building the Stablecoin Rulebook

On September 24, the Federal Reserve requested public comment on two proposals designed to implement its responsibilities under the GENIUS Act.

The first proposal would establish requirements for payment stablecoin issuers supervised by the Federal Reserve. It includes standards for permissible reserve assets, capital, risk management and custody of reserve assets.

The comment period will remain open for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, giving banks, financial institutions, technology companies and other interested parties an opportunity to respond.

2. Stablecoins Would Be Tied to High-Quality Financial Assets

Under the proposed framework, covered payment stablecoins would have to be fully backed by permitted reserve assets.

Those assets could include short-term U.S. Treasury bills and other high-quality, liquid assets. The purpose is to provide the reserves needed to support stablecoin redemption and maintain confidence in the digital payment instrument.

This creates an important connection between digital dollars and traditional financial assets.

As stablecoins become more integrated into payments, the assets supporting those digital tokens become part of the infrastructure connecting digital finance with conventional markets.

3. Banks Could Receive a Formal Path to Issue Payment Stablecoins

The second Federal Reserve proposal would establish a process for Board-supervised banks seeking approval to issue payment stablecoins.

Applicants would have to provide information including a business plan and financial information. The proposal also establishes procedures for applications, appeals, hearings and final determinations.

That is significant because it moves stablecoins beyond their earlier association primarily with cryptocurrency markets and toward a potential role within regulated banking and payment infrastructure.

WHY IT MATTERS

The Federal Reserve's proposals represent another step in the broader transformation of how money can be issued, transferred and settled.

• Stablecoins are designed to maintain a stable value relative to a currency, most commonly the U.S. dollar. A regulated framework could make them more usable for payments, settlement and movement of money across digital financial networks.

• The Fed is also emphasizing safeguards. Governor Michael Barr said the framework needs strong protections so that stablecoins can be reliably redeemed at par, including during periods of financial stress.

• This highlights the central challenge facing regulators: how to encourage faster and more innovative digital payments while maintaining confidence and stability in the monetary system.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

For foreign currency holders watching the Global Financial Reset, the important development is the continued movement toward digitizing the infrastructure through which currencies move.

The Federal Reserve proposal does not announce a new digital dollar or a currency revaluation. Instead, it establishes rules for a private-sector form of digital dollar—the payment stablecoin—within a regulated framework.

The connection to Treasury bills is particularly important because it links digital payment instruments with the traditional U.S. financial system.

Over time, the expansion of regulated digital-dollar infrastructure could influence how international payments, cross-border settlement and currency transactions are conducted.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 3: Assets

The proposed reserve framework connects stablecoins directly to traditional financial assets, including short-term U.S. Treasury bills. This could strengthen the relationship between digital money and established financial markets.

• Pillar 4: Technology

Stablecoins represent a technological change in how money can move between people, businesses and financial institutions. A formal regulatory framework could accelerate the integration of digital assets, blockchain-based settlement and programmable payment infrastructure.

• Pillar 2: Trade

More widely adopted digital payment systems could eventually make cross-border transactions faster and more automated. If stablecoins become increasingly useful for international settlement, they could become another component of the infrastructure supporting global commerce.

THE BOTTOM LINE

The Federal Reserve's new proposals do not represent the arrival of a new U.S. currency or a currency revaluation. They represent something more foundational: the beginning of a detailed regulatory framework for digital dollar payment instruments operating within the U.S. financial system.

The proposed rules also demonstrate how policymakers are attempting to connect digital innovation, traditional banking, Treasury markets and payment systems rather than allowing these developments to evolve entirely separately.

The bigger story is that the future of global finance may be shaped not only by what currencies are worth, but by how money itself is redesigned to move through the next generation of the financial system.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

SOURCES

1. Federal Reserve — "Federal Reserve Board requests public comment on two proposals related to establishing a regulatory framework for Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act"

2. Federal Reserve — "Statement on Proposed Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins by Governor Michael S. Barr"

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Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Friday Morning 9-25-26

How Did Swift Become A Bargaining Chip In Washington's Hands?

Information/Baghdad...  Expert and strategic analyst Qasim Qasir confirmed on Thursday that the US administration continues its policy of economic blackmail and systematic financial piracy against countries and peoples who reject its policies of hegemony and arrogance. He pointed out that Washington has transformed the global financial system, the SWIFT system, and the dollar into tools of war and pressure to punish anyone who opposes its dictates and dubious agendas.

Qasir told Al-Maalouma, “The United States is exploiting its influence and historical control over monetary institutions and international banking systems to impose an unjust and coercive blockade outside the framework of international law and Security Council resolutions.”

 He explained that "the use of the US dollar as a tool of political and economic punishment reflects the bankruptcy of the Western system and its decline to impose its conditions through traditional means ability."

He added that "the arbitrary decisions recently taken by Washington to impose a no-fly zone on Iranian civilian aircraft and attempt to force countries in the region to comply with it represent a blatant and flagrant violation of international laws and conventions, particularly the Chicago Convention regulating the safety and freedom of civil aviation."

He stressed that "targeting civilian and humanitarian flights is a dangerous precedent that exposes the falsity of American slogans regarding human rights, freedom of trade, and freedom of movement."

The strategic expert pointed out that "the American escalation in militarizing the economy and politicalizing international financial transactions has become a primary incentive for countries in the region and the axis of resistance to expedite the dismantling of the dollar's dominance and to build banking alliances and trade exchanges in local currencies to liberate themselves from the unjust restrictions and blackmail that threaten the stability and regions of free nations."

Earlier, Fadi Abu Dayyeh, a specialist in international affairs and regional politics, affirmed that the American aggression targeting a number of Iranian cities and provinces constitutes a flagrant violation of the state's autonomy and territorial integrity, holding Washington fully responsible for breaching the agreements signed between the two sides. End/25z

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"Kurdistan's Share Before The Budget Is Approved"... Baghdad And Erbil Open Early Negotiations For 2027 To Secure The Region's Entitlements In The Draft Law

Baghdad - One News - 9/24/2026   Technical talks have begun in Baghdad between a delegation from the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Kurdistan Regional Government and officials from the Federal Ministry of Finance, to discuss the draft of the Federal General Budget Law for 2027.

he discussions focus on determining the Kurdistan Region’s share and clearly establishing its financial entitlements within the draft budget, before officially submitting it to the Council of Ministers and then referring it to the House of Representatives for ratification.

The technical delegation of the Kurdistan Regional Government had arrived in Baghdad to begin coordination meetings. It includes the directors of the Budget and Accounting Departments and an advisor to the Ministry of Finance, along with a number of experts and specialists in financial and budget matters.

The meetings will discuss Erbil's observations and demands regarding the region's share and financial entitlements, in an early move to finalize the financial details and include them in the 2027 draft budget before it moves to the stages of government approval and parliamentary legislation.      https://1news-iq.net/حصة-كوردستان-قبل-إقرار-الموازنة-بغد/

America Hands Over To Iraq Its “Diplomatic Support” Site At Baghdad International Airport

latest news  Friday,  September 25, 2026   Baghdad - One News - The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the signing of an agreement to hand over the diplomatic support site at Baghdad International Airport with the United States, as part of the Iraqi government’s efforts to complete the procedures related to ending the mission of the international coalition and the foreign military presence in Iraq, according to the timetable set for the thirtieth of September.

The Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations stressed the importance of this step in strengthening Iraqi-American relations and moving them to a new stage of cooperation and partnership in a number of areas of common interest, especially the economic, development, energy and other sectors.

Meanwhile, the American Chargé d'Affaires, Steven Fagin, expressed his country’s government’s support for the Iraqi government’s efforts to develop relations between Baghdad and Washington, based on the agreements and understandings concluded between the two countries, in a way that respects their sovereignty and opens new horizons for joint cooperation during the next stage.   https://1news-iq.net/أميركا-تسلم-العراق-موقع-الدعم-الدبلوم/

Diplomatic Official: Al-Zaidi And Trump Meeting Made Disarming The Factions A "Priority"

Baghdad - One News - 9/24/2026  A diplomatic official confirmed that the meeting between Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi and US President Donald Trump reflected the importance of the next phase in relations between Baghdad and Washington, given the existence of security and economic issues that require clear understandings between the two sides.

The official said that the United States places the issue of armed groups and the state's monopoly on weapons among its priorities in the relationship with Iraq, while Baghdad seeks not to reduce its relationship with Washington to the security aspect, and to work on expanding it to include energy, investment and development.

He added that the high-level presence of American officials alongside Trump during the meeting reflects the importance of the issues raised for discussion, foremost among them the future of cooperation between the two countries and the arms issue.

https://1news-iq.net/مسؤول-دبلوماسي-لقاء-الزيدي-وترامب-جعل

The Central Bank Of Iraq Mandates New Procedures For Import Transfers From Banks.

Last updated: September 24, 2026  Al-Mustaqilla - Al-Mustaqilla obtained a document issued by the Central Bank of Iraq, which includes a new executive mechanism to regulate foreign financial transfers for import purposes, and link them to customs declaration procedures and the prior payment of fees and tax deposits.

According to the document, issued by the Banking Supervision Department on September 24, 2026 and addressed to all licensed banks, the procedures come in implementation of paragraph four of Cabinet Resolution No. 413 of 2026, and with reference to the letter from the Ministry of Finance/General Authority of Customs.

The mechanism requires banks to ensure that all financial transfers allocated for imports are subject, before the transfer process is completed, to declaration or "pre-statement" and the pre-payment of customs duties and tax deposits through the ASYCUDA system.

The Central Bank also mandated that banks continue to include the pre-statement number in the data of external financial transfers, and link it electronically to the banking transfer system, in order to allow for matching the transfer with the pre-statement and accurately monitoring the import process.

The document reveals that the pre-clearance procedures will include all external transfers, whether financed from the banks’ own balances or from the balances reinforced by the Central Bank of Iraq, while the Central Bank is responsible for providing the General Authority of Customs with data on those transfers.

The instructions also included standardizing the coding of foreign transfers, which allows differentiation between transfers for importing goods and merchandise and transfers for shipping, insurance and services related to imported goods.

Under the mechanism, banks will follow up on financial transfers related to goods to be imported, as well as deal in accordance with applicable decisions and instructions with mporters whose goods have not entered or whose import process has not been completed.

One of the important measures included in the document is obligating banks to obtain SWIFT verification of transfers before the initial approval of the preliminary statement, which enhances the matching process between the financial transfer and the import transaction.

The mechanism also stipulated the adoption of an electronic system for refunding customs duties and tax deposits previously collected in the event of a transfer being rejected or the import not being carried out in whole or in part, in coordination between the General Authority of Customs, the General Authority of Taxes and the Accounting Department in the Ministry of Finance.

However, the document stipulated that in cases of total or partial non-import, the funds that were transferred must be returned first, and confirmation must be provided from the bank that executed the financial transfer.

The Central Bank called on the Ministry of Finance, the General Authority of Customs, the General Authority of Taxes, and all banks to organize an explanatory media campaign before the date of implementation of the new procedures.

These instructions refer to tightening the linking of funds allocated for imports with customs and tax data, with the aim of raising the level of conformity and tracking between external transfer and the actual import of goods.

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https://mustaqila.com/البنك-المركزي-العراقي-يُلزم-المصارف-ب/

Ariel: Do you Know What was Just Announced?

Ariel: Do you Know What was Just Announced?

9-25-2026

Do You Know What Was Just Announced?

Translation: This is Iraq’s official invite to American banks to plug directly into its financial system, which ends the isolation that kept the dinar suppressed and unlocks foreign capital inflows that can only settle at a market-reflective rate.

American bank entry forces correspondent banking upgrades, SWIFT normalization, and institutional creditworthiness that the program rate was never designed to support, meaning the rate must adjust to sustain those relationships.

For dinar holders, this is the infrastructure guarantee that your physical IQD will have a direct, bankable path into the global financial system at whatever the revalued rate publishes because no American bank is wiring dollars into Baghdad to trade at 1,310.

Do you not understand what they are telling you indirectly?

You will get to walk into these American banks with your Iraqi Dinar and exchange at any given rate.

They are now preparing for your attendance.

The recent news by Iraq isn’t a press release about future hopes it’s a documented diplomatic action hosted by Iraq’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York, which means it carries the full institutional weight of the Iraqi government, not some ministry spokesman floating a trial balloon.

American banks don’t send representatives to UN-hosted roundtables for countries they consider financial pariahs; they show up when they’ve already seen the regulatory road map and want first-mover advantage on integration deals.

If the dinar were staying at program rate indefinitely, no U.S. financial institution would waste a Tuesday afternoon discussing correspondent relationships with Rafidain and TBI because the spreads wouldn’t justify the compliance overhead.

The fact that they did show up tells you the rate adjustment is baked into the timeline, and the banks are positioning for the settlement corridor, not the press conference.

Source(s):
• https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/2103271400211685558
• https://x.com/Prolotario1/status/2103285362596474886

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/09/25/prolotario-do-you-know-what-was-just-announced/

Friday Coffee with MarkZ. 09/25/2026

Friday Coffee with MarkZ. 09/25/2026

Some highlights by PDK-Not verbatim

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

MZ:  The Un meetings and Zaidi being in the US is bringing us a lot of news.

MZ: The bond side is staying quiet……They had been giving updates this week and have huge expectations for this weekend. They believe this will be a big weekend for bonds, CMKX , farm claims and Prosperity Packages.

MZ: Cross your fingers and hope. Manage your expectations, but there is a ton of chatter.

THE CONTENT IN THIS PODCAST IS FOR GENERAL & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY&NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE ANY PROFESSIONAL, FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSIDER EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IN MARKZ’S OPINION ONLY

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News, Rumors and Opinions Friday 9-25-2026

GP Q: Currency Watch as of 24th September 2026

9-24-2026

Currency Watch — 24 September 2026

Facts only.

Settlement rails ≠ a revaluation.

Europe — Pontes is live
On 21 September the Eurosystem switched on Pontes:
wholesale trades in tokenised assets can now settle in central-bank money, not just bank deposits or stablecoins.

First banks and DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) operators are already onboarded.
Core service now; extra features and longer hours by 2028.
This is market plumbing for tokenised bonds and funds.
It is not a euro revaluation and not the retail digital euro.

IQD
Iraq is still running banking reform, treasury operations and a program-based 2027 budget.
The CBI says reserves can cover legitimate dollar demand at the official rate.
No CBI notice confirms an IQD revaluation or redenomination.

VND
State Bank of Vietnam
left the central USD/VND rate unchanged at 25,635.
Recent moves were liquidity (including a short-term USD/VND swap) and account-rule updates. No official revaluation.

ZiG
RBZ is managing ZiG with liquidity tools and reports a more stable local-currency framework than the old ZWL collapse.
That is monetary operations.
It is not an RV announcement.

IRR
Iran’s central bank published another official-rate table.
A printed official dollar rate is a routine posting.
Iran still runs multiple rates (official vs market).
A rate table is not a redenomination.

VES
Official USD/VES continues to move as BCV manages the market. No new official currency reform or reconversion was confirmed this week.
Still unverified

Social-media “RV / global reset” posts do not change status.

Watch central-bank notices, not screenshots.

What actually moved this week: Europe put central-bank money under tokenised wholesale settlement.

That is real.

A coordinated emerging-market revaluation is not.

ECB Pontes: https://ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2026/html/ecb.pr260921~e754847a7b.en.html

CBI news: https://cbi.iq/news

RBZ monetary policy: https://rbz.co.zw

Source(s):
• https://x.com/argosaki/status/2103253107811770856

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/09/25/gp-q-currency-watch-as-of-24th-september-2026/

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Militia Man  A currency is not a lottery ticket.  A currency is a country's unit of account backed by an institution that can keep the prices stable, low inflation, meet demand for foreign currency, like we have...and to talk to other central and commercial banks under the rules the world recognizes.  That insinuation in Iraq is the central bank...The world  recognizes a currency when banks can send/receive value, trade-invoices can be settled, and when the central banks'...official rate is the rate used in the budget...The official [dinar] rate has been held as a policy choice [not the central banks' determined rate]...

Stephen   Whenever you see the words redenomination or deletion of the three zeros to me that is reassuring...Anytime there's any type of revaluation or reinstatement it has to be accompanied by some form of redenomination but they're never going to tell you when they're going to revalue or reinstate their currency...It would crater their entire economy and country.

Jeff   There's multiple levels of sovereignty... political...military...financial...To have financial sovereignty they can't be using the US dollar for trade.  They would need possession and control of their reserves, the OPEC oil dollars...Changing the rate is needed to complete that sovereignty ...We don't know how achieving 100% sovereignty with...the rate change factors in with the level of restricting weapons to the [Iraqi] state.  That's the unknown variable...We don't know how those two steps mesh together.

Ariel  Full sovereignty before September 30 means the US umbrella lifts.   When that umbrella lifts, Iraq’s currency needs its own spine and the spine is the peg.   You cannot be a sovereign state with a non-convertible, non-internationally-traded currency.  That’s not a preference, that’s a prerequisite.

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What Just Happened in Europe is Coming for YOUR Money in America

Taylor Kenny:  9-24-2026

What happens to your financial freedom when money becomes increasingly digital, trackable, and automated? What Europe just launched could be coming next in America, this is why physical gold and silver may matter more than ever.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 The Digital Euro Is Here

0:58 Christine Lagarde Reveals What’s Coming Next

2:23 Why CBDCs Are Different From Digital Dollars

3:20 How CBDCs Could Change Financial Privacy

4:20 Europe Just Built New Financial Rails

5:15 The Bigger Plan Behind Tokenized Finance

6:08 Could This Financial System Come to America?

7:07 America’s Alternative to a CBDC

8:02 What Happens When Banks Close the Exits?

9:01 Why Gold and Silver Matter Before the System Changes

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

Reset Intelligence: Iraq Invites America's Banks.

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Reset Intelligence: Iraq Invites America's Banks.

By Reset Intelligence | @EXIT_FIAT

Iraq's Prime Minister told a table of American banks why Iraq's banks have been weak: too little connection to the world's banks, American banks above all. Then he asked them in.

The same day, the US handed Iraq its diplomatic post at Baghdad's airport. Soldiers out, bankers invited.

The invitation

At Iraq's mission to the United Nations in New York, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi hosted a group of American banks and financial institutions. His office's readout tied the weakness of Iraq's banks, in part, to limited links with the international banking system, especially American banks, and called their entry into the Iraqi market a qualitative leap for the sector. He put numbers beside the pitch: about 4.5 million barrels a day now, a policy to lift output toward 10 million, and a full reform plan for the state banks underway. No bank names were published.

Everything else that moved

• The airport - US Chargé d'Affaires Steven Fagin and Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammed Hussein Bahr al-Uloom signed the US Embassy's Diplomatic Support Center at Baghdad airport over to Iraq on Thursday, ahead of the coalition mission's September 30 end.

• The customs link - the CBI told every bank that import transfers now need a preliminary customs declaration, duties prepaid through ASYCUDA, and SWIFT verification codes. Prepaid duties start October 1.

• The street - a currency network in Baghdad's Rusafa district was dismantled, 5 arrested and $240,000 seized, and $100 eased to 156,750 dinars against the official 131,000.

• The budget - a single source says Baghdad and Erbil have reached an understanding on the 2027 budget, with the final signature waiting on the Finance Minister. The draft is due in parliament October 15.

• Tehran - Mohsen Rezaei gave Washington 4 to 5 days to accept Iran's conditions in full, and President Pezeshkian said Iran wants a deal before the US midterms.

The rails and the narrative

In Washington, the Federal Reserve proposed two stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act, and the 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.11%, its highest since 2007. Paramount's antitrust settlement cleared the way for it to own CNN alongside CBS, with Elon Musk discussed as an equity investor, and a federal judge restored three outlets' White House access.

That is the short version. Why an invitation to America's banks matters for the IQD, and how the week's moves fit together - that is the daily read.

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IRAN RESET WATCH: TEHRAN OFFERS 7-DAY PATH TO REOPEN HORMUZ AND RESTART PEACE TALKS

Iran’s proposed seven-day roadmap could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart broader negotiations, creating a potential pathway toward lower energy and trade pressures across the global economy.

 OVERVIEW

• Iran has proposed a seven-day process that would end hostilities, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening on the seventh day if specified conditions are met.

• The proposal links diplomacy directly to economic relief, including the lifting of U.S. pressure on Iranian oil and the naval blockade of Iranian ports.

• A successful reopening of Hormuz could have global financial consequences, potentially easing pressure on energy prices, shipping, inflation and international trade.

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

1. Iran Puts a Seven-Day Timeline on the Table

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has presented the United States, through intermediaries, with a plan under which hostilities would end during the seven-day period and the Strait of Hormuz would reopen at the end of the seventh day, provided specified conditions are met.

The proposal also calls for negotiations to restart, including broader discussions concerning Iran’s nuclear program.

2. Hormuz Has Become a Central Part of the Negotiations

The Strait of Hormuz has become one of the most important economic pressure points in the conflict because it is a major route for global oil and energy shipments.

Reuters reported that U.S. and Iranian negotiators are exploring a phased path out of the war in which Tehran would reopen the strait while Washington would lift its economic blockade of Iran. The discussions remain difficult because neither side wants to give up negotiating leverage first.

3. Energy Markets Are Watching the Diplomatic Signals

Any credible progress toward reopening Hormuz could influence global energy markets because uncertainty surrounding the waterway has contributed to higher oil prices and increased concerns about shipping and supply disruptions.

A sustained reduction in that uncertainty could eventually ease some of the energy-related inflation pressure affecting households, businesses and governments.

WHY IT MATTERS

The significance of the seven-day proposal extends well beyond the Middle East.

• The global economy depends on secure energy supplies and reliable transportation routes. When a strategic waterway becomes restricted or threatened, the effects can spread through oil prices, shipping costs, insurance, inflation, manufacturing and consumer prices.

• A negotiated reopening of Hormuz would therefore represent more than a diplomatic development. It could begin reducing one of the major disruptions affecting the global economy and international trade.

• At the same time, the proposal should be viewed carefully. Iran has made an offer, but the United States has not accepted the seven-day framework, and major differences remain between the two sides.

WHY IT MATTERS TO FOREIGN CURRENCY HOLDERS

For foreign currency holders watching the Global Financial Reset, the important issue is the connection between geopolitics, energy, trade and currency values.

Oil is priced and traded internationally, and major changes in energy costs can influence inflation, interest-rate expectations, capital flows and the relative strength of currencies.

If diplomacy eventually produces a durable reopening of Hormuz, the resulting reduction in energy and shipping uncertainty could influence financial markets well beyond the region.

This is not evidence of an imminent currency revaluation or a specific Global Reset date. Instead, it is another example of how changes in the underlying conditions of global commerce can gradually reshape the international financial system.

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE GLOBAL RESET

• Pillar 2: Trade

A reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could restore greater reliability to one of the world's most important energy shipping routes. More predictable transportation could reduce some of the costs and uncertainty currently affecting international commerce.

• Pillar 3: Assets

Energy prices, government bonds, currencies and other financial assets can respond to changes in geopolitical risk. A reduction in the risk surrounding Hormuz could therefore influence how investors assess global assets and capital flows.

• Pillar 5: Energy

Energy security remains a fundamental component of the global financial system. Any durable agreement that restores commercial shipping through Hormuz could reduce one source of global energy-market stress and potentially alter the economic outlook for oil-importing and oil-exporting countries.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Iran’s seven-day proposal does not mean the war is over or that a final agreement has been reached. It does, however, place a concrete diplomatic framework on the table that connects an end to hostilities with the reopening of one of the world's most important energy corridors.

If diplomacy succeeds, the effects could reach far beyond Iran and the United States, influencing energy prices, shipping, inflation, trade and international capital flows.

The bigger story is not simply whether the Strait of Hormuz reopens—it is how diplomacy, energy security and global trade are increasingly becoming part of the transformation of the financial system itself.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

SOURCES

1. Reuters — "US and Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, sources say"

2. The Indian Express — "Iran proposes 7-day plan to end war with US-Israel: The key takeaways"

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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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Who Decides What Gold Is Worth? How Gold Prices Are Determined

Who Decides What Gold Is Worth? How Gold Prices Are Determined

Catherine Brock   Yahoo Personal Finance

The price of gold can be quoted in multiple forms because the precious metal is traded in different ways. The two main gold prices that investors should know about are spot prices and gold futures prices.

The Spot Price

The spot price of gold is the current market price per ounce for physical gold as a raw material, sometimes called spot gold. Gold ETFs that are backed by physical gold assets generally track the gold spot price.

The spot price is lower than what you'd pay to buy gold coins, bullion, or jewelry, since your total price will include a markup called the gold premium that covers refining, marketing, dealer overhead, and profits. The spot price is more like a wholesale price, and the spot price plus the gold premium is the retail price.

Gold Futures

Gold futures are contracts that mandate a gold transaction at a specific price on a future date. These contracts are exchange-traded and more liquid than physical gold. They settle on the contract expiration date or earlier, either financially or via delivery. A cash settlement involves paying the contract's profit or loss in cash. Delivery means the seller sends physical gold to the buyer for the contracted price.

Factors That Affect Gold Prices

Supply and demand determine gold spot prices and gold futures prices. Factors that influence gold supply and demand include:

1. Geopolitical events: Gold is considered a safe-haven asset, meaning it can hold its value — and sometimes appreciate — when stocks and other assets are volatile or in decline. Geopolitical events, such as military conflicts and trade disputes, can prompt stock price volatility and, in turn, stoke higher demand for gold.

2. Central bank buying trends: Central banks own gold to hedge against inflation and support economic stability. Unlike traditional currency, the price of gold is not tied to a banking system that is subject to manipulation or collapse. Central banks influence the global gold supply because they buy and sell in large quantities.

3. Inflation: Many investors consider gold an effective hedge against inflation. Rising prices, therefore, can stimulate gold demand and push gold prices higher.

4. Interest rates: When interest rates rise, gold prices can decline. When interest rates fall, gold prices can rise. This happens in part because gold does not pay interest. Cash and fixed-income assets are preferred in higher-rate environments because they can produce higher yields.

5. Mining production: Mining activity affects the global gold supply, while production costs influence gold prices.

Historic Price Of Gold

Historically, the gold futures price has been volatile, particularly when adjusted for inflation. Significant trends include:

1. April 1934 to July 1970: Gold declined more than 65% in an extended downturn.

2. July 1970 to January 1980: Gold rose nearly 850% in a sharp spike upward.

3. January 1980 to February 2001: Gold fell 82%.

4. February 2001 to September 2025: Gold gained by 591%. 
   

CHART:  https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/investing/article/who-decides-what-gold-is-worth-how-gold-prices-are-determined-130135952.html

Owning gold potentially exposes you to similar extended trends, which is why it's important to set your allocation carefully.

In the lackluster years, your gold position will negatively impact your overall investment returns. If that feels problematic, a lower allocation percentage is more appropriate. On the other hand, you may be willing to accept gold's underperforming years so you can benefit more in the good years. In this case, you would target a higher percentage.

If you are interested in learning more about gold's historical value, Yahoo Finance has been tracking the historical price of gold since 2000.

Current Gold Dynamic

In 2025, the gold futures price rose more than 65%. It was the precious metal's strongest calendar year performance since 1979.

Thomas Winmill, portfolio manager at Midas Funds, said the historic run-up into 2026 has been driven by investors seeking a hedge against a "potential negative reaction in the general stock and bond markets to the current news cycle." Headlines about evolving U.S. tariff policies and U.S. military involvement in Venezuela, Iran, Greenland, and domestic cities can be unnerving for investors.

Additionally, rising national debt erodes confidence in the U.S. dollar. A continuation of that trend would negatively affect financial assets such as stocks and bonds and benefit gold.

While the specific factors driving gold's strength today may be historically distinct, gold's recent performance is not out of character. "Gold's behavior, like that of any hard asset, can be extremely volatile," Winmill said. As an example, gold rose more than 100% in 1979 and nearly 30% in 1980 before falling about 33% in 1981.

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