Protocol 20 is moving forward January 30th, 2024. It looks like all the pieces of the puzzle are put together at this point on the Stellar Network. Real life sectors of all markets will be tested. Let the games begin.
Graham Steele, U.S. Treasury Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions, calls for establishing crypto regulation standards to preempt potential crises.
U.S. Treasury Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Graham Steele emphasized establishing standards before potential crises occur. Speaking at a George Washington University Law School event, Steele highlighted the opportunity for policymakers to learn from past financial crises, like those leading to the Dodd-Frank Act and the National Bank Act.
“For crypto-assets, policymakers have a chance to act before a crisis to adopt higher standards that support responsible innovation,” Steele said.
He stressed the balance needed in legislative proposals, advocating for regulations that bolster innovation without compromising existing financial regulations.
The Minister Of Finance Discusses With The Finnish Ambassador To Iraq Enhancing Economic And Investment Cooperation Opportunities Between The Two Countries
Sunday 21, January 2024 14:11 | Economical Number of readings: 371 Baghdad / NINA / The Minister of Finance, Taif Sami Muhammad, met today, Sunday, at the Ministry’s headquarters, with the Finnish Ambassador to Baghdad, Anu Saarila, and her accompanying delegation.
The Ministry of Finance stated in a statement, “The two sides reviewed aspects of cooperation and coordination between the two friendly countries in various fields, most notably the field of finance and business, in addition to discussing enhancing opportunities for economic and investment cooperation, with the possibility of benefiting from Finland’s experience in the infrastructure sectors and reconstruction efforts, especially since Iraq It is witnessing an unprecedented stage in the field of reconstruction and construction.”
The Minister affirmed "Iraq's keenness to raise the level of relations and advance them for the benefit of the two friendly countries."
For her part, Ambassador Sarila affirmed, "His country's continued support for Iraq in the next stage, and the Finnish side's aspiration to deepen joint cooperation between the two countries, expressing her country's government's readiness to strengthen cooperation frameworks with Iraq at many levels, especially in the field of finance and business."/End H
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 News starts at the 45-minute mark as we spend time with the CBD Gurus first.
Member: Good morning to all you fantastic people…Welcome to the weekend.
MZ: Expectations are high in the bond market for starting tomorrow. We will see if we actually real money moving or not.
MZ: I am hearing that some of the “flippers” started paying for some but have not been able to verify. At the same time I know some people who have sold bonds to some flippers and they have gone dead quiet. So perhaps under an NDA?
MZ: I am hopeful that is it because it would tell us we are very close for the RV. We should stay calm and watch as it rolls out.
MZ: Very quiet out of Iraq. Very quiet for CMKX, Prosperity packages, farm claims ect….But there was very solid , encouraging news all week. Go back and listen to Nader and MilitiaMan and you will see what has been happening. There have been some fantastic articles this week.
MZ: IMO this was a great week for things we can see. Concrete things. But overnight it was very quiet
Member: Calm before the storm?.
Member: I always watch Saturday Nights. That old Bloomberg video that says some Saturday night when all the banks are closed – the rates will change and we will wake up to a new world on a Monday morning.
Member: Can you explain what a flipper is?
MZ: They are folks who know the groups that aggregated currencies and historic bonds. They know what the projected prices should be at the reset. They ask folks if they are tired of waiting and offer lower prices to those who just want to be done and sell now…..Then the flippers have the currency and bonds and will exchange at a higher price when everything goes. They make a profit.
Member: Just like flipping a house.
Member: Mark, I heard that US sanctions were lifted from Venezuela. Is that a true statement? If so, could we bring our Bolivar to the Rv Redemption center?
Member: I am bringing all currencies I own to the RC. Better safe than sorry.
Member: Bolivar is already on the Forex. If the sanctions are lifted, then you would be able to exchange it anywhere
Member: Do you remember a month ago when Venezuela and Guyana were arguing . China and Brazil stepped in brought them to talk ongoing in Brazil. 2 brics countrys helping 2 new Brics countrys avoid war. Nice
MZ: “BRICS plus expansion is accelerating petrodollar collapse: Ultimately leading to a massive global dollar dump-Schectman” This is from Kitco news.
Member: Thanks Mark and mods. Everyone have a wonderful weekend.
Member: Stay safe and warm….God bless us all.
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The Chairman Of The Military Industrialization Authority And The British Ambassador Discuss Attracting Local And Foreign Investments
Sunday 21, January 2024 | Economical Number of readings: 335 Baghdad / NINA / The head of the Military Industrialization Authority, Mustafa Ati Hassan, confirmed that military industrialization played a major role in supporting the country’s sovereignty through defense industries and revitalizing the Iraqi economy, through its various initiatives.
During his meeting with the British Ambassador to Iraq, Stephen Hitchen, today, Sunday, the head of the authority reviewed the mechanism of work of military manufacturing in line with the requirements of local and international rules, pointing out the need to support the government’s directions in participating with the private sector and improving the work environment in order to attract local and foreign investments.
For his part, British Ambassador Stephen Hitchen affirmed his country's support for the directions of the Iraqi government and meeting the requirements for its progress./End 5
ACHIEVING SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN A FRACTURED WORLD
A Conversation With Mohammed Shyaa Al Sudani, Prime Minister of Iraq
January 18, 2024 10:30–11:00 CET
A conversation with Mohammed Shyaa Al Sudani, Prime Minister of Iraq Simultaneous interpretation in English and Arabic>
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Clare: International Finance Corporation: We want to expand our business in Iraq as an investment region
1/17/2024 Baghdad
The International Finance Corporation announced, on Wednesday, its desire to expand its work in Iraq as an attractive region for investment.
The Prime Minister’s media office said in a statement, seen by Al-Iqtisad News, that “Al-Sudani met in Davos with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation/IFC, headed by Executive Vice President Mokhtar Diop.”
The statement added, "The meeting witnessed a review of the prospects for cooperation between Iraq and the international institution, a member of the World Bank Group, in light of the Iraqi government moving forward with economic reforms and implementing major strategic and investment projects."
Al-Sudani confirmed, according to the statement, “the government’s readiness to develop the scope of cooperation and partnership with the international institution, especially after the signing of a contract between the Civil Aviation Authority and the international institution to prepare an investment portfolio regarding the Baghdad International Airport development project to be on the same level as international airports, and compatible with international standards in a comprehensive manner.”
For its part, the International Finance Corporation delegation expressed its desire to expand its work in Iraq as an attractive region for investment, as well as to participate in the Strategic Development Road project and the major projects attached to it. LINK
Article: "The House of Representatives discusses the latest requirements for Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization" Quote: "... Iraq has completed all the requirements for joining the World Trade Organization in 2023, and only legislation remains."
Article: "Al-Sudani leaves Baghdad for Switzerland to attend the Davos Forum" Quote: "On Monday, Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani left the capital, Baghdad, for Switzerland to participate in the 54th session of the Davos Economic Forum."
Article: "With the exception of Iraq...the World Bank announces a rise in food sector inflation in the world" Quote "...the International Monetary Fund announced a decrease in the inflation rate in Iraq, which is expected to stabilize due to the policy of the Central Bank of Iraq and the impact resulting from raising the exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar..."
Article: "An Iraqi delegation heads to Washington within days, followed by a visit to Sudan" Quote: "Iraqi delegation will head to Washington within days, followed by a visit by Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani."
Article: "Selling an Iraqi currency dating back to the era of “King Ghazi” for 100 thousand pounds sterling" Quote: "A very rare Iraqi currency dating back to the royal era was sold in the country, today, Monday, at a fantastic price of 100,000 pounds sterling, or approximately 187 million Iraqi dinars ."
Article: "Expectations that the decline in dollar prices will bring benefits to the Iraqi individual " Quote: "In order to reduce the price of the dollar in the local market, the Central Bank of Iraq specified, yesterday, Sunday, the entities covered by receiving their external transfers in cash in the dollar currency, starting from January 2, 2024. "
Article: "A financial expert points out the reasons for the continuous decline in the dollar exchange rate" Quote: "On Monday, financial expert Nabil Al-Ali attributed the continued decline in the exchange rate of the US dollar towards the Iraqi dinar to...the change in the attitudes of merchants and public opinion through their conviction of the strength and status of the dinar...The dollar exchange rates against the Iraqi dinar will continue to decline, thus touching the official rate specified by the Central Bank ."
Article: "The Iraqi Dinar Overthrows The Dollar And Wins The Struggle To Control The Regular Market” Quote “The US Treasury continues its cooperation with the Central Bank of Iraq,as many Iraqi banks have now formed relationships with international banks for the first time.”
Article: " CBI Governor: Int'l welcome to the Iraqi banking sector’s commitment to compliance rules " Quote: " For the first time, Iraq is witnessing the reorganization of the external transfer process through correspondent banks, instead of the Central Bank or the Federal Bank being the executive interface for this process.”
Article: "CBI Governor: Int'l welcome to the Iraqi banking sector’s commitment to compliance rules" Quote: "For the first time, Iraq is witnessing the reorganization of the external transfer process through correspondent banks, instead of the Central Bank or the Federal Bank being the executive interface for this process.”