“Coffee With MarkZ” Monday Morning Chat 2-17-2025

 “Coffee With MarkZ” Monday Morning Chat 2-17-2025

Feb 17

Thank you MarkZ for all your time, and encouragement daily….. PDK

MarkZ  Update- 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

Member: Happy Presidents day….Will they waste another 3 day weekend?

Member: last 3 day weekend until May, isn't it?

Member: Good Morning all…..So very Happy to be here

Member: I would be happier exchanging and being on a beach…lol

Member: Perhaps this is the week we have been waiting for!

Member: I saw a post about a lot of plane traffic into Reno with groups getting out with briefcases and in suits. Then coming back all smiles and high fives. 

MZ: I don’t know about the high fives but there has been an abnormal amount of private jet traffic in and out. 

Member: mark, any word from your friendly bond folks over the weekend to help verify money movement ??

MZ: I do not have a historic bond update since the great update on Saturday. There are a few that are expecting full access today. We will see if it happens. Monday morning is usually very quiet on that front. 

Member: Maybe you will hear news by tonight’s podcast. 

Member: About your news that bond commissions were being paid on Saturday…..Well Bond people would not be able to tell you if they got paid under NDA. But you’ll get paid commission  when the deal is done so that tells me the bond people got…. paid deal is done

Member: I do believe if the middle man got paid the actual holder got paid… which means they have a completed the sale of the bonds cause you don’t get commission unless a sale has happened

Member: Brokers normally get paid at the CLOSE of the Transaction.

Member: Rumor has it that Teir 1 and 2 have been paid. Maybe just rumors.

Member: Any news from Redemption center folks last weekend?

MZ: I know they worked half a day….but I do not know what they are working on. 

Member: In Iraq: Rafidain Bank announced today, Monday, the launch of national bonds (first issue) with an amount of (2) trillion dinars until March 10, 2025

Member: I heard the president of Iraq signed or passed the budget amendments and HCL? Hope it’s true.

MZ: “Rueters: Oil exports from the Kurdistan region will resume next week” oil is flowing and money is moving. 

MZ: “The Central Bank of Iraq announces positive results of its quarterly meetings on the US side” five smaller Iraqi banks have been banned from US dollar transactions.  They are making all final cleanups so Iran does not get access. 

Member: When Iraq posts the rate in the gazette, will it automatically go on forex? Inquiring minds want to know…lol

Member: If we are not waiting on Iraq to RV…what are we waiting for?

MZ: I absolutely believe we need Iraq to RV and then we all go at about the same time. 

Member: Looks like we are possibly also waiting on DOGE audits of the US Treasury, The Federal reserve and Ft. Knox now before they pull the RV trigger. Maybe we need to see that done before QFS is activated and gold backed currency???

Member: I’m thinking we need that before tax cuts as well. 

MZ: More are now calling for the audit of Ft. Knox. The last audit of the gold in Ft. Know was in 1974.and they only audited 1 or 2 vaults out of all of them….maybe only 6 % of the gold got audited. 

Member: As of February 2025, the U.S. Treasury holds about 8,200 metric tons of gold, or 261.6 million troy ounces. This gold is valued at $42.22 per ounce, 

Member: Why wouldn't the US value gold at current market value? Would sure help the US bottom line and possibly back our new gold backed USTN’s. Market rate is almost $3,000 for gold. 

Member: ​​It's going to be very interesting when they go into Fort Knox

MZ: “Rand Paul supports Ft. Knox physical audit after zero hedge suggestion goes viral”  it would be nice if Elon Musk and DOGE could take a look inside to make sure the $4, 580 tons of US gold is really there in Ft Knox. The last time anyone looked was 50 years ago in 1974. I love they are calling for physical audits .

Member: Hold tight. Pentagon, FEMA, IRS, SEC, Federal Reserve audits are all also coming!

MZ: We have all been prepared for all these Nesara/Gesara things to happen…I believe we are watching it happen.  

Member: My bank shut down for a few days the first of February. They said they were changing computing systems.

Member: UBS Switzerland upgraded ebanking terms this week end

Member: Sec. of Treasury said he would tariff countries with low currency rates

Member: international bank of settlement gets together on the 28th of this month

Member: Ramadan also starts on the 28th….along with Chinese New Year?

Member: Kuwait revalued one week before Ramadan

Member: I'm praying for all of us, that this is our time

MZ: I am planning on next Saturday being the last one we use Twitch for this podcast. So folks will have to listen to us on youtube and rumble. 

Member: Mark so very grateful for this once in a lifetime opportunity, we are with you in the wait

Member: Hoping everyone has a great day today. 

FIREFLY: it will come out $3.50 to $3.80 and probably be a managed float!! @DINARREVALUATION #iqd

 

With names.. New leaks about US banking restrictions on Iraq, 18 feb

 With names.. New leaks about US banking restrictions on Iraq

Baghdad Today – Baghdad

In a new development regarding the Iraqi banking sector, information was received about the instructions issued by the US Treasury Department, which are scheduled to impose restrictions on a number of banks and electronic payment companies in Iraq.

According to a special source for Baghdad Al-Youm, the restrictions will include five private banks and three electronic payment companies, while they do not include government banks.

The restrictions included five private banks: “Mashreq, Al-Mahtah, Al-Sanabel, where is Iraq, and Al-Musk”, in addition to three electronic payment companies: “Moal, Al-Qasa, and Al-Saqi”.

Although the restrictions only affect private banks and private companies, they raise questions about the potential effects on the Iraqi economy and financial relations with the international banking system. These developments come at a sensitive time for the Iraqi economy, which is facing great challenges.

In this context, two informed sources reported on Sunday, February 16, 2025, that the Central Bank of Iraq will prevent local banks from dealing in dollars.

“The Central Bank of Iraq will prevent 5 local banks from dealing in dollars at the request of the US Treasury,” Reuters quoted the two sources as saying.

The two sources added that “3 payment service companies will be banned from dealing in dollars according to the request of the US Treasury.”

They pointed out that “America submitted its request due to serious monetary violations and smuggling of dollars out of the country.”

The Central Bank of Iraq had denied earlier on Sunday the news of Iraqi banks being subjected to international sanctions, calling for “the adoption of official channels to find out the latest news.”

https://baghdadtoday.news/268085-بالأسماء.-تسريبات-جديدة-حول-القيود-المصرفية-الأمريكية-على-العراق.html

REINALDO JC : 🚨Iraq Misinfo & Mind-Games🚨, 18 FEB

 REINALDO JC

Iraq Misinfo & Mind-Games The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, stated oil exports will resume by THE END OF March. The Minister of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Regional Government Kamal Mohammed added that "resuming exports at (the end of) March is NOT A CONDITION, it may resume BEFORE March," stressing that "the legal procedures have been completed, and from a technical standpoint we do not have any problem." Kurdistan Region’s oil exports will resume NEXT WEEK, Iraqi Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani announced, stating that a ministry delegation will visit Erbil tomorrow to discuss transferring 300,000 barrels to Baghdad for export via Turkey’s Ceyhan port. 3 different dates provided to confuse, frustrate the investor/citizens & keep you guessing (smart maneuver by Iraq gov’t.). HOLD THE LINE—it’s inevitable.

10:25 AM · Feb 17, 2025

TEXAS SNAKE: THE CBI has taken necessary steps to insure exchange capabilities!! @DINARREVALUATION

 

Today’s session on a hot plate: The Popular Mobilization Law ignites a “Parliamentary Battle” – Urgent, 18 feb

 Today’s session on a hot plate: The Popular Mobilization Law ignites a “Parliamentary Battle” – Urgent

Baghdad Today – Baghdad

The MP for the Coordination Framework, Aref Al-Hamami, confirmed on Monday, February 17, 2025, that the success of holding the session of the House of Representatives depends on the inclusion and passage of the Popular Mobilization Law.

Al-Hammami told Baghdad Al-Youm that “the parliamentary majority still refuses to attend the sessions of the House of Representatives without including the Popular Mobilization Law and voting on it,” noting that “not including it means that today’s session will not be held as it happened with yesterday’s session because of the boycott of deputies.”

Al-Hammi added that “the passage of this law is supported by the majority of deputies and from different political blocs,” stressing that “there is no justification for disrupting or obstructing the passage of this law, given its importance.”

The MP stressed that “the blocs supporting the law seek to pass it during today’s session, and if it is not included and voted on, the session will not be held and the deputies will continue in the boycott.”

On Sunday (February 16, 2025), the House of Representatives failed to hold its scheduled session, amid the escalation of political differences and the increasing waves of boycott by deputies, reflecting the complexities of the legislative scene and its impact on the expected laws.

The Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Regions and Provincials Committee, Jawad Al-Yakhari, confirmed in an interview with Baghdad today that “the failure to include some important laws, foremost of which is the Service and Retirement Law of the Popular Mobilization, pushed many deputies and political blocs to boycott the session, which led to the incompleteness of the quorum.”

Al-Lawari pointed out that “the number of attendees did not exceed 80 deputies, which forced the presidency of the council to postpone the session until Monday, but the current indicators indicate the continuation of the crisis, which may lead to a new postponement.”

Parliament has recently faced challenges in passing laws that affect large segments of society, while political accounts are intertwined with legislative agendas, weakening the chances of reaching consensus leading to the regular resumption of its sessions.

https://baghdadtoday.news/268126-جلسة-اليوم-على-صفيح-ساخن-قانون-الحشد-الشعبي-يشعل-معركة-برلمانية-عاجل.html

REINALDO JC: IRAQ UPDATE, 18 FEB

REINALDO JC

IRAQ Barzani: Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani expects oil exports to resume by the end of March. Me: IM NOT BUYING THAT info Barzani (imo-dis/misinformation) CBI: CBI warning people/citizens about circulating incorrect information regarding banks NOT being sanctioned, however; Me: We determined The CBI LIED TO YOU TODAY AS WELL. There were banks & exchange companies sanctioned today which were Al-Mashreq, Al-Muttahid, Al-Sanabel, Ayna Al-Iraq, and Al-Misk. To the Iraq Government: You’re not fooling us investors—WE KNOW HOW THIS STORY ENDS