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"Iraq's Digital Pivot: Using Technology to Build Trust πΉ CBI starts a nationwide IT modernization bid. πΉ E-payments reach 2T IQD in August 2024. πΉ Cash is still kingthis change will be cultural not just technical Iraq isn't just fighting for oil money; it's also racing to fix its broken financial system. The Central Bank of Iraq's recent request for full IT solutions means more than just getting new technology. It's a change in strategy. Iraq is establishing digital infrastructure to promote real inclusion following years of dependence on the black market unstable dinar-dollar exchange" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-15 00:09:13 UTC 5009 followers, 1315 engagements
"At first I didn't believe the 7000 tons of Yamashita gold until today" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-22 20:35:47 UTC 5076 followers, 1192 engagements
"The Iraqi dinar is being prepared for use. In a quiet way. The Central Bank of Iraq is taking extra IQD out of circulation. Digital payment platforms are growing. Cash is still king but not for long. This move isn't just cleaning up; it's a change. When a country starts to limit the amount of money in circulation and update its payment systems it shows what it wants to do. Iraq is sending the dinar because it is preparing for something bigger. Why now Iraq's economy which is based on oil is at a crossroads in terms of world politics. The U.S. still has a lot of power but Baghdad is being" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-15 16:55:06 UTC 5076 followers, 28.4K engagements
"Darla you're right to notice the timing. That changeno more discount auctions full interest paid and open price discoveryshows that Iraq is getting ready for FX basket alignment. It's not official yet but it's clear that they're testing the rails before the public sees the rate. Sovereignty now has a form" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-20 15:18:50 UTC 4975 followers, XXX engagements
"The puzzle is gradually coming together. Since the first quarter we haven't heard anything about an audit of Fort Knox. The White House now talks about 24K gold. And Trump just shook hands with Marcos Jr. the son of the man who is said to have stolen the Yamashita Treasure which is 7000 tons of gold golden Buddhas and hidden trusts that have been missing for decades. Philippine presidents have looked for it. There are rumors circulating about Swiss vaults and secured doors. And then all of a sudden. This isn't just diplomacy. This feels like a big deal. There was more going on behind that" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-22 20:57:41 UTC 5076 followers, 1913 engagements
"It makes prices go up and down in a fake way. When one side gets real assets (like silver) and the other side prints IOUs markets stop being about price and start being about control. That distortion makes people want to leave their money breaks trust in fiat and tells people to switch to hard assets. Be on the lookout for higher premiums and a lack of cash. That's the ripple before the big wave" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-22 21:49:26 UTC 5074 followers, XX engagements
"That's a wonderful question. There are other rails besides XRP and rLUSD but right now they are the most compliant for cross-border flows under ISO 20022. IQD doesn't need to "become" a digital dollar; once its backend FX settlement works with new rails it gets tokenized on-chain as collateral. You could say that the value isn't just in the currency itself but also in the paths it can take to get to other currencies. So XRP clears the way but assets like IQD can only move through those paths if they follow the rules for digital settlement. That's how interoperability works: not every currency" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-15 00:11:20 UTC 4967 followers, 2887 engagements
"Great framing. This is the easiest way: If IQD becomes digital via RLUSD at a 1:1 parity track its value doesn't "go up" like a stock; it only matches U.S. settlement rails. That implies you'll have to change your actual IQD into the systemprobably via licensed FX agents or digital custodiansbefore it shows that parity. So certainly there is a potential that value will be unlocked. But only if: You have real IQD. There is a formal way to take in retail conversion. The GENIUS Act and rails like XRPL/RLUSD are both active and safe. You're not off track; you're just early. Structure comes first;" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-20 13:12:57 UTC 4964 followers, XXX engagements
"@120_un Yes it does help. GENIUS sets the legal boundaries. CLARITY tells you what asset classes are. Hydrocarbon legislation opens up export opportunities. They let IQD float under regulations that encourage demand over anarchy. It's silent scaffolding for a new value" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-17 22:28:48 UTC 4967 followers, XXX engagements
"Dollar's New Armor: GENIUS Moves. Dinar and Dong respond. The U.S. just turned stablecoins into weapons. GENIUS and CLARITY could soon establish the digital dollar as a global gatekeeper compelling developing nations to choose between adhering to U.S. standards or falling behind. Now banks and big IT companies may create stablecoins backed by USD with reserves of 1:1. IQD in Iraq Hydrocarbon legislation has already brought us closer. Vietnam's VND Could go down initially then go up again when digital trading is in line. But here's the silent play: petro-stablecoins might break up OPEC+" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-18 16:52:42 UTC 4965 followers, 13.1K engagements
"August 1st is a point of convergence. New tariffs are here. More people are using stablecoins. And what about money In the middle of a war they are. By lowering imports and improving the trade balance tariffs can make a currency stronger. This is especially true for Vietnam which exports to the U.S. But what about inflation retaliation and uncertainty around the world That can change things quickly. We've seen it before: the U.S.-China trade war wasn't about money. It was all about power. Stablecoins come next. π΅ Tokens backed by USD make it easier to trade across borders now πThey are in" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-22 19:05:41 UTC 5076 followers, XXX engagements
"Crypto Week wasn't simply a big deal in the past; it was also planned. The President will now get the GENIUS Act. The CLARITY Act is picking up steam. And the CFTC just verified what a lot of us already knew: "This is the start of America's golden age of innovation in digital assets." That's not fluff. That's what alignment is. The Trump Administration's intensified drive has made U.S. digital asset policy no longer fragmented; it's now federalized. We're keeping an eye on the rails locking in. π₯ GENIUS Act: Rules for stablecoins and supervision by the Federal Reserve. π CLARITY Act: A" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-19 01:55:20 UTC 4954 followers, XXX engagements
"@ph_xrp I still think they are connected. As a result they depend on each other; this is just my opinion. Because they won't let us double down there is a lot of delay and it's been synced" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-23 01:19:30 UTC 5076 followers, XXX engagements
"π¨ Trump and Marcos agree to no tariffs. But what's the real trade Today Trump met with Marcos Jr. at the White House. On paper there is a clean trade deal between the U.S. and the Philippines. No tariffs. Stronger connections. Growing together. But under the handshake the timing raises important questions. There have been rumors about the Marcos gold the Rodriguez Trust and legacy funds that are supposed to be set aside for a global reset for decades. Japanese Gold = Yamashita Treasure People say that Marcos acquired Yamashita's treasure for himself and became very rich during his time as" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-22 20:11:51 UTC 5076 followers, 8932 engagements
"You're stuck. The bridge currency idea isn't simply disruptive; it also has an effect on world politics. Once countries can get beyond dollar-clearing and oil-backed FX traps the old liquidity empires start to lose their importance. The "City" knows it too. That clock isn't simply ticking; it's changing the globe" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-20 12:54:06 UTC 4955 followers, XX engagements
"This is the culmination of decades of work. We are providing you with an opportunity to succeed. You contribute to the issue. Get a slice of pie" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-21 04:12:50 UTC 5076 followers, 1246 engagements
"You learned that slavery was over. But it was just updated with direct deposit. They just switched whips for W-2s. The pharaoh got 20%. You're giving up more than XX and thanking the IRS" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-21 03:49:20 UTC 5073 followers, XXX engagements
"XRP isn't just running; it's changing the cycle. Price discovery is knocking. Ledger altcoins are coming to life. After more than 2700 days XRP has finally surged ahead of the market. The goal is $XX. Conservative. $XX Maybe. But what is the real alpha That's what's below the breakout: πΉ Meme coins πΉ DeFi tokens πΉ Ledger-native plays When XRP goes up by more than XXX% every pool it touches goes up with it. Liquidity changes. Ecosystems get bigger. A chain that goes up lifts all the coins. Did you miss XRP at $XXXX You may be late to the scene but you haven't missed the ledger. XRP's" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-21 04:03:22 UTC 5074 followers, XXX engagements
"Hey Ldr I admire your desire to learn. Coin Bureau's YouTube channel is a fantastic place to start for unbiased overviews of cryptocurrencies. Andreas Antonopoulos' "Internet of Money" series (videos and books) is also worth checking out. "Cryptoassets" by Chris Burniske is a basic yet smart book to start with if you want to read. You're not too late; you're simply early with more information" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-20 12:58:21 UTC 4965 followers, XX engagements
"Boom π₯π₯π₯ This is wild The hidden Swiss vault will unlock the hidden treasure from WWII (gold looted by Marcos Sr.) The U.S. got access to more or less 7000 tons of gold. If this is true. The Melaniatasia Romanov TG channel had the same thoughts" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-23 01:13:29 UTC 5076 followers, 4487 engagements
"@jason_howerton This is what occurs when fiat logic spreads across culture. No profit. No need. But still eligible for a reward. You don't get paid unless you provide value. That's not how capitalism works. That's a theater of subsidies" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-20 12:45:08 UTC 4955 followers, XXX engagements
"Why Ripple Went Quietly Through Luxembourg This initiative initiative isn't just an expansion of stablecoins. It's a soft handshake in the middle of geopolitical payment warfare. Ripple didn't pick Luxembourg because it's cool. It chose Luxembourg because Europe needs a functional bridge between digital assets and traditional banking and Luxembourg holds the keys to that bridge. πΉ BNY Mellon custody gives RLUSD institutional trust. πΉ MiCA needs fiat reserves spread out across several banks. πΉ Luxembourg has strong connections to the global financial system. πΉ Ripple set up Ripple Payments" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-16 20:55:05 UTC 4967 followers, XXX engagements
"It's not broken. It was made this way. Keep you busy. Make you weary. Keep you too tired to ask questions about the system that takes your time. Productivity is the emblem of modern wage servitude" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-20 15:02:43 UTC 4963 followers, XXX engagements
"@pooL_rM311_7221 Ripple isn't breaking the system. It's taking the place of the spine. You believe it's a cryptocurrency business. But countries are looking at it as a central settlement engine. This isn't DeFi. It's infrastructure all over the world" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-20 23:41:42 UTC 5076 followers, 5951 engagements
"Indeed Russia is not Iraq. Russia controls BRICS debt gold and energy exports. Iraq has been tied to the dollar oil and the IMF. That's why they need to start over with money. In chaos you don't revalue. You change the value after setting up the digital tracks audit trails and trade pivots. That's what's going on right now in silence" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-23 00:38:34 UTC 5076 followers, XXX engagements
"Yes it does look like a buyback but not in the Wall Street sense. The CBI is tightening monetary control and making things scarce by taking extra IQD out of circulation and issuing dinar securities that pay interest. This step builds trust makes the country less dependent on the US dollar and shows that the country is becoming more powerful. Quiet careful work is being done to prepare for a revaluation" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-16 22:21:43 UTC 4967 followers, 1337 engagements
"π Summary of Potential Long-Term XRP Prices:" @fns_francis on X 2025-03-26 17:49:45 UTC 5003 followers, 41K engagements
"@lydia6061 @Phillip34721295 @BROTHERSTE27892 I'm hearing Syrian Pound Zim aggro or bonds Thai Baht and Korean Won. My main holdings are VND and IQD only" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-09 01:29:39 UTC 5027 followers, XXX engagements
"The value of crypto is going to change. The change will not only be in the price but also in the purpose of the asset. New tracks. New rules. There are new methods to determine the value of each digital asset. What's next Currency There are two revaluations coming up: one for digital currency and one for sovereign currency. And when they get together the system will be different" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-20 12:25:47 UTC 5076 followers, 24.3K engagements
"Vietnam's VND: Quiet Steps Toward Strength πΉ FDI is up XXXX% from last year (H1 2025). πΉ Market upgrades are meant to make the market more open by September. πΉ A tariff deal and KRX reforms show that the market is becoming more open. Vietnam is quietly changing itself to be a credible player in the emerging market. Hanoi is preparing for a future in which the VND will be worth more than it is currently by achieving a growth rate of XXX% per year attracting billions of dollars in capital and implementing policy changes such as omnibus accounts and electronic trading infrastructure. The" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-15 00:03:39 UTC 5063 followers, 2289 engagements
"Iraq Just Changed Its Money System Securities that pay interest and don't have discounts. No more auctions based on fake rates. No more hiding behind the dollar peg. This action shows that you are sure. The Central Bank is letting the market decide what to do with the dinar for the first time. And here's what we can see: πΉ Debt backed by dinars with interest payments πΉ Less reliance on USD liquidity πΉ Incentives for capital inflows not just oil cash πΉ A change from a fixed subsidy model to a sovereign monetary flow But don't mix up tools and results. This alone won't make the dinar go up" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-16 21:29:51 UTC 5074 followers, 27.6K engagements
"Emerging markets are not only growing; they are also changing. Vietnam's FDI is up XXXX% in the first half of 2025. India is moving toward privatization and targeting inflation. The IMF says that open market operations are spreading to frontier economies. Emerging markets are not only catching up; they are also getting rid of the legacy of central planning and joining the global capital system. But here's the real sign: they're using the West's playbook which includes open markets free trade and monetary tools that were only available to developed countries. This change isnot merely symbolic." @fns_francis on X 2025-07-14 23:57:33 UTC 4967 followers, XXX engagements
"No Broker Reporting Does Not Mean No Crypto Taxes A dangerous lie is going around: "No taxes on cryptobroker rules were thrown out" Let me make that clear. Yes the Treasury got rid of the requirement for brokers to report. No that doesn't mean you're free of responsibility. You still have to pay taxes on your gains. You still need to fill out Form 8949 and Schedule D. You still have to keep track of all your trades. This is the new reality: π You are now the broker. π AI will help but it won't keep you from an audit. π Not knowing isn't protection; it's exposure. Smart people are using AI" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-16 21:38:55 UTC 5009 followers, XXX engagements
"@RapidResponse47 Yes you can bring the empire back to life. But if the basis is fiat it's like putting new paint on a ship that's already sinking. Currency is the first step toward sovereignty. The rest is just noise" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-20 15:01:00 UTC 4964 followers, XXX engagements
"Iraq just took another step toward the RV. π‘ The CBI is directly paying for XX new De La Rue currency machines to be put in important banks in Basra and Mosul. The total cost is XXX billion IQD. Not hearsay. This information is not derived from a confidential conversation. This is an official offer from the CBI. These machines are up to date with international standards for digital banking. They aren't just for show; they're for being ready for foreign currency like the Dinar USD and Euro. In the meantime. As part of U.S. monetary architecture the Genius Act quietly makes Ripple's ROUSD" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-22 22:50:47 UTC 5076 followers, 10.3K engagements
"UID X that's a good point but take a closer look: AWS didn't start out as expensive. Utility built its moat and then it got pricing power. Telegram It grew because of function. AWS is currently generating revenue. Is there an App Store for iOS First utility; then value capture. The payoff isn't utility; it's the setup. Smart money buys things that work before they get popular" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-21 03:41:02 UTC 5073 followers, XX engagements
"This week the Iraq Stock Exchange saw XXX billion IQD in trades. No this doesn't change the dinar overnight. But don't miss the signal that is hidden. More ISX activity means more confidence. Stability = confidence. And the strength of a currency usually follows what institutions do not what the public thinks. While most people are looking at CBI memos and oil contracts I'm keeping an eye on the local capital flow. It's not a revaluation event; it's a sign of what's to come. When equity markets rise while currency policy gets tighter it's a sign that a country is rewiring its financial" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-22 19:04:04 UTC 5076 followers, 2589 engagements
"India's UPI Just Changed How Payments Work Transactions happen XXX million times a day. This figure surpasses that of Visa. It outperformed any system developed by the West. UPI is more than just a tool for India; it's also a weapon in a digital trade war. BRICS is closely monitoring the situation. France is getting on board. The USD isn't going down yet but it is definitely being ignored. πΉ UPI handles XX% of India's digital payments πΉ It is growing into Europe BRICS and the Gulf πΉ It is built on real-time rails and is now faster than SWIFT This isn't about destroying the dollar in one" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-22 20:07:36 UTC 5076 followers, 2068 engagements
"Everything you're asking is correct. Indeed the phrase "before it shows parity" refers to the time when the public can observe it on U.S. tracks. It's like getting a rail line ready before the first people get on. If IQD is synchronized to RLUSD 1:1 only dinar in the system may show that rate. There isn't an official FX intake yet. But you're in a favorable spot. You presumably have real notes if you have Treasury Vault and CEIFX notes. Don't rush to make changes until the GENIUS rails are fully operational and recognized. Positioning = patience. You're not late; you're early" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-20 13:49:22 UTC 4964 followers, XXX engagements
"The VND is not lagging; it is performing comparably to the Iraqi dinar. Vietnam's strategy is more complicated: controlling manufacturing the rise of semiconductors and gold trade through ASEAN corridors. Their reserves are smaller their exposure to foreign exchange is lower and they are already compliant with ISO. When the revaluation happens it won't be noise; it will be placement. The revaluation will be quiet planned and permanent" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-12 14:53:39 UTC 4967 followers, XXX engagements
"Iraq Just Gave the Markets a Sign The Central Bank no longer gives discounts on securities. They're paying interest and the full amount up front. What does that mean The Iraqi Dinar no longer needs help from outside sources. It can go up in value because of open market forces. Here's how the plan is coming together: πΉ No more daily dollar auctions πΉ Securities backed by dinars πΉ Modernized banking rules πΉ Full interest payments to draw in capital This is not a quiz. This is a real-time reset of money. The dinar is now being seen as a sovereign currency not just a local one. But doing it" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-16 21:14:51 UTC 5073 followers, 32.9K engagements
"They're not only creating a place to ski. They're making plans for a future without the petrodollar. In the desert $XXX billion isn't waste; it's positioning. For tourism commercial routes and power after the dollar. When oil runs out infrastructure becomes the key" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-20 15:04:05 UTC 4963 followers, 1192 engagements
"Strong laws. Quiet power. Currency fluctuations occur. The U.S. has once again become the world's financial leader. The GENIUS Act says that stablecoins must be backed by U.S. dollars or Treasuries at a 1:1 ratio. The CLARITY Act places crypto under the watch of the CFTC and SEC which sets up a new framework for digital assets. What's next πΉ U.S. banks start using tokenized dollars. πΉ China can't use stablecoins to deal with the U.S. πΉ Iraq and Vietnam suffer indirect FX pressure that might lead them to RV or forex rebalancing. πΉ Tariffs and sanctions force trade onto U.S.-compliant" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-17 22:07:03 UTC 4954 followers, 6914 engagements
"You're almost there Shane. The GENIUS Act isn't only about backing; it's also about getting rid of intermediaries and tying value to genuine assets. Treasury notes show that power is going back to elected officials not central banks. The Republic is still there but its money is gone. Now it's getting there" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-20 15:06:44 UTC 4963 followers, XX engagements
"@MonieTen48 We are talking about 7000 tons of gold here the same time the White House posted" @fns_francis on X 2025-07-22 20:43:05 UTC 5073 followers, XX engagements