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Iran’s Dead Hand Strategy The "Dead Hand" strategy is a decentralized, pre-authorized command architecture engineered to ensure military and economic offensive continuity in the absence of a central leadership structure. This doctrine was not a mere contingency plan but a fundamental restructuring of Iran’s military posture. Following the June 2025 ceasefire, the Iranian leadership spent a nine-month period formally embracing and institutionalizing an explicitly offensive asymmetric strategy. The system is structurally identical to the Soviet-era "Dead Hand" nuclear retaliation protocol: a weaponized bureaucracy designed to function automatically if the command structure is decapitated. The assassination of the Supreme Leader on February 28th served as the mechanical "starting pistol" for these pre-distributed operational plans. Because the architecture was specifically engineered to operate without a "head," the operations are currently unstoppable. No surviving official possesses the authority or the institutional mandate to rescind these orders, as any attempt to do so would be viewed by IRGC commanders as a betrayal of the Supreme Leader’s binding final instructions.

Perplexity has rolled out a major Plaid integration, allowing users to securely connect their bank accounts, credit cards, and loans directly to its AI agent, Computer. This update transforms Computer into a comprehensive personal finance hub, building on an earlier brokerage account link. Users can now track spending patterns in detail, monitor net worth across all accounts, and receive personalized insights without juggling multiple apps. The AI analyzes transaction data to build custom budgets, debt repayment plans, and retirement forecasts on demand. Over 75% of Perplexity users already ask financial questions monthly, making this a timely enhancement. Connection is read-only via Plaid’s secure network, with user data never stored on Perplexity’s servers. All signed-in users in the US and Canada can link accounts on desktop, with more regions coming soon. Pro and Max subscribers gain advanced Computer tasks for deeper analysis and interactive dashboards. This move positions Perplexity at the forefront of “intelligent finance,” where conversational AI replaces static dashboards. The feature promises to make personal money management simpler, smarter, and far more intuitive.

@Akshat_World Am 90% invested outside India and am a resident. Best decision ever.

I used to be a domestic investor. Then, I moved 70% of my portfolio abroad. This was single handedly the best move I made in investing. 1) Made close to 2.5Cr in profits 2) Made close to 1Cr in Options income 3) Made close to 8% of entire portfolio (around 80-90Lakhs) in USD appreciation to INR All this was last 1 year. India is an amazing market to invest. But, I will only invest big chunks when there is enough discount. Till then, quite happy owning monopoly tech stocks. Writing covered calls, and generating a solid cash flows. Everyone should try it. And, see if it makes sense for them.

@DocRGM_ They voted for this no? Why complain now.

Govt will not take any steps that could make their miserable lives even a little more tolerable.

@Theblockvlog Am more worried about Tom Lee putting on so much weight.

why tf anyone not talking about how bullish it is that tom lee bought $ETH ?

@SunilVTinani While Vance and team were talking to Iran, Trump was busy watching MMA. 😀

Tomorrow morning this no-deal can become a deal, and then again a no-deal the day after....

@conorfkenny Listening to the 80s music over and over again. And the movies of that era too.

Take some time this weekend, do something that brings you joy. What makes you happy? Anything is a valid choice.

Hong Kong has taken a major step toward regulating digital finance by issuing its first stablecoin licenses under the new Stablecoins Ordinance. The announcement was made by the city’s central banking authority, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). A consortium led by major global banks, including HSBC and Standard Chartered, has received the inaugural licenses to operate regulated stablecoin activities in the region. Stablecoins are digital assets designed to maintain a stable value, often pegged to traditional currencies such as the U.S. dollar. By introducing a formal licensing framework, Hong Kong aims to ensure that these digital currencies operate under clear regulatory oversight. The move signals Hong Kong’s ambition to become a global hub for regulated digital assets and blockchain innovation. Authorities believe that establishing clear rules will attract financial institutions, fintech firms, and investors seeking a secure environment for stablecoin development. Industry observers see the licensing decision as a significant milestone in the evolution of digital finance, potentially setting a regulatory model for other financial centers around the world.

@dotkrueger All bought over by Strategy and the likes?

Roughly one million BTC moved from OG sellers wallets over the last 12 months. There is not another one million left. The entire legacy supply overhang got vacuumed up.

@devinamehra Its a deliberate move by Iran to get US to agree to its demands. They know the US can betray them like they did twice earlier, so keeping all its options open.

It may be partly true that Iran 'cannot' find the mines it laid in the Straits of Hormuz OR it may be a strategy by Iran that the only safe passage is via Iran's own territorial waters which means that they can legitimately continue to charge a toll We can never know which...and no oil tanker can 'take a chance' to find out Smart chess move! One thing is for certain: Iran's leadership looks a lot better today to the world than it did a month and half ago #Iran @HormuzLetter

@zaika_hl Nice city. Great food.

Didn’t have much expectations for Kuala Lumpur, but so far it’s 10/10 Dubai-level city 🇲🇾

@TheBTCTherapist Huge upfront investment and locking yourself into decades of emi.

If investing in real estate and rental properties is so profitable for a business why isn’t everyone doing it?

@nicrypto Or maybe they are just booking profits on an investment they made?

Bhutan has sold about 70% of all its Bitcoin over 18 months. Did we quietly get rug-pulled by a kingdom?

@gurjota First of all the lack of growth in the economy has to be addressed. If companies are showing good 15-20% growth, the markets will automatically price it in and wont bother about the taxes.

3 things stopping India from becoming a stock market Vishwaguru 1. LTCG 2. STT 3. Currency

@conorfkenny That's Iran playing hardball wanting ironclad guarantees and unfreezing all its funds etc.

BREAKING: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US officials say Iran may have lost track of some naval mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to fully reopen the shipping route. Reports suggest some mines were not properly recorded and may have drifted, limiting safe passage.

There is no growth in the economy for years now. Just saying that our gdp is growing by 8%, 7% and that our inflation is 1% doesnt reflect the ground reality. Our companies are struggling with low single digit growth for many qtrs now. The ltcg, stt etc is just extra pain that the govt has imposed on the markets.

Will FIIs Return If Taxes Go? a. FIIs don’t sell due to taxes, but due to Valuation & Risk b. Valuation: Forward P/E: Korea 7x, China 11x, Brazil 9x, India 22x c. Risk: INR faces “structural depreciation bias” globally d. Moody's: GDP growth forecast FY27 cut to 6% INSIGHTS: Gifting a “Tax-free” Exit to FIIs a. Brokerages and fund managers want the government to remove LTCG, STCG, and STT for FIIs. While there is merit in this argument, one must face the reality. b. Tax Cut is No Magic Bullet: In 2019, government reduced corporate taxes from 30% to 22%, hoping private sector investment will pick up. Corporate balance sheets became fat, but investment only went down. If there is no demand, will you invest in a new factory? If consumption is broken, you fix consumption. c. Valuation: Even if India removes all capital gains taxes for FIIs, the valuation gap remains massive. If I’m an FII managing a global emerging market (GEM) portfolio, I might take this “tax-free exit” as a gift, and continue selling my overvalued Indian large-caps, moving that capital to cheaper markets. d. Risk: As an FII, if I can get a risk-free 4.4% yield in U.S. treasuries in the current environment, I will become very picky about a “risky” emerging market, unless it offers me mouth-watering valuations. e. In India right now, the worst risk is the rupee. Tax-free dollar-denominated gains will diminish if the currency keeps melting. As an FII, will I put fresh money into a market with a sword constantly hanging over my head? Focus on Risk Mitigation for FIIs a. Moody’s Ratings: On April 5, 2026, Moody’s reduced India’s GDP growth forecast in FY27 from 6.8% to 6%. The agency listed the following 3 challenges: (1) Subdued consumption (2) Softer industrial activity (3) Weakening investment momentum amid rising prices and input costs. b. Goldman Sachs: On March 25, 2026, GS cut India’s GDP growth estimate from 7% to 5.9% for FY27. Challenges cited: (1) Inflation outlook revised upward to 4.6% from 3.9% (2) Current Account Deficit (Exports Minus Imports) projected to widen to 2% of GDP, up from 1.3% (3) More pressure on rupee due to CAD c. Stagflation Risks: The dreaded word “stagflation” is now being used by some global analysts for India. In principle, if demand goes down, the price of a commodity should go down. But the previous points (a) and (b) show as follows: Consumption is down, growth is down, but prices are going up. That’s stagflation. That is hard to manage because of policy dilemma. If RBI raises interest rates to control inflation, growth/demand weakens – and vice versa. d. Earnings Slowdown in India: Latest 12-month forward earnings CAGR projected by Bloomberg for Asian markets are as follows: (1) MSCI China 16% (2) MSCI Taiwan 30% (3) MSCI Korea 108% (4) MSCI India 8% (Note: FIIs look at these metrics for capital allocation.) ENDPIECE: Ignore the Lobbying, Focus on Fundamentals India is not a stock exchange. Policymakers must decide policies based on what is best for the people, and not what is best for stock brokers and fund managers. A middleman is loyal to only one party: himself. @arabicatrader

@macastel3 Singapore & many cities in Malaysia, Thailand. The future is the global south.

What is the next Dubai? Any idea?

@Theblockvlog This is something i really need to do in my life. I keep postponing all happiness to tomorrow. Thanks for the daily reminder 🙏

this post below is the basic lesson in life and investing . if you want a watch , phone , car or anything that makes you happy , just go ahead and buy it . the mindset that says let me save and buy tomorrow is good but not valid every time . you wanna live your life later ? do you even know what happens tomorrow ? you are here to live the days given to you . enjoy life to max because man plans and god laughs .

@AlphaWizarDD taxes and "what will people say?"

You could literally - • Put ₹10 Cr. in a bank paying 7.5% interest • Live off the ₹7.50 Lakh/month interest payment Why are people not doing this?

The end of Indian IT as we know is already here.