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32:40

From Cash Chaos to Digital Future! Iraq’s Banking...

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2025/09/08

Iraq faces a mounting financial bottleneck as pensioner ⁠ link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ salaries are delayed and fears grow that all government employees could soon be impacted. Despite official denials, liquidity issues in state coffers are becoming more visible. Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... Economist Nabil Al-Marsoumi has proposed a direct

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30:13

Crypto in Iraq: From Dinars to Digital: Iraq’s Crypto...

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2025/09/05

Exciting figures are out — and Iraq is climbing the global crypto ranks. ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog ⁠ According to the Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index (6th edition), Iraq is now ranked 44th out of 151 countries, putting it firmly in the top third worldwide for grassroots crypto use. Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... 📊 Key highlights: Iraq scores

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31:42

Cash Crisis & Diversification: Iraq’s Economic...

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2025/09/05

Iraq’s economy faces a critical test. For decades, oil revenues ⁠https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2025/09/l... link to My FX Buddies blog⁠ have carried the country, but experts warn that this rentier system is unsustainable — especially when liquidity dries up and imports outweigh exports. Parliament members and economic experts argue Iraq must urgently: Diversify revenue streams beyond oil Strengthen tax, customs, and insurance sectors Invest in human capital and local labor Support and regulate the

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28:19

Money Moves Faster in Iraq Now

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2025/09/03

The Central Bank of Iraq announces the launch of reciprocal money transfer link to My FX Buddies Blog services via e-wallets, enabling individuals and business owners to conduct their financial transactions with greater speed and flexibility. This means using your digital wallet to pay a business directly. U.S. Examples: Apple Pay / Google Pay: You tap your phone at Starbucks and it takes money from your wallet to Starbucks’ merchant account. PayPal Checkout: Buying something online and selecting

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28:34

Iraq at Risk: U.S. May Halt Dollar Supply

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2025/09/02

The United States has issued a serious warning to Iraq: link to My FX Buddies Blog ⁠ Stop the smuggling of dollars to Iran, or face the possibility of being cut off from the U.S. dollar system. According to exclusive reports, the U.S. Federal Reserve is considering economic sanctions that would choke Iraq’s access to hard currency — a move that could trigger a severe crisis in Baghdad’s financial system. Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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33:15

Banking Deposits Drop, Forex Trading Grows in Iraq

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2025/09/01

Iraq’s financial market is feeling the pressure in 2025. ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ Investor withdrawals and declining deposits are squeezing banks and the Iraq Stock Exchange, which saw monthly trading values collapse from 53 billion to just 22 billion dinars. Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠. But there’s another story happening at the same time — a

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33:10

Digital Dinars? Iraq’s Electronic Payment Revolution...

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2025/08/31

Iraq is taking another big step toward a digital economy. link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq confirmed new rules and requirements that push the country toward electronic payments instead of cash. Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠.This move is part of Iraq’s larger digital transformation strategy—covering infrastructure,

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25:39

Salary Relief Ahead? KURD Employees Await Sunday...

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2025/08/29

Baghdad is preparing to release the sixth month of salaries https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2025/08/s... ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ for Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) employees — but the transfer may not happen until Sunday. Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠....According to officials from the Ministry of Finance and Economy in Kurdistan, once the funds

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25:39

Salary Relief Ahead? KURD Employees Await Sunday...

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2025/08/29

Baghdad is preparing to release the sixth month of salaries https://www.myfxbuddies.com/2025/08/s... ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ for Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) employees — but the transfer may not happen until Sunday. Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... According to officials from the Ministry of Finance and Economy in Kurdistan, once the funds arrive,

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26:27

Oil vs Salaries: Can Erbil & Baghdad Strike a Deal?

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2025/06/30

A high-stakes showdown is unfolding in Erbil as a powerful ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ Iraqi delegation meets with the Kurdistan Regional Government to resolve a major salary crisis that has left doctors, teachers, and government employees waiting over 42 days for their paychecks. With tensions running high, the Kurdish region is stuck in a financial chokehold — protests are erupting, markets are stalling, and the threat of strikes looms large over the new academic year. Baghdad is pushing for

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27:46

Will Iraq Greenlight Kurdistan's Oil Again?

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2025/06/29

Stay tuned... A high-stakes meeting is set to take place in Baghdad ⁠ link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠as leaders from the Kurdistan Region and the Iraqi federal government come together to discuss the re-export of Kurdish oil. This expanded meeting, involving top officials like Deputy Prime Minister Fuad Hussein, the Iraqi Oil Minister, and the Minister of Natural Resources from the Kurdistan Regional Government, could reshape Iraq’s oil future. What’s at stake? Billions in revenue, regional stability,

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33:21

Is This Iraq’s Golden Opportunity for Economic Power?

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2025/06/26

“Iraq hasn’t had a moment like this in years — peace in the region, calm in the markets, link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ and a golden opportunity to rise. The only question: will they take it… or let it slip? ⁠ 🌍 Iraq stands at a pivotal moment — a golden opportunity is here. But will it be seized or squandered? With the ceasefire between Iran and Israel calming regional tensions, Iraq now finds itself at a critical crossroads. For the first time in years, geopolitical quiet could open the door to

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31:49

📉 The dollar is dropping — and the Iraqi dinar is...

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2025/06/25

📉 The dollar is dropping — and the Iraqi dinar is showing signs of strengthlink to My FX Buddies Blogstrength. Could this be the shift many have been waiting for?After a de-escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict and a visible return to diplomacy in the region, the Sulaymaniyah Stock Exchange is reporting a drop in the USD/IQD market rate — from 148,000 to 141,300 per $100. Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠ 🎧 In this episode, we’ll explore: Why regional peace is

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30:09

Tender for Iraqi Dinar Cash Distribution 📺

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2025/06/24

Cash Distribution Services on 22nd June 2025 link to My FX Buddies BlogTender for the Provision of Cash Distribution Services, via a Framework Agreement (FWA). Tender reference number: IRI2025-0010. Please click to My FX Buddies blog Invitation to Bid 6 page Supplier Code of Conduct Pricing Proposal Previous experience This is a program they have been doing for 5 years but it's the first time I ever saw it and I wanted to share it with you Keep watching 📺 there are other articles such as Hghly

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27:20

Iraq’s Big Economic Shift: Trade, Tech & the WTO

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2025/06/22

🌍 Iraq is quietly laying the foundation for a massive economic pivot — ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog and this time, it’s digital, diversified, and globally focused. ⁠ In this episode, we break down Iraq’s ambitious new trade development strategy, including: Support My FX Buddies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✅ Digitizing commercial services ✅ Empowering the private sector ✅ Simplifying trade procedures ✅ Updating laws for WTO membership ✅ Fighting corruption & monopolies ✅

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33:11

Saturday's session, legislation is expected,...

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2025/06/20

Member of Parliament Mohammed Al-Ziyadi confirmed that "the House of Representatives will begin its sessions on Saturday, as part of the final legislative term, after the legislative recess was canceled." ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ He noted that the parliament's agenda includes a number of important laws that are a priority for the next phase.Al-Ziyadi said on Thursday, in a statement seen by Al-Masry, that "the Iraqi parliament will resume its sessions starting next Saturday, after a decision was

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34:55

From Oil Curse to Awakening: A Call to Reclaim the...

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2025/06/19

The Middle East: Between the Curse of Oil and the Dream of Renaissance link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ For decades, the Middle East has been caught in a cycle of war, division, and dependence. This video explores a deeper truth — that oil, once seen as a blessing, has become a burden fueling destruction rather than prosperity. But what if the region’s salvation isn’t something to wait for — but something to create? Support My FX Buddies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this

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34:55

Digital Iraq: How Tech is Transforming Everyday Life

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2025/06/17

Iraq is undergoing a quiet revolution — but it’s not happening in the streets. ⁠link to My FX Buddies BlogIt’s happening online. ⁠ In this episode, we explore how Iraq’s bold move toward digital government systems is transforming everyday life — from getting passports and driver's licenses to receiving child support and booking appointments. 💻 Citizens report: Faster service (from 6 hours to 20 minutes!) Less bribery and administrative corruption Friendlier, more respectful treatment from public

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32:39

Iraq's Dinar Faces Collapse if Conflict Expands

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2025/06/16

As tensions rise between mideast countries, Iraq faces more than just political risks — its currency and food security hang in the balance. ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ Support My FX Buddies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this urgent episode, we break down a powerful warning from economist Othman Karim, who says any Iraqi involvement in the conflict could cause the dollar to explode and the dinar to collapse. 📉 Learn what’s driving market panic 📊 How war could send the dinar past

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35:00

Parliamentary Finance: The 2025 budget will see a...

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2025/06/15

Parliamentary Finance: The 2025 will see a deficit in investment aspects. ⁠ link to My FX Buddies Blog Al-Kadhimi said in a press statement seen by Al-Masry Al-Youm on Saturday that "the 2025 budget will witness a deficit in investment aspects and some operating expenses due to the decline in oil revenues, but this will not affect salaries." Support My FX Buddies:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For My $3 presentation Things I Can't Say... ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/tishwash/e/4...⁠ ✅

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