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31:51

3 Digital Projects Powering Iraq's Rise! to the Ranks...

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2025/10/12

Iraq’s Central Bank is leading three groundbreaking projects ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ Rise! to the Ranks of Developed Countries that could reshape the nation’s financial landscape — the local electronic card, rapid payment system, and digital billing platform. According to Prime Minister’s Banking Advisor Saleh Mahoud, these initiatives will usher Iraq into the ranks of digitally advanced economies. With clear timelines and global expertise guiding implementation, the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI)

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30:53

Iraq’s Economy Stabilizes: Dinar Steady, Inflation...

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2025/10/11

Iraq’s financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ announced that the country is witnessing unprecedented monetary stability. ⁠ Support My FX Buddies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Inflation is below 3%, unemployment is falling, and the exchange rate of 1,320 IQD per USD remains strong — marking one of the most

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29:23

80 Banks Battle for Iraq’s Digital Future!

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2025/10/10

The Central Bank of Iraq has officially confirmed receiving ⁠ link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ nearly 80 applications to establish digital banks — a major milestone in the country’s financial transformation. Governor Ali Al-Alaq revealed that only a few will be licensed, with international consultancy Oliver Wyman overseeing final approval standards. The announcement marks a decisive step toward a cashless, digital economy, following the bank’s earlier reforms in electronic payments and financial

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13:23

Sudani Speaks on Currency/Banking Reforms

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2025/10/08

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has declared that the link to My FX Buddies Blog country’s exchange rate reform and monetary restructuring should stand as a model of commitment and confidence across the region. In partnership with KPMG, a global financial audit firm, Iraq is reinforcing its financial credibility, improving compliance with international standards, and accelerating its transition to a modern, transparent banking system. This video explores how Iraq’s cooperation with

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32:41

Iraqi Banks The Banking Breakdown: Iraq’s Financial...

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2025/10/07

Iraq’s banking system is facing a deep credibility crisis. ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ Major state-owned banks like Rafidain are halting loans, reverting to paper-based systems, and sidelining automation — a major step backward for a country striving toward financial reform and digital transformation. Financial experts warn that without modernization, transparency, and electronic integration, Iraqi banks risk becoming obsolete — “piggy banks without trust.” Support My FX Buddies:

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32:14

AI could become Iraq’s most powerful economic watchdog

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2025/10/06

Iraq is stepping into the future — with artificial intelligence link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ and digital transformation now entering the nation’s economic oversight system. The Competition and Antitrust Council announced plans to use AI tools to track market trends, detect price manipulation, and prevent monopolies — a groundbreaking move to modernize Iraq’s economy and align with global standards. Council Chairman Dr. Ahmed Younis Qassim confirmed that: 💻 AI and digital tracking will soon be

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28:33

Economist Speaks Out: Who’s Really Running Iraq’s...

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2025/10/05

Iraq’s Central Bank is once again at the center of the financial storm —⁠ link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ facing challenges from both private banks and foreign regulations that shape how dollars move through the country. Economic expert Salah Nouri says the responsibility for controlling the exchange rate rests firmly with the Central Bank — but the reality is complex. With private banks operating outside official oversight, and U.S. Federal Reserve restrictions tightening foreign currency transfers,

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32:14

🇮🇶 Iraq Is Open for Business — The Hidden Investment...

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2025/10/04

Iraq is no longer the “risk zone” investors once avoided — it’s rapidly ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ becoming one of the Middle East’s most promising investment destinations. With trade booming, anti-corruption reforms underway, and massive infrastructure needs, Iraq is turning into a goldmine for regional and international investors. 💼 Turkish, Saudi, and international business leaders are flocking to Baghdad, seeing what experts call a “qualitative shift” in Iraq’s economic landscape. Support My

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35:02

Iraq’s time is running out ⏳— Banking reform can’t wait.

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2025/10/03

In the heart of the Middle East’s new economic map, Iraq faces a make-or-break moment. ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ As the region surges ahead with economic corridors, reconstruction plans, and digital finance revolutions, Iraqi banks remain trapped in dollar dependency and outdated systems. Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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39:48

No Change in the Dollar Rate? 💵🇮🇶

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2025/09/29

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Ali Al-Alaq, has ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ publicly denied any plan to change the dollar-to-dinar exchange rate, saying: “There is no talk or discussion within the Central Bank or the government about adjusting the official exchange rate.” His statement came during the Iraq Investment Forum, directly addressing days of speculation that Iraq might revalue or devalue its currency. Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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30:49

The Secret Behind Iraq’s 6:00 AM Oil Clock Explained!

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2025/09/28

After more than two and a half years of suspension, link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ the Kurdistan Region’s oil exports officially resumed — at a very specific time: 06:00 AM. But why that exact hour? According to technology consultant Kewan Hassan, it’s no coincidence. The timing is tied directly to global market integration and electronic trading systems that keep the world’s oil flowing in sync. Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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28:48

NOW! The Oil is Flowing Kurdistan Regional (KRG) has...

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2025/09/27

After 18 years of division, Iraq has entered a new era of energy unity. ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ The State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) has released the full details of the historic tripartite oil agreement between Baghdad, Erbil, and the international oil companies operating in the Kurdistan Region — a deal that could permanently reshape Iraq’s oil policy and financial future. At a press conference, SOMO Director Ali Nizar Faiq explained that the deal was reached through “constructive,

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13:23

Iraqi Dinar NOW Backed by RECORD Gold 💪

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2025/09/24

An economic expert revealed that Iraq's gold reserves have reached record levels, link to My FX Buddies blogunprecedented for the Central Bank, in a clear indication of the country's strengthening financial strength. Record growth in reserves Economic expert Munir al-Obaidi said in a post on his social media page on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, that the Central Bank of Iraq's gold reserves exceeded 24 trillion dinars, a 13.3% annual increase and a 135% increase compared to 2022. He added that

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35:03

Iraq's Deleting 3 Zeros from the Dinar: Relief or Risk?

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2025/09/24

Iraq’s government is once again considering deleting three zeros from the dinar, ⁠ link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ a move that has stirred up both public concern and expert warnings. For ordinary citizens, the fear is clear: if salaries and pensions are not raised first, redenomination could make daily life even harder. Many Iraqis already struggle with weak wages, high costs, and inflation pressures. Without a social safety net, they worry this decision would only add to their suffering. Support My FX

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27:37

Salary Relief Ahead? Kurdistan’s Oil Deal Clears the Way

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2025/09/23

After months of stalled negotiations, a breakthrough has ⁠link to My FX Buddies ⁠ finally come: Baghdad, Erbil, and oil companies signed a tripartite agreement in Erbil to resume oil exports from Kurdistan’s fields. According to insiders, the deal was concluded during a high-level meeting between the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Natural Resources, Iraq’s Federal Ministry of Oil, and representatives from the North Oil Company and other producers. Support My FX

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32:02

From Oil to Overdraft Iraq’s Debt Hits 87 Trillion...

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2025/09/22

Iraq’s public debt is rising at an alarming pace, raising fears about the future of the economy. ⁠Link to My FX Buddies ⁠ Official figures show debt reaching 87.7 trillion dinars by mid-2025, with both internal and external borrowing climbing. While Iraq’s debt-to-GDP ratio (42.9%) remains lower than countries like Lebanon or Sudan, experts warn that the nation’s heavy reliance on oil revenues makes the situation fragile and risky. In this video, we break down the key issues: The Central Bank’s

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33:33

Central Bank Shocks: Iraq’s Cashless Deadline: July 2026

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2025/09/22

The Central Bank of Iraq has set a bold timeline: July 2026 ⁠link to My FX Buddies ⁠ could mark the official end of all cash payments in government institutions and major facilities. According to Central Bank official Durgham Musa, trillions of dinars have already been paid electronically, with the Ministry of Interior operating completely cashless. The initiative is being driven under the direct supervision of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, signaling the government’s commitment to

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32:23

Iraq ❤️ Dogecoin?! From Dinars to Doge: #Iraqis Are...

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2025/09/20

Dogecoin — the internet’s favorite meme coin — ⁠ link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ just got its first U.S. ETF (DOJE), and the ripple effects are being felt far beyond Wall Street. Surprisingly, Iraq — a country where crypto trading is banned — is leading the world in Dogecoin searches on Google Trends. 👉 Why are Iraqis so interested in Dogecoin? Years of inflation and sanctions have weakened trust in the dinar. Despite bans, unofficial crypto trading thrives in Baghdad and beyond. Traders see Dogecoin

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30:18

Iraq’s Digital Leap: – 12M Cards and Counting!

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2025/09/19

Iraq is taking huge steps toward a cashless economy — link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ and the results are starting to show. With more than 12 million electronic payment cards issued and thousands of point-of-sale devices deployed nationwide, Iraq is moving rapidly from a cash-heavy economy toward a more transparent and connected financial system. In this episode, we break down: How the Central Bank of Iraq has transformed salary payments for 5.6M employees The role of companies like Qi Card in building

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31:41

Iraqi Dinar Going Gold Backed? Iraq’s Gold Imports...

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2025/09/18

Iraq’s gold imports have skyrocketed — hitting $30 billion in just the first half of 2025 — ⁠link to My FX Buddies ⁠ and experts say this shift has turned gold from a simple commodity into a powerful financial tool, and in some cases, a shadowy cover for dollar shortages and smuggling operations. In this video, we explore: Why gold has become Iraq’s “second dollar” amid U.S. banking restrictions How $12.5 billion in gold imports last year nearly matched the Central Bank’s entire gold reserve The

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