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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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32:06

Iraq & Kurdistan Finally Reach Oil Deal! & World Bank...

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2025/09/17

After months of negotiations, Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ Government (KRG) have reached a major oil agreement that could reshape the country’s energy future. In this video, we break down today’s important decision by the Iraqi Council of Ministers, which voted on new mechanisms for handling foreign oil companies and the handover of Kurdish oil to Baghdad. Under the deal, only 50,000 barrels will be used for domestic consumption, while the rest will go to SOMO for

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33:01

Iraqi Dinar: 5 Years Long Road to Stability...

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2025/09/16

Five years. Three exchange rate resets. And the crisis continues. ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ Since the 2020 devaluation under Mustafa al-Kadhimi, Iraq has been struggling to stabilize its exchange rate. Al-Sudani’s government reduced the rate again in 2023, introduced an electronic platform for transfers, and eventually abolished it — yet the gap between the official and parallel market rates remains wide. In this episode, we cover: How the 2020 devaluation saved the budget but triggered

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34:44

Global Stage: Iraq’s Central Bank Eyes BIS Membership...

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2025/09/15

Iraq’s Central Bank is going global. ⁠ Governor Ali Al-Allaq met link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ with Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey to discuss cooperation on digital currency, currency modernization, and foreign reserve management. Even more importantly, Iraq called on the Bank of England to support its effort to join the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) — the “central bank of central banks.” In this episode, we cover: Why inflation in Iraq is at its lowest in history (under 2%) What

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32:01

Iraq’s money is staying in the shadows — and it’s...

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2025/09/14

Iraq’s money is staying in the shadows — and it’s costing the economy. ⁠link to My FX Buddies⁠ According to the Central Bank of Iraq, 80% of Iraqi cash is kept in households rather than in banks — a sign of deep public distrust in the financial system. In this episode, we’ll explore: Why more than 15 trillion dinars remain hidden in homes How this phenomenon hurts economic activity and cash flow The Central Bank’s 2025 reform plan to modernize the banking sector What it will take to convince

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31:16

Iraq’s Banking Reform Deadline: Can They Make It?

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2025/09/13

Iraq’s banking sector has entered a decisive phase. ⁠ link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ The Central Bank of Iraq, working with international consultants, has set the end of September as the deadline for private banks to sign off on a revised banking reform paper — a move designed to finally shift reform from talk to action. Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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31:47

Iraq Dinar Watchers Speculators Driving the Dollar Up...

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2025/09/12

The dollar is climbing again in Iraq — crossing 1,430 IQD — and here’s why. ⁠ link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ In this episode, we break down Prime Minister Al-Sudani’s financial advisor Mazhar Mohammed Salih’s latest statement explaining that speculators and cross-border traders are driving the rush toward the parallel market. Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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31:01

Iraq’s Financial Reality: Bankruptcy, Delayed...

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2025/09/11

Iraq’s financial crisis is no longer a prediction — it’s a reality. ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog ⁠ This episode dives deep into the numbers and the human impact behind Iraq’s near-empty treasury. With 99.2% of oil revenues going to salaries, there is virtually no room left for investment, development, or economic growth. Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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29:17

Unbanked No More: How Digital Banks Empower Millions...

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2025/09/10

Iraq is entering a new era of banking — one that goes ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠beyond branches and paperwork and embraces a fully digital future. Support My FX Buddies:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ With the launch of e-wallets and preparations for digital banks, the Central Bank of Iraq is laying the foundation for financial inclusion like never before

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35:19

Kurdistan Paychecks Cleared ✅

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2025/09/09

In this video, I cover much more than just Iraq’s July salaries. ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ Here’s what you’ll hear: Prime Minister Sudani’s standout appearance at NATO — his speech, the grand reception, and the key points from his meetings. The latest on Iraq’s oil agreement and what tomorrow’s Council of Ministers meeting could mean for July (and possibly August) payments. Updates on Venezuela and the Maduro situation. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) will send the August salary list to

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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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