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32:43

Iraq’s Exchange Rate Showdown — Traders Turn to the...

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2025/10/28

Iraq’s foreign exchange crisis is intensifying as more traders. ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ turn to the parallel market to secure dollars, driving up exchange rates and putting new pressure on the dinar. Parliamentarian Moeen Al-Kadhimi warns that strict banking procedures and foreign transfer restrictions are forcing businesses to bypass official channels — fueling inflation and market instability. Support My FX Buddies:

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31:15

Sudani Pushes Banking Reform and Arab & Global...

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2025/10/28

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has directed Iraq’s ⁠financial and banking institutionslink to My FX Buddies Blogpost⁠ — both public and private — to cooperate with Arab and foreign investors to build a diversified and sustainable economy. Support My FX Buddies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠..⁠ ⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... ⁠ During the inauguration of Arab Bank–Iraq, Al-Sudani highlighted that

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33:42

Iraq’s Currency Shake-Up: 20,000 Dinar on the Way!⚡

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2025/10/25

Iraq’s Central Bank has officially discussed plans to print a new 20,000 dinar note link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ while continuing studies on the long-debated removal of zeros from the national currency. Support My FX Buddies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Governor Ali Al-Alaq revealed that this reorganization aims to modernize Iraq’s

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31:15

Sudani in Washington🏛️: 2nd Term Granted?? hmmmm

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2025/10/25

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is preparing for a ⁠ link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ high-stakes visit to Washington — just days before the U.S. elections. After months of tense silence, a phone call between Sudani and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reopened diplomatic channels. The conversation focused on oil exports, U.S. business deals, and the long-standing issue of armed factions inside Iraq.Sudani’s trip could signal a political breakthrough — or a delicate gamble. The U.S. demands

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15:34

Central Bank:The project to remove zeros from the...

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2025/10/23

Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq confirmed that the three-year budget "included very large link to My FX Buddies Blog expenditures and a high deficit," noting that the issue of removing zeros from the Iraqi dinar may witness developments in the coming period. The Central Bank of Iraq is taking center stage again — revealing its next big steps in currency reform. Governor Ali Al-Alaq confirmed that the long-planned “removal of zeros” project is moving forward, while also assuring that Iraq faces no

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35:42

Can Iraq Save the Dinar? Oil Power vs Economic Reform!💸

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2025/10/22

This article hits multiple major themes: currency pressure, oil dependency, monetary reform, and the push for diversification. ⁠Link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ The Iraqi dinar is facing one of its biggest tests yet — losing value amid oil dependence, limited trust in banks, and rising demand for the dollar. In this episode, we explore the warning signs and opportunities behind the current currency pressure:Support My FX Buddies:

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32:45

Iraq Goes Digital! Trillions Settled Electronically...

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2025/10/21

Iraq is entering a new phase of digital reform —My FX Buddies Blog⁠ and this time, it’s transforming how money moves, how banks operate, and even how corruption is tackled. Experts say digital transformation is not just modernization — it’s the key to restoring public trust, enhancing transparency, and driving faster, safer financial systems. Support My FX Buddies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠

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36:54

Washington Is Watching: Can Iraq’s Reforms Prove...

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2025/10/20

Bullet Point Summary: ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ Iraq Takes the Spotlight: A high-level Iraqi delegation presented its financial reform progress at a Washington banking conference, marking a test of credibility before global institutions. Government’s Reform Roadmap: Advisor Saleh Mahoud Salman outlined strategic reforms — restructuring state banks, expanding financial inclusion, and digitizing customs and taxes with the ASYCUDA system. Progress vs. Reality: While Baghdad highlights new systems

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32:33

Iraq’s $60 Billion Banking Future — The World is...

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2025/10/18

Iraq has stepped into the spotlight in Washington, D.C. 🇮🇶✨ ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ Finance Minister Taif Sami presented Iraq’s Vision 2050 — a bold, long-term plan to reduce oil dependence, empower the private sector, and strengthen non-oil industries like energy, transportation, and technology. During meetings with the World Bank, IMF, and global financial leaders, Iraq outlined its ambitious reform strategy: digitization of customs and tax systems, modern infrastructure projects, and

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33:41

The Plan to Delete Zeros — What’s Next for Iraq’s...

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2025/10/16

Iraq’s Central Bank is making bold moves —link to My FX Buddies Blog increasing gold reserves to 170 tons and preparing to remove zeros from the dinar. But is this true reform or just a cosmetic fix? Deputy Governor Ammar Khalaf says the goal is to reduce costs, improve circulation, and modernize Iraq’s financial system — yet economists warn of potential risks if timing and communication aren’t handled carefully. Support My FX Buddies:

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28:26

Central Bank Confirms Plan to Remove Zeros 🪙🔥 No...

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2025/10/15

Iraq’s Central Bank just made two major revelations: link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ 💰 Gold reserves have nearly doubled to 170 tons, now representing 20% of the CBI’s total assets. Support My FX Buddies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ 💵 Deputy Governor Ammar Khalaf also confirmed Iraq’s intention to remove zeros from the dinar — a move

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34:05

Time Is Running Out ⏳What 2025 Could Bring for Iraq’s...

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2025/10/14

The clock is ticking for Iraq’s 2025 budget ⏰ ⁠My FX Buddies Blog⁠ With the year nearly over, Parliament still hasn’t received the draft schedules — and experts are warning of major consequences if Iraq enters 2025 without an approved general budget. Support My FX Buddies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ 🔍 What’s Happening: Government delays

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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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