My FX Buddies

Apple Pay Launches in Iraq 🇮🇶 — The Next Step in Digital Transformation 💳🔥


Listen Later

Iraq has officially approved the activation of Apple Pay, ⁠link to My FX Buddies Blog⁠ marking a major step toward expanding the nation’s digital payment systems and connecting its economy to the global financial network. Experts say this move could transform how Iraqis handle money — replacing cash transactions with secure, contactless, and transparent digital payments.

If you'd like to Support My FX Buddies

⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://cash.app/$tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://paypal.me/tishwash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...⁠

In this episode, we explore: 💳 What Apple Pay means for Iraq’s economy and banking sector 📈 How digital payments can combat corruption and increase tax revenues 🌍 Iraq’s balance between Western systems like SWIFT & Apple Pay — and BRICS alternatives 🧠 Why this marks the beginning, not the end, of Iraq’s digital revolution Economist Asaad Al-Rubaie calls this a “historic turning point” as Iraq positions itself between the world’s competing financial powers. Meanwhile, Dr. Nabil Al-Abadi explains how Apple Pay could raise financial inclusion, attract young users, and pull billions of dinars from the shadow economy into official banking channels. From faster payments to global trade access, Apple Pay could reshape how Iraq does business — and how its citizens interact with money. Key Moments and Timeline 11:09 Economic crises are escalating... Contractors' 13:13 Iraqi street demands that al-Sudani be appointed 20:59 US State Department: Elected Iraqi leaders have the authority to form the next government 22:26 Iraq's steps towards joining the World Trade Organization *WTO

🎄 Want to stay on track this holiday?Grab my Holiday Hormone Helper Checklist — your guide to maintaining and balancing naturally. Just $17👉 buymeacoffee.com/tishwash/e/479454

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

My FX BuddiesBy Tish Washington