Article quote: "The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq told Asharq Al-Awsat: The project to remove zeros from the dinar is ongoing, but it requires withdrawing and replacing 100 trillion dinars from the market, and I do not expect it to be implemented this year."
Whoa dude, thank you! That's a heck of a statement, self confession...This article is from a year ago. What they were saying a year ago, 'no we're not lifting the three zeros right now, we're going to complete it next year', that's right now!
On top of that they're talking about 100 trillion dinars that are still out in circulation?
No it's less than that! This article was sent out by the evil parliament to cause trouble so that the citizens say, 'oh no they're not going to lift the 3 zeros. It's still another whole year!' This is fantastic...ALAQ ADMITS 3 ZEROS LIFTING FROM THE EXCHANGE RATE!
CENTRAL BANK: VISA AND MASTERCARD CARD ISSUE ABROAD TO BE RESOLVED NEXT MONTH
Central Bank Governor Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq announced on Saturday that the issue of Visa and MasterCard cards abroad will be resolved within the next month. Al-Alaq said in press statements, followed by “Al-Eqtisad News,” that “the Central Bank has completed the two tasks related to cash sales and foreign transfers, but the card crisis witnessed a state of “misunderstanding.”
He explained, “When we headed to organize this process, it required a set of procedures that must be worked on, so that we put it in its correct direction and according to acceptable standards, and therefore there were some stops and some changes in the paths.”
Al-Alaq said, “An agreement was reached with all concerned parties – which include “Visa” and “MasterCard” in coordination with the Treasury, the Federal Reserve, and the auditing company – on “the formulas and paths for settling these cards,”
stressing that “the Central Bank has taken rapid steps in this regard, expecting to complete this task within the next month, i.e. before the scheduled date for this process, which is June 1.”
Al-Alaq revealed that “work has begun on developing a plan to issue cards to small merchants, after completing consultations with companies,” “to accommodate the requests of merchants—a large segment of Iraqis—to cover their foreign trade without passing through long routes, so that transfers can be made directly, which will create a major shift in accommodating merchants who do not use formal transfer methods.”
(They are not using these cards with the “new” RV rate. If anyone tells you this they are crazy people. If these cards are used outside Iraq they use the same “official” rate of the CBI if they want to pay for goods in any other foreign country. It is the same if you use a charge card in Germany. The card will take your US. Dollar limit and convert it to Euros. Euros will pay the merchant. So let’s stop all this nonsense about these cards and having a new RV rate on them. This is so ridiculous it is so scary that anyone would even believe this crap, but these idiot intel gurus (like TNT Tony and Bruce. Are telling you this.) Yes, very sad with all the lies.)
😊The other article on this topic of VISA and Mastercard is titled “THE CENTRAL BANK SETS A DATE FOR OPENING A NEW BANK IN THE US AND RESOLVING THE VISA AND MASTERCARD CRISIS.”
The Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq confirmed on Saturday (April 26, 2025) that an agreement had been reached to open another bank in the United States to establish relations with Iraqi banks in money transfer operations.
“The Central Bank aims to resolve the problem of Visa and MasterCard cards abroad within the next month,” noting that “a plan has begun to be developed to issue cards specifically for small merchants.”
The Iraqi banking sector faces challenges in international transactions, particularly regarding the use of electronic payment cards abroad, due to regulatory restrictions and global financial compliance requirements.
Please watch the news when US Treasury secretary Bessent talks. When he talks, I listen! he is giving clues almost every day as to what is about to happen and where they are going with creating the “level playing field” for currencies.
THE CENTRAL BANK SETS A DATE FOR OPENING A NEW BANK IN THE US AND RESOLVING THE VISA AND MASTERCARD CRISIS.
Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq confirmed on Saturday (April 26, 2025) that an agreement had been reached to open another bank in the United States to establish relations with Iraqi banks in money transfer operations.
Al-Alaq added in a statement followed by Baghdad Today that “the Central Bank aims to resolve the problem of Visa and MasterCard cards abroad within the next month,” noting that “a plan has begun to be developed to issue cards specifically for small merchants.”
The Iraqi banking sector faces challenges in international transactions, particularly regarding the use of electronic payment cards abroad, due to regulatory restrictions and global financial compliance requirements. The Central Bank of Iraq has been working for some time to strengthen banking relations abroad and open new channels to improve financial transfers and ensure smooth transactions for businessmen and citizens, as part of broader efforts to reform the banking system and bring it in line with international standards.
(This news is NOT all about the RVso let’s not go off half-cocked. However these U.S. banks could come in handy to exchange the IQD when the time comes.)
😊In this same regard is article titled “IRAQ STOCK EXCHANGE TO JOIN TABADUL DIGITAL TRADING PLATFORM” The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the UAE’s largest financial market, has signed an agreement with the Iraq Stock Exchange and the Iraqi Securities Commission (ISC), paving the way for Iraq to join the regional digital trading platform, Tabadul. The signing ceremony was held at ADX headquarters on Tuesday.
These two last articles reflect yet more effort on the Stock Market. If you recall this is one of the vital Pillars of Financial Reform and will pave the way back to FOREX.
Clarity on the VISA and Mastercard saga:
Next, I want to bring news about the Iraqi VISA and Mastercard saga. What is the importance of these cards? There are two articles in today’s news concerning the management of these cards.
If you recall for these cards, once the CBI began the de-dollarization effort, quickly became a source of withdrawing cash in dollars from the cards and funneling the dollars to Iran.
Not good! The Iranian loyalist inside Iraq will do anything to be loyal to Iran. This had to be stopped as part of the money laundering schemes yet travelers still needed the cards as well as in country Iraqis for electronic payment options. The CBI had to find a solution and did find one. These next two articles are about the solutions and when they kick into effect. This is important for Iraq for establishing how they handle money internationally so pay attention.
😊The first article titled “CENTRAL BANK: VISA AND MASTERCARD CARD ISSUE ABROAD TO BE RESOLVED NEXT MONTH” tells us the Central Bank Governor Al-Alaq announced on Saturday that the issue of Visa and MasterCard cards abroad will be resolved within the next month. He explained,
“When we headed to organize this process, it required a set of procedures that must be worked on, so that we put it in its correct direction and according to acceptable standards, and therefore there were some stops and some changes in the paths.”
Al-Alaq said, “An agreement was reached with all concerned parties – which include “Visa” and “MasterCard” in coordination with the Treasury, the Federal Reserve, and the auditing company – on “the formulas and paths for settling these cards,” stressing that “the Central Bank has taken rapid steps in this regard, expecting to complete this task within the next month, i.e. before the scheduled date for this process, which is June 1.”
Just so you realize they are NOT using these cards with the “new” RV rate. If anyone tells you this they are crazy people and lying to you. If these cards are used outside Iraq they use the same “official” rate of the CBI if they want to pay for goods in any other foreign country. This is why the link back to the CBI is on FOREX. Get it? It is the same like if you use a US charge card in Germany. The card will take your U.S. Dollar limit and convert it to Euros.
Euros will pay the merchant…simple. The cards can never have a special rate on them. The rate comes from the CBI. So, let’s stop all this nonsense about these cards and having a new RV rate on them. This is so ridiculous it is even scary that anyone would even believe this crap, but these idiot intel gurus (like TNT Tony and Bruce) are telling you this. Yes, very sad with all the lies.
