The Iraqi Central Bank issues a new statement on digital currencies
The Iraqi Central Bank issues a new statement on digital currencies
2023-02-07 00:49
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, the Central Bank of Iraq reaffirmed its previous decision to ban trading in digital currencies.
In a statement received by Shafaq News agency, the bank said, “We affirm “our previous decision to ban the use of cards and electronic wallets for the purpose of speculation and trading in digital currencies of all kinds,” stressing “the need for banks, licensed non-bank financial institutions, and all electronic payment companies to comply.”
He added, “Everyone must commit to taking all administrative, legal and technical measures necessary to prevent and track such types of transactions and trades, in addition to educating your customers about the risks and measures that will be taken against them in accordance with the laws and instructions in force related to these transactions and trades.”
He stressed that “all strict legal measures will be taken against violating institutions and customers under the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Law No. (39) of 2015 and the instructions issued thereunder in the event of non-compliance with the above.”
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