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Crypto in Iraq
Reference guide with links to local authorities. Specific tax and regulatory claims are published only after the applicable primary guidance has been reviewed.
Official source for regulatory status: Central Bank of Iraq: warning against dealing in cryptocurrencies (supports: regulatory status, regulatory framework, regulatory timeline) · Central Bank of Iraq: warning on fictitious crypto-trading firms claiming licences (supports: regulatory status, regulatory framework, regulatory timeline)
Local review · 2026-08-17
Next review: 2026-11-17
International virtual-asset standards, crypto tax reporting framework, and adoption methodology. Local rules can change; verify with the relevant authority before acting.
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- Central Bank of Iraq: warning against dealing in cryptocurrencies (supports: regulatory status, regulatory framework, regulatory timeline)
- Central Bank of Iraq: warning on fictitious crypto-trading firms claiming licences (supports: regulatory status, regulatory framework, regulatory timeline)
- Central Bank of Iraq: warning on crypto-trading firms falsely claiming licences (supports: regulatory framework)
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No current official national adoption figure is available to show.
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500K+ (est.)Users / investors
~1% (est.)Adoption
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Regulation Timeline
2021
The CBI warns against using cryptocurrencies, does not guarantee them, and offers no legal protection.
2024
The CBI warns about fraudulent trading firms claiming crypto licences.
Official source for these events: Central Bank of Iraq: warning against dealing in cryptocurrencies (supports: regulatory status, regulatory framework, regulatory timeline) · Central Bank of Iraq: warning on fictitious crypto-trading firms claiming licences (supports: regulatory status, regulatory framework, regulatory timeline)
Regulatory Framework
The Central Bank of Iraq warns against using cryptocurrencies, does not guarantee them, and does not provide legal protection to people dealing with them. It also says it does not grant licences to cryptocurrency-trading companies and warns about firms falsely claiming to be licensed. These sources do not verify a platform, P2P activity, or the legal treatment of every conduct: check current rules and the provider with competent authorities before acting.
Official source for this framework: Central Bank of Iraq: warning against dealing in cryptocurrencies (supports: regulatory status, regulatory framework, regulatory timeline) · Central Bank of Iraq: warning on fictitious crypto-trading firms claiming licences (supports: regulatory status, regulatory framework, regulatory timeline) · Central Bank of Iraq: warning on crypto-trading firms falsely claiming licences (supports: regulatory framework)
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Confirm tax treatment with the linked official guidance and a local professional where appropriate.
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Official tax portal for verification: Ministry of Finance: government portal
Comparison: Middle East
| Country | Users / investors | Adoption | P2P Vol. | Status | Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇶 IraqYou | No official figure | No official figure | No official figure | Verify | — |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | No official figure | No official figure | No official figure | Regulated | — |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | No official figure | No official figure | No official figure | Unregulated | — |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | No official figure | No official figure | No official figure | Unregulated | — |
| 🇧🇠Bahrain | No official figure | No official figure | No official figure | Regulated | — |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | No official figure | No official figure | No official figure | Banned | — |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | No official figure | No official figure | No official figure | Verify | — |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | No official figure | No official figure | No official figure | Unregulated | — |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | No official figure | No official figure | No official figure | Regulated | — |
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