explainers

Plain-language explainers on cryptocurrency, stablecoins, exchanges, mining and the questions Iraqi readers ask most. Start here if a term or a headline made no sense.

Crypto Glossary 100 terms
Financial Intelligence Units: The Eyes and Ears of Financial Crime Prevention
Future Challenges and Emerging Threats in AML/CTF
RegTech Revolution: Technology Solutions for Banking Compliance in Iraq
Sanctions Regimes: Economic Warfare and Unintended Consequences

Whitepaper

A document released by a crypto project that gives investors technical information about its concept, and a roadmap for how it plans to grow and succeed. Full definition
Building Inclusive Financial Systems: Lessons from the MENA Region

Web 1.0

Web 1.0 is a term often used to describe the early version of the internet, where it was read-only and nothing could be added, like HTML and email. Full definition

Web 2.0

It refers to the current state of the internet where the user can curate content and add information, like social media platforms. Full definition

Web 3.0

Web3 refers to the use of blockchain technology to decentralize and improve the current internet infrastructure, envisioning a more open and secure internet that lets users control their own data. Full definition