CoinDesk Highlights Kurdcoin’s Role in Real-World Bitcoin Adoption Across the Middle East
Kurdcoin was recently featured in CoinDesk’s in-depth article, “What It’s Really Like to Live on Bitcoin in the Middle East” by Leigh Cuen. The piece sheds light on how individuals like Syrian developer Ghass Mo are surviving and thriving thanks to the financial freedom offered by Bitcoin—and how Kurdcoin is making that possible in Iraq and Kurdistan Region.
The article paints a compelling portrait of Mo, a self-taught developer navigating post-conflict life through freelance work paid in crypto. Like many in the region, he relies on Kurdcoin to safely cash out his bitcoin and support his daily life. CoinDesk highlights how Kurdcoin, founded by Abdurrahman Bapir in 2017, operates through hawala-inspired networks to make Bitcoin accessible and practical even in areas where formal banking remains underdeveloped.
This feature is a testament to Kurdcoin’s pioneering success as the first and only crypto startup in Iraq and Kurdistan. In a market that remains unregulated, our ability to bridge traditional financial customs with cutting-edge technology is what sets us apart. More than just a brokerage, Kurdcoin is an advocate for responsible, transparent crypto practices, and we remain committed to championing pro-regulation frameworks that protect users while unlocking financial inclusion across Iraq and the Middle East.
