July 15, 2020

Kurdcoin featured on Nasdaq website

Kurdcoin is honored to be featured by Nasdaq, a globally recognized authority in financial markets and innovation, for our work in expanding access to crypto across Iraq and Kurdistan.

Kurdcoin was recently spotlighted on the Nasdaq website in a feature exploring how Bitcoin is transforming lives in conflict-affected regions. The article highlights the journey of individuals like Syrian developer Ghass Mo, who earns freelance income in Bitcoin and uses Kurdcoin to convert it into local currency for everyday use in Iraqi Kurdistan.

As Nasdaq notes, Kurdcoin plays a critical role in this ecosystem, providing a secure, trusted avenue for users to exchange their crypto in a region underserved by traditional financial infrastructure.

Founded by Abdurrahman Bapir in 2017, Kurdcoin serves as a bridge between the old hawala money transfer system and crypto, creating a hybrid system uniquely suited to Iraq’s financial realities. Being featured by Nasdaq highlights Kurdcoin’s position as Iraq and Kurdistan’s first and only crypto startup, boldly navigating a market that remains unregulated.

As the crypto space evolves, Kurdcoin continues to champion pro-regulation efforts that prioritize consumer protection and transparency. Our mission is clear: to unlock financial inclusion through innovation, while building the infrastructure for a compliant and prosperous crypto future in Iraq and the Middle East.

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