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In regions with weak rule of law and social repression, cryptocurrencies are increasingly used as a tool for financial autonomy, especially by marginalized groups. While Iraq is not a major crypto market, the broader trend of adopting crypto for personal safety and privacy reinforces the secular bull case for decentralized assets.

Women in Iraq face death threats and social isolation for speaking out about sexual violence.

Iraqi Women Face Death Threats for Speaking Out on Sexual Violence

Iraqi women's use of privacy coins and crypto to escape abuse highlights a hidden on-chain surge that could drive regulatory crackdowns and reshape privacy coin liquidity.