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Fitch Affirms Uzbekneftegaz at “BB” with Stable Outlook
Bitcoin Could Fall to $10K, Bloomberg Analyst Warns in Stark Bear Case
Uzbekistan Targets London IPO for National Investment Fund
UzNIF recently restructured its portfolio to 15 companies
Bitcoin Drops Under $90K for First Time in Seven Months
Shares linked to digital assets have also slumped
National Bank of Pakistan to Open Uzbekistan Branch
Both sides agreed to aim for bilateral trade of $2 bn
Bitcoin Slips to $93,000 as Fear Index Hits Extreme Levels
This fall wiped out all gains made in 2025
S&P Global: 85% Of Global Bank Ratings Remain Stable As 2026 Approaches
Most major markets have seen improvements in Tier 1 capital ratios from 2022 to 2024
ADB Approves $300 Mln Loan to Boost Inclusive Finance in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s Lower House Passes Islamic Banking Bill, Sends it to Senate
Uzbekistan advances Islamic banking bill to the Senate, setting legal and tax rules for Sharia-compliant finance
Kyrgyzstan Launches World’s First State-Issued, Gold-Backed Stablecoin USDKG
Visa and Mastercard Propose Revised $38 Bn Settlement in Long-Running Swipe Fee Case
Visa and Mastercard have not admitted wrongdoing
Apple Pay and Google Pay Set to Launch in Uzbekistan
Work to introduce these payment systems is being carried out in partnership with Google
Bitcoin ETFs end Six-Day Slide with $240mln of Inflows
BlackRock and Fidelity lead $240mln rebound as institutional demand for Bitcoin returns
Uzbekistan Inflation Expectations Drop to 11.7% in October
The lowest forecasts were in Fergana at 10.4%
Uzbekistan Finalises WTO Negotiations with Canada and Panama
Discussions remain with three additional countries
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How America’s new regulatory approach could balance innovation with oversight and reclaim its leadership in the global crypto market.
Head of Primary Markets for Europe at the London Stock Exchange explains how to prepare for an IPO, the role of Eurobonds, valuation discount, and investor interest in Uzbekistan
Franklin Templeton says state-owned companies in Uzbekistan have learned to engage with investors — a key shift in the country’s investment landscape
TBC Bank Uzbekistan Named a Top-Three Banking Brand Nationwide — RGCA
RGCA’s report also highlighted the strength of TBC Uzbekistan’s payments app Payme
Top Trader Warns Ethereum Faces Key Price Test
The token trades in a tight range as traders wait for a clear direction
Armenia’s Central Depository Joins Uzbekistan’s Regulatory Sandbox
The CDA oversees Armenia’s securities accounting
BoE Expected to Cut Interest Rates Below 4% for First Time Since Early 2023, Goldman Sachs
A decision is due Thursday
Bitcoin Could Drop 80% If Historic Market Cycle Repeats, Analysts Warn
PnL Index’s 365-day average returned to levels last seen before Bitcoin’s major downturns in 2013, 2017 and 2021
Access Denied: Uzbeks Abroad Are Left Without Online Banking
Kursiv Uzbekistan talks with experts