EIB Nears Launch of First Central Asia Office in Uzbekistan
EIB Vice-President Kyriacos Kakouris says administrative steps are nearly complete, with the Uzbekistan-based hub set to deepen regional financing under Global Gateway
Banks & Finance
World Bank Approves $800 Mln Loan to Back Uzbekistan’s Reform Push
Gold Surges Past $4,300, Set for Best Weekly Rally Since 2008
Bullion has jumped around 8.6% this week
World Bank Approves $800 Mln Package to Back Uzbekistan’s Economic Reforms
World Bank will support a range of government policies
Gold Price Rises By Over $100 In A Day Reaching $4,200
Gold’s Relative Strength Index stands at 85
Asian Development Bank Grants $500 Mln Loan to Support Uzbekistan’s Economic Reforms
The reforms aim to align national laws with international trade and investment norms
Ipoteka Bank Raises $400 Mln Through Eurobonds
And how the financial institution plans to grow over the next four years
Five-Gram Gold Bar in Uzbekistan Hits Record $683.15
In August, the Central Bank purchased two tonnes of gold
Tokenization Boom Needs Stronger Oversight, Experts Warn
Vincent Kadar urges blockchain firms to embed compliance and verified ownership into tokenized markets to attract institutional investors
Crypto.com CEO Calls for Investigation After $20 Bn Market Liquidation Crash
Kris Marszalek calls for regulators to investigate exchanges after record-breaking losses hit traders amid U.S.-China tariff turmoil
Bitcoin Drops 8% After Trump Escalates Trade War with China
Ethereum fell 5.8%
Solana Joins Corporate Crypto Race with $3 Bn in Treasury Holdings
Public companies are stockpiling Solana (SOL) as the next big digital asset play, mirroring Bitcoin and Ethereum treasury strategies
Dubai’s Crypto Ambitions Take Aim at Asia’s Dominance
EDB Ranks Uzbekistan Among Eurasia’s Fastest-Growing Industrial Export Economies
The country’s manufacturing exports could increase 26%
Uzmetkombinat Secures €132.5 Mln Loan to Launch Uzbekistan’s First Hot-Rolled Steel Plant
The financing was arranged by Standard Chartered Bank
Gold Breaks $4,000 Record on Rate Cut Expectations and Rising Global Tensions
The metal has been one of 2025’s standout performers
Uzbekistan to Exempt Foreign Income from Tax for Resident Investors Starting 2026
There are two ways to achieve tax exemption
Square Launches Bitcoin Payment Service for U.S. Merchants
Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc. introduces Bitcoin checkout for 4 million Square merchants, offering zero processing fees through 2026 to boost crypto adoption
NYSE Parent ICE Invests $2Bn in Polymarket, Valuing Crypto Prediction Platform at $9Bn
Cryptocurrency-based prediction market, giving the startup a $9 bn post-money valuation
Gold Prices Reach Record High as U.S. Shutdown and Rate Cut Bets Drive Surge
Spot gold climbed 0.4%
Bitcoin Surge Fuels Crypto Mining and Treasury Stocks
Major players post double-digit gains as BTC hits record high
Uzbek Banks Strengthen Stability as Rankings Shift in Q3 2025
Total assets reached 863 trln sums ($71.2 bn)
Uzbekistan Explores Islamic Finance and ESG Bonds to Diversify Debt Portfolio
Central Asian nation aims to broaden investor base and strengthen financial markets