Uzbekistan Launches Regulatory Sandbox for Fiat-Backed Stablecoins
The new regulations strictly prohibit the use of algorithmic and anonymous tokens
Banks & Finance
BlackRock and Franklin Templeton Anchor UzNIF IPO with $300 Mln Backing
The investment is tied to UzNIF's dual listing on both the LSE and the UzSE
Ipak Yuli Bank joins EBRD Trade Facilitation Programme
The status grants the financial institution the right to guarantee payments on international transactions
Uzbekistan Records 7.7% Economic Growth in 2025 Following IMF Review
Consumer price inflation fell to 7.3% year-on-year by the close of 2025
Uzbekistan to Keep Budget Deficit Below 3% of GDP — ADB
ADB highlights Uzbekistan’s fiscal discipline and steady economic outlook despite external risks
ADB Forecasts Strong Growth for Uzbekistan Despite Looming Global Uncertainty
This follows an estimated growth of 7.7% in 2025
Uzbekistan Places Sovereign International Bonds at 12.25% Yield
This indicates high investor confidence
Uzbekistan Issues Silver Coins for Amir Temur 690th Anniversary
Festive events are taking place across Uzbekistan in honour of the anniversary
Uzbekistan’s Reserves Drop to $68.9 Bn as Gold Prices Slide
Foreign currency reserves also dropped by $1.27 bn to $7.57 bn
Uzbekistan Issues $1 Bn in International Sovereign Bonds on Global Markets
The deal became the largest local currency issuance across Central and Eastern Europe
Bank of England Warns Iran Conflict Could Trigger Financial Instability
Rising oil prices, market volatility and higher borrowing costs raise risks for households and financial systems
Scott Osheroff: New Reform Could Make Uzbekistan Central Asia’s Largest Capital Market by 2030
Chief Investment Officer of the AFC Uzbekistan Fund breaks down the impact of these legislative changes
Donald Trump’s Signature to Appear on U.S. Currency for 250th Anniversary
Trump’s autograph will appear on $100 bills
More Than 10 Uzbek Banks Plan Islamic Banking Rollout
The region is seen as having strong potential for Islamic finance
ADB Study Urges India to Phase Out Universal Subsidies, Target Benefits Better
The fiscal burden of these programs is substantial
Uzbekistan Crypto Turnover Surpasses $2 Bn in 2025
Over the past year, NAPP blocked more than 3,000 illegal resources
Asia Crypto Weekly: Japan Bets on Bitcoin, South Korea Cracks Down on Exchanges
Asia’s crypto sector saw a mix of expansion and enforcement this week, as Japan moves to deepen its Bitcoin ecosystem while South Korea tightens oversight of exchanges
Bitcoin Approaches $74K as U.S. Inflation Data Lifts Crypto and Stocks
Positive PCE inflation data lifts risk assets, pushing Bitcoin toward a five-week high while analysts remain divided on the next price move
FBI Arrests Suspect in $46 Mln Crypto Theft Linked to U.S. Government Wallets
Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested John Daghita in Saint Martin over the alleged theft of cryptocurrency linked to the United States Marshals Service
Crypto Legislation Stalls as Banks Reject White House Compromise
Crypto companies including Coinbase support the White House compromise
Bank of England May Raise Interest Rates if Iran Conflict Drives Energy Prices Higher
Economists warn the Bank of England could reconsider planned rate cuts if oil and gas prices surge due to tensions involving Iran
Bank Lending in Uzbekistan Jumps 36% in 2025
Loans issued in the national currency were the main driver of the increase
Bank of England Could Face Weak Demand Risk as Inflation Eases, Policymaker Says
Comments from MPC member signal growing debate over rate cuts as inflation undershoots forecasts
Wahed Launches UCITS ETFs Combining Shariah Compliance with Human Rights Screening
The new actively managed funds add a values-based layer to Islamic investing in the European ETF market