Crypto Legislation Stalls as Banks Reject White House Compromise
Crypto companies including Coinbase support the White House compromise
Finance
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
Uzbekistan’s Public Debt Rises $6.6 Bn in 2025
International financial institutions remain the largest creditors
Uzbek Central Bank Adds Three Firms to Microfinance Register
Uzbekistan’s microfinance market expanded to $8.57 bn in 9M 2025
Uzbekistan Microfinance and Pawnshop Loans Reach $2.62 bn in 2025
MFOs accounted for 28.9 trln soums ($2.38 bn)
TBC Bank Group Unveils Uzbekistan Growth Strategy at New York Investor Day
The banking group outlined ambitious 2030 targets for its fast-growing digital ecosystem in Uzbekistan, highlighting rising global investor interest
Bitdeer Dumps All Bitcoin Holdings and Raises $325 Mln to Fund AI Expansion
The company said it had sold its most recent production of 189.8 Bitcoin
IDFC First Bank Shares Tumble After $65 Mln Fraud Disclosure
By late morning in Mumbai, the stock was down 15.8%
Uzbekistan Business Confidence Rises Sharply in January 2026
The improvement was driven by better assessments of current conditions
Uzbekistan Strengthens Crypto Mining Rules as Regulatory Framework Evolves
New mining regulations and compliance requirements highlight Uzbekistan’s structured approach to cryptocurrency oversight
Uzbekistan’s Economy in 2025: Ten Insights for Investors from Freedom Broker
Strong growth, lower inflation and record bank profits highlight resilience, but structural challenges remain
Central Asia Banks to Remain Resilient in 2026 Despite Risks, S&P
Strong lending growth and solid profitability expected to support regional banking sector, with rising competition and digital risks ahead
Kazakhstan’s Otbasy Bank Eyes Uzbekistan Market
The holding is also considering expanding into Malaysia and the Middle East
MrBeast Acquires Teen-Focused Banking App Step
The acquisition price was not disclosed
Uzbekistan’s Gold and Foreign Currency Reserves Reach $75 Bn
More than $7.9bn of the total was held in foreign currency
Bitcoin Sell-off Reignites Debate over Cryptocurrency’s Value
Fresh sell-off fuels scepticism as critics argue the world’s biggest crypto asset has no intrinsic worth
China Extends Gold Buying Streak to 15th Month as Prices Climb
Beijing adds to gold reserves in January, signalling a long-term diversification strategy as global markets remain volatile
Bithumb Accidentally Distributes $40 Bn in Bitcoin During Promotion
The exchange intended to send small cash rewards of 2,000 Korean won ($1.37)
Options Market in Uzbekistan: Why It Doesn’t Exist Yet and When It Might Launch
Kursiv examined the factors delaying a liquid options market in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s Commodity Exchange Posts 31% Growth in 2025
30,100 new clients joined the exchange
Uzbekistan’s Exchange Sees 59% Rise in Precious Metals Sales in 2025
The average exchange price of gold rose by 52%