New ModStealer Malware Poses Threat to Crypto Wallets on macOS, Windows and Linux
Security researchers warn that the malware, spread via fake job ads, steals private keys and wallet credentials across multiple platforms
Banks & Finance
Africa Launches First Publicly Listed Bitcoin Treasury Company
South Africa’s Altvest Capital rebrands as ABC, aiming to raise $210M in Bitcoin while tackling inflation and financial instability
UK Bitcoin Treasury Firm Smarter Web Eyes Acquisitions Despite Stock Slump
CEO Andrew Webley says buying distressed rivals could boost reserves as company targets FTSE 100 entry despite share price slump
Uzbekistan Plans Stablecoin Trials for Payments and Asset Tokenisation
Stablecoins can be used for everyday transactions
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank to Open Fintech Office
Uzbekistan is home to 103 fintech companies
Easygroup launches bitcoin investment app in US
New platform lets users buy, hold and earn rewards in bitcoin, starting in the US with UK rollout planned
Uzbekistan’s Reserves Top $50 Bn for First Time
The country also expanded its gold stock in physical terms
EU to Target Central Asian Banks in New Russia Sanctions Package
The names of the banks are unknown
George Paresishvili Steps Down as Head of Tashkent Republican Stock Exchange
His three-year employment contract expired in September 2025
Trump face on a crypto coin
From critics to champions, the Trumps now profit billions from digital assets
Gold Hits Record High as Mining Shares Outperform
The metal has reached a record high and mining stocks are now outperforming, but investors remain cautious about the sector’s track record
Uzbekistan’s Corporate Bond Market Needs Active REPO Operations
REPO deals are actively used in the government securities market
Goldman Sachs Predicts Gold Could Soar Towards $5,000
The bank mapped out a range of potential price paths
Uzbekistan’s Public Debt Rises to $43.3 Bn in Q2 2025
$36.4 bn came from external borrowing
Alif Uzbekistan Moves Towards Banking Licence to Support SMEs
Alif entered the Uzbek market in 2019
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Now Rival Major Exchanges in Trading Volume – CryptoQuant
CryptoQuant data shows spot Bitcoin ETFs generate up to $10 bn in daily trading, signaling strong institutional adoption while Binance retains market lead
Eurasian Bank Loses Licence in Uzbekistan Over Capital Shortfall and Regulatory Breaches
A liquidation commission will be formed to oversee the closure
Best Currency Exchange Rates in Uzbekistan on August 27
USD Strengthens after a period of stagnation
Crypto Market Update: Regulators Target Tokenized Stocks, $1B Solana Fund Planned, Bitcoin Falls on Whale Sell-Off
Global regulators call for stricter oversight of tokenized equities, Galaxy Digital and partners raise $1B for Solana, and Bitcoin plunges to $112K after a $2B whale sale
Foreign Currencies Show Mixed Changes in Exchange Rates
Rates of USD and KZT went down
Trump Adviser David Bailey: Bitcoin Bear Market Still Years Away
Bailey points to record institutional adoption as a safeguard for Bitcoin’s price, but analysts warn market shocks and rate changes could still trigger a downturn
Best Currency Exchange Rates on August 25
Some currency rates have dropped over the weekend
Money Exchange Points and Best Rates in Uzbekistan on August 24
17 banks open their currency exchange points
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates Continue to Drop
GBP experiences a sharp fall