Ukraine Financial News
20.04 / 13:31
CBDC
Adoption
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banking
foreign
Foreign trade and pensions: What’s next for Russia’s CBDC project?
The pilot for Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot should have been launched on April 1, but it was delayed at practically the last moment due to the slow pace of the necessary associated legislation passing through parliament.
20.04 / 10:15
COST
UPS
Provident
Target
Digital
Action
Cost of Living Crisis
NOT
UK inflation is just not going down as cost of living crisis offers 'no respite'
LONDON — U.K. inflation remained stubbornly in double digits in March, driven largely by soaring food prices, while the country's cost-of-living crisis shows little sign of abating.
19.04 / 23:57
MET
global economy
Inflation Tests a Global Economy That Has Weathered Covid-19, Ukraine War
WASHINGTON—The global economy has emerged from the pandemic and weathered the war in Ukraine with surprising resilience, policy makers gathered in Washington said last week. Yet the recovery remains fragile as stubborn inflation fuels risks in many corners of the world.
19.04 / 23:57
Strategy
U.S., Allies Weigh How to Reduce Economic Ties With China
WASHINGTON—The U.S. and its allies are grappling with how to pare their economic relationships with China, attempting to limit ties in certain sectors they view as strategic while preserving broader trade and investment flows with the world’s second-largest economy.
19.04 / 21:09
business
Adoption
regulation
Bank of Russia
BRICS
settlement
Cross-border
Bank of Russia to set up entities for crypto mining and cross-border settlement: Report
Russia is taking further steps to mitigate global sanctions in place since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. According to local media reports, the country's central bank plans to create new institutions to mine crypto assets and settle international payments.
19.04 / 17:27
CBDC
Adoption
sanctions
National
end
Belarus to decide on issuing CBDC by year's end: National bank chair
The National Bank of the Republic of Belarus has prepared a pilot program for a central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to the official BelTA news agency. The country will make a decision on the issuance of a digital Belarusian ruble by the end of the year, chairman of the national bank Pavel Kallaur said.
19.04 / 11:17
Strategy
U.S., Allies Weigh How to Reduce Economic Ties With China
WASHINGTON—The U.S. and its allies are grappling with how to pare their economic relationships with China, attempting to limit ties in certain sectors they view as strategic while preserving broader trade and investment flows with the world’s second-largest economy.
19.04 / 11:17
MET
global economy
Inflation Tests a Global Economy That Has Weathered Covid-19, Ukraine War
WASHINGTON—The global economy has emerged from the pandemic and weathered the war in Ukraine with surprising resilience, policy makers gathered in Washington said last week. Yet the recovery remains fragile as stubborn inflation fuels risks in many corners of the world.
19.04 / 07:27
MET
FIVE
Continental
Low
'We should be worried': Finance leaders warn rising interest rates are squeezing low-income countries
Leaders of several global financial bodies warned that rising interest rates are increasing pressure on low-income developing countries, around 60% of which are now in or at high risk of debt distress.
18.04 / 13:23
Digital
Central Bank
International
Russian Central Bank OKs ‘Experimental’ Use of Crypto in International Trade – More Crypto Adoption Incoming?
The Russian Central Bank has said it is prepared to allow trading firms to do international business in a controlled “experimental” environment.
18.04 / 08:59
UPS
Discounts
Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. Scoop Up Russian Oil Products at Steep Discounts
As Russia scours the globe for buyers of its energy products, it is finding eager trade partners in an unlikely place: The oil-rich petrostates of the Persian Gulf.
18.04 / 08:59
MET
global economy
Inflation Tests a Global Economy That Has Weathered Covid-19, Ukraine War
WASHINGTON—The global economy has emerged from the pandemic and weathered the war in Ukraine with surprising resilience, policy makers gathered in Washington said last week. Yet the recovery remains fragile as stubborn inflation fuels risks in many corners of the world.
18.04 / 08:59
Strategy
U.S., Allies Weigh How to Reduce Economic Ties With China
WASHINGTON—The U.S. and its allies are grappling with how to pare their economic relationships with China, attempting to limit ties in certain sectors they view as strategic while preserving broader trade and investment flows with the world’s second-largest economy.
17.04 / 11:51
MET
global economy
Inflation Tests a Global Economy That Has Weathered Covid-19, Ukraine War
WASHINGTON—The global economy has emerged from the pandemic and weathered the war in Ukraine with surprising resilience, policy makers gathered in Washington said last week. Yet the recovery remains fragile as stubborn inflation fuels risks in many corners of the world.
17.04 / 11:51
UPS
Discounts
Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. Scoop Up Russian Oil Products at Steep Discounts
As Russia scours the globe for buyers of its energy products, it is finding eager trade partners in an unlikely place: The oil-rich petrostates of the Persian Gulf.
17.04 / 09:59
Strategy
U.S., Allies Weigh How to Reduce Economic Ties With China
WASHINGTON—The U.S. and its allies are grappling with how to pare their economic relationships with China, attempting to limit ties in certain sectors they view as strategic while preserving broader trade and investment flows with the world’s second-largest economy.
16.04 / 18:53
global economy
IMF Says Banking Troubles Create Headwinds for Global Economy
WASHINGTON—Global economic growth is cooling while facing risks from the volatile banking sector, high inflation and climbing interest rates, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.
16.04 / 09:55
MET
global economy
Inflation Tests a Global Economy That Has Weathered Covid-19, Ukraine War
WASHINGTON—The global economy has emerged from the pandemic and weathered the war in Ukraine with surprising resilience, policy makers gathered in Washington said last week. Yet the recovery remains fragile as stubborn inflation fuels risks in many corners of the world.
16.04 / 07:23
Ethereum
Twitter
NFT
Bitcoin
Sotheby’s relaunch Glitch digital art sale, newbie gamer uncovers $49K NFT and more
Digital art auction house Sotheby’s has altered its latest art sale significantly after receiving community feedback regarding a lack of diversity, meanwhile a novice player in Illivium: Beyond has made a staggering profit of 140,525% by finding the most elusive character in the game yet.
15.04 / 09:59
global economy
IMF Says Banking Troubles Create Headwinds for Global Economy
WASHINGTON—Global economic growth is cooling while facing risks from the volatile banking sector, high inflation and climbing interest rates, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.
14.04 / 10:05
global economy
IMF Says Banking Troubles Create Headwinds for Global Economy
WASHINGTON—Global economic growth is cooling while facing risks from the volatile banking sector, high inflation and climbing interest rates, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.
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