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Fed Raises Key Rate for First Time in Three Years, Pressuring Fintech
The Fed lifted rates to 3.75%-4%, its first increase in three years, putting fintech, crypto, payments and tech stocks under pressure.
Editorial Team · Sep 17, 2026
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Uzbekistan’s Business Overhaul Reshapes Digital Economy and Financial Flows
Uzbekistan’s decade of business reforms is reshaping licensing, taxes and digital state services, with direct implications for payments and formal-sector growth.
Editorial Team · Sep 3, 2026
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Humo Payment System Boosts Net Profit Over Threefold to 411 Billion UZS in H1 2026
Humo payment system’s net profit surged over threefold to 410.9 billion UZS in H1 2026, driven by strong revenue growth despite the loss of tax incentives.
Editorial Team · Jul 31, 2026
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Uzbekistan Advances Digital Economy with National Navigation and Unified Public Administration Platform
Uzbekistan launches a national navigation system and unified digital platform to enhance fintech, public administration, and digital infrastructure, aiming to boost IT exports and startup growth.
Editorial Team · Jul 31, 2026
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Uzbekistan Advances Digital Water Management, Boosting Sustainable Resource Use and Economic Resilience
Uzbekistan's digital water management reforms significantly reduce water stress, promoting sustainable resource use and creating opportunities for fintech and green innovation.
Editorial Team · Jul 14, 2026
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Rheinmetall Secures €5.7 Billion Deal with Romania Boosting EU Defense Digital Economy
Rheinmetall's €5.7B contract with Romania, funded by the EU's SAFE defense fund, advances defense tech, local production, and digital finance integration in European security.
Editorial Team · Jun 3, 2026
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Uzbek Banks See 1.8 Trillion UZS Rise in Non-Performing Loans Amid Credit Growth
Uzbekistan's banks expanded their loan portfolios to over 623 trillion soms in Q1 2026, with non-performing loans rising by 1.8 trillion soms, mainly in state banks.
Editorial Team · Apr 28, 2026
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Hungary to Discuss EU Funding Release with European Commission Amid Political Shift
Hungary's new leadership seeks to unlock €35 billion in EU funds frozen due to previous governance issues, with significant implications for its fintech and digital economy sectors.
Editorial Team · Apr 27, 2026
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Uzbek Banks Implement Minimum Balance Rule for Automatic Card Deductions
Uzbekistan banks must now maintain a minimum card balance of 1.236 million UZS during automatic debt repayments, limiting full fund withdrawals to protect customers.
Editorial Team · Apr 24, 2026
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Uzbekistan Accelerates Privatization of Asakabank Amid Financial Restructuring Efforts
Uzbekistan accelerates Asakabank’s privatization, restructures assets, and plans significant capital infusion to reinforce financial stability and modernize banking operations.
Editorial Team · Apr 21, 2026
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Tashkent Markets See Significant Profit Growth in 2025, Impacting Digital Payment Trends
Tashkent’s markets achieved significant profit increases in 2025, driving growth in digital payment adoption and fintech innovation across the city’s retail sectors.
Editorial Team · Apr 21, 2026
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Uzbek Banks Report Strong Q1 2026 Earnings Amid Expanding Assets and Rising Competition
Uzbek banks report strong Q1 2026 profits and asset growth, fueled by diversified income streams and expanding loan portfolios amid rising market competition.
Editorial Team · Apr 16, 2026