Uzbekistan's March car sales rose 19% month-on-month, boosting prospects for fintech growth in digital payments and auto financing sectors.
Drone strikes in Dnipro injured seven and ignited fires, exposing critical vulnerabilities in urban infrastructure that threaten digital payments and banking services.
Tencent and Kaspi.kz management acquire 6 million shares, marking strategic fintech investment and strengthening Kaspi.kz's position in digital payments and super app services.
Tashkent’s markets achieved significant profit increases in 2025, driving growth in digital payment adoption and fintech innovation across the city’s retail sectors.
France and Poland are jointly developing a military satellite to provide secure communications for Poland's armed forces, reducing reliance on external systems like Starlink.
The EU warns Serbia may lose €1.5 billion in reform funds due to democratic backsliding, risking setbacks in digital economy and fintech sector development.
US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer resigns amid misconduct allegations as the White House considers further cabinet changes, raising concerns about regulatory stability impacting the digital economy.
US forces seized an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions and impacting regional fintech, digital payments, and cybersecurity amid ongoing maritime conflicts.
Lithuania and Latvia have blocked Slovak PM Robert Fico’s flight to Moscow on May 9, reflecting geopolitical tensions impacting European airspace and regional fintech sectors.
Peter Madyar’s Tisa party wins Hungary’s parliamentary majority amidst contested district results involving alleged voter confusion tactics, raising election security concerns.
The US has extended its waiver on sanctions for Russian oil shipments until May 16, raising concerns about sanction evasion and implications for fintech compliance and digital payments.
Uzbek banks report strong Q1 2026 profits and asset growth, fueled by diversified income streams and expanding loan portfolios amid rising market competition.
Uzbek and Afghan businesses sign $300M contracts at Herat forum, focusing on enhanced payment systems, logistics, and digital trade platforms.
The US Senate rejects a resolution to end military actions in Iran, prolonging geopolitical uncertainty with impacts on fintech, digital payments, and cybersecurity sectors.
Germany authorized millions in arms exports to Israel during its conflict with Iran, raising issues around export restrictions and implications for defense and fintech sectors.