Russian Central Bank lifts restrictions on money transfers abroad
The Central Bank of Russia is lifting restrictions on foreign currency transfers abroad for both Russian citizens and individuals from "friendly" countries, effective December 8.
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Bitcoin reach all-time high above $124,000
Bitcoin prices rallied on August 13, reaching a fresh, all-time high above $124,000.
Iran approves removal of 4 zeros from national currency
Iran's cabinet approved the removal of four zeros from the national currency, the rial, Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said.
Iran plans to denominate rial
Members of a committee of the Iranian parliament have voted in favor of a motion to reform the country’s national currency by removing four zeros from it and restoring an old currency subdivision named qiran.
Kazakh National Bank starts currency interventions
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has begun foreign exchange interventions to stabilize the tenge after the national currency hit historic lows, the regulator said.
Russian ruble emerges as record-breaking strongest currency in 2025
The Russian ruble has become the world's top-performing currency in the first half of the year, according to an analysis of global trading data. It surged nearly 45% against the U.S. dollar.
Bitcoin price exceeds $110,000
The price of Bitcoin has hit a fresh all-time high as it rose above $110,000, according to Binance platform data.
National currencies account for 90% of Russia’s settlements with BRICS - Lavrov
National currencies accounted for 90% of Russia’s settlements with BRICS nations last year, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an …
Dollar exchange rate down below 79 rubles
The dollar exchange rate in the Russian interbank market has declined below 79 rubles for the first time since May 31, 2023, having lost more than 4%, …
Russian ruble becomes world’s top-performing currency
The Russian ruble has become the world's most profitable currency due to the U.S. dollar weakening, Bloomberg reported, citing economists. …
Turkish bank sold nearly $9 bln to defend lira
Turkish lenders sold up to $ 9 billion yesterday to support the lira after the currency plunged as much as 11% following the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. The intervention in the lira market was carried out through …
Bitcoin tops $106,000 first time ever
The price of bitcoin has reached a new record high, exceeding $106,000, according to trading data. On Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange …
Russia to face record key rate hike as ruble tumbles
In 2024, Russia's key interest rate may be raised by two percentage points to 23%, first deputy CEO of VTB Dmitry Pyanov said. "We forecast it will increase in December to 23% and will be maintained …
Russia and Iran say goodbye to dollar in mutual trade
Moscow and Tehran are no longer using the dollar in mutual trade transactions and have shifted to national currencies thanks to previously signed agreements between the two countries in the financial sector, Governor of the Iranian Central Bank …
Bitcoin nears $90,000 for the first time ever
Bitcoin was trading just shy of $90,000 Monday night after breaching $80,000 just a day earlier, according to data from Binance. The flagship …
BRICS countries switch to settlements in national currencies by 65%
BRICS will continue work on new payment platforms in the upcoming year, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the "Creating the …
Bank of Russia increases dollar rate
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar rate at 92.6592 rubles for August 13, up 2.71 rubles against the previous indicator. The official euro rate was increased by 3.87 rubles to 100.559 rubles. The official yuan rate is fixed at …
Why dollar and euro drop after MOEX ceases trading?
The Bank of Russia set the official dollar rate at 82.6282 rubles for June 20, down 4.41 rubles against the previous indicator. The official euro rate was lowered by 4.21 rubles to 89.0914 rubles. The official yuan rate is fixed at …
Dollar rate down on Moscow Exchange
The dollar exchange rate has dropped by 14.5 kopecks since last close, with the greenback trading at 89.96 rubles on the Moscow Exchange at the start of trading on June 3. The euro exchange rate fell by 11.75 kopecks to 97.6 …
Russia and Central Asia increasing share of national currencies settlements
Share of settlements in national currencies of Russia with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan reached 80%, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail …
