Russia will ban direct peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading starting July 1, 2027, mandating the use of authorized intermediaries for all such transactions.
In September 2026, 38% of Russians opted for cash as their primary method for storing savings, marking a significant shift as the volume of cash in circulation continues to rise.
In the first month since its September 1, 2026 launch, the digital ruble has seen 220,000 wallets opened, far exceeding the Central Bank's initial forecast of 60,000.
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida warned that while AI currently boosts economic activity, it also creates risks such as rising long-term interest rates and potential profit stagnation.
The Central Bank of Iran plans to block banking access for crypto exchanges, citing market manipulation concerns following previous restrictions on Tether trading.
Taiwan’s central bank has reduced its outstanding certificates of deposit by TWD 1.5 trillion this year, shifting from liquidity absorption to injecting capital into the banking system.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced its benchmark interest rate to 23%, marking a 350 basis point cut as inflation trends downward.
The Central Bank of Russia aims to fully legalize the domestic cryptocurrency market by the end of 2026, introducing licensing for intermediaries and strict risk limits for banks.
European Central Bank official Fabio Panetta warns that the distribution of AI-driven economic gains will play a critical role in shaping future inflation and aggregate demand.
The Bank of Japan has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995, following a 7-2 board vote.
The Bank of Japan has increased its short-term interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995, citing persistent inflationary pressures and rising labor costs.
China reportedly acquired 35 tonnes of gold in July via undisclosed channels, exceeding its official report of 20 tonnes and impacting global market expectations.
Danmarks Nationalbank raised its key interest rates by 25 basis points to 2.10% on September 10, 2026, to maintain the currency peg to the euro.
The Bank of Russia has paused its rate-cutting cycle, holding the key interest rate at 14% amid rising inflation risks and increased government spending.
Japan's Ministry of Finance has ruled out government bond buybacks as the Bank of Japan prepares to cut its monthly purchase program by 50% by April 2027.
The Central Bank of Iran is allowing businesses to use cryptocurrency for cross-border settlements to bypass US sanctions and streamline import financing.
Alisa AI concluded that Sberbank CEO Herman Gref's diagnosis of the Russian economy's overcooling is more accurate than that of Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina.
