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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

Banks Face Funding Challenges Amid Global Tensions

Banks in the euro area might struggle to get money from markets, especially in dollars and other foreign currencies, if global tensions keep rising. This warning came from the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) on a Thursday. Recently, things got tense between Europe and the U. S. over President T

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

Kazakhstan's Oil Output Takes a Hit: What's Next for Tengiz?

Kazakhstan's Tengiz oilfield, a major player in global oil production, is facing a significant setback. A recent fire at the GTES-4 power station caused a power supply issue, leading to a temporary shutdown of both the Tengiz and Korolevskoye fields. This halt in production is expected to last anoth

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Jan 17 2026FINANCE

Credit Card Rate Cap: Banks Brace for Trump's Bold Move

Banks are in a tough spot right now. President Trump has suggested capping credit card interest rates at 10% for a year. This idea has caused quite a stir in the finance world. Banks are trying to figure out what to do next. The problem is, there's no clear plan on how this cap would work. The Whit

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Dec 02 2025FINANCE

Big Banks Start to Like Bitcoin

Bank of America is now telling its rich clients to put some money into Bitcoin. They say it's okay to put 1% to 4% of their money into Bitcoin. This is a big deal because Bank of America is one of the biggest banks in the US. They will let their clients buy Bitcoin through special funds starting Ja

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Nov 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Banks Are Catching Up to Tech Trends

Banks are finally stepping up their tech game. For years, they lagged behind other industries, especially retail, when it came to adopting new technology. But now, with the help of something called agentic AI, banks are keeping pace with the latest innovations. This shift is huge. Just a few years

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Nov 08 2025CRYPTO

Kazakhstan's Big Crypto Bet: What's the Plan?

Kazakhstan is making a bold move into the world of cryptocurrency. The country's government is thinking about using some of its National Fund assets, along with gold and foreign exchange reserves, to create a crypto reserve. This isn't just a small experiment. They're talking about investing between

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Oct 22 2025FINANCE

Banks and Crypto: A New Friendship?

Banks are starting to see crypto in a new light. After staying away for a while, they are now taking a closer look. This change is happening because of new rules in Europe, like the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. These rules make banks feel more comfortable about getting involved with c

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Oct 21 2025FINANCE

Bank of Ireland's Big Car Loan Bill

Bank of Ireland is facing a hefty bill. They've just doubled their estimate for compensating customers who were sold car loans they didn't need or understand. The new total? A whopping £350 million. That's a lot of money, and it's all because the UK's financial watchdog, the FCA, has changed the rul

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Oct 16 2025FINANCE

Kazakhstan Takes a Big Step in Crypto Payments

Kazakhstan is making waves in the world of digital finance. At the Digital Bridge 2025 event, Bybit Kazakhstan showed off a new way to pay using crypto. This isn't just any payment method—it's a QR code system that lets people pay with crypto in everyday places. Imagine buying your coffee with crypt

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Jun 22 2025HEALTH

Kazakhstan's Kidney Stone Crisis: A Closer Look at Hospital Data

Kazakhstan has been grappling with a notable increase in urinary stone disease (USD). This condition, where stones form in the urinary system, has been a growing concern. Over the past eight years, from 2014 to 2021, hospital records have shown a significant number of cases. A total of 162, 538 hosp

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