ATMs in Russia: New 5000 Ruble Notes and Issues
Some Russian banks report that certain ATMs do not accept the newly issued 5000 ruble notes. News outlets have described these events as…
Card Security and Parental Controls for North American Payments
When a bank detects signs that a card has been stolen or an account has been compromised, it can immediately block the associated purchase and…
Poland launches Europe’s largest energy storage battery project
Officials confirm that work has begun on a project described as Europe’s most powerful electricity storage battery. Darius Majets, president…
KTK Says Ukraine Actions Hit Shareholders, Tass Reports
The Hazar Pipeline Consortium, known as KTK, has publicly stated that Ukraine’s actions have a negative effect on the consortium’s…
U.S. Tariff Plan on Venezuelan Oil and Energy Policy
In a series of posts on social media, President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25 percent import tax on countries that purchase oil…
Bali’s new rules for tourists respect local traditions
Officials in Bali province in Indonesia announced a set of new guidelines for foreign travelers. The update circulated through official…
Alfa-Bank earns AI Fintech award nominations in India
Alfa-Bank has earned two nominations in the India Innovation Awards within the International Technological Awards, recognizing the bank as a…
Russia’s Central Bank Flags Oil Price Risks Tied to U.S. Policy and OPEC Capacity
The Central Bank of Russia signaled a real concern about renewed oil price volatility, likening it to the long crisis that defined the 1980s.…
Senators Push to Use Russia’s Frozen Assets to Aid Ukraine
In a move that underscores a cross-partisan approach to Ukraine relief, a group of United States lawmakers urged that Russia’s frozen…
Three Pension Payment Prohibitions Retirees Should Know
In a discussion with a government agency, Rudn Andrei Girinsky, an associate professor at the Faculty of Economics, outlined three rules that…