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Category: Banks & Finance
The State Duma Committee on Financial Markets has finalized the draft law “On Digital Currency and Digital Rights” for its second reading. The new version proposes changes to the mechanism for blocking transfers linked to the illegal trading of cryptocurrencies.
The Republic of Moldova’s borrowing on the domestic market has increased significantly over the past two years, and this is having an ever-greater impact on the state budget, warns the civic movement “Construim Încredere” (“Building Trust”).
Moldova’s road toll system will undergo changes as a result of the transposition of European legislation into national law.
A new interactive portal on the state of the national budget (PEB) has been launched. The Ministry of Finance promises “direct and simplified access to information on the execution of the national budget and the use of allocated funds.” This development is linked to commitments made regarding “open governance.”
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the start of production of a commemorative one-dollar coin featuring President Donald Trump. The coin is being issued to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and is scheduled for release in the fall of 2026.
Payments between businesses and government agencies will be made within the timeframes established by law. Government agencies will not be able to justify payment delays by citing a lack of funds, red tape, or similar reasons.
Moldova’s domestic public debt continued to grow steadily in June 2026, reaching 57.34 billion lei by the end of the month. In the first half of this year, it increased by more than 5.34 billion lei due to the active issuance of government securities.
In June 2026, the State Tax Service (STS) reviewed 769 cases following inspections conducted to investigate illegal business activities.
The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) invites children ages 7 to 10 to participate in the financial education program “A Day Out at the NBM.” The children’s event will be held at the central bank’s headquarters on July 22, by prior registration and accompanied by adults.
In June 2026, independent contractors (freelancers) earned more than 41 million lei.
The company is requesting an increase in the drinking water supply rate from 13.99 lei per cubic meter to 15.55 lei per cubic meter. The rate for sewer services may increase from 7.40 lei per cubic meter to 7.68 lei per cubic meter.
The Ministry of Finance announced the launch of a new round of subscriptions for government securities from July 13 to July 27, 2026.
State Tax Service employees continue to visit communities across the country to provide advice and assistance to taxpayers. The schedule of field visits for the second half of 2026 has been published on the website and is available for review.
Since it will be possible to pay local fees using a QR code starting next year, the code will be included on seven types of relevant payment notices. The authors of the amendments emphasize that this will simplify the tax payment process.
The scope of the Financial Guarantee Agreements Act will be expanded through its revision and harmonization with European Union law.
Starting with the 2027 tax year, payment of land tax, property tax, garbage collection fees, and other types of local fees will be possible by scanning the QR code printed on the new standard payment notice forms.
For the first time in more than a century, the U.S. Mint is issuing an unusually shaped gold coin that is also legal tender. The new coin, called the “Liberty Bell,” commemorates the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and will go on sale on July 16.
The authorities intend to eliminate the differences in the approaches to the financing and management of public bodies. To this end, the concept of “self-governing public institutions” will be abolished starting next year.
Revenue from the income tax on individuals who rent out real estate rose by 31.9% in the first six months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, totaling 58.9 million lei.
The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Moldova will conduct a detailed analysis and possible review of budget expenditures. The methodological framework for the review of budget expenditures was presented in late June at an event organized by the ministry with the participation of international experts from UNDP and the World Bank, who are assisting the ministry in this effort.
