News about Financial markets
The total volume of net remittances from abroad to individuals in May exceeded $170 million. Nearly 80% of these transfers were denominated in the euro. Such volumes of remittances have a multifaceted impact on macroeconomic indicators, serving as a key component of the balance of payments and a source of support for consumer demand.
Current “stablecoins” do not possess the key properties of money, and their continued growth could exacerbate the fragmentation of the financial system and increase risks for countries with weaker currencies. This is stated in the annual report of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
A total of 731 organized crime networks have emerged in the European Union, actively involved in drug trafficking, fraud, and cybercrime. This is stated in a new Europol report, which documents the rapid transformation of criminal organizations and the growth of their technological capabilities.
Governments around the world are borrowing more money now than they did during the COVID-19 pandemic
The government is selling government securities at a record pace, capitalizing on increased demand for them as a high-yield investment vehicle that outperforms bank deposits. Monthly sales are rising thanks to short-term securities. In the first five months of 2026, GSBs worth 26 billion lei were sold, which is one-third higher than sales volumes for the same period last year.
The EU intends to propose a 21st round of sanctions against Russia, targeting the country’s banking and cryptocurrency networks, in order to increase the likelihood of a banking crisis and encourage Russia to engage in negotiations on a peace agreement.
After 18 years since its foundation – at a time of full maturity – iute Moldova prefers to measure its success not by statistics or turnover, but by the fate of the people it has supported. What started as an ambitious team in a single office in Chisinau has today grown into a digital financial ecosystem that has an impact on the entire region. Throughout this formative journey, the company has taken on a responsibility that goes beyond business: to remain a trusted partner that addresses the real day-to-day needs of the community.
Today, June 4, 2026, the banking system of the Republic of Moldova celebrates the 35th anniversary of its foundation. The professional holiday is dedicated to the establishment of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) in 1991. It was founded by talented Moldovan financiers and the country’s leading commercial banks, which are also celebrating their anniversary today.
Analysts named the reasons for the fall of bitcoin, predicted how it will behave in June, and told what to pay attention to cryptocurrency market participants
The euro’s share of the global market rose slightly to around 20%, lagging far behind the dollar despite inconsistent US policy. Investors are refocusing on gold and smaller currencies, with gold’s share of total reserves exceeding the euro and government bonds. ECB President Lagarde is calling for reforms in the EU to make the euro more attractive and sustainable globally.
Moldova strengthens protection of the capital market ecosystem. National legislation updates the guarantees for collective investment organizations in line with European realities. These will include guarantees of equality regardless of the country of origin of capital, protection against expropriation, guarantees of freedom of financial transactions and protection in derivatives.
Experts at leading market maker Wintermute have pointed to the risks of further bitcoin depreciation amid the deteriorating macroeconomic situation.
The May round of subscription for state securities (SS) in the period from May 18 to June 1, 2026 through the eVMS.md platform started with a surprise: the Ministry of Finance, which had not changed the conditions for a long time, increased the rates for all subscription terms from 1 to 4 years. The investment instrument for citizens will become more attractive. The yield on these securities exceeds the average rates on bank deposits for individuals.
Bitcoin slipped below $77,000 on Monday, extending its weekend decline as rising global bond yields and oil prices amid the escalating situation around Iran suppressed investor interest in risky assets.
Experts have assessed the cryptocurrency’s chance of growth through the summer.
On Wednesday, the dollar held near a one-week high despite increased uncertainty in the Middle East. Traders analyzed data on inflation in the US, which turned out to be higher than forecasts. Over the past 12 months ending in April, the U.S. consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.8%, the largest annual increase since May 2023. This increase was driven by the oil crisis, which put pressure on prices.
Staking yields are declining across all major chains. In ethereum it has dropped to the level of about 3% per annum, and this is not a temporary phenomenon. The reason is the growth in the number of participants, changes in the revenue structure and other factors.
Ceadir-Lunga Municipality is planning the third issue of municipal bonds for a total amount of 8 million lei. Following an open tender, the commercial bank maib was appointed financial intermediary for the placement of the issue. Today, the sides signed a contract on financial mediation.
The Indian rupee has hit an all-time low amid rising oil prices, capital outflows and heightened global uncertainty. Pressure on the currency market is increasing risks for one of the world’s fastest growing major economies.
Eurozone financial integration has made steady progress over the past few years, but the region’s stock markets remain stubbornly fragmented, lagging behind developments in the debt and banking sectors, the European Central Bank (ECB) said in a report released Thursday.
