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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.
The dollar weakened against most major currencies on Wednesday after the U.S. signaled it may be close to an agreement with Iran. President Donald Trump said he would briefly suspend the operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran.
Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced the appointment of Sergiy Martynchuk as senior vice president and group head of Ukraine, Moldova, Southern and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus region. Based in Kiev, Martynchuk will have overall responsibility for Visa’s operations and strategy in 17 countries.
The Ministry of Finance launches a mechanism of continuous subscription to state securities intended for individuals. Since May 4, subscription through the electronic platform eVMS.md is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout the year, without time limits.
Iran’s Central Bank and the IRGC are using the country’s largest crypto exchange to convert dollars. A Reuters investigation found that it processed transactions worth tens and hundreds of millions of dollars related to sanctioned groups, including the Central Bank of Iran and the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
In April 2026, Moldova recorded an agiotic demand of the population for government bonds, which exceeded the authorities’ expectations. Within the April subscription, citizens invested more than 131.5 million lei through the eVMS.md platform, given that the Ministry of Finance’s offer amounted to 85 million lei.
After a decline in previous years, diaspora remittances have shown an upward trend since the beginning of 2026, remaining an important source of support for the solvency of the Moldovan population. In March, $175 million was received. This is more than in January and February and even surpassed the record of the traditionally peak December 2025 ($173.77 million).
Economist Vladimir Golovatiuc notes that the active sale of foreign currency by the Moldovan population has recently become a significant support for the family budget. In his opinion, this indicates the forced use of currency receipts due to the fall in real incomes.
Billionaire Ilon Musk has once again demonstrated the art of market manipulation. His short post on social network X caused mixed reactions from users, once again mixing politics and the crypto market. Although in essence, many considered Musk’s tweet to be “empty” in general.
As of spring 2026, the foreign exchange market of Moldova is characterized by high volatility and instability. At the same time, the situation with meeting the demand for currency is difficult, but does not indicate a complete deficit.
According to the data of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), in March 2026, the volume of new loans issued amounted to 9,039 million lei. Of these, 70.8% of loans were issued to enterprises (business sector), and 29.2% to individuals. Lending was performed mainly in Moldovan lei (MDL).
The dollar, considered a defensive asset, rebounded amid renewed tensions between the US and Iran. Hopes for a peace agreement are fading as Iran has said it will not participate in the talks. The Strait of Hormuz in the spotlight: Iran has once again blocked this crucial waterway.
In March 2026, the volume of attracted new deposits amounted to 27,254 million lei, one third of which was provided by the population. Compared to February, the volume of new deposits increased by almost 7%.
Market participants and trading companies previously working with cryptocurrencies are switching to trading traditional assets en masse.
The dollar is nearing six-week lows as hopes for talks with Iran offset the military risk premium, dampening hopes for a constructive outcome to U.S.-Iran talks and raising risk appetite among investors in financial markets.
