News about FinTech
Crypto traders lost more than $210 million in one hour, from 16:00 to 17:00 Moscow time, on May 15 against the background of the bitcoin (BTC) exchange rate dropping below $78.7 thousand. In percentage terms, the drop amounted to more than 2%, and from the previous high – more than 4%. The price of Ethereum (ETH) sagged by the same values respectively, at the moment falling to $2.2 thousand.
A major analytics company spoke about the reasons for bitcoin’s rise in mid-May, as well as the factors holding back further growth
The expansion of Internet networks in the Republic of Moldova will become faster and cheaper if the law on access of electronic communications providers to existing infrastructure and real estate is adopted.
The number of cases of personal data disclosure on social networks is growing. The authorities warn about the risks that may arise from irresponsible publications on the Internet. This topic was discussed in Parliament during the presentation of the report on the activity of the National Center for Personal Data Protection for 2025.
The rights and duties, including responsibilities of credit bureaus will be revised and expanded. Clear requirements for the bureau’s authorized capital have been defined. It should be at least 10 million lei, with at least 30% of it covered by own funds.
The United States has officially unveiled a new commemorative coin dedicated to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The US Mint was the initiator of the issue and decided to honor the man who changed the modern technological world and influenced the way billions of people interact with gadgets every day.
Beginning May 8, tax liabilities associated with lease agreements are automatically generated.
Iute Group, a digital banking group operating in Southeastern Europe, increased total revenue by 13 percent year-on-year to 32.5 million euros in the first quarter of 2026. The Group’s net profit amounted to €2.6 million.
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.
Through brokers and insurance agents, 61.9% of all insurance premiums in the country in 2025 were written.
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.
In Latvia, illegal operators have a significant share in the online gambling segment. According to the H2 Gambling Capital (H2GC) agency, in 2025 the gross revenue from gambling in the unlicensed market of the country reached 62 million euros.
Europe is actively working on creating its own digital payment systems to reduce dependence on US giants Visa and Mastercard, which control about two-thirds of card transactions in the eurozone. The main goal is to ensure “digital sovereignty” and payment security, as the EU’s financial infrastructure is currently heavily dependent on the US.
Several major cryptocurrencies have significantly outperformed bitcoin and Ethereum in terms of growth.
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.
It is established that the subscription period for SS for individuals opens at 00:00 hours on the first day of its announcement and closes at 15:00 hours on the closing day.
Western Union issued its own “stable coin” USDPT on the Solana blockchain. The issuer of the coin was cryptobank Anchorage Digital.
From Chisinau to Tirana, Sofia to Skopje, the cultures are different, the houses are different, but the challenges associated with a renovation project remain the same: rising material prices, limited access to flexible financing and the need to effectively manage the entire process. iute Group, an international financial group with a presence in Albania, Bulgaria, Northern Macedonia and the Republic of Moldova, is simultaneously launching in all four markets the “Home & Renovation” campaign, a regional campaign based on shared reality and offering a real solution to one of the most important financial issues in a client’s life: home renovation.
Payment company PayPal on April 29 announced a reorganization of the business. The management structure will be divided into three areas, one of which will focus on digital assets.
