Central Bank of Armenia Proposes Information Security Requirements for Crypto-Service Providers

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The Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) has submitted a draft regulatory act for public discussion that establishes minimum information security requirements for entities providing services related to crypto-assets.

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Idram and IDBank Participated in the Opening of My Forest Armenia’s Pavilion at COP17

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The opening of the “Forest Biodiversity: An Immersive Experience” exhibition by the “My Forest Armenia” NGO took place in the Green Zone of COP17, with representatives of IDBank and Idram in attendance.

Capital of Armenian Banks Reaches 2.32 Trillion Drams in January–September

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As of September 30, 2026, the total capital of Armenian banks stood at 2.32 trillion drams.

Credit investments by Armenian banks exceeded 9 trillion drams in the first 9 months

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As of September 30, 2026, credit investments by Armenian banks reached 9.01 trillion drams.
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Idram and IDBank Participated in the Opening of My Forest Armenia’s Pavilion at COP17

The opening of the “Forest Biodiversity: An Immersive Experience” exhibition by the “My Forest Armenia” NGO took place in the Green Zone of COP17, with representatives of IDBank and Idram in attendance.

Capital of Armenian Banks Reaches 2.32 Trillion Drams in January–September

As of September 30, 2026, the total capital of Armenian banks stood at 2.32 trillion drams.

Credit investments by Armenian banks exceeded 9 trillion drams in the first 9 months

As of September 30, 2026, credit investments by Armenian banks reached 9.01 trillion drams.

Central Bank of Armenia to issue a commemorative silver coin dedicated to the “Symphony of Stones” natural monument

The Central Bank of Armenia will issue a commemorative silver coin on October 20, 2026, dedicated to the "Symphony of Stones" natural monument, the regulator announced.

Economy

Armenia to allocate approx. €7.4 million for water infrastructure works; EIB loan availability period extended

YEREVAN, October 15. /ARKA/. Armenia will allocate approximately €7.4...

World Bank Group Mobilizes $342 Million in Private Capital in Armenia in FY2026—a 56-Fold Increase Since FY2022

The World Bank Group mobilized $342 million in private capital in Armenia during the 2026 fiscal year—a 56-fold increase compared to the $6 million recorded in the 2022 fiscal year, the World Bank’s Armenia office reported.

EFSD Raises Armenia’s 2026 Economic Growth Forecast to 5.8%

The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) has raised its GDP growth forecast for Armenia for 2026 to 5.8%, up from the previously expected 5.5%.

Capital market

Armbanks Weekly Digest: Key Events in the Armenian Financial Market (October 12–18)

Armenia’s financial agenda over the past week encompassed the development of the government securities market, regulatory changes for banking operations, cooperation with international financial institutions, and the subsidization of financing for energy storage systems.

Armenia’s Prime Minister Proposes Developing Stock Exchange Listings for the Country’s Mining Companies

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan thinks that the mining sector should take the lead in developing institutions of public share ownership in the country, including through the listing of companies on stock exchanges.

AMX Hosts Auction for 25 Billion Dram Government Bond Issuance

An auction for the issuance of government bonds totaling 25 billion drams took place at the Armenia Securities Exchange (AMX) on October 13, the exchange's press service reported.

Crypto

Central Bank of Armenia Proposes Information Security Requirements for Crypto-Service Providers

The Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) has submitted a draft regulatory act for public discussion that establishes minimum information security requirements for entities providing services related to crypto-assets.

Central Bank of Armenia has identified a key principle for regulating crypto assets based on risks

The Central Bank of Armenia adheres to the "same risk, same regulation" principle when regulating digital and virtual assets, Central Bank Deputy Chairman Hovhannes Khachatryan stated on Friday at the 4Future Banking forum in Yerevan.

Central Bank of Armenia unveils two more draft regulations for cryptoasset regulation for public discussion

YEREVAN, August 13. /ARКА/. The Central Bank of Armenia has unveiled two more draft regulations for public discussion.

Interview

KPMG’s audit of Renshin confirms the accuracy of its financial statements – CFO

“The audit confirms key parameters such as capital adequacy, liquidity, and asset quality՞, said Kristine Chichyan, the company’s CFO.

External shocks are having little impact on Armenia so far, but investor caution will grow – INTERVIEW

Amid the S&P 500's worst quarter since 2022, rising global anxiety, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty, investors are increasingly asking whether this is a temporary market reaction or a deeper shift in investment logic.

Regular disclosure of information by issuers is one of key conditions for development of Armenian capital market – Ministry of Economy

Capital market development in Armenia is increasingly dependent not only on the growth in the number of issues and the expansion of instruments, but also on the quality of the environment in which investors make decisions.
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