Euro and ruble rise against Armenian dram, while US dollar weakens slightly

YEREVAN, August 17. /ARKA/. Armenia's financial agenda last week focused on setting up payment and cryptocurrency infrastructure, capital market activity, and the parameters of the next stage of universal health insurance.

YEREVAN, August 17. /ARKA/. For more than five years, Acba Bank has held the top spot in the Armenian card market. As of May 2026, the total number of cards issued by the bank surpassed 1 million, as reported by the bank's press service.

YEREVAN, August 17. /ARKA/. Recently, there has been an increase in cases of criminals luring citizens into suspicious financial transactions using their bank accounts or cryptocurrency accounts, as well as e-wallets or cards to transfer criminally obtained funds, in order to conceal their true origin and beneficiaries, according to a statement from the Central Bank of Armenia's press service.

YEREVAN, August 17. /ARКА/. As of August 12, 2026, new regulations for banks regarding the management of risks associated with evading international sanctions have been implemented in Armenia.

YEREVAN, August 17. /ARKA/.  Today, “AGROVISION” CJSC, a company operating in the agro-industrial sector, became a listed company on the Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX).