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Armenia’s Central Bank Discusses Fraud Insurance Mechanism

In an effort to combat banking fraud, the Central Bank of Armenia is exploring measures to enhance identification requirements, particularly for online loans, according to Deputy Chairman Armen Nurbekyan.

Law on Cryptoassets to Establish Basic Cybersecurity Rules — Deputy Chairman of Central Bank of Armenia

The Law on Cryptoassets will establish basic cybersecurity rules, and entities providing crypto services will also have to comply with these requirements, said Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Armen Nurbekyan, presenting the draft law on cryptoassets and a legislative package on amendments to a number of related laws at an extraordinary meeting of the parliamentary committee on on financial, credit and budgetary issues.

Armenia set to launch crypto market regulation: Central Bank presents main provisions of  law on crypto-assets

The Law on Crypto Assets is the main law that will kick-start the regulation of this area in Armenia, said Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Armen Nurbekyan, presenting the draft law and a package of related laws at an extraordinary meeting of the parliamentary committee on financial, credit and budgetary issues.

Armenian Interior Ministry warns about fraudsters on social networks

The Armenian Interior Ministry has warned citizens about  widespread fake adds on social networks, allegedly posted by  banks, inviting them to apply for quick and cheap loans.

Armenia ratifies loan agreement with IBRD on €102 million healthcare coverage program

Armenia’s National Assembly’s committee on health issues has approved the ratification of a 102 million euro loan agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) on the universal healthcare coverage program.

ADB plans to invest $310 mln in two projects in Armenia and co-finance housing construction project for $500 mln

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to invest $310 million in two projects in Armenia and to co-finance a $500 million housing construction project, Don Lambert,  ADB Country Director for Armenia, said in response to ARKA News Agency's question whether the previously announced two projects would be implemented and whether new ones were expected.

ADB lowers Armenia’s economic growth forecast for 2025 to 5%, 4.7% expected in 2026

The Asian Development Bank has lowered Armenia's economic growth forecast for 2025 to 5%, said Don Lambert, ADB Country Director for Armenia.

New feature: instant money transfers from Russian ВТБОнлайн app to easywallet now available 

EasyPay presents a new way to receive money transfers from Russia in Armenia—from the ВТБ Онлайн app directly to an easywallet account via phone number. 

Deputy Prime Minister discussed country’s macroeconomic policy and financial reforms with IMF head for Armenia

Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan received on Tuesday the IMF mission chief for Armenia Iva Petrova, who is completing her term of office. Alexander Timan, Petrova's successor, also attended the meeting.

Armenia’s Total Public Debt grows to over $13 Billion

Armenia's total public debt as of February 28, 2025 amounted to $13,027.848 million, an increase of $140.853 million compared to January 31, 2025, the National Statistical Committee reported.

Ministry of Economy and  IMF delegation discussed Armenia’s economic diversification, export strategy

Yesterday, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan received a delegation led by Iva Petrova, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in Armenia.

Draft law on crypto assets to be submitted to Armenian parliament in coming weeks – Deputy Chairman of Central Bank

The draft law on crypto assets, developed by the Central Bank of Armenia in the context of European norms, will be submitted to the Armenian parliament in the coming weeks, said Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Armen Nurbekyan.