Finance
The EU has set conditions for Hungary in exchange for the release of €35 billion in subsidies
Following Péter Magyar’s election victory, the European Commission has begun negotiations with Hungary’s new government regarding the resumption of funding. The release of funds depends on the fulfilment of a number of conditions and the restoration of relations with the EU.
The White House has warned staff of a ban on betting on prediction markets amid the war with Iran
The US Presidential Administration has issued a warning to staff regarding the prohibition on using their official positions for betting, against the backdrop of events surrounding Iran. This follows suspicions arising from substantial winnings in financial and futures markets.
Old $100 notes from 1996: how to exchange them and what to do if they are refused
Both banks and currency exchange bureaux in Ukraine are required to accept 1996-issue US$100 banknotes, provided the note is genuine and has no significant damage. The year of issue alone does not constitute a valid reason for refusing to exchange the note, and all US dollar designs remain legal tender regardless of their date of issue.
Card blocks in April: what amounts and transfers will the bank ask about
In April 2026, Ukrainian banks will move to the next stage of strengthening financial monitoring. The algorithms will target not only transactions worth millions, but also regular transfers of 30,000 hryvnias or more
Donald Trump’s inner circle is suspected of exploiting the war for personal gain
Against the backdrop of the conflict surrounding Iran and sharp fluctuations in oil prices, attention has been drawn to major stock market deals concluded shortly before US President Donald Trump’s statements. Some experts suggest there may be signs of insider trading, whilst the White House rejects such allegations.
Poroshenko has declared over 52.5 million hryvnias in income from the Hungarian Ministry of Finance
In 2025, Petro Poroshenko received over 52.5 million hryvnias from the Hungarian Ministry of Finance. He also invested part of the funds in Hungarian government bonds.
Journalists have named the possible creator of Bitcoin
After years of searching for Satoshi Nakamoto, journalists have gathered evidence pointing to the British cryptographer Adam Back. He himself denies any involvement in the creation of Bitcoin.
Hungary has suggested a possible link between Oschadbank funds and corruption; the bank denies this and claims the video has been doctored
The Hungarian side has raised suspicions regarding the origin of funds belonging to Ukraine’s Oschadbank that were seized on its territory. The bank denies these allegations and claims that the published materials have been falsified.
Investors bet nearly a billion dollars on a fall in oil prices ahead of the announcement of a ceasefire between the US and Iran
Investors carried out transactions worth around $950 million, anticipating a fall in oil prices. This happened a few hours before the announcement of a ceasefire between the US and Iran.
The housing scheme does not address the scale of the housing crisis in Ukraine
By early 2026, the housing crisis in Ukraine had reached a critical stage. The author argues that the current mortgage scheme fails to address either the scale of the destruction or the real needs of the people and the economy.
The US is preparing to issue new dollars – should you hand in your old ones?
The US Department of the Treasury has announced a redesign of paper banknotes to mark the 250th anniversary of the country’s independence. The new banknotes will feature the current president’s signature for the first time, whilst a wider process of updating banknote designs is also underway in the US.
‘Energy Ramstein’: how Ukraine raised over €600 million for electricity
Ukraine has launched a new framework for international coordination, enabling it to secure vital equipment and funding for the restoration of its power grid. Thanks to a coalition of over 40 countries and the Energy Support Fund, the country has received over €600 million and thousands of tonnes of humanitarian aid
