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Visa buys AI company BioCatch for $2.4 billion: how new technologies will change fraud protection
Visa has announced one of the biggest deals in fintech, acquiring BioCatch for $2.4 billion, as the payments giant plans to significantly boost its fight against online fraud by using artificial intelligence and behavioral biometrics to identify criminals before a payment is made.
For the fifth month in a row, business in Ukraine positively assesses its activities: what supports the economy and what risks remain
In July 2026, Ukrainian business demonstrated positive expectations for its own economic activity for the fifth month in a row. Despite the war, logistical difficulties and shortage of personnel, enterprises continue to work in the conditions of gradual recovery of the economy. The main factors of support were international financial aid, state investments in reconstruction, stable operation of the energy system and active consumer demand. At the same time, certain industries continue to face significant challenges that hold back the pace of development.
Digitizing the reconstruction of Ukraine: how artificial intelligence and electronic platforms help rebuild the country
Ukraine continues the large-scale digital transformation of reconstruction processes, integrating modern electronic services and solutions based on artificial intelligence. The Ministry of Community and Territorial Development is creating a single digital ecosystem that will bring together information on damaged facilities, construction, logistics, funding and community needs. This approach makes it possible to make decisions more quickly, allocate resources more efficiently, and increase the transparency of the implementation of the country's reconstruction projects.
Due to which purchases and changes Ukrainians may lose housing subsidies: a complete list of reasons in 2026
The housing subsidy remains one of the main tools of state support for Ukrainians who need help paying for utilities. However, after its appointment, the recipients must not only meet the established criteria, but also notify the Pension Fund about important changes in their property status, income or family composition. In some cases, even one large purchase, opening a deposit or purchasing currency can be grounds for losing the right to state assistance. We tell you in which cases the subsidy can be canceled and what rules you should know in order to avoid problems with payments.
The NBU has updated the rules for forced debiting of funds from accounts: what will change for taxpayers
The National Bank of Ukraine has changed the procedure for forced debiting of funds from bank accounts to meet the demands of debt collectors, in particular during the repayment of tax debt. The main innovation is that if the debtor's account does not have enough funds, the bank will no longer be limited to a one-time check of the balance. From now on, the financial institution will accumulate funds that will be deposited into the account until they are sufficient to fulfill the payment instruction. The new mechanism is expected to make the debt collection process faster, more automated and more efficient.
Tether Makes $1.5B in Quarter: How USDT Issuer Profits on US Treasuries
Tether, which issues the world's largest stablecoin USDT, has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. In three months, the company received about $1.5 billion in net operating profit. The main source of income was not cryptocurrency transactions, but investments in US Treasury bonds and repo agreements. At the same time, Tether reported a record volume of issued tokens, growth in the number of users and maintaining excess reserves that exceed the amount of liabilities to USDT holders.
The taxi market in Ukraine is growing rapidly: the volume exceeded UAH 46 billion, but more than 90% of drivers work in the shadows
The Ukrainian online taxi ordering market continues to develop actively and has already approached the $1 billion mark. The number of trips is increasing every year, and digital services have finally become the main way to call a car. At the same time, the industry remains one of the most marginalized in the economy: only a small part of drivers work officially, due to which the state budget loses billions of hryvnias in tax revenue every year. The authorities have already prepared a number of legislative changes that should legalize the market, simplify the work of drivers and change the rules of taxation.
The demand for new buildings in Ukraine is growing: where are the most houses being built and how prices have changed
Despite the full-scale war, the Ukrainian primary real estate market continues to gradually recover. Developers are launching new projects, buyers are increasingly interested in new buildings, and in many regions, the price of a square meter has risen significantly over the year. At the same time, the market remains uneven: some regions show active construction and high demand, while there are almost no new projects in the frontline regions. We tell you where the most housing is currently being built, which regions have become the leaders in the number of new buildings, how prices have changed, and which state programs help Ukrainians to buy their own housing.
Almost every third business in Ukraine was at risk of closure: what a new study showed
Ukrainian small and medium-sized businesses continue to operate in conditions of high uncertainty, but financial pressure, staff shortages and rising costs increasingly affect their sustainability. A new study found that more than half of businesses have already downsized, and nearly a third are on the verge of shutting down. We tell you what factors put the most pressure on business, why entrepreneurs refuse loans, and what changes they consider critically necessary for the recovery of the economy.
The National Bank has updated the corporate governance rules for banks: what will change and what new requirements are introduced
The National Bank of Ukraine reviewed approaches to corporate governance in the banking sector and introduced new recommendations that should bring banks' activities in line with modern international standards. The updated rules emphasize sustainable development, social responsibility, ESG risk management and transparency of financial institutions. The new requirements also take into account the peculiarities of the work of banks during the war and the future post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.
FOP transfers will be limited from August 1: what limits are introduced by banks and who does it apply to
Financial monitoring rules for individual entrepreneurs and companies are changing in Ukraine. Banks will strengthen control over high-risk clients and will gradually introduce limits on the amount of transfers. At the same time, the new rules do not mean the automatic blocking of accounts for all entrepreneurs — the main focus will be on risky transactions that may have signs of using FOPs to hide income or make atypical payments.
Ukrainian youth purchased over 114,000 books under the "eKnyga" program
During the first half of 2026, Ukrainians took advantage of the "eKnyg" state reading support program and purchased more than 114,000 books. The greatest demand is for fiction and non-fiction, and the biggest Ukrainian bookstores and publishing houses are among the sales leaders. We understand how the program works, who used it and which books are chosen by young Ukrainians.