Kazakhstan banks exposed to high forex risk: S&P
Associate Director for Financial Institutions at Standard & Poor's Natalia Yalovskaya said that Kazakhstani banks were exposed to increased forex risk.
First Vice PM refutes possibilities of a single currency within the Customs Union
According to him, the draft agreement [on launching the Single Economic Space to replace the Customs Union] has no clauses covering a single currency. Kazakhstan retains its national currency, the tenge.
Japan says Bitcoin not a currency, but taxable
Bitcoin is not a currency but transactions involving it should be "subject to taxation", Japan's government said Friday, in a move that could pave the way for formal regulations on the troubled virtual unit.
Man identified as Bitcoin creator denies involvement
A man named as being the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin on Thursday denied having a role in the virtual unit, telling reporters he was "not involved."
Singapore world's costliest city: survey
The soaring cost of cars and utilities as well as a strong currency have made Singapore the world's most expensive city, toppling Tokyo from the top spot.
Buffett says bitcoin 'not a currency'
The Oracle of Omaha is not a believer in bitcoin.
MtGox opens call centre after $500m Bitcoin loss
The MtGox Bitcoin exchange, which last week sought bankruptcy protection in Japan, opened a helpline for anxious customers on Monday after unveiling a massive loss in a possible theft.
Vietnam restricts use of Bitcoin
Vietnam has banned its banks from handling Bitcoins, saying the virtual currency is not legal tender in the communist nation.
Bitcoin users to gather in Tokyo amid MtGox woes
Bitcoin users in Tokyo will gather on Thursday for a meeting set to be dominated by the shuttering of the MtGox exchange amid claims of a multi-million dollar theft.
BTA suspends lending operations in the wake of 20% currency devaluation
According to the Bank, suspension of consumer lending and mortgage program is a temporary measure.
Bitcoin is no way to avoid losses amid devaluation in Kazakhstan
Bitcoin is not a good way to save money for Kazakhstanis frantically trying to hedge themselves amid the 20% tenge devaluation.
Winkdex: Winklevosses make their own Bitcoin index
Early Bitcoin investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have created their own index of the virtual currency, as they gear up to launch the first publicly traded US Bitcoin fund.
Tenge devaluation must not affect Kazakhstan people negatively: Nazarbayev
The tenge devaluation must not have any negative effect on the people of Kazakhstan, and no manipulation of prices or speculations shall be allowed: Nazarbayev
Devaluation may create demand for 20,000 tenge bills in Kazakhstan
The climbing of dollar exchange rate might create a demand for the long awaited release of 20,000 tenge bills in Kazakhstan.
Devaluation may drive airline tickets up in Kazakhstan
Airlines are adjusting their ticket prices to the new exchange rate of the tenge.
Dedollarization of Kazakh mentality: Governor of National Bank
The National Bank and Government of Kazakhstan are going to press on to dedollarize the economy and discourage Kazakhstanis from relying on the US dollar.
Kazakhstan’s Oil and Gas Minister on Kashagan and 20% currency devaluation
Kashagan couldn’t have any influence on revenues that the Government had been planning to gain from crude sales in 2014: Uzakbai Karabalin.
Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor calls commoners to count their blessings
I believe Kazakhstanis appreciate the policy pursued by the country’s authorities: many Kazakhstanis got a job, many have started their own businesses; it’s just the start of the way: Kairat Kelimbetov.
Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor on immediacy of the decision to devalue the national currency by 20%
Starting from February 11, 2014 Kazakhstan’s Central Bank decided to stop supporting the tenge exchange rate, decrease currency interventions and stop interference with shaping the tenge exchange rate.
Kazakhstan’s Central Bank Governor glad over his growing publicity in the wake of the 20% currency devaluation
My popularity ratings in my own family had never been so high: Kairat Kelimbetov.
