Russia sets new crypto rules effective Sept. 1: digital currency classified as property, exchange via Bank of Russia-registered intermediaries, 300K-ruble annual cap, and permitted use in foreign trade.

Russia will require banks to refuse transfers if malware is detected on a customer's device from March 1, 2027, under Federal Law 210-FZ signed in June 2026. Covers card, e-money and SBP transfers.

Russian banks will refuse to process transfers when malicious software is detected on a customer's device starting March 1, 2027, under Federal Law No. 210-FZ signed on June 26, 2026, TASS reports. The rule covers bank card operations, electronic money transfers, and Faster Payments System transfers, requiring banks to inform clients of the refusal and suggest using another device or visiting a branch.

China's CPI rose 0.5% year on year in July, official data showed Sunday. The consumer price index is a main gauge of inflation in the world's second-largest economy.

China's CPI up 0.5 pct in July. BEIJING, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.5 percent year on year in July, official data showed Sunday.

S&P revises Georgia sovereign credit outlook to positive, affirms BB/B ratings. Agency cites 8.3% average growth over past 3 years, projects 6.4% in 2026 and 5.9% in 2027.

S&P Global Ratings has revised the outlook on Georgia's sovereign credit rating to positive from stable, affirming its BB/B long- and short-term ratings, citing robust economic growth, international reserves accumulation, prudent fiscal management, moderate government debt and a stable banking sector.

Drone strike on Russia's Belgorod injures 13, including 2 children, and damages multiple buildings — regional official Shuvaev

Belgorod came under a massive drone attack from the Kyiv side, regional official Shuvaev reported. The strike injured 13 people, including two children, and damaged more than four apartment buildings, an administrative building, and social and commercial facilities.