The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for February 12 at 43. 03 hryvnias, which is 6 kopecks less than the day before. The euro also fell by 4 kopecks, settling at 51.21 hryvnias.
The National Bank of Ukraine explained the slowdown in inflation in January by a decrease in labor market imbalances and increased competition. Further inflation slowdown is predicted, but at a slower pace due to destruction in the energy sector.
Ukrainians were reminded of the procedure for receiving financial assistance for the restoration of housing damaged as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. The assistance includes the replacement of window blocks, double-glazed windows, and metal entrance doors.
The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced a mechanism for interest-free loans of up to UAH 430,000 for people who are forced to relocate due to emergencies. The funds can be used to furnish new housing, with a repayment period of up to 15 years.
Pensioners can resume suspended payments by choosing any of the available identification methods — online or offline — after which accruals are automatically renewed with compensation for the entire period of delay.
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has begun preparing the Budget Declaration for 2027-2029. This document will form the basis for the preparation of the draft law on the State Budget of Ukraine for 2027.
The SBI announced a new suspicion in the case of the illegal withdrawal of assets from a Kharkiv bank. The former head of the legal department is suspected of embezzling property worth over UAH 200 million.
MrBeast's Beast Industries has acquired fintech startup Step, which provides banking services to teenagers. This will allow the integration of financial tools into the media empire to educate young people.
Europe needs to reduce its dependence on American payment groups such as Visa and Mastercard, said Martina Weimert, head of the banking alliance EPI. This is due to concerns that their dominance could be weaponized in the event of a deterioration in transatlantic relations.
Bitcoin has solidified above $70,000 after falling to $60,033. Experts describe the situation as "cautiously constructive," and institutional investors continue to show interest.
According to "Rosstat", salary arrears in the Russian Federation for 2025 increased 2. 3 times, reaching a 9-year record. More than 14.7 thousand Russians did not receive over 2 billion rubles, which indicates economic exhaustion due to the war.
Ukraine seeks to soften an unpopular tax bill concerning VAT for individual entrepreneurs, which the IMF demands. This is a condition for unlocking more than $8 billion under the financing program.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the budget of the Pension Fund of Ukraine for 2026 with revenues and expenditures of UAH 1. 26 trillion. This is 23.2% more than last year and takes into account the indexation of pensions and insurance payments.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the dollar for February 6 at 43. 14 hryvnias, which is 3 kopecks less than on Sunday. The euro exchange rate is 50.90 hryvnias, and the zloty is 12.0585 hryvnias.
Russian officials are warning Putin of a potential economic crisis that could engulf the country by summer. Falling revenues and pressure on the banking system point to a growing budget deficit.
Ukraine has issued the first preferential loan at 0% annual interest for businesses to purchase energy equipment. In total, 306 applications for UAH 384 million have already been received under the program to support the energy independence of enterprises.
The state agency PlayCity fined FC "Dynamo" Kyiv 5. 188 million hryvnias for violating gambling advertising rules at the stadium. The club has three months to pay or appeal the decision, which came into force on January 26, 2026.
Crypto traders expect Bitcoin to fall below $65,000, with an 82% probability. Since October last year, Bitcoin has lost 40% of its value, and the crypto market capitalization has shrunk by $1.5 trillion.
New investigation reveals 890 previously undisclosed Credit Suisse accounts potentially linked to Nazis. Among the account holders were the German Foreign Ministry, the SS, and a German arms company.
Ukraine's public debt reached UAH 9 trillion, or USD 213 billion, in 2025, increasing by 29. 5% over the year. This accounts for 98.4% of the projected GDP, while the average maturity period doubled and the cost decreased.
Organizing presidential elections in Ukraine will cost between 4. 5 and 6.5 billion hryvnias, and parliamentary elections will cost 4.5 billion hryvnias. These sums do not include additional expenses for local authorities, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Bitcoin rose 2% to $78,000 after a weekend drop following Trump's statement on trade tariffs. Outflows from Bitcoin ETFs and Kevin Warsh's nomination as a candidate for Fed chairman also impacted the market.
The Group III disability pension in 2026 is granted after disability is established, provided the necessary insurance period is met. It is calculated as 50% of the old-age pension (or, at the applicant's choice, may equal it if there is sufficient service). It can be applied for online or offline through the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU) by submitting basic documents, and if necessary, it is topped up to the subsistence minimum.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate at UAH 42. 41. The euro fell by 22 kopecks at once - to UAH 51.02.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for the yuan to achieve global reserve currency status. Beijing aims to create a "powerful currency" for international trade and investment.
The Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office and the BEB ensured the return of UAH 36 million to the state budget in January 2026. The funds were received within five criminal proceedings regarding tax evasion.
A deputy of the Uzhhorod City Council has been notified of suspicion due to inaccurate information in his declaration amounting to over UAH 13. 8 million. He failed to declare real estate, cash, and bank accounts.
Ukrainians are actively buying foreign currency, seeking to protect their savings from devaluation. KIT Group analysts explained how to buy dollars and euros to save on currency spreads.
The National Bank of Ukraine has lowered its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 1. 8% due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure and electricity shortages. The electricity deficit in 2026 will be at least 6%, which will cost Ukraine 0.4% of GDP growth.
The National Bank of Ukraine has lowered the key policy rate to 15% starting from January 30, 2026. This decision was made due to a sustained decrease in inflationary pressure and reduced external financing risks.
