In Russia, mobile internet and communication are being blocked in 63 regions due to drone attacks. Only state-controlled resources remain accessible.
The state bank suspended the operation of digital services on March 9 due to suspicious activity. Specialists are checking the systems to protect customer data.
The National Bank will exchange non-cash currency for cash on March 9, 2026. The measure is due to logistical problems after the seizure of Oschadbank vehicles.
Law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme of military desertion for $4-15 thousand in Dnipro, eight people have been notified of suspicion. Among the suspects are a former military unit commander and a lawyer.
The SBU detained a foreigner who, on behalf of the Russian Federation, was preparing a double terrorist attack in Kyiv, planting explosives under a Ukrainian military's car and another nearby. The suspect has been notified of suspicion and a pre-trial detention measure has been chosen.
On March 5, the dollar in exchange offices reached 44 hryvnias, and the euro rose to almost 51 hryvnias. The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate at 50.83 hryvnias.
In 2025, the volume of domestic transfers through payment systems amounted to UAH 1. 3 trillion. $2.5 billion was received in Ukraine, mainly from the USA, Germany, and Israel.
The payment amounts to 8,000 hryvnias monthly when the mother, father, or guardian returns to work after the child turns 1 year old.
The investigation established that the major - head of the financial and economic service of one of the military units - intentionally facilitated the illegal accrual of additional monetary remuneration in the amount of UAH 100,000.
Three "hereditary clairvoyants" swindled UAH 1. 4 million from the families of fallen and missing soldiers. They promised to "bring back" relatives and "remove curses," intimidating the women.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi discussed attracting banks to finance energy recovery. Banks financed UAH 33 billion, providing 1.3 GW of capacity.
Starting February 27, 699 million UAH of "National Cashback" will be paid out for purchases made in December to 4. 4 million citizens. From March 1, an updated differentiated cashback of 15% and 5% will be in effect.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Iryna Vereshchuk emphasized the systemic use of Telegram by the enemy for recruitment and coordination of terrorist attacks. Experts expressed doubts about the effectiveness of blocking the messenger.
An international investigative team uncovered a network of fraudulent call centers in Dnipro that defrauded EU citizens through crypto investments. Elite cars and millions in various currencies were seized, and 11 people were detained.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine has recorded the beginning of a systemic crisis in the Russian banking services market. It is expected that in 2026, loyalty programs and cashback payments will be sharply limited.
Ukraine is launching the eCheck pilot project — a state program for electronic receipts in banking. This will allow businesses to save millions of hryvnias annually, as printing one receipt costs 7 kopecks.
Due to the mass breakdown of garbage trucks, the capital of Cuba is on the verge of an ecological catastrophe. This is caused by financial restrictions from the United States and the inability to purchase spare parts.
Starting from March 1, 2026, the "National Cashback" program will offer a 5% or 15% refund for Ukrainian goods. The cashback amount will depend on the product category and the share of imports.
In 2025, the number of payment card transactions in Ukraine increased by 10%, reaching 9. 5 billion, and the amount by 9%, to 7.1 trillion hryvnias. The share of cashless payments accounted for 65.4% of the total amount.
Law enforcement officers exposed an organized group that sold millions of hryvnias worth of cocaine every month. Couriers disguised deliveries as taxis, and among the clients were representatives of show business.
A NABU detective, who owns a collection of coins from tsarist Russia and millions in cash, has bought a second house for 3 million.
Infobusinesswoman Bohdana Honcharuk, who calls herself a "spiritual millionaire," has found herself at the center of a scandal. She is accused of withdrawing funds from Russia and Belarus, which has prompted a reaction from Monobank, PrivatBank, and People's Deputy Danylo Hetmantsev.
The Glovo platform recorded a technical glitch, due to which tips for couriers were incorrectly debited. All overcharged funds will be returned to users.
Glovo users report automatic debiting of thousands of hryvnias for "tips. " Technical support does not respond, and banks refuse to cancel transactions.
The "Krasnobalivski" drug organization, with a monthly income of over UAH 20 million, will face trial. Law enforcement officers seized almost 90 kg of drugs and UAH 2.4 million in cash.
A scheme to profit from pet owners traveling abroad has been exposed in Kyiv. Officials artificially delayed deadlines and demanded 7 to 12 thousand hryvnias for expedited service. The heads of two veterinary clinics have been detained and are being prepared for suspicion.
A fictitious employment scheme was uncovered at the main military hospital, where approximately 2. 6 million UAH was embezzled. The scheme's organizer withdrew funds from the cards of fictitiously employed individuals.
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.
The President of Ukraine signed a law that grants temporary residence permits and additional medical guarantees to foreigners and stateless persons serving under contract. The document also allows them to receive social services.
The logistics major was served with a notice of suspicion for corruption, fraud, and evasion of duty. He received bribes for substituting food products, embezzled part of the supplies, and systematically traveled abroad.
