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Uzbekistan Launches Pilot Project for HUMO Stablecoin
Uzbekistan is launching a pilot project to test the HUMO stablecoin for payments, with the token pegged at one HUMO to one soum.
Uzbekistan MFO Assets Nearly Double to 18.9 Trillion Soums
Assets of Uzbekistan’s microfinance organizations nearly doubled year on year to 18.9 trillion soums as of August 1, 2026, Central Bank data shows.
Uzbekistan Pawnshops’ Assets Rise 50% to 937.7 Billion Soums
Assets of Uzbekistan’s pawnshops reached 937.7 billion soums as of August 1, 2026, rising 50% year on year, Central Bank data shows.
Uzbekistan Inflation Falls to 6.2% in August 2026
Uzbekistan’s annual inflation fell to 6.2% in August 2026, while consumer prices rose 0.2% during the month, according to official data.
EBRD and Ipoteka Bank Fund Vades Group With US$10M
EBRD and Ipoteka Bank signed a US$10 million risk-sharing agreement with Vades Group to expand card production in Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan Mortgage Subsidies Reach 1.14 Trillion Soums
Uzbekistan paid 1.14 trillion soums in mortgage subsidies to 12,355 citizens in 2026, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Uzbekistan Bank Deposits Surge 34% to 482 Trillion Soums
Deposits in Uzbekistan's banking system reached 482.7 trillion soums as of 1 August 2026, marking a 34% annual growth.
Uzbekistan Central Bank Sold One Ton of Gold in July
Uzbekistan’s Central Bank sold one ton of gold in July 2026, while its gold purchases reached 40 tons since the beginning of the year.
Uzbekistan Records 33,392 Escrow Deals in August
Uzbekistan recorded 33,392 real estate and vehicle transactions through escrow accounts in August 2026, according to the Central Bank.
Uzbekistan Deposit Guarantee Agency Studies Armenia’s Experience
Uzbekistan’s Deposit Guarantee Agency studied Armenia’s deposit guarantee system, investment practices and risk management during a working visit to Yerevan.