National Bank of Moldova suspends Bpay license amid ongoing security and energy talks
Moldova's central bank has suspended Bpay SRL's license for six months, as Chișinău pursues gas negotiations with Ukraine and receives renewed security assurances from the US.
The National Bank of Moldova has suspended the electronic money license of payment operator Bpay SRL for six months. Company executives expressed surprise at the regulatory decision, suggesting it stems from broader commercial disputes involving associated entities.
Concurrently, Chișinău is advancing energy and security dialogues with international partners. Ukrainian Ambassador Paun Rohovei confirmed discussions regarding Moldova importing up to 50 million cubic meters of gas, noting that economic pressures on Moscow could foster conditions for peace negotiations. Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi reiterated that Moldova faces no immediate risk of direct military involvement in Ukraine, though defense enhancement remains crucial. Furthermore, US Ambassador Joseph Mark Burkhalter reaffirmed Washington's continued backing for Moldovan sovereignty.
Sources: Moldova1, Newsmaker, Point, Rise Moldova, TV8
Sources
- Point — Попшой: Молдова не находится на грани прямого вовлечения в войну в Украине
- Moldova1 — SUA își reafirmă sprijinul pentru R. Moldova. Ambasadorul american la Chișinău, despre prioritățile Washingtonului: „Vom continua să dezvoltăm relația bilaterală”
- TV8 — /VIDEO/ Războiul din Ucraina, tot mai aproape de final? Paun Rohovei: „Suntem conștienți că Rusia a slăbit mult”
- Newsmaker — Chișinăul vrea să cumpere până la 50 mln metri cubi de gaz din Ucraina. Rohovei: „Contractele vor fi convenabile Republicii Moldova”
- Rise Moldova — Rețeaua Bpay, sub lacăt: Culisele deciziei BNM de a suspenda licența operatorului de plăți electronice
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