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EU Pledges €710 Million in Aid as Crisis Funding Shapes Frontier Markets
The EU’s €710 million aid package highlights how crisis response is shaping startup markets, investor risk and tech demand.
Editorial Team · Sep 27, 2026

The EU’s €710 million aid package highlights how crisis response is shaping startup markets, investor risk and tech demand.

The US lifts sanctions on Bel-Kap-Steel amid Belarus’s release of political prisoners, signaling potential openings for venture capital and tech startups in the region.

Octobank launches E9PAY-enabled transfers from South Korea to Uzbekistan’s HUMO cards, fostering fintech innovation and attracting VC interest in cross-border payments.

Uzbek banks are now required to keep a minimum balance on cards during automated debt withdrawals, affecting fintech lending and payment systems.