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Russia’s Central Bank Pulls the Plug on Qiwi Bank Amid High-Risk Black Market Operations
In an expected move, Russia's Central Bank announced the revocation of Qiwi Bank's license, citing the bank’s engagement in "high-risk operations" that catered to the black market. This development unfolds just a month after Qiwi Bank's Cyprus-based owner, the payment service provider Qiwi, unveiled its strategy to offload its Russian assets amidst efforts to maintain its listings on both NASDAQ and the Moscow Exchange (MOEX).