Lebanon tightens oversight of exchange houses with a new e-KYC system requiring all transactions over $1,000 to be digitally tracked, aiming to curb money laundering and comply with FATF standards.
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Economy - Lebanon - Gold prices - Tokenized gold - Peter Schiff - Bitcoin - Binance - Changpeng Zhao (CZ)Bitcoin vs. Gold: Who wins the Store of Value race?
The ongoing Bitcoin-versus-gold debate heats up as investors weigh digital scarcity against historical stability, with a high-profile showdown between CZ and Schiff.By The Beiruter -
Economy - Economic reform - Middle East economy - Lebanon economy - Lebanon - Beirut Stock ExchangeBeirut stocks soar: Trading activity jumps sharply in October
October 2025 saw a strong rebound in Beirut Stock Exchange activity, with traded shares and values surging, led by the banking sector, despite a slight dip in overall market capitalization.
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Economy - Automotive Importers Association - Unofficial car imports - Road safety - Parallel car imports - Lebanon car safety - Lebanon - Lebanon economyUnsafe imports: AIA sounds the alarm
Lebanon’s booming parallel car market poses serious safety risks as vehicles imported outside official channels miss manufacturer recalls, warranties, and maintenance, leaving drivers vulnerable on the road.
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Economy - Lebanon - Lebanon economy - Inflation - Financial crisis - Currency collapse - Unemployment - GDP - Exchange rate - Inflation rateLebanon’s economy in numbers: A complex reality with layered challenges
Lebanon’s economy is struggling with inflation, unemployment, and a collapsing currency, but ongoing efforts and resilience offer hope for recovery.
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Economy - Lebanon - Economic crisis - Lebanese diaspora - Diaspora - Central Bank - Tourism - AgricultureLebanon’s economy: surviving and striving
Five years after its collapse, Lebanon’s economy runs on resilience, not reform. Fueled by remittances, tourism, and cash, it survives through creativity and grit.By The Beiruter -
Economy - Europe - United States government - Washington - Silver prices - Silver vs gold - Euro - USD - DollarsSilver hits 14-year high: causes, consequences, and what comes next
After 14 years of stagnation, silver is surging toward record highs driven by booming industrial demand, safe-haven buying, and a deepening supply deficit.
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Economy - Lebanon - Beirut - Economic crisis - Ministry of Finance - World Bank - Port of BeirutPort of Beirut: from crisis to competitiveness, a regional hub on the rise
Once a symbol of collapse, the Port of Beirut is now driving Lebanon’s recovery, climbing global rankings through modernization, customs reforms, and higher-value operations.By The Beiruter -
Economy - Lebanon - IMF - Central BankIMF–Lebanon: between reform promises and the long road to a final agreement
Lebanon’s negotiations with the IMF continue amid progress on reforms, but a final rescue deal remains elusive as banking, tax, and fiscal measures are still pending, leaving the country’s economic future uncertain.
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Economy - LebanonLebanon’s 2026 budget approved: no salary adjustments
Lebanon’s Cabinet has approved the 2026 budget, avoiding public sector salary hikes and new general taxes, but a controversial 3% import levy sparks fear of rising prices and inflation, raising concerns for households and businesses.
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