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Nepal's Macroeconomic Snapshot: Resilient Remittances, Forex Stability, and Balanced Trade Dynamics in the First Seven Months of 2023/24 1
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Nepal’s Macroeconomic Snapshot: Resilient Remittances, Forex Stability, and Balanced Trade Dynamics in the First Seven Months of 2023/24

The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of Nepal, has presented an overview of the country’s macroeconomic and financial situation based on data from the first seven months, ending mid-February of 2023/24. Overall According to NRB, the inflation rate was estimated at 5.01% on a year-on-year basis. The gross foreign exchange reserves reached USD […]

Nepal Rastra Bank Reports Stable Macroeconomic Indicators and Financial Trends for Mid-January 2023/24 3
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Nepal Rastra Bank Reports Stable Macroeconomic Indicators and Financial Trends for Mid-January 2023/24

The Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal, has disclosed the current macroeconomic and financial state of Nepal based on data from the first six months ending mid-January 2023/24. The overall assessment reveals that inflation remained at 5.26% on a year-on-year basis, and the gross foreign exchange reserves reached USD 13.69 billion. Total imports

"New Rs 20 Currency Notes with Distinctive Features Introduced by Nepal Rastra Bank" 7
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“New Rs 20 Currency Notes with Distinctive Features Introduced by Nepal Rastra Bank”

Introducing the all-new Rs 20 currency notes from Nepal Rastra Bank’s Currency Management Department! While maintaining their familiar size and color, these notes come packed with enhanced security features and distinctive elements to ensure the utmost reliability. Exchange your older notes, bearing series numbers from THA 87 000001 to TA 18 999999, and receive the

Is bitcoin banned in Nepal? 13
Cryptocurrency in Nepal, Work at Home

Is bitcoin banned in Nepal?

Ban of Transaction of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in Nepal. The central bank of Nepal, Nepal Rastra Bank (“NRB”) published a notice pursuant to Nepal Rastra Bank Act 2001 (“NRB Act”) and Foreign Exchange (Regulation) Act 1962 (“FERA”) prohibiting the usage of Bitcoin in Nepal. NRB has not recognized Bitcoins as a valid currency in Nepal. A few highlights on the ban: Laws of Nepal: The

Is cryptocurrency legal in Nepal? 15
Cryptocurrency in Nepal, Work at Home

Is cryptocurrency legal in Nepal?

So far, cryptocurrencies are illegal in a few countries, whereas the rest of the world either sees it as fitting to utilise these ‘monies’, or keeps them in a grey area of financial law. Similarly, though most countries in the world do not criminalise cryptocurrencies, they have yet to define their usage as monies or

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