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The Hunt for the Russian Trace: Chinese Banks Implement Stricter Compliance for Foreign Payments
22.11.2024
Chinese banks have implemented additional compliance measures for payments from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), India, and Hong Kong, which have traditionally served as trade partners for Russia. These measures aim to identify Russian businesses using third countries as proxies to complete...
Russia’s Foreign Trade Defies Western Sanctions, Official Claims
22.11.2024
Russia’s foreign trade is defying Western sanctions, with rising imports, resilient transaction systems, and projected economic growth outpacing stagnating Western economies. Western Sanctions Meet Resistance as Russia’s Trade Surges Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has claimed that...
Mastercard and JPMorgan Link Up to Bring Foreign Exchange on the Blockchain
21.11.2024
By integrating Mastercard MTN's connectivity with Kinexys Digital Payments, mutual customers of MTN and Kinexys will be able to settle B2B transactions through a single API
US bids to seize Bankman-Fried’s crypto allegedly used in China bribes
13.11.2024
Prosecutors petitioned a New York federal court to seize crypto they alleged is linked to bribes paid to Chinese officials by Sam Bankman-Fried
Zimbabwe Plans to ‘Float’ Rapidly Depreciating Gold-Backed Currency
11.11.2024
Zimbabwe has said it plans to let its rapidly depreciating gold-backed currency, Zig, float freely on the foreign exchange market. A central bank official said this would help the currency achieve price discovery without administrative interference. However, the official did not give a timeline...
Nigeria’s Currency Plunges as Dollar Liquidity Dries Up: Will a Naira-for-Crude Oil Swap Revive It?
31.10.2024
The Nigerian naira recently hit a new low against the U.S. dollar, ranking among the three worst-performing currencies globally. Dollar Liquidity Dries up The Nigerian naira, which has already lost over 70% of its value in 2024, recently dropped to a record low of NGN1,670.65 per U.S. dollar on...
World Bank: Nigeria Loses $8B on Foreign Exchange Subsidies Over 3 Years
25.10.2024
The World Bank reports that Nigeria lost over $8 billion due to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) refusal to float the naira between 2021 and 2023. This foreign exchange subsidy, along with the fuel subsidy, deprived the government of revenue. The World Bank acknowledges the suffering...
Nigeria Receives Nearly $100,000 From Unlicensed Crypto Firms
16.10.2024
The Nigerian government received nearly $100,000 from two cryptocurrency firms accused of conducting unlicensed conversions of tether (USDT) to naira and vice versa. The two Nigerian cryptocurrency firms, Paparaxy Global Ventures Limited and Lemskin Technologies Limited were accused of operating...
Zimbabwe Limits USD Outflows for Departing Residents to $2,000
11.10.2024
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has imposed a new limit on the amount of U.S. dollars that travelers can carry out of the country. Under the revised regulations, travelers are now limited to carrying a maximum of $2,000 in cash when departing Zimbabwe. Previously, travelers were allowed to carry...
Nigeria Injects $543.5M to Shore up Naira
9.10.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected $543.5 million into the Nigerian foreign exchange market between September 6th and 30th to address currency volatility. The bank attributed the volatility to high demand for imports and seasonal factors. Nigeria is facing foreign exchange shortages and...
Peter Schiff Predicts Gold Could Soar to $100,000 as US Dollar Weakens
8.10.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff noted that if gold could rise from $20 to $2,600 an ounce, it could potentially reach $26,000 or even $100,000. He shared his views on global economic issues, including U.S. dollar weakness, China’s economic resilience, and the impact of U.S. foreign...
Nigeria Introduces System to Boost Forex Market Transparency
5.10.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is launching a new electronic system (EFEMS) to improve transparency in the foreign exchange market. This comes as the Nigerian currency weakens. Authorized dealers must comply with existing regulations and complete necessary preparations before using EFEMS....
Inflation, Dollar Shortage Fuel Stablecoin Use in Sub-Saharan Africa
4.10.2024
Stablecoins are surging in popularity across Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 43% of crypto transactions compared to bitcoin’s 18.1%. This trend is driven by the instability of local currencies and limited access to US dollars. Businesses and individuals view stablecoins as a reliable...
Taiwan’s Regulator Allows Professional Investors to Access Digital Asset ETFs
3.10.2024
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has allowed professional investors to venture into foreign virtual asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs) via sub-brokerage. By allowing more diverse investment channels, the FSC aims to boost local brokerage operations while carefully managing...
Ghana Launches Gold Coin Priced in Local Currency
30.9.2024
Ghana’s central bank launched a gold coin to boost domestic savings and manage liquidity. The coins are available in October and priced based on the London Bullion Market Association auction price. Despite efforts to strengthen the cedi, Ghana’s currency continues to depreciate against...
FTX creditors to receive only ‘10–25% of their crypto back,’ CZ walks free: Law Decoded
30.9.2024
Taiwan’s FSC opens investment channels for professional investors, allowing access to high-risk foreign digital asset ETFs while maintaining a cautious stance on market risks
Taiwan FSC approves foreign crypto ETFs for professional investors
30.9.2024
Taiwan’s FSC opens investment channels for professional investors, allowing access to high-risk foreign digital asset ETFs while maintaining a cautious stance on market risks
Taiwan opens digital asset ETF market to professional investors
30.9.2024
Taiwan’s FSC opens investment channels for professional investors, allowing access to high-risk foreign digital asset ETFs while maintaining a cautious stance on market risks
Select Group of Russian Firms Authorized to Use Crypto for Chinese Imports Amid Sanctions
29.9.2024
A select group of Russian companies, including electronics producers and financial institutions, has received approval to use cryptocurrencies for Chinese imports under a pilot legal framework. Overseen by Russia’s central bank and the Ministry of Finance, this initiative targets firms handling...
Zimbabwe Devalues Gold-Backed Currency by 44%
28.9.2024
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has devalued the Zimbabwe Gold (Zig) by 44%, causing the currency to plummet from 13.98 to 24.3 against the U.S. dollar. This drastic move addresses rising exchange rate volatility and inflationary pressures that have plagued the economy since August. According...