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Coinmetrics Report Explores the Risks of High FDVs in Crypto Markets
18.6.2024
A new report by Coinmetrics, along with researchers Victor Ramirez, Matías Andrade, and Tanay Ved, delves into the complexities of crypto tokenomics. The report explores the intricate balance of token distribution, valuation, and market impact. Understanding FDV and Token Float: Key Insights...
Analyst Forecasts Silver Shortage, Price Increases As Consumers Tap Dwindling Secondary Inventories
17.6.2024
Peter Krauth, a silver market analyst and author of “The Great Silver Bull,” has predicted an upcoming silver shortage produced by the increased demand for the precious metal for different applications. Krauth states that demand for silver has outpaced supply, and there are probably...
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan: Stablecoins Can Help Fight an Upcoming US Debt Crisis and China’s Growing Influence
17.6.2024
Paul Ryan, a former speaker of the House of Representatives, has assessed the possible role that stablecoins will play in fighting an upcoming U.S. debt crisis. According to Ryan, the demand derived from the increasing relevance of dollar-backed stablecoins, which use U.S. treasuries as backing...
IMF Data Shows Decline in US Dollar Dominance
16.6.2024
Recent data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) points to an ongoing decline in the U.S. dollar’s share of allocated foreign reserves held by central banks and governments. Economists explained that reserve managers are attracted to nontraditional reserve currencies “because they...
Bitwise CEO: Bitcoin Should Move on From ‘Digital Gold’ Narrative as It Reaches Mainstream Adoption
15.6.2024
Hunter Horsley, co-founder and CEO of Bitwise, a San Francisco-based cryptocurrency asset management firm, declared that the “digital gold” narrative limits bitcoin’s reach as an investment asset. Horsely stated that, while the “digital gold” representation...
Utah Senator Seeks to Abolish Federal Reserve
14.6.2024
Republican Senator Mike Lee from Utah has introduced legislation to abolish the U.S. central bank and its Board of Governors. Lee contends that the U.S. Federal Reserve has “repeatedly failed” the American public and argues for its dissolution. Federal Reserve Targeted for Abolition by Senator Mike...
Ryze Labs Weighs In: Fed’s Stance on Interest Rates and Its Impact on Market Dynamics
14.6.2024
Following the release of lower-than-anticipated CPI data on June 12, U.S. equities climbed to record highs, with bitcoin exceeding $70,000. However, Ryze Labs, a venture capital firm investing in blockchain and Web3 projects worldwide, particularly in emerging markets, stated that the Federal...
China’s Reduced Physical Gold Demand Cools Prices After May Peak
14.6.2024
While gold reached a record high in May at $2,450 per ounce, it has since settled at $2,329 per ounce. According to the World Gold Council, China’s demand for gold fell in May to its lowest level in four years. Gold Prices Down from Record High, China Physical Consumption Slumps, Analyst...
Euro’s Reserve Currency Status Threatened as Its Share of Foreign Reserves Holdings Drops
13.6.2024
A report from the European Central Bank indicated that the euro’s share of foreign exchange reserves declined by one percentage point to 20% in 2023. According to the report, the continued diversification of global reserve portfolios into nontraditional currencies threatens to further erode...
Ghana’s Cedi Hits Record Low Against US Dollar Amid Cocoa Output Decline
12.6.2024
The Ghanaian cedi recently plunged to a record low, trading at GHS 14.9335 against the U.S. dollar, which led to its designation as the fourth-worst-performing currency globally. Additionally, a decline in cocoa production has further complicated matters for the cedi, a currency previously ranked...
Putin Says US Dollar Dominance Diminishing as Use of ‘Toxic Currencies’ Declines
12.6.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin claims U.S. economic policies are diminishing the dollar’s global dominance. “Last year the share of payments for Russian exports in the unfriendly states’ so-called toxic currencies was halved,” he revealed, labeling the U.S.’s $1 trillion...
Experts Say Dollar Dominance Debate Misses the Point, US Needs Economic Focus
12.6.2024
Two experts have explained that the global debate on the future of dollar dominance misses the point because it doesn’t focus on how the dollar’s future will evolve. They warned: “If the U.S. doesn’t keep its house in better order, dollar dominance will be the least of our worries.”...
BRICS Meeting Highlights Shift to Local Currencies
11.6.2024
BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs have emphasized using local currencies in trade, reaffirming economic resilience and financial sovereignty. At their meeting on Monday, the Ministers underscored the importance of the enhanced use of local currencies in financial transactions between the BRICS...
US Senators Urge Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates — Warn Fed Policy Threatens Economy, Risks Recession
11.6.2024
Three U.S. senators have urged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, arguing that high rates stifle the economy and raise housing and auto insurance costs, which are key inflation drivers. They warn that prolonged high rates risk a recession and increased unemployment, calling...
Inflation Explained: What It Is and Why It Happens
10.6.2024
While many are familiar with inflation, which indicates a decline in currency purchasing power alongside a general rise in the cost of goods and services in an economy, there is a common misconception that inflation is natural. In reality, it is largely driven by an increased money supply...
Bitmex Founder Arthur Hayes Advises to ‘Go Long on Bitcoin’ as G7 Central Banks May Slash Rates
8.6.2024
Arthur Hayes, the founder and former CEO of Bitmex, recently shared his insights on the future of global financial markets in a blog post. Hayes delves into the impact of central bank policies on the global economy, emphasizing the role of interest rates and inflation targets. Bitmex...
European Central Bank Cuts Rates by 0.25%, Confirms Data-Driven Approach for Path Ahead
7.6.2024
The European Central Bank announced cuts of 0.25% (or 25 basis points) on three of its main interest rates: the main refinancing operations, the marginal lending facility, and the deposit facility. President Christine Lagarde emphasized that future decisions regarding additional cuts will depend...
Gold Rush: Long Lines to Purchase Bullion in Vietnam
6.6.2024
Local reports indicate that lines of several dozen people are waiting to purchase gold bullion from various state-owned banks in Vietnam, primarily in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. The interest in buying the precious metal at this time seems to be driven by the lower prices these banks offer to retail...
India Repatriates 100 Tonnes of Gold From UK, Aims to Move More
4.6.2024
According to local media reports, the Reserve Bank of India has repatriated 100 tonnes of gold that was held in the vaults of the Bank of England. The operation, carried out in special circumstances due to the quantity of gold moved, may be repeated as India seeks to hold more gold domestically...
Economist Jim Rickards: The Global Clearance and Settlement System Might Collapse After Seizure of Russian Assets
3.6.2024
Jim Rickards, an economist and author of the best-selling book ‘Currency Wars,’ has issued an alert about the possible collapse of the global clearance system. In a recent interview, Rickards noted that Euroclear, a settlement service, holds $200 billion in Russian assets. He further explained that...