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BRICS Meeting: Iran Pushes for Common Currency — China, Russia Prioritize Settlements in Local Currencies
31.1.2024
The first BRICS sherpa meeting with 10 member states has kicked off in Russia with representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia. China, Russia, and Iran are all advocating for the use of national currencies...
Famed Analyst Richard Bove Says US Dollar Is Finished as World’s Reserve Currency — Expects China to Overtake US Economy
31.1.2024
Renowned financial analyst with over 54 years of experience, Richard Bove, has warned that the U.S. dollar is finished as the world’s reserve currency, cautioning that China will overtake the U.S. economy. He warned that the offshoring of American manufacturing poses a significant threat...
US Sanctions on Russia Similar to Planting a ‘Bomb Under the Dollar,’ Says Russian Analyst
30.1.2024
The United States’ sanctions against Russia are undermining confidence in the U.S. dollar and may force other countries to ditch the currency, a Russian financial analyst has said. The analyst said contrary to the West expectations, the sanctions against Russia have failed to destroy...
How One Man Stole $3 Billion in Bitcoin and Got Away for Nearly a Decade
30.1.2024
From purchasing cocaine to uncovering a multimillion-dollar glitch, the story of James “Jimmy” Zhong reads like a dark comedy. Zhong, a computer science graduate, exploited a vulnerability on Silk Road to steal over 50,000 bitcoin, evading detection for nearly a decade while living...
Spectacular Swings — The Week’s Victorious Crypto Climbers and Fallen Token Challengers
29.1.2024
Bitcoin has seen a 2.9% rise against the U.S. dollar in the past week, while ethereum has experienced a 5.8% decline during the same period. Several cryptocurrencies have made notable gains over the past seven days. Leading the pack is manta network (MANTA), which surged by an impressive 47.2%...
Atlantic Council: Belief That Dollar Does Not Need to Innovate Is a ‘Miscalculation’
29.1.2024
The U.S. Federal Reserve is lagging behind its peers like the Bank of China in terms of the resources and manpower dedicated to developing a central bank digital currency. According to a blog post, the belief that the dollar does not need to innovate is a miscalculation. An expert argued that...
RFK Jr. and Donald Trump Both Vow to Stop the Fed From Issuing US Central Bank Digital Currency if Elected
29.1.2024
U.S. presidential candidates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) and Donald Trump have independently promised the American people to stop the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S. if elected President. “I will protect Americans from government tyranny,” Trump said...
Russian Economist: ‘US Sanctions Will Undermine Dollar and Boost Digital Ruble’
29.1.2024
A leading Russian economist has claimed that American sanctions will ultimately undermine the role of the US dollar in the global economy – and help the cross-border adoption of the digital ruble. Per News.ru, the comments came from Alexander Razuvaev, a member of the supervisory board of the Guild...
Bitcoin Stabilizes Over $42,000 as Crypto Fear and Greed Index Shifts to Neutral
28.1.2024
Recently fluctuating within the realms of “greed” and “extreme greed,” the Crypto Fear and Greed Index transitioned into a “neutral” phase on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. This shift coincides with bitcoin’s value jumping slightly over $42,000. In...
Morgan Stanley on Decline of US Dollar, JPMorgan Warns of a BTC Selloff, BTC Mining Improved, and More — Week in Review
28.1.2024
Morgan Stanley has raised concerns about the potential decline of the U.S. dollar’s dominance due to the increasing interest in digital currencies. Meanwhile, JPMorgan has warned of a potential bitcoin selloff, anticipating a $3 billion outflow from Grayscale’s Bitcoin fund....
Nigerian Currency Plunges to New Low Versus the USD, Central Bank Governor Says Naira is ‘Undervalued’
28.1.2024
The Nigerian currency reportedly plunged to a new low versus the U.S. dollar on the official market on Jan.25. Central Bank governor Olayemi Cardoso has said the naira is currently “undervalued” and that efforts are underway to rectify this. Official and Parallel Market Exchange Rates...
Amid Rising ‘National Divorce’ Talks, Exploring the Potential Impact on US Dollar in Hypothetical Second Civil War
26.1.2024
In the wake of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s latest declaration, emphasizing Texas’ inherent constitutional right to defend itself and pointing to the Biden administration’s lack of enforcement of federal immigration statutes, the rhetoric around a potential “national...
Bitcoin Sinks Below $39,000 as Market Pressure Intensifies
23.1.2024
Over the past day, bitcoin’s value has experienced further decline, now plummeting below the $39K mark as ongoing bearish trends exert downward pressure. Following its dip under the $40K barrier on Monday, the leading crypto asset further depreciated by 5.3% relative to the U.S. dollar...
US Senator Marco Rubio Warns BRICS Expansion Threatens Western Sanctions’ Effectiveness
23.1.2024
Florida Senator Marco Rubio expressed his worries about the increasing influence of BRICS, the international group, in the world’s economic system. According to Rubio, if the group keeps expanding, it will be a valid alternative to the current system, allowing nations to sway away from...
China's Currency Woes to Weigh on Bitcoin: Crypto Observer
22.1.2024
Measures taken by the People's Bank of China to cushion yuan against the stock market slide could weigh over bitcoin's price
Morgan Stanley Sounds Alarm on US Dollar’s Dominance — Says Crypto Could Significantly Alter Currency Landscape
22.1.2024
Morgan Stanley has warned about the risk of the U.S. dollar losing its dominance, fueled by growing interest in digital assets, including bitcoin. Emphasizing that the U.S. dollar’s dominance “is being increasingly scrutinized,” the investment bank stated: “A clear shift towards reducing...
Congressman Tom Emmer Offers to Help Donald Trump Fight Central Bank Digital Currencies
22.1.2024
Congressman Tom Emmer has offered to help former U.S. President Donald Trump fight the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S. “I agree with President Trump; CBDCs pose a serious threat to Americans’ right to financial privacy. I look forward to working with...
Bitcoin Could See a “Nice Slug” of Gold’s Trillion-Dollar Asset Value, Cathie Wood Says
19.1.2024
ARK Investment Management CEO Cathie Wood believes Bitcoin (BTC) could soon be nearly as valuable as gold, according to a recent interview she conducted with Brazilian financial markets information firm, InfoMoney. As good as gold? “Gold is a trillion-dollar asset out there, and we do believe...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Plunges to $41,000; Fidelity ETF Delays Amid CBDC Threat
19.1.2024
In a dynamic turn of events, Bitcoin’s price plummeted to $40,930, marking a significant nearly 4% decrease as of Friday. This downturn comes amid a broader context of financial uncertainty, where the US Dollar is poised for a consecutive weekly rise due to subdued expectations for interest...
Ripple and Hedera Consider Collaboration to Further Crypto Innovation: Report
19.1.2024
Source: Flickr In an interesting conversation, Ripple’s head Brad Garlinghouse and Leemon Baird, co-founder of open-source decentralized ledger Hedera, discussed potential collaboration to foster the digital assets industry. The crypto leaders recently shared their insightful thoughts...