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BIS distances from Project mBridge amid BRICS sanctions concerns
31.10.2024
Economic sanctions have a profound effect on international financial architecture, it turns out
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...
Kazakhstan CBDC pilot drastically reduces VAT refund wait
30.10.2024
The National Bank's latest project again shows the advantages of programmable central bank digital currency
The US dollar doesn’t need to collapse for BTC to reach $200K — Bitwise CIO
30.10.2024
If Bitcoin matures as a store-of-value asset and governments continue to debase their fiat currencies, its price will surge well into six-figure territory, predicts Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.
The US dollar doesn’t need to collapse for BTC to reach $200K — Bitwise CIO
30.10.2024
If Bitcoin matures as a store-of-value asset and governments continue to debase their fiat currencies, its price will surge well into six-figure territory, predicts Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.
Hitachi Solutions introduces Web3 development for enterprises
29.10.2024
Hitachi is not a leading light in the Japanese blockchain, but it's catching up with a comprehensive Web3 development package
Hitachi Solutions introduces Web3 development for enterprises
29.10.2024
Hitachi is not a leading light in the Japanese blockchain, but it's catching up with a comprehensive Web3 development package
Canadians wary of adopting digital dollar, Bank of Canada finds
29.10.2024
The Bank of Canada’s research revealed mixed views on the digital Canadian dollar and highlighted Canadians’ enduring trust in cash and card payments
Unexpected Moment: Treasury Sign Falls as Yellen Confronts US Dollar Reserve Currency Concerns
29.10.2024
The Treasury Department sign fell sharply as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen faced a tough question about the U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status being at risk. Treasury Sign Drops — Yellen Steadies Herself and Defends US Dollar’s Reserve Currency Status U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen...
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil’s Determination to Build a New Financial System Will Guide BRICS Toward a Common Currency Agreement
28.10.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we examine how Brazil’s firm determination to push the world toward a multipolar financial system can pay off in the long term. As the next...
Will Banks Survive? Bank of England Prepares to Launch CBDC if Innovation Stalls
28.10.2024
The Bank of England cautions it could deploy a digital currency if commercial banks falter, signaling a potential upheaval in the future of money. Digital Payments Showdown: BOE Set to Roll Out CBDC if Banks Slip Behind Bank of England (BOE) Governor Andrew Bailey shared his outlook on...
BRICS Leaders Push for Local Currency Network, Diminishing US Dollar Role
27.10.2024
BRICS leaders have declared their commitment to a local currency payment network designed to revolutionize cross-border transactions and reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. BRICS Leaders Commit to a Groundbreaking Local Currency Payment Network At the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, BRICS...
'The Case for Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset' — Bitcoin Policy Institute
26.10.2024
According to the paper, central banks collectively hold $2.2 trillion in gold as of Q1 2024 and continue to expand their gold allocations
'The Case for Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset' — Bitcoin Policy Institute
26.10.2024
According to the paper, central banks collectively hold $2.2 trillion in gold as of Q1 2024 and continue to expand their gold allocations
‘The Case for Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset’ — Bitcoin Policy Institute
26.10.2024
According to the paper, central banks collectively hold $2.2 trillion in gold as of Q1 2024 and continue to expand their gold allocations
BRICS Isn’t Anti-West but Won’t Tolerate Western Currency Domination, Russian Official Says
26.10.2024
BRICS has condemned Western economic dominance and currency control tactics, accusing the West of using reserve currencies as “weapons” to maintain its monopoly. BRICS Says No to Western Monopoly, Criticizes Currency Control Strategies Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister and BRICS Sherpa Sergey...
China’s Digital Yuan and BRICS’ Blockchain Move Against the Dollar
25.10.2024
The BRICS summit just concluded. China and the BRICS bloc are advancing significant projects to reduce their reliance…
Russian Banks Baulk at Digital Ruble Implementation Costs
25.10.2024
Russian banks, particularly smaller ones, are unhappy about the high cost (between $1.25 million and $2 million) of integrating with the central bank’s digital ruble platform. This cost is seen as prohibitive for many banks, exceeding their IT budgets. The central bank has mandated different...
Bitcoin could be used as currency by 2030 — CryptoQuant CEO
24.10.2024
Bitcoin mining difficulty has surged by 378% over three years, signaling the potential for institutional-driven BTC stability by 2030
Norway’s Central Bank on CBDC Progress: We’re Not Falling Behind
24.10.2024
Norway’s central bank is on track to decide by 2025 whether to adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC), but officials stress there’s no urgency. Despite Norway’s cashless society, with only 2% using cash, the bank is carefully studying both retail and wholesale CBDC options, emphasizing...