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Web3 Experts: Hong Kong Government-Backed Stablecoin Can Become a Global Currency, Challenge Dollar Dominance
26.8.2023
According to Wang Yang and Wen Yizhou, a stablecoin issued by the Hong Kong government has the potential to become an international currency and may challenge the U.S. dollar in certain places. However, in their latest opinion piece, Yang and Yizhou said the envisaged stablecoin will only succeed...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: BRICS Is Focused on Reducing Dependence on US-Controlled System
26.8.2023
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has declared that the actions of the BRICS bloc, integrated by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, are focused on reducing dependency on the economic system managed by the U.S. and its Western allies. He denied a possible unified currency for...
Tether maintains $3.3B in liquidity cushion: USDT transparency report
25.8.2023
The total assets under Tether stand at $86.1 billion with total liabilities amounting to $82.8 billion — thus confirming a reserve backing of over 100%
BRICS Discussing Single Unit of Account, Alternative to Dollar, Russian Finance Minister Says
24.8.2023
The BRICS members are mulling over the possible launch of a common unit of account, Russia’s Minister of Finance Anton Siluanov unveiled. This would be an alternative to the U.S. dollar that can be used to denote the cost of some commodities, for example, but not a single currency like the euro...
Binance.US Launches Enhanced USD On-Ramps: Buy & Sell Crypto Using USDT
24.8.2023
Binance.US, now a crypto-only platform for two months, has partnered with crypto payments company MoonPay to allow users to buy and sell crypto using the US dollar-pegged stablecoin Tether (USDT).
On August 22, the crypto exchange declared USDT the new "base asset" for all transactions. This...
Why is the crypto market down this week?
23.8.2023
Rising interest rates, delayed Bitcoin ETFs, global financial turmoil and other regulatory pressures are contributing to the crypto market's underperformance
Local Currencies Are Not Alternatives to the Dollar but the System, BRICS Bank Chair Says
23.8.2023
The development bank founded by the BRICS bloc of emerging economies aims to promote a multipolar financial system, its head, Dilma Rousseff, has indicated. As part of these efforts, the institution seeks to expand lending in local currencies, those of member states in particular, such the South...
Multichain victims search for answers in $1.5B exploit as new evidence emerges
23.8.2023
Chinese police may have busted Multichain in a money laundering investigation, but many questions remain, including its CEO’s alleged fake ID
Chinese Yuan Not Serious Threat to US Dollar Hegemony, Says Economist
23.8.2023
An economist has dismissed the Chinese yuan as a significant threat to the U.S. dollar’s dominance. “The Chinese renminbi, which accounts for less than 3% of global reserves, is not a serious threat to dollar hegemony,” he asserted, adding that “many commentators have...
The Enigmatic Rise of the $3 Billion BTC Whale — Tracing the Mysterious Path of Bitcoin’s Third Largest Wallet
22.8.2023
This week, various reports and social media discussions have centered around the third-largest bitcoin (BTC) wallet, a long-standing enigma that potentially maintains the same ownership despite changes in its address. Billion-Dollar Mysteries: The Cryptic Evolution of Bitcoin’s Third-Largest...
Federal Reserve CBDC Would Threaten Privacy and Freedom, Report Warns
22.8.2023
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) recently sounded the alarm on the potential dangers of transitioning to a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This revelation, in a report penned by Michael Faulkender and David Vasquez, highlights the probable perils associated with the Federal...
Price analysis 8/21: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, SOL, DOT
21.8.2023
Bitcoin and select altcoins are starting to recover, but selling at the top of each price breakout suggests that bears remain in control
PayPal’s new PYUSD stablecoin faces legal headwinds and ‘less functionality’
21.8.2023
Industry experts explain the benefits and disadvantages of PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Dollar Instability, De-Dollarization Effects, China's Concerns
21.8.2023
The BTC/USD is currently experiencing a decline of 0.25%, with its trading price at $26,025. Amidst the backdrop of dollar instability, there arise significant challenges to the ongoing efforts of de-dollarization, ultimately posing potential ramifications for Bitcoin's prices.
Furthermore...
Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman States Argentina Should Adopt the Euro Instead of the US Dollar
21.8.2023
Economics Nobel laureate Paul Krugman recently stated that Argentina might be better off adopting the euro instead of the U.S. dollar amidst the devaluation of the Argentine peso. Krugman argued that Argentina has almost twice as much trade with the European Union as it does with the U.S., stating...
Volatility in Chinese Yuan, Russian Ruble Makes De-Dollarization Harder, Market Analyst Says
21.8.2023
A market analyst says that the recent decline and volatility in the Chinese yuan, the Russian ruble, and to a lesser extent the Argentine peso, “will only add further challenges to the idea of de-dollarization.” He stressed that countries are “unable to agree on a clear path to de-dollarization...
BRICS Expansion Will Speed Up De-Dollarization, Chinese Expert Says
20.8.2023
As more countries join the BRICS economic bloc, there will be a significant increase in settlements using national currencies, leading to an acceleration in the de-dollarization process, a Chinese expert says. “For most developing countries, development is a top priority. That is why the BRICS...
Worldcoin’s Turbulent Debut: Down 53% From Peak With 85% WLD Held in Just 6 Wallets
19.8.2023
In just over 25 days since its listing debut on July 24, 2023, the cryptocurrency known as worldcoin (WLD) has experienced a notable decline of 29% when measured against the U.S. dollar. Notably, within the last week alone, it saw a decrease of more than 11%. Interestingly, within the past...
Top 10 Stablecoins Witness Massive Supply Reductions, Yet Dominate 61% of Global Trade Volume
18.8.2023
For the first time in months, the entire list of top ten stablecoin assets has experienced supply shrinkage in the last 30 days. The stablecoin market now stands at $124 billion, following notable reductions across several projects. Yet, stablecoins still dominate in terms of global trade volume...
BRICS Bank Issues First ZAR Bonds as It Looks to Use Local Currencies
18.8.2023
The New Development Bank (NDB), established by the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, has issued its first bonds denominated in South African rand (ZAR). The auction, which was closed on Tuesday, is part of the bank’s efforts to increase both fundraising and lending in local currencies. Development...