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Nigeria’s Naira Rated Worst-Performing Currency in H1 of 2024; Kenyan Shilling Named Best Performer
30.6.2024
In the first half of 2024, the Nigerian currency depreciated by nearly 40%, making it the worst-performing currency during that period. Meanwhile, the Kenyan shilling appreciated by 20.7%, ranking it as the best performer. The depreciation of the Nigerian naira was primarily driven by U.S. dollar...
North Carolina Passes Bill to Block State Participation in Federal CBDC Testing
29.6.2024
The General Assembly of the U.S. state of North Carolina has approved a bill that prevents the state from participating in the Federal Reserve’s testing of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The General Assembly is North Carolina’s legislative body, comprising two chambers:...
First Mover Americas: BTC’s Recovery Stalls as Dollar Rallies
27.6.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 27, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
US Dollar Retains Global Dominance Despite BRICS Efforts, Reveals Atlantic Council Report
26.6.2024
Despite concerted efforts by the BRICS nations to decrease global dependence on the U.S. dollar, the fiat currency remains the dominant force in the world economy, a new study from the Atlantic Council’s Geoeconomics Center finds. The report underscores the challenges of de-dollarization amidst...
Bitcoin taps $62K as 6% BTC price rebound runs into stubborn US dollar
25.6.2024
BTC price recovers from seven-week lows, but Bitcoin is not the only asset attempting to break higher
Price analysis 6/24: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADA
24.6.2024
Bitcoin price descends to $60,000, but will traders buy the dip in BTC and altcoins?
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Props up Stablecoins in the Fight for US Dollar Hegemony
22.6.2024
Howard Lutnick, CEO of financial services company Cantor Fitzgerald, highlighted the value of stablecoins in the fight to maintain the hegemony of the U.S. dollar. Lutnick stated that fully redeemable stablecoins allowed citizens in emerging markets to use their digital dollars for commerce...
Crypto Biz: US dollar exposure via digital assets takes off
21.6.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Hashdex filing for a combined spot Bitcoin and Ether ETF, Coinbase’s pre-launch market, Ripple’s challenges with regulators in the U.S., and more stablecoins delisting in Europe
Arthur Hayes: Japanese Banks in Crisis Over Dollar-Yen Carry Trade Failures
21.6.2024
Japanese banks, once secure in their financial strategies, are now facing severe challenges due to shifts in global monetary policies, as outlined by Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes in his latest blog post. These institutions are caught in a cycle of low yields and high hedging costs, which...
What is Tether’s gold-backed stablecoin, ‘Alloy’ (aUSD₮)?
21.6.2024
Alloy by Tether introduces a new class of digital assets called tethered assets, designed to track the price of various assets using robust stabilization mechanisms
Next billion dollar meme coin? MMTR starts its journey to ten figures
21.6.2024
Since its highly anticipated listing, MMTR has been a hot topic in the meme coin market. Despite facing the typical volatility accompanying any new crypto, MMTR is quickly becoming an exciting player. With its recent listing on MEXC and Uniswap on 29th May, following a successful $7.7 million...
Nonprofit criticizes Tether in multimillion-dollar ad campaign
20.6.2024
Consumers’ Protection will bring negative aspects of Tether to consumer attention with billboards and TV ads
Australian Bank Halts Development of ETH-Based Stablecoin
20.6.2024
The National Australia Bank recently abandoned its stablecoin initiative, and the development team behind the project is now involved with the Ubiquity stablecoin. The Australian bank’s decision to shelve the stablecoin project shows that startups are better positioned to innovate or adapt than...
Tether launches gold-backed, US dollar stablecoin Alloy
17.6.2024
The new synthetic dollar is the first step in the rollout of a real-world asset tokenization platform, said Tether
Price analysis 6/17: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, TON, DOGE, ADA
17.6.2024
Bitcoin is facing intense selling pressure, but charts suggest strong support at $64,500 and again at $60,000
Tether Debuts New 'Synthetic' Dollar Backed by Tokenized Gold in Tokenization Push
17.6.2024
Users can mint new tokens using the company's new Alloy platform, which will be part of Tether's upcoming tokenization venture, CEO Paolo Ardoino said
Putin Criticizes U.S. Dollar’s Lack of Gold Backing, Calls for Alternative Payment Systems
17.6.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the United States for its abandonment of the gold standard, remarking in a Sputnik-released video that the U.S. dollar is now a trust-based currency without tangible backing, a decision underscored by the absence of gold equivalence. This critique arrives...
Stablecoins would help US keep up with China: Former House speaker
17.6.2024
The need for the U.S to implement dollar-backed stablecoins “couldn’t be timelier” as China continues to come up with its own solutions, former House speaker Paul D. Ryan stressed
Stablecoins would help US keep up with China: Former House speaker
17.6.2024
The need for the U.S to implement dollar-backed stablecoins “couldn’t be timelier” as China continues to come up with its own solutions, former House speaker Paul D. Ryan stressed
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...