Russia, India, and several African nations are accelerating dedollarization, embracing national currencies in trade to enhance economic independence and reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. Global Trade Gets a Shake-Up as Powers Pivot from the US Dollar Russia, India, and numerous African nations are advancing their use of national currencies in trade, a strategy that […]
Putin dismissed claims that Russia would abandon the U.S. dollar, downplayed BRICS currency ambitions, and emphasized the dollar’s global dominance. Putin’s Take on US Dollar: Why Russia Isn’t Turning Away Yet Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed speculation regarding Russia’s stance on the U.S. dollar during a speech at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, clarifying […]
Donald Trump’s return to the White House may lead to the euro trading at par with the U.S. dollar. Diverging Interest Rate Policies Donald Trump‘s recently confirmed return to the White House is likely to result in the European Union’s currency, the euro, trading at par with the U.S. dollar by year-end, according to predictions […]
Russia is reshaping global finance, pivoting from the dollar to local currencies as more nations rally for alternatives to U.S. dominance in global transactions. A New Currency Frontier? Russia’s Strategy Signals Global Shift Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized on Wednesday that Russia is not attempting to undermine the U.S. dollar, but instead is committed to […]
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) in Nigeria has announced a $ 1.7 million (NGN2.8 billion) Google grant to promote artificial intelligence (AI) talent development. This will support the Ministry’s AI initiatives and align with Google.org’s $ 5.8 million commitment to digital skills programs across Sub-Saharan Africa. The grant …
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 the official foreign exchange market on […]
Bitwise’s chief investment officer predicts bitcoin could reach $ 200,000 without a U.S. dollar collapse, outlining a path for the cryptocurrency to surge toward unprecedented highs. Bitcoin’s Path to $ 200K: No Dollar Collapse Required The chief investment officer of asset management firm Bitwise, Matt Hougan, addressed bitcoin’s potential to reach a $ …
Kraken recently conducted a survey that revealed that most cryptocurrency investors used DCA in their investment strategies. To stay consistent in investing, it’s vital to put in a consistent dollar amount, regardless of market fluctuations. Kraken’s platform has various features supporting this and other investment strategies. Kraken’s Key Survey Findings Kraken’s recent survey revealed that […]
Why BRICS nations are moving away from the U.S. dollar system: a Russian official described a strategic shift attracting countries looking beyond Western-led systems. A New Era of Sovereignty: BRICS Shifts From Dollar Dependency for Independence Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has explained that BRICS nations are aligning with the organization to reinforce their […]
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is advancing talks on a unified payment system to increase national currency use, aligning with BRICS efforts to counter Western economic dominance. A New Era? SCO’s Talks on Unified Payment System Revealed Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary-General Zhang Ming detailed efforts to create a unified payment system among SCO member […]
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 discussed key elements of the U.S. economic strategy last week at […]
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 leaders underscored their commitment to advancing a more integrated financial system across […]
The People’s Bank of China emphasized the Mbridge platform’s role in improving cross-border payments through the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), aiming to reduce inefficiencies and avoid new barriers. The platform, which targets underserved regions like ASEAN, could reshape global finance and challenge the U.S. dollar’s dominance while requiring careful coordination to maintain […]
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has warned of growing efforts by BRICS nations to bypass the U.S. dollar’s dominance but argued this could ultimately strengthen the status of the dollar as the world’s reserve currency. He emphasized the need for a regulatory framework to boost demand for U.S. treasuries and stablecoins, while his stablecoin legislation aims […]
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, Brazil pushes BRICS to use national currencies instead of the dollar, bitcoin adoption reaches critical levels in El Salvador, and smart contracts achieve legal status in Argentina. Brazil Pushes BRICS to Shift From […]