Dollar Index Reaches Critical Lows as Investors Lose Confidence in Trump’s Policies
The dollar index is experiencing one of its worst performances since the Reagan administration, with the greenback plummeting against other fiat currencies. Analysts suggest that the inconsistent policies of the Trump administration are exacerbating this issue, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets. Dollar Index Faces 10% Downturn in 2025 as Losses Continue to Pile up […]
Yuan vs. Greenback: China’s Quiet Campaign for Financial Supremacy
Chinese authorities are ramping up efforts to enhance the international status of the yuan and reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar, particularly as confidence in the dollar wanes. Dollar Decline Aids Yuan China is intensifying efforts to elevate the yuan’s international standing and challenge the U.S. dollar’s global dominance, seizing an opportune moment as international […]
Analysts: China Should Introduce Yuan Alternatives to Combat Dollarization Driven by Stablecoins
According to analysts, one alternative for China to combat the impending stablecoin-based dollarization and its unintended consequences is the issuance of a yuan stablecoin. This token could originate in Hong Kong, which has already enacted regulations for such instruments. Analysts: China Has the Option to Fight Dollarization With Yuan Stablecoin The U.S. government’s push for […]
China’s Central Bank Governor Envisions the End of US Dollar Dominance
China’s central bank governor, Pan Gongsheng, has indicated that a new global currency order may emerge, challenging the long-standing dominance of the U.S. dollar. Speaking at a financial forum in Shanghai, Pan emphasized the need for a “multi-polar international monetary system” where multiple sovereign currencies coexist and compete. He highlighted the renminbi’s growing role, noting […]
ECB Confirms Gold Dethroned the Euro as the Second Reserve Asset
A recent report by the ECB confirms that gold, following a significant rally in 2024, has become the second-largest asset held by central banks as a reserve. However, the U.S. dollar still represents over 46% of all funds held by these institutions. ECB Report Acknowledges Gold Reached Second Place Amidst World’s Reserve Assets A recent […]
Societe Generale to Launch USD Stablecoin on Ethereum and Solana
Societe Generale Group’s crypto asset-focused subsidiary is set to launch a new stablecoin called USD Coinvertible (USDCV) on Ethereum and Solana. 24/7 Conversion Offered for Fiat, Stablecoins Societe Generale-FORGE (SG-FORGE), the crypto asset-focused subsidiary of Societe Generale Group, is set to launch a new stablecoin on Ethereum and Solana. Known as USD Coinvertible (USDCV), the […]
Cryptoquant CEO Predicts the Rise of ‘Dark Stablecoins’
Ki Young Ju, CEO of Cryptoquant, states that due to upcoming regulations, dark stablecoins—an alternative not under government control—will rise as people use them for large international transfers and other use cases that may invite scrutiny. Cryptoquant CEO Predicts Rise of ‘Dark Stablecoins’ in Face of Upcoming Regulation The increasing relevance of stablecoins and the […]
US Congress Seeks to End the Penny by Introducing the Common Cents Act
The ‘Common Cents’ Act, which has bipartisan support, seeks to end the production of the $0.01 coin, commonly known as the cent, as its production and distribution costs exceed its face value. Representatives Lisa McClain and Robert Garcia, along with Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, are behind this proposal. Common Cents Act Gets Introduced […]
Against All Odds, Argentina Keeps Beating the Dollar
Argentina celebrated the continued decrease in the dollar-peso exchange rate, even predicting that it might fall below the flotation bands established by the central bank. This would trigger a purchase intervention from the bank to weaken the peso. Argentina Keeps Winning the Battle Against the Dollar Argentina appears to have devised a formula to control […]
Latam Insights Encore: Argentina’s Libertarian Lion’s Future Depends on His Greenback Gambit
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the Argentine government and President Javier Milei are fully committing to the system designed to control the rise of the dollar following the recent lifting of currency controls. Latam Insights […]