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Global Finance Faces a Shift as Mbridge Digital Currency Platform Challenges US Dollar

Global Finance Faces a Shift as Mbridge Digital Currency Platform Challenges US DollarThe 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 […]

Bitcoin ‘diamond hand’ sell-off risks outpacing ETF inflows at $98K

10 Southeast Asian Nations Challenge Dollar Dominance With Push for Local Currencies

10 Southeast Asian Nations Challenge Dollar Dominance With Push for Local CurrenciesThe leaders of 10 Southeast Asian nations, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), have agreed to “encourage the use of local currencies for economic and financial transactions.” The group comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. This move will help them reduce their reliance on the U.S. […]

Bitcoin ‘diamond hand’ sell-off risks outpacing ETF inflows at $98K

ASEAN Countries Take Steps to Reduce Reliance on US Dollar for Trade Settlements

ASEAN Countries Take Steps to Reduce Reliance on US Dollar for Trade SettlementsThe finance ministers and central bank governors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are exploring ways to decrease their countries’ dependence on the U.S. dollar and promote the use of local currencies in trade settlements. “We must remember the sanctions imposed by the US on Russia,” said Indonesian President Joko Widodo. ASEAN Countries […]

Bitcoin ‘diamond hand’ sell-off risks outpacing ETF inflows at $98K

India to Facilitate International Settlements in Rupees to Reduce Dependence on the US Dollar

India to Facilitate International Settlements in Rupees to Reduce Dependence on the US DollarThe government of India has announced that it will facilitate the settlement of international transactions using its national currency, the rupee. As part of its foreign trading policy framework implemented on April 1, the country introduced this measure to facilitate payments for countries experiencing a U.S. dollar crush. India to Offer Rupee-Based Settlement Options for […]

Bitcoin ‘diamond hand’ sell-off risks outpacing ETF inflows at $98K

Chinese Researchers Propose Asian Digital Currency to Reduce Reliance on US Dollar

Chinese Researchers Propose Asian Digital Currency to Reduce Reliance on US DollarExperts from an economic institute in China have circulated the idea of creating a blockchain-powered digital currency that could lower Asia’s reliance on the greenback. The initiative comes against the backdrop of an expanding digital yuan pilot, and after recent trials of cross-border payments with state-issued digital currencies in the region. China Suggests Minting Asia-Wide […]

Bitcoin ‘diamond hand’ sell-off risks outpacing ETF inflows at $98K

Singapore to Impose Restrictions on Russian Financial and Crypto Transactions

Singapore to Impose Restrictions on Russian Financial and Crypto TransactionsIn a rare move, Singapore is going to introduce restrictions on certain Russian financial transactions and crypto operations aimed at evading sanctions. The decision comes amid officially expressed concerns that Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is a threat to the security of small states around the world. Singapore Becomes First Southeast Asian Nation to Impose Sanctions […]

Bitcoin ‘diamond hand’ sell-off risks outpacing ETF inflows at $98K