Zimbabwe Plans to ‘Float’ Rapidly Depreciating Gold-Backed Currency

November 11, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Zimbabwe has said it plans to let its rapidly depreciating gold-backed currency, Zig, float freely on the foreign exchange market. A central bank official said this would help the currency achieve price discovery without administrative interference. However, the official did not give a timeline for when the central bank intends to implement this policy. Since […]

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World Bank: Nigeria Loses $8B on Foreign Exchange Subsidies Over 3 Years

October 25, 2024 Bitcoin.com

World Bank: Nigeria Loses B on Foreign Exchange Subsidies Over 3 Years

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The World Bank reports that Nigeria lost over $8 billion due to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) refusal to float the naira between 2021 and 2023. This foreign exchange subsidy, along with the fuel subsidy, deprived the government of revenue. The World Bank acknowledges the suffering caused by the government’s policies but insists they […]

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Stablecoins can benefit financial system, Fed governor says

October 18, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The United States national debt has crossed $35 trillion, with $500 billion added to the government debt in the last two weeks alone.

On Oct. 18, Federal Reserve Bank Governor Christopher Waller told an audience at the Institute of Advanced Studies that well-regulated stablecoins could benefit the current financial system.

“Stablecoins can reduce the need for payment intermediaries and thereby reduce costs of payments globally,” Waller stated, but immediately qualified his remarks by saying that stablecoin “Safety is not assured.” The Fed official explained:

Waller also noted that decentralized finance can achieve a symbiotic relationship with traditional finance instead of supplanting it altogether. This viewpoint was previously pitched by some US lawmakers, who argue that decentralized finance and dollar-denominated stablecoins can extend dollar dominance by decades.

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Nigerian Currency ‘Most Competitive in 20 Years,’ Says World Bank

October 18, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Nigeria’s currency reforms under Bola Tinubu’s government have made the naira one of the most competitive in 20 years, according to World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill. The decision to float the naira and remove fuel subsidies helped prevent fiscal collapse. While the naira’s devaluation has exacerbated poverty and raised concerns about civil unrest but […]

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Stripe in talks to acquire stablecoin platform Bridge — report

October 18, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Stablecoins pegged to the United States dollar have outpaced Bitcoin as a store of value in developing countries with runaway inflation.

Stripe, a payments processing company, is reportedly in talks to acquire stablecoin platform Bridge, according to unnamed sources familiar with the deal.

According to Bloomberg, the deal has not yet been finalized, and either party could still walk away without inking an agreement.

The potential acquisition by Stripe comes amid the payment company's planned re-entry into the digital asset sector after a six-year break from providing crypto payment services.

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US lagging behind in global stablecoin adoption — Chainalysis

October 17, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Growing demand for US dollar-backed stablecoins and regulatory uncertainty in the US are the key reasons for stablecoins thriving in other jurisdictions.

The United States has seen record Bitcoin activity since the launch of spot BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, stablecoin adoption in the US has slowed in 2024 compared to global markets, according to an Oct. 17 report from Chainalysis.

US markets have recorded a significant shift in stablecoin activity this year, with the share of stablecoin transactions on US-regulated exchanges dropping from roughly 50% in 2023 to below 40% in 2024.

In contrast, the share of stablecoin transactions on non-US regulated platforms has surged since 2023, breaking 60% in 2024, according to Chainalysis’ latest report on crypto adoption trends in North America.

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Nigeria Injects $543.5M to Shore up Naira

October 9, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected $543.5 million into the Nigerian foreign exchange market between September 6th and 30th to address currency volatility. The bank attributed the volatility to high demand for imports and seasonal factors. Nigeria is facing foreign exchange shortages and the government has taken various steps to counter it, including restricting […]

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BRICS Mulling ‘Petroyuan’ in New De-Dollarization Attempt Ahead of Next Summit: Report

October 7, 2024 The Daily Hodl

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The BRICS alliance is reportedly considering a new “petroyuan” in its latest move to compete with the world dollar hegemony. BRICS, which was originally launched as a coalition of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has since welcomed several other countries into its union and is looking at taking its next steps at a […]

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Goldman Sachs Forecasts Weaker Dollar As Fed Begins Interest Rate Reversal: Report

September 29, 2024 The Daily Hodl

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Banking giant Goldman Sachs is forecasting a weaker US dollar following the interest rate reversal from the Federal Reserve. In a new note to investors covered by Bloomberg, Goldman strategists say a gradual weakening of the greenback is expected now that lower rates have lessened the dollar’s appeal. The bank said the Fed’s recent cut […]

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Nigeria Resumes Dollar Sales to Money Changers Amid Naira’s Decline

September 10, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The Central Bank of Nigeria resumed selling US dollars to money changers to address the falling value of the naira. This decision came after the naira-to-dollar exchange rate dropped to a low of NGN1,639 per dollar, likely due to increased demand for US dollars for travel and business. The central bank has outlined rules for […]

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