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Global Reserves Held in US Dollars Fell to Less Than 50% — Official States It Has Become a ‘Toxic’ Currency – Economics Bitcoin News

The percentage of reserves held in U.S. dollars by central banks has fallen to less than half of the global total of reserves, according to a note from Eurizon SLJ Asset Management. The note states that the recent sanctions enacted by the U.S. against the Bank of Russia have eroded

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White House Economist Warns China Wants to Weaken US Dollar’s Reserve Currency Status — Senator Says Biggest Threat Comes From Within – Economics Bitcoin News

In a congressional hearing, White House economist Jared Bernstein says there’s “some evidence” that China wants the U.S. dollar to lose its status as the world’s reserve currency. However, U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty stressed that the biggest threat to the USD dominance comes from within. China Wants to See U.S. Dollar

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Arthur Hayes’ Exit Liquidity Article Explores America’s Position as Global Reserve Currency Issuer

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes examines de-dollarization and its fiscal and political implications in an article titled ‘Exit Liquidity.’   Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes recently aired his views on exit liquidity vis-à-vis the US dollar’s reserve currency status. In a Medium blog post, the American entrepreneur wrote exhaustively on whether the US dollar can be

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US Dollar’s Reserve Currency Status Eroding at ‘Alarming Pace’ – Economics Bitcoin News

Asset management firm Eurizon SLJ’s strategists have warned that the erosion of the U.S. dollar’s global reserve currency status has accelerated at an alarming pace in recent years, especially following the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war. They noted that the USD has declined 8% in one year, which is “equivalent

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NY Financial Regulator Adopts Virtual Currency Assessment Rule

“As the first prudential regulator of virtual currency in the nation, New York has created a framework that sets the highest standards for safety, soundness, and consumer protection while fostering responsible growth,” NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris said. “This regulation provides the department with additional tools and resources to regulate the

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Nigeria-China Currency Swap Agreement Fails to Ease Pressure on the Naira – Africa Bitcoin News

Nigerian economic experts have said the country’s five-year-old currency swap agreement with China has not eased the pressure against the Nigerian currency. According to one expert, implementation of the swap arrangement is being held back by the size of the trade imbalance between Nigeria and China Easing Pressure on the Naira According

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Former President Donald Trump Likens US Losing Currency War Against China to America Losing a World War – Economics Bitcoin News

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. losing a currency war against China would be like America losing a world war. “We’ll be a second-tier country,” Trump cautioned, adding that the U.S. dollar is “what makes us powerful and strong.” Donald Trump on US-China Currency War Former President Donald

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Economist Paul Krugman Criticizes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Opposition to Central Bank Digital Currency – Bitcoin News

Economist Paul Krugman questioned why Republican Florida governor Ron DeSantis opposes a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in a recent opinion editorial. Krugman suggested that DeSantis may be motivated by “general paranoia.” He speculated that DeSantis may be influenced by individuals who fear a digital currency could hinder “un-woke activities

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Analysts Weigh In on BRICS Currency as Tool to Face US Dollar-Based Sanctions – Economics Bitcoin News

Analysts have begun considering using a future BRICS currency to sidestep U.S. sanctions and the dollar’s influence in international markets. While the rise of the U.S. dollar was significant to spur an era of economic growth after World War II, the so-called weaponization of its ubiquitous use has made some

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