Este artículo también está disponible en español. Although Bitcoin (BTC) is yet to breach its USD all-time high (ATH) value, the flagship cryptocurrency has made a new ATH against the euro (EUR) and some other fiat currencies. Bitcoin Makes Fresh ATH Against Euro Bitcoin surpassed €68,000 ($73,561) on October 29, establishing a new ATH against…
BBVA, one of Spain’s largest financial institutions, has announced plans to launch its stablecoin product by 2025. The organization is currently in the sandbox stages and will be developed in partnership with credit giant Visa as part of one of the first projects using its services to launch stablecoins. BBVA Plans to Launch Stablecoin in…
Financial giant UBS expects the U.S. dollar to continue to depreciate, advising investors to reevaluate their portfolios. The bank predicts a medium-term decline due to shrinking interest rate advantages and a growing fiscal deficit. With the dollar down 5% since June, UBS recommends strategies like currency hedging and diversifying into other currencies and assets like…
BRICS’ new payment platforms, which offer alternatives to the U.S. dollar and euro, are attracting global attention, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. These systems enable countries to conduct economic activities without relying on currencies used as political tools by Western powers. The Russian official noted increasing interest in these platforms as a way…
Russia has imported more than $29 million in the US dollar and Euro currency from Rwanda this year. The confidential customs data reported by Vyorstka shows that the currency notes entered the country despite the US pressing sanctions. The White House sanctioned Russia in February 2022 for invading and waging war against its neighboring country…
The Chinese yuan is surging rapidly in trade settlements elbowing the Euro to become the second most used currency. BRICS member China is advancing in toppling the Euro making the Chinese yuan take the spot below the US dollar. The Xi Jinping administration is aggressive in pushing its native currency on the global stage making…
EURC, a Euro-pegged stablecoin by Circle, the issuer of USDC, has reached a market cap of over €50 Million ($55.37 million). According to Patrick Hansen, Circle’s Senior Director, EU Strategy & Policy, the stablecoin has experienced significant growth, registering a 36% increase in its issuance due to its recent launch on base, a Coinbase incubated…
The digital euro is being explored by the European Central Bank (ECB). This process raised some questions about privacy and technical challenges, especially in Germany. This new currency could change how we handle money and protect personal data. Also Read: 2024 Crypto Surge: Must-Watch Trends for Savvy Investors The Digital Euro: Privacy, Money, and What’s…