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cointelegraph.comworld16 days ago
U.S. Considers Stablecoins to Support Dollar Demand
The U.S. is examining whether stablecoins can increase demand for the dollar. The approach faces limits from broader challenges to dollar dominance.
Washington Examinerpolitics33 days ago
U.S. Dollar Maintains Dominant Share of Global Currency Reserves
The U.S. dollar accounts for nearly 57 percent of foreign exchange reserves and the vast majority of international banking transactions recorded by SWIFT. Its status as the world's primary reserve currency has persisted for nearly a century, allowing the United States to finance…
marketpulse.compolitics35 days ago
Petrodollar System Supported U.S. Dollar for Over 50 Years
The global oil market has supported the U.S. dollar for more than five decades through the petrodollar arrangement. NPR reported the system shows signs of strain linked to the Iran war. The arrangement dates to agreements in the 1970s that shaped international oil trade and curre…
crowdfundinsider.comfinance46 days ago
US Dollar Share in SWIFT Payments Reaches Record 51.1% in March
The US Dollar's share of international payments through SWIFT increased to a record 51.1% in March, up 1.9 points from the previous month, according to @KobeissiLetter. This marks a 13-point rise since 2022. The Euro accounts for about 21% of such payments.
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axios.comfinance49 days ago
US Dollar Dips After Iran Rejects Ceasefire Proposal; Trump Criticizes
Iran rejected a proposed ceasefire deal for Gaza and the Lebanon-Israel border, demanding full withdrawal of Israeli forces. The rejection led to a modest decline in the US dollar and a spike in oil prices, while President Trump condemned the move on social media and called for d…
insidermonkey.comfinance51 days ago
US Asset Demand Shows Low Simultaneous Declines in Stocks, Dollar, and Bonds in 2026
The number of days in 2026 when US stocks, the US dollar, and bonds all declined simultaneously has reached just nine so far. This pace is on track for the lowest annual total in 11 years. By comparison, the 1990s averaged 30 to 60 such days per year.
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DRC Central Bank Announces Restrictions on US Dollar Cash Transactions Starting April 2027
The central bank in the Democratic Republic of Congo has imposed new limits on cash transactions in US dollars to combat money laundering and bolster the local currency. The measures will take effect in April 2027, about one year from now. The policy aims to enhance confidence in…
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Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf Describes US Economy as Extremely Strong
Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf stated that the US economy remains extremely strong despite global conflicts. He highlighted concerns about consumer and business sentiment, the US dollar's reserve status, and the need for Federal Reserve independence. These comments come amid ongo…
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