Nigerians protest over skyrocketing inflation as local currency hits record low value
Nigerians are facing the West African nation’s worst economic crisis in years, caused by soaring inflation as a result of monetary policies that pushed the currency to record lows against the dollar. The situation sparked anger and protests across the country. Inflation rose to 29.9% in January, the highest since 1996, mainly driven by food […]
US dollar to remain world’s reserve currency, Fed’s Waller says
Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes takes issue with the administration’s inflation policy regarding Mr. Kudlow. Christopher Waller Federal Reserve Board In his remarks Thursday, he outlined the rationale for the world to continue using the U.S. dollar as the primary reserve currency for international trade. “Recent commentary warns of possible decline in state status.” USD […]
Wells Fargo consent decree eased by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency – AL.com
The Biden administration has eased some restrictions on Wells Fargo, saying the bank has sufficiently revised its toxic culture after years of scandal. Wells Fargo’s stock soared Thursday on the news, with investors speculating that the bank, which has been under heavy regulatory thumbs for years, could restore its reputation and start growing again. did. […]
Thousands of minority Serbs voice outrage at Kosovo’s ban on Serbian currency
Kosovo displays weapons seized after recent siege Kosovo on Monday (September 25) called on Serbia to hand over all those involved in a gunfight between Kosovo police and Serb armed groups that left four people dead in the country’s restive north. . (Reuters) Thousands of Kosovo’s Serb minority protested against the ban on Serbian currency, […]
SEC's Gensler calls for shorter settlement times in currency markets – Financial Times
Unlock Editor's Digest for free FT editor Roula Khalaf has chosen her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The top U.S. securities regulator said Thursday that regulators should work to include foreign exchange in a global effort to reduce trade settlement times in financial markets. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler said regulators and […]
BlackRock CEO doubts Bitcoin will ever become a currency – Cointelegraph
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink questions the practicality of using Bitcoin (BTC) for everyday transactions, saying that Bitcoin is not publicly recognized purely as an asset class. I have repeatedly stated that it should be done. In an interview with CNBC on January 11, Fink expressed his belief in Bitcoin, viewing it as an alternative store […]