Over the past week, bitcoin has exhibited a downward trend, with its price stabilizing at around $ 62,950 to $ 63,125 per unit as of April 27. Despite this dip, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index remains firmly in the “greed” sector. According to Google Trends, interest in the term “bitcoin” has diminished, …
China Debuts Digital Yuan Interconnection With Hong Kong Payment System During 19th Asian Games
The Chinese digital yuan, China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), now features an interconnection with the Hong Kong payment system, allowing tourists coming to mainland China to purchase and top up a digital yuan wallet. The system, created by the Digital Currency Research Institute of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), was tested just recently […]
Asian Economies Could Benefit From Reduced Dollar Influence, Says Devere CEO
The CEO of asset management firm Devere Group says the world is shifting “away from a dollar-dominated financial system.” Emphasizing that a shift away from U.S. dollar influence “could have positive implications for Asian economies,” he described: “With the dollar losing its stranglehold, Asian economies would also likely experience a diversification of reserve currencies, paving […]
Russia, 10 Southeast Asian Nations Discuss Using National Currencies in Trade Settlements
Russia is discussing using national currencies in trade settlements with 10 Southeast Asian countries, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has revealed. The move comes as more and more countries worldwide are seeking to de-dollarize. Russia and 10 Southeast Asian Nations Explore National Currency Usage in Trade […]