The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has highlighted the utilization of the digital yuan, China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), and blockchain technology as part of its 2025 strategy. In a post summarizing the issues touched on as part of the new year’s meeting, the Shanghai headquarters of the PBOC remarked that, as part of […]
China and US Tighten Payment Grip on Europe—Can the Digital Euro Stop Them?
Europe faces mounting pressure to secure its financial future as reliance on U.S. and Chinese payment giants grows, with China’s digital currency threatening dominance. Europe Risks Payment Dependence on China and U.S.—Digital Euro Is Key to Sovereignty A member of the executive board of Germany’s central bank, Burkhard Balz, highlighted the digital euro’s role in […]
China Enforces Stricter Crypto Monitoring to Curb Illegal Transactions
China’s foreign exchange regulator has imposed stricter controls on cryptocurrency-related activities, requiring banks to monitor and report high-risk trades. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) mandates that banks track foreign exchange behaviors linked to underground banking, cross-border gambling, and illegal crypto transactions. These measures compel banks to assess the identity, funds, and frequency of […]
Analyst: China Intensifies Covert Gold Accumulation Through London Imports
Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a gold market analyst, has raised concerns about the rise in the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) secret gold purchase operations. He believes the bank has accumulated over 100 tonnes of gold through unreported London gold imports during Q4 2024. Golden Chase: China Has Secretly Scooped Up Over 100 Tonnes of Gold in […]
Trump’s Dedollarization Warning Falls Flat as Nigeria, China Renew $2 Billion Currency Swap Deal
China and Nigeria have renewed a $ 2 billion currency swap arrangement for another three years. Trump Tariff Threat China and Nigeria have agreed to renew a $ 2 billion currency swap arrangement, initially signed in 2018. The arrangement reportedly aims to strengthen financial cooperation between the two countries and expand the use …