The Central Bank of Nigeria warned local financial institutions against rejecting older or lower-denomination U.S. dollar banknotes. The apex bank said it will take strong action against financial institutions that refuse to accept mutilated or overcirculated local currency banknotes. Older U.S. Dollar Banknotes Still Legal Tender The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has informed registered […]
A JPMorgan report reveals that JPM Coin has processed billions of dollars seamlessly with Ant International, the global arm of Ant Group, which owns and operates Alipay. The report emphasizes plans for client-hosted blockchain nodes, currently controlled by JPMorgan, to increase decentralization and direct client connectivity. JPMorgan Explores Programmable Banking and Payments With JPM Coin […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the United States for its abandonment of the gold standard, remarking in a Sputnik-released video that the U.S. dollar is now a trust-based currency without tangible backing, a decision underscored by the absence of gold equivalence. This critique arrives during efforts by BRICS countries to diminish reliance on the U.S. […]
Economist Peter Schiff cautions against buying U.S. dollars or selling gold, citing rising Treasury yields as a result of the government’s failure to control the national debt and inflation. He notes the widening trade deficits, suggesting an unproductive economy will further weaken the dollar and increase prices. Schiff Warns Against Buying US Dollars Economist and […]
Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper has doubled down on bitcoin and his price prediction of the crypto. “I think that there’s going to be a moment where there’s a run on the banks,” he cautioned, adding: “I actually think that there will be a moment in time when I can buy my food, clothing, and […]