The share of currencies other than the U.S. dollar and the euro in international reserves is on the rise, according to a Russian representative. The trend is being observed as a growing number of countries try to use their national currencies in foreign trade settlements, the official noted. Russia Sees Alternative Currencies Like Chinese …
Lawmakers Object to Federal Reserve’s Stablecoin Guidelines — Say They Undermine Legislative Progress
Several U.S. lawmakers have objected to the Federal Reserve’s stablecoin regulatory guidelines, which they believe “will undoubtedly deter financial institutions from participating in the digital asset ecosystem.” According to the lawmakers, “The Fed has chosen to effectively prevent banks from issuing payments stablecoins — or engaging in the payment stablecoin ecosystem.” Fed’s Efforts ‘Subvert Progress […]
Tether Attestation Reveals Reserve Increase of $850 Million in Q2, Excess Reserves Reach $3.3 Billion
Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has published an attestation revealing the company’s financials during Q2 2023. The document, prepared by BDO, a network of accounting and consulting services, found Tether has increased its reserves by $ 850 million during this period, with its overall excess reserves reaching $ 3.3 billion. Tether …
Latam Insights — Argentina’s Reserves Bleed, Central Bank of Brazil Would Be Able to Manipulate Digital Real in CBDC Pilot
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, the Argentine central bank sheds yuan for dollars as its reserves bleed, the Central Bank of Brazil would be able to manipulate balances and block digital real accounts, and the first bitcoin futures […]
Central Bank of Argentina Accelerates Yuan Sales and Dollar Purchases as Reserves Dwindle
The Central Bank of Argentina has accelerated the sale of its Chinese yuan stash, using part of the swap line provided by the government of China while it tries to acquire dollars simultaneously. According to local sources, the country’s reserves have plunged to their lowest levels in eight years. Central Bank of Argentina Using Chinese […]