Month: April 2023

Regulators Should Heed Crypto Risks When Innovating Regulation, Says Chinese Central Bank Official

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A senior People’s Bank of China (PBOC) official has urged regulators to consider cryptocurrency risks and fraud that could lead to bank failures when innovating regulation. The Chinese official highlighted the recent collapse of U.S. banks that provided services to crypto customers as an example. “The regulation philosophy, technology, and capability must be upgraded to … Read more

ASEAN Countries Take Steps to Reduce Reliance on US Dollar for Trade Settlements

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The finance ministers and central bank governors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are exploring ways to decrease their countries’ dependence on the U.S. dollar and promote the use of local currencies in trade settlements. “We must remember the sanctions imposed by the US on Russia,” said Indonesian President Joko Widodo. ASEAN Countries … Read more

Ron Paul on the Fall of the US Dollar as Reserve Currency: ‘It’s Always Longer Than Some Predictions’

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Ron Paul, a former U.S. representative and member of the Libertarian Party, has addressed recent events directed to undermine the influence of the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency in international markets. Paul believes that even if this does happen, it will probably take more time than some predictions are saying. Ron Paul Analyzes Fall … Read more