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Some companies that appeared to be listed in the Open USD Consortium have refused to approve their inclusion. Blockmedia’s BD Head, Tony Chung, indicated that Korean powerhouse Samsung stressed it did not consent, while other names also offered similar takes. Open USD Immersed in Unapproved Inclusion Scandal With Companies Like Samsung Open Standard, the consortium … Read more
Russia and Iran are accelerating their move away from the U.S. dollar and toward the Chinese yuan as Western sanctions and geopolitical pressures deepen, according to a new report. The Rise of the Petroyuan The global financial landscape is undergoing a tectonic shift as the conflict between the West and a growing coalition of sanctioned … Read more
Sonic has introduced USSD, a network-native dollar stablecoin designed to serve as the primary liquidity layer across its ecosystem. Built using Frax infrastructure and backed by institutional-grade assets, the token aims to simplify cross-chain liquidity and strengthen DeFi activity on the network. USSD Stablecoin Aims to Anchor Sonic’s On-Chain Economy Sonic has unveiled USSD (US … Read more
The world tuned in this week as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) nudged its key short-term interest rate up by 25 basis points to 0.75%, a throwback level last seen in 1995. The central bank added that further hikes remain on the table if economic and price conditions line up with its projections. The Rate … Read more
Artemis, a blockchain analytics platform, stressed that while several issuers tried to make inroads in the non-USD stablecoin market, they have failed to dent the dollar hegemony in the asset class. Nonetheless, euro stablecoins have shown consistent growth. Artemis: Non-USD Stablecoins Are Virtually Non-Existent, Euro Stablecoins Show Consistent Growth The Facts Data from Artemis, a … Read more
The Argentine peso stumbled after President Javier Milei suffered an electoral defeat in Buenos Aires, where his Libertarian Party failed to secure a majority against its rivals. The outcome has raised concerns about the sustainability of Milei’s agenda in the country. Milei Defeated: Argentine Peso Plummets as Fears About the Permanence of Libertarian Proposal Surge … Read more
Otavio Costa, an economic strategist, recently highlighted that the U.S. treasuries had been displaced by gold to become the main reserve asset held by central banks around the world. Costa believes that this might precede a major economic rebalance. Gold Defeats U.S. Treasuries as Reserve Asset: What Comes Next? The world is experiencing an economic … Read more
Fernando Haddad, Brazil’s finance minister, recently criticized the so‑called “weaponization” of the U.S. dollar, warning of its pernicious effects on the currency’s reserve status. Haddad also said Brazil would challenge the 50% tariff regime in court. Brazil Criticizes Dollar Weaponization Trend, Vows to Fight Tariffs in Court The government of Brazil has criticized the Trump … Read more
Wisdomtree has officially launched its own stablecoin, USDW, as part of a broader strategy to establish a full-stack stablecoin business catering to both retail and institutional users. USDW, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin designed for transactions, is complemented by WTGXX, a tokenized U.S. government money market fund aimed at providing yield. To enhance accessibility, Wisdomtree has … Read more
The Israeli new shekel has reached its strongest level against the US dollar in over 30 months, specifically since January 2023, with the current exchange rate at approximately 3.327 ILS per USD as of July 9, 2025. This marks a significant appreciation of the shekel, which has strengthened by 4.87% over the past month and … Read more