Nigeria Resumes Dollar Sales to Money Changers Amid Naira’s Decline

The Central Bank of Nigeria resumed selling US dollars to money changers to address the falling value of the naira. This decision came after the naira-to-dollar exchange rate dropped to a low of NGN1,639 per dollar, likely due to increased demand for US dollars for travel and business. The central bank has outlined rules for … Read more

Xapo Bank Enters UK Market, Offers Interest-Bearing USD and Bitcoin Account

Xapo Bank has entered the UK market, becoming the only licensed banking group to offer a combined interest-bearing USD and bitcoin account. “We’re proud to announce we have successfully passported our banking license into the UK. This means we are allowed to offer our banking services directly to the UK market,” said the CEO of … Read more

Bitcoin Peaks at $69,404 as Short Liquidations Surpass $27M

The price of bitcoin (BTC) increased by 1.9% over the past day, peaking at an intraday high of $69,404 around 9 a.m. EDT on Saturday. Over the last week, BTC has climbed by 3.1% and has risen 16.8% over the past two weeks. Bitcoin’s Upward Momentum: Key Stats and Market Impact Bitcoin is gaining momentum … Read more

Analysts Predict US Dollar Trends Amid Biden’s Withdrawal and Trump’s Lead

Analysts have commented on the U.S. dollar trend following President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election, noting a slight decline in the dollar against a basket of currencies. Bank of America’s head of global foreign exchange research mentioned: “There is a growing consensus that the dollar will be stronger if Trump wins due to … Read more

US Dollar Retains Global Dominance Despite BRICS Efforts, Reveals Atlantic Council Report

Despite concerted efforts by the BRICS nations to decrease global dependence on the U.S. dollar, the fiat currency remains the dominant force in the world economy, a new study from the Atlantic Council’s Geoeconomics Center finds. The report underscores the challenges of de-dollarization amidst geopolitical tensions. U.S. Dollar Holds Firm as Global Reserve Leader The … Read more

IMF Data Shows Decline in US Dollar Dominance

Recent data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) points to an ongoing decline in the U.S. dollar’s share of allocated foreign reserves held by central banks and governments. Economists explained that reserve managers are attracted to nontraditional reserve currencies “because they provide diversification and relatively attractive yields, and because they have become increasingly easy to … Read more