currency

Fintech & Ecommerce

U.S. Dollar Dominates SWIFT Payments

In August 2024, the dollar accounted for almost half (49.1%) of payments handled by the global payment network SWIFT, with no other currency presenting solid competition to the dollar’s role in international payments.

Fintech & Ecommerce

How to Change Currency Settings on Amazon

On Desktop or Mobile Browser Go to Amazon.com or your specific regional Amazon website and ensure you’re logged into your account. Scroll down to the bottom of any Amazon page to locate your current settings. These are typically displayed in the footer section. Scan for the currency section, which is usually positioned near other localization […]

Finance & Economics

Understanding the Swiss Franc Exchange Rate: A Comprehensive Guide

The Swiss franc (CHF) is one of the world’s most stable and reliable currencies, often sought after by investors and businesses for its strength and consistency. As the official currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, the Swiss franc plays a crucial role in international finance and trade. Understanding the exchange rate of the Swiss franc is […]

Articles

China’s Approach to Regulating Digital Currency Markets

In recent years, the global financial landscape has witnessed a remarkable transformation with the rise of digital currencies. Among these, China has emerged as a pioneering force in regulating and shaping the digital currency markets.

News

CaixaBank Launches Virtual Account FX Service

The new FXWallets service by CaixaBank provides business customers with virtual accounts to send and receive international payments in multiple currencies

News

Argentina Inflation Reaches All-Time High

The annual inflation rate in Argentina surged more than analysts expected, remaining at the highest level since 1991 and marking a perilous milestone for this Latin American economy Argentina’s state-run INDEC statistics agency said that the inflation rose 108.8% year-on-year in April 2023, the third month in a row since the inflation growth surpassed 100% for […]

Finance & Economics

Zimbabwe is Working on Gold-Backed Digital Currency

Gold-backed digital currency to be introduced by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is supposed to stabilize the highly volatile Zimbabwean dollar

News

Swiss Bankers Association Considers Joint Deposit Token

The Swiss Bankers Association released a white paper suggesting the digitalisation of the Swiss financial system requires a Swiss franc joint deposit token

Blockchain & Crypto

BIS Concluded CBDC Project Icebreaker

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has finished a joint project exploring international retail and remittance payments use cases for CBDC with the central banks of Israel, Norway and Sweden

Blockchain & Crypto

Binance Adds Support for More African Currencies

Binance, the world’s largest blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, has announced the start of support for more African currencies.

Articles

CBDC: The currency compromise we shouldn’t accept

CBDCs, where did the idea come from, why are banks obsessed with them, and why you shouldn’t be into it.

News

Ramp Launches Platform for Transferring Digital Assets into Fiat Currency

Crypto infrastructure startup Ramp has launched a platform for transferring digital assets back to fiat currency after receiving permission from regulatory authorities for relevant activities.

Finance & Economics

Binance SWIFT Banking Partner to Ban USD Transfers Below $100K

Binance’s SWIFT partner, Signature Bank, has set a minimum transaction limit of $100,000.

Countries

Brazil and Argentina to Create Common Currency

Brazil and Argentina will soon begin preparations for the creation of a common currency.

Finance & Economics

Digital Dollar Project Announces Recruitment of Employees

The Digital Dollar Project (DDP), a non-profit organization aimed at stimulating public discussion around the central bank’s digital currency (CBDC) in the United States, has announced the recruitment of new employees.

Blockchain & Crypto

India’s Central Bank Calls for Outright Ban on Crypto

The head of India’s Central Bank has called for a blanket ban on cryptocurrency, again.