The 2025 Jackson Hole conference left policymakers with no clear path forward after failing to resolve crucial economic challenges. The Federal Reserve’s top officials met last week, facing […]
Malaysia’s Central Bank Identifies XRP and Bitcoin as Potential Cash Alternatives
Malaysia’s central bank has acknowledged the potential of XRP and Bitcoin as alternatives to traditional cash and bank deposits. This recognition appears in a recent official document by […]
Malaysia’s Central Bank Names XRP as Potential Cash Alternative
Crypto analyst Xaif highlighted a significant development in the Malaysian central bank’s document, which acknowledged Bitcoin and XRP as potential substitutes for cash and traditional bank deposits. This […]
Fed Exploring Crypto Holdings: New Policy Proposal for Regulatory Understanding
The U.S. Federal Reserve is exploring a potentially groundbreaking policy change: allowing some cryptocurrency holdings for its staff. This proposal, spearheaded by Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman, could […]
Ueda to Attend Jackson Hole Meeting: Impact Expected on Crypto Markets
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will participate in the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, where discussions on monetary policy will be crucial for global markets. The event […]
ECB: US-EU Trade Deal to Weigh On Growth, Uncertainty Remains
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), stated that the recent trade deal with the U.S. is expected to have a dampening effect on economic growth […]
Malaysia’s Central Bank Examines XRP as a Payment System Alternative
In a recent working paper, the Central Bank of Malaysia (BNM) explored the potential for private tokens like XRP to serve as alternatives to traditional bank deposits. The […]
Mysterious Reserve Decline: South Korean Won Strength Amidst Declining Reserves
South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves experienced a decline in March, despite the strengthening of the South Korean won against the US dollar. This seemingly contradictory situation highlights the […]
South Korea’s Central Bank to Discuss Stablecoin Issuance
The South Korean central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), is preparing for a crucial meeting on August 23rd in Seoul, specifically at Jung-gu Bank Hall. This gathering […]
Brazil’s Central Bank to Integrate Drex Data for Real-Time Interest Rate Decisions
Brazil’s central bank will incorporate transaction data from its digital currency, Drex, into its interest rate decisions. Henrique Videira, executive at the central bank, announced this new approach […]
Central Banker Warns Crypto Losses Could Damage Trust in Traditional Banking
Fabio Panetta, a policymaker at the European Central Bank (ECB), has raised concerns about the potential damage to consumer trust in traditional banking if cryptocurrency users experience losses […]
New Zealand Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate for Sixth Time in a Row
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has lowered its policy interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.25%, marking the sixth consecutive decrease. This move aligns with market […]
Central Banks Confront New Monetary Policy Hurdles at Tokyo Conference
The Bank of Japan’s annual conference, set to begin this Tuesday in Tokyo, echoes the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium. This year’s event will bring together influential economists […]
New Zealand Central Bank to Lower Interest Rates for Sixth Consecutive Time
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to lower its key interest rate for the sixth time in a row, potentially signaling further easing in response to […]
Powell Hints at Rate Cut, Sending Markets into Turmoil
In a speech that shook global markets, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell offered hints of a potential interest rate cut. While refraining from definitive promises, his comments ignited […]