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Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are not popular. They are strongly criticized for the threats they pose to individual privacy. However, the crypto firm Ripple has just released a white paper that promotes the utility of these controversial assets.

While making bitcoin (BTC) a legal currency in its territory, El Salvador worked to provide financial instruments favorable to this policy. The country has made progress in this direction, with the Digital Assets Commission (CNAD) approving the issuance of the world's first bitcoin (BTC) bonds.

It's official, China is number 1. And by a long shot. The international monetary order is going to change. Bitcoin is waiting for its moment.

Did the Russian president just suggest the use of bitcoin for international transactions?

"Coinbase is revolutionizing crypto payments on social networks. Discover how this new service works in this article."

The twilight of the petrodollar is no longer a myth. China and Saudi Arabia are rapidly de-dollarizing their exchanges. When will the petro-bitcoin arrive?

The BRICS member countries plan to launch a common currency for their organization in the near future. At present, there is no indication of the proposed currency's backing. Among analysts, the debate on whether it should be supported by cryptocurrency or gold is ongoing. And the question is not easy to answer. Some data show that cryptocurrency has advantages to offer as a backing for the BRICS currency. The same goes for the precious metal, gold. In this analysis, we will attempt to shed light on what is being said on this subject.

During his campaign for the presidential election in Argentina, Xavier Milei promised that he would work, once elected, to eliminate the country's central bank. Now that it's done, a rumor is emerging about this financial project. Some claim that it was just a campaign promise that the new tenant of Casa Rosada does not intend to fulfill. Javier Milei has formally denied these allegations.

Is the trend towards de-dollarization exaggerated? Is the petrodollar system coming to an end? Will the BRICS go all the way?

The American digital giant is regularly in the spotlight. The issue is its methods deemed unfair to stifle, or even eliminate, any competition. This comes at the expense of users who pay a high price. This is the essence of the collective legal action taken against the company, specifically regarding the use of cryptocurrencies as a P2P payment method.

Kristalina Georgieva actively supports CBDC. She sees these digital currencies as a promising alternative to physical cash.

Yesterday pinned, today fearless. PayPal has just thrown down the gauntlet to the authorities by asserting its determination to pursue its blockchain innovations. Let's analyze this statement that sounds like a declaration of war.

The BRICS countries want to get rid of the influence of the US dollar. This is a high-stakes issue for this group of countries, especially for Russia, which is facing a series of financial measures taken by the West in response to the invasion of Ukraine. It seems that the country is maneuvering to overcome these sanctions. And it is apparently succeeding as the Russian currency, the ruble, has surpassed the dollar in the foreign exchange market.

The de-dollarization continues in Asia. Following nations like India or Indonesia, Thailand is now also shunning the dollar.

X (formerly Twitter) has lost more than half its purchase price. The culprit is known!

The BRICS have officially decided to leave the dollar. In the meantime, the question of the currency's use in settling international transactions seems to be a point of contention between the member countries. Here's what it's all about.

China's hegemonic ambitions in the economic sphere have been well-known. The desire of the Asian giant and its BRICS partners to move away from the dollar is essentially an expression of this ambition. This ambition has recently seen progress involving the euro, the currency used in the European area.

A Chinese multinational has just made its first-ever purchase of oil using the digital yuan (CBDC). The petrodollar is facing challenges.

Today, within the Eurasian Economic Union, economic transactions are settled with national currencies, which are increasingly overshadowing the dollar. Most economic exchanges involving Russia are now conducted in rubles. The euro and the dollar are undergoing displacement. This transformation in the global financial landscape cannot go unnoticed. The possibility of a common commercial currency emerging within the BRICS is back at the center of discussions. In a recent interview, Russian economist and politician Sergei Glaziev dropped a bombshell: a common BRICS currency is inevitable. Details.

The Iraqi government will ban all cash withdrawals and transactions in US dollars starting from January 1, 2024.

In an interview with Bitcoin Magazine, a candidate in the U.S. presidential election once again expressed his support for Bitcoin.

No cryptocurrency transaction should go unnoticed by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), as they develop a suitable system to track cryptocurrency exchange flows throughout the European territory. Several European central banks have joined them in this initiative. Let's take a closer look!

Global financial regulators are increasingly concerned about the rapid growth of the cryptocurrency market. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has just proposed a matrix for assessing national-level cryptocurrency-related risks to countries worldwide. This was on September 29th. Details follow.

For several months now, PayPal has chosen to enter the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain. The major player in online payments has been launching innovative initiatives to establish itself in the crypto market. The latest crypto developments involve patent applications that would allow PayPal to dive deeper into the world of NFTs and blockchains.

While major international banks and other financial institutions have been embracing blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies for several months, HSBC had been content to observe, or even ignore them. But the saying goes, 'better late than never.' Thus, the $3 trillion asset banking giant has decided to make up for lost time. An alliance with the blockchain payment processor FC Pay has been established. The goal is to allow HSBC customers to pay their bills with cryptocurrencies like Shiba Inu, XRP, and more.

It has been several months since the ECB unveiled its digital euro project, an announcement that continues to reverberate in the financial markets. A recent statement by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, has garnered particular attention from the crypto community. According to the ECB President, the digital euro (to be distinguished from a cryptocurrency) will not be anonymous. This revelation raises deep questions about privacy protection, and many analysts are also pondering the potential implications of this digital euro project on cryptocurrencies.

LINK, the cryptocurrency of Chainlink, is gaining more attention. Recent developments around the asset seem to have strengthened its appeal, pushing investors to take positions in the crypto.

Visa, the payment services giant, is making cryptocurrencies and the underlying blockchain technology a cornerstone of its growth strategy. In recent months, the company has been actively involved in this direction, with numerous initiatives related to cryptocurrencies. While Visa's previous crypto-related activities showcased its enthusiasm for blockchain, they didn't reveal much about the company's long-term plans. In a recent media statement, Visa clarified its stance on this matter, asserting that Solana's blockchain is the most relevant in the market to ensure its expansion in the crypto industry. In this article, we will delve into why Visa is banking on Solana's blockchain.