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A professor of international relations counted the sitting leaders on over 1,000 of the world’s banknotes and coins; almost every one of them is a king or a queen.
For some central banks, stores of gold can offer a shield against financial sanctions.
Ben Franklin led an effort to print paper bills in the American colonies, after a coin shortage constrained the economy.
The rise in the use of stablecoins poses a risk of dollarisation across Africa.
Backed by gold and a basket of member currencies, the UNIT is designed to reduce reliance on the US dollar, but major hurdles remain.
Ending production of the 1-cent coin will save the government money and could streamline big retailers’ operations. But it could also pinch small businesses and cash-reliant consumers.
Throughout history, control over money has been one of the most powerful levers of state authority. What does this mean in the new era of digital currencies?
People need to understand and trust the money they use.
The legislation would allow corporations to issue their own ‘stablecoins’, which are essentially digital casino chips.
Currencies are built on trust, and US policy is quickly eroding the dollar’s image as a safe haven.
Public safety shutoffs are becoming routine in fire-prone areas. But when the grid goes down, so do digital transactions.
Yes, the government makes pennies at a loss. But just stopping production could create new problems.
Even by Trump standards, it is extraordinary that an incoming president would create such a large conflict of interest just before assuming office.
If you’re an Australian travelling overseas, prepare to possibly pay more. But for other groups, including our export industries, a weak Australian dollar can have upsides.
Ghana’s economy has struggled over the past four years.
Russia’s rouble is in trouble as new sanctions hit the country’s financial sector.
An economist swears by this technique.
China’s economic position is now seen as the main threat to the U.S. dollar.
To stabilise the new currency the government must address its habit of printing money, overspending on its budgets and failing to expand the economy.
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