Currencies

In 2025, digital payments continue to evolve, offering users more convenient, faster, and safer payment methods. Here are the key trends that will determine the development of the cashless economy. 1. The growth of biometric payments The use of fingerprints, facial scans, and even venous pattern recognition is becoming the standard for payment authentication. This not only speeds up the transaction process, but also increases the level of security, eliminating the risk of theft of passwords and PIN codes. 2. Mass Adoption of central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) More and more countries are launching...

The weakening of the Indian rupee against the US dollar and other foreign currencies has increased the cost of studying abroad for Indian students. Over the past year, the rupee has depreciated from ₹82 to ₹87 per dollar, driving up tuition fees, accommodation costs, and daily expenses.Index Fund CornerSponsoredScheme Name1-Year ReturnInvest NowFund CategoryExpense RatioAxis Nifty 50 Index Fund+32.80%Invest NowEquity: Large Cap0.12%Axis Nifty 100 Index Fund+38.59%Invest NowEquity: Large Cap0.21%Axis Nifty Next 50 Index Fund+71.83%Invest NowEquity: Large Cap0.25%Axis Nifty 500 Index Fund--Invest NowEquity: Flexi Cap0.10%Axis Nifty Midcap 50 Index Fund+46.03%Invest NowEquity: Mid...

The world of blockchain is no longer just about digital currencies and speculative trading—it’s about real-world applications that reshape industries and create tangible value. Leading this revolution is Coldware (COLD), a project that has sent shockwaves through the XRP community by delivering a staggering 1200% price surge while establishing itself as a frontrunner in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. With Ripple (XRP) making headlines due to Brazil’s decision to allow XRP-backed ETFs, the global finance sector is increasingly embracing tokenized assets. But while XRP’s cross-border payment network remains formidable, Coldware (COLD)...

Bitcoin has been seen as “digital gold”. But Ethereum has been outperforming Bitcoin in one key ... aspect: supply expansion.Photothek via Getty Images President Trump announced yesterday that he had directed his Presidential Working Group to move forward on a Crypto Strategic Reserve that includes XRP, SOL, ADA, Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH), adding, “I love Bitcoin and Ethereum!” For years, Bitcoin has been hailed as “digital gold”—a scarce and predictable store of value. But in recent years Ethereum has quietly outperformed Bitcoin in one key aspect: supply expansion. Since...

THE outlook for emerging Asian currencies is worsening again after US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on China, curbing optimism that his threats were mainly bargaining ploys. Regional currencies have tumbled over the past week, with the Thai baht and South Korean won both sliding about 2 per cent, as rising fears over a global trade war sapped risk appetite. Asian currencies have also unwound part of their January rally as a number of central banks in the region cut interest rates to support growth. There are “significant risks” to the...

Sparks strike representation of cryptocurrency Bitcoin in this illustration taken November 24, 2024. — ReutersBitcoin surged over 20% on Monday, following a declaration by United States President Donald Trump regarding his plans for a new US strategic reserve of digital currencies.In a post on Truth Social, Trump revealed that his January executive order would would create a stockpile of currencies including bitcoin, ether, XRP, solana and cardano — names that had not been previously announced. Bitcoin and ether will be at the heart of this reserve, he posted on Sunday. The...

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said his January executive order on digital assets would establish a stockpile of currencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. The specific names had not been previously disclosed.More than an hour later, Trump added: "And, obviously, BTC and ETH, as other valuable Cryptocurrencies, will be at the heart of the Reserve."Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, rose more than 11% to $94,164 on Sunday afternoon. Ether, the second-largest, gained about 13% to reach $2,516.The broader cryptocurrency market surged approximately 10%,...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - When it comes to currency, the focus often revolves around its strength—the higher the value, the more buying power it holds. However, there are notable exceptions, with some named as the weakest currency in the world.These currencies are known for their low exchange rates and significant depreciation, which can be indicative of various economic challenges.List of the Weakest Currencies in the WorldBank Bazaar and Forbes both named the Iranian Rial as the weakest currency in the world. Keep reading to discover nine other currencies that share this reputation...

Bitcoin (BTC) price hovers around $93,000 on Monday after rallying 9.53% the previous day. Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) prices followed BTC’s footsteps and rallied nearly 14% and 35% on Sunday. This spike in prices was triggered by Donald Trump’s announcement on his Truth Social platform of a US ‘Crypto Strategic Reserve’, including Bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA), aiming to boost America’s crypto leadership. Bitcoin (BTC/USD) shows signs of resilience after enduring a relentless five-day sell-off that saw the price plummet from the $96,400 impact zone to a low...

After talking about creating a “strategic reserve” of cryptocurrencies during his Presidential bid last year, Donald Trump has for the first time announced five virtual coins he plans to include in the American reserve stockpile – a move which has given a booster shot to the crypto trading market, helping it upend the downward trajectory it seemed to be headed on over concerns around Trump’s uncertain trade decisions.The market prices of the five coins he named – Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Cardano – all swiftly jumped after the announcement....