Currencies

I travel. A lot. As a travel writer, it’s literally my job, and I love everything about exploring the world. Everything, that is, but figuring out currency conversions, especially if I’m country-hopping between spots that don’t use the same currency. (This happened to me recently after taking a two-hour train ride from Budapest, which uses Hungarian forint, to Vienna, which uses euros). But I just discovered a super easy iPhone hack that handles currency conversions in seconds—for free—that was literally right in my pocket. And I’m here to tell you...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqMjLtbGqOQ In a world where financial prosperity and personal fulfillment seem elusive to many, Dr. George C. Fraser stands as a beacon of wisdom, urging Black America to reclaim its destiny through strategic relationship-building, lifelong learning, and economic empowerment. His upcoming PowerNetworking Experience & Expo, scheduled for November 5–8, 2025, at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park in Atlanta, Georgia, embodies these principles. This annual conference serves as a pivotal platform for Black entrepreneurs and business owners to connect, grow, and prosper. In an exclusive sit-down, Dr. Fraser shared...

KUWAIT CITY, March 26: The Counterfeiting and Forgery Investigations Department of the Criminal Security Sector, under the leadership of Major General Hamed Al-Dawas, has referred an Asian expatriate to the Public Prosecution on charges of counterfeiting Kuwaiti currency. The case file includes 19,000 Kuwaiti dinars in counterfeit banknotes (denominations of 20 and 10 dinars) from the fifth edition of the currency.Details of the CrimeInvestigations revealed that the accused, who worked at the Central Bank of Kuwait, believed his position would enable him to fraudulently exchange the counterfeit fifth-edition notes for authentic sixth-edition currency. According to a security source, the Central Bank initially detained...

In March 2025, some African currencies emerged, the strongest.  The key indicators being the strength of a country’s currency in relation to the US dollar.The recent developments across African nations underscore the importance of maintaining currency stability and strength to enhance economic resilience, attract investment, and drive overall growth. In March 2025, several African currencies emerged as the strongest. Recent developments across the continent highlight the critical role of mainataining currency stability and strength to enhance economic resilience, attract investment, and drive overall growth. A stable currency fosters economic stability...

In a move that positions Oklahoma at the forefront of digital asset investment, Rep. Cody Maynard, R-Durant, successfully passed the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act in the state's House of Representatives. The bill, House Bill 1203, allows for a portion of state funds to be invested in digital currencies, including Bitcoin. According to the Oklahoma House of Representatives, this initiative aims to utilize technological advances in currency to enhance Oklahoma's financial stability. Under this new legislation, the state treasurer is authorized to invest up to 5% of the General Revenue Stabilization...

Gamers in European Union countries will soon start to see real-world currencies alongside virtual coin prices in video games. The US government is also urging parents to be aware of hidden expenses in their children’s games. The EU ruling comes after increasing pressure to regulate the opaque world of in-game microtransactions. The European Commission’s Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) has outlined new principles for game developers to abide by when offering in-game purchases to gamers. They aim to prevent unfair businesses practices, such as leaving customers with unusable virtual currencies.New microtransaction...

The Indonesian rupiah yesterday fell to its lowest level since the Asian financial crisis of 1998, reflecting concerns about the government’s fiscal trajectory and the uncertainties about incoming U.S. tariffs. According to The Jakarta Post, the rupiah momentarily fell to around 16,654 against the U.S. dollar, its weakest since June 1998, before recovering slightly. The currency has been one of the worst performers in emerging markets in 2025, declining by more than 3 percent since the start of the year. Tuesday’s reading was slightly lower than the previous low of...

The Indian rupee gained marginally on Wednesday to end at 85.705 per US dollar, up from the previous close of 85.755, LSEG data showed. Dollar inflows, maturity of positions in the non-deliverable forwards market with a sharp focus on tariff announcement on India by the US kept the rupee in a 20-paisa range during the day, traders said.The currency opened at 85.69 to $1 and weakened up to 85.89 to $1 during the day, before closing slightly stronger, according to LSEG data. The dollar index was largely stable at 104.2.“There...

Zain Jaffer is the founder and president of Zain Ventures, a family office that invests in real estate and proptech. getty In interviews, U.S. President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have mentioned that they want the U.S. dollar to stay strong. Technically speaking, should the U.S. dollar be strong or weak relative to other currencies? It depends whose point of view you take. The fact that whatever position someone takes has pros and cons reveals the complexity of their positions. Many Americans might wonder, what is wrong with...

Share Tweet Share Share Email India’s attitude towards cryptocurrencies has been a topic of debate and shift over the past ten years. The legal status of cryptocurrencies in India is complex and very dynamic, as in the case of March 2025, it is currently in a stage marked by regulatory developments, taxation policies, and technological advancements. Background Information The 2018 move was that of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prohibition on all banks accepting cryptocurrency transactions, in consideration of the apprehension over financial stability and criminal uses. The...