‘World-first’ multi-currency token launches as war rattles currencies
Intershare has launched what it claims is the world’s first multi-currency-backed token, IS21, at a time when global fiat denominations...
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Keynes’s Bancor idea needs revisiting in wake of Trump
On Tuesday last week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney effectively announced the death of the 80-year-old "rules-based world order".At least...
Trust is the new currency in the AI agent economy
The growth of the AI agent economy presents threats to trust levels – and opportunities to reimagine trust.Trust in AI...
Stablecoin surge: Reserve-backed cryptocurrencies are on the rise
Stablecoins are pegged to reserve assets like fiat currencies or gold.Relative price stability has made stablecoins a popular medium of...
What’s next for the US dollar? Economists discuss at Davos
The US dollar is at a near-record high, but its future role as the world’s reserve currency continues to be...
What are carry trades and how do they impact global markets?
The Japanese stock market collapsed in early August, causing knock-on effects on the global economy.Carry trades – borrowing in low-interest...
The strong US dollar is hurting other countries’ currencies
The US dollar has risen by almost 15% against some of the world’s most traded currencies this year.This has prompted...
