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Gold Bugs Remain Bullish as Central Banks Hedge Against Uncertainty
23.1.2026
Gold has become one of the hottest commodities this year, soaring in response to economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Predictions indicate its price could exceed $7,000 by the end of the year, as central banks continue to signal strong demand. Analyst: Gold to $7,150 in 2026, Central Banks...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong spars with France’s Central Bank chief at Davos over yield and ‘bitcoin standard’
22.1.2026
Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse called the WEF panel ‘spirited’ as Coinbase’s CEO defended bitcoin and stablecoins, while Villeroy warned of threats to monetary sovereignty and financial stability
Iran‘s central bank acquired $507M in USDt to prop up rial: Elliptic
21.1.2026
The Central Bank of Iran reportedly stockpiled more than half a billion dollars worth of USDt amid escalating protests and crypto usage in the country
Elliptic Says Iran’s Central Bank Quietly Built a $500M Stablecoin War Chest
21.1.2026
Elliptic says Iran’s central bank quietly accumulated more than $500 million in dollar-backed stablecoins, using blockchain infrastructure to bypass sanctions and stabilize its collapsing currency. Blockchain Analysis Firm Believes Stablecoins Bolster Iran’s Shadow System According to a...
Iran’s central bank bought $507 million USDT to underpin rial, report finds
21.1.2026
Elliptic traced more than $500 million in USDT tied to Iran’s central bank, suggesting the stablecoin was used to manage foreign-exchange pressures and build a “sanctions-proof” alternative to dollar banking
Central banks vs Bitcoin: Who deserves the public’s trust?
21.1.2026
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the French central bank governor and Coinbase CEO clashed over whether trust in money comes from institutions or decentralized Bitcoin
Solana Mobile begins SKR token airdrop to Seeker phone users
21.1.2026
The token will play a central role in governance and staking, allowing holders to delegate tokens to help secure and scale the mobile ecosystem
Report: RBI Proposes Linking BRICS Central Bank Digital Currencies for Payments
20.1.2026
India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS central bank digital currencies to ease cross‑border payments. The Reserve Bank of India reportedly recommended that a proposal to connect central bank digital currencies ( CBDCs) be placed on the agenda for the 2026 BRICS summit in India, aiming to ease...
India’s central bank proposes linking BRICS digital currencies for trade: Reuters
19.1.2026
India wants BRICS members to discuss linking their CBDCs for trade and tourism at a future summit, according to a Reuters report
India's central bank proposes a plan to create digital-currency link among BRICS nations
19.1.2026
The Reserve Bank of India is urging the government to put a plan to link BRICS nations' central bank digital currencies on the agenda for the 2026 summit it will host
Kazakhstan limits crypto trading to central bank-approved coins
19.1.2026
Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed new laws creating licensed crypto exchanges and giving the central bank authority to approve tradable coins
Former Bank of England Analyst Calls to Prepare for a Financial Crisis if Alien Life Is Confirmed
19.1.2026
Helen McCaw, a former senior analyst at the UK’s central bank, called Governor Andrew Bailey to prepare for a possible contingency created by the confirmation of alien life in the universe. She states that markets might collapse and a reconfiguration of assets might ensue after this news. Helen...
Fed and Powell Under Fire, but Some Argue Independence Was Always an Illusion
13.1.2026
Since the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a probe into the U.S. Federal Reserve over its renovation projects, and Chair Jerome Powell has brushed it off as a clash over monetary policy views, chatter about the central bank’s so-called independence has been everywhere. Rethinking the Fed’s Claim...
Bank of Italy economist sends out warning on Ethereum's role in financial system
13.1.2026
The study suggests that Ethereum's role in financial systems makes its token economics a concern for regulators, who may need to consider safeguards for its use in regulated finance
World central banks rally behind Powell, stress Fed independence
13.1.2026
Crypto experts say political pressure on the US Federal Reserve could drive volatility, but also shift flows toward Bitcoin and gold in the long run
Expert Flags Bail-ins, Asset Seizures and Gold Confiscation as Confidence in Banks Erodes
12.1.2026
Precious metals analyst Lynette Zang has warned that the global financial order is shifting away from legal norms toward coercive power, arguing in a 2026 outlook interview that bank bail-ins, asset seizures, and renewed gold confiscation risks are increasingly plausible in this day in age. Zang...
Is Bitcoin Too Public to Become Central‑Bank Money?
12.1.2026
Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya believes a new cryptographic paradigm will emerge to overcome the privacy limitations inherent to bitcoin and gold. He emphasized that this is needed to create assets that are “not easily disclosed.” Chamath Palihapitiya Raises the Problem of Bitcoin’s Lack...
Former Brazil central bank official unveils real-pegged stablecoin with yield sharing
7.1.2026
The stablecoin will be backed by Brazil's National Treasury bonds and offer exposure to the country's interest rate, currently 15%
Markets Aren’t Buying a January Rate Cut—And the Fed Isn’t Either
6.1.2026
With just 22 days remaining before the Jan. 28, 2026, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, futures traders and prediction markets are sending a unified message: a rate cut looks very unlikely. Rate-Cut Hopes Fade as Markets Brace for a January Hold According to CME Fedwatch data derived...
India’s central bank urges countries to prioritize CBDCs over stablecoins
1.1.2026
Only three CBDCs have been successfully launched around the world so far, in Nigeria, the Bahamas and Jamaica, although many jurisdictions are considering it