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Former President Donald Trump Likens US Losing Currency War Against China to America Losing a World War
16.4.2023
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. losing a currency war against China would be like America losing a world war. “We’ll be a second-tier country,” Trump cautioned, adding that the U.S. dollar is “what makes us powerful and strong.” Donald Trump...
De-Dollarization Escalates Amid US ‘Economic Warfare’ and ‘Error-Fraught’ Policies, Economist Says
14.4.2023
Economist Peter C. Earle says de-dollarization has begun, emphasizing that “It’s not just the conscription of the dollar in economic warfare, but increasingly error-fraught monetary policy regimes that are driving various interests away from the greenback.” He described: “By...
Iran Top Security Official Believes Recent De-Dollarization Efforts Will Doom ‘Illegal Western Sanctions’ to Failure
12.4.2023
Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the National Security Council of Iran, has stated that the recent bilateral cooperation efforts between his country and Russia are contributing to rendering U.S.-established sanctions useless at a global level. The official noted that many other countries are also...
Roubini: We’re Shifting to ‘Bipolar’ Global Reserve Currency System With Chinese Yuan as Alternative to US Dollar
12.4.2023
Economist Nouriel Roubini, also known as “Dr. Doom,” predicts that the global reserve currency system will shift from unipolar to bipolar. He expects most countries that attempt to reduce their reliance on the U.S. dollar to propose the Chinese yuan as an alternative to the USD. Roubini...
Mounting Trend of Challenges to USD Hegemony Reported: Saudi Arabia, BRICS; Ron Paul Weighs in on Potential Fall of Dollar as Reserve — Week in Review
9.4.2023
The United States dollar has been a hot topic in recent weeks, with multiple reported developments occurring globally which could signal significant moves toward de-dollarization in large economies. Former U.S. congressman Ron Paul also noted this week that if the USD’s influence as a reserve...
Tucker Carlson Blames Recent De-Dollarization Movements on Russian Sanctions and US Dollar Weaponization
8.4.2023
Tucker Carlson, host of Fox News and the “Tucker Carlson Tonight” show, analyzed the situation surrounding de-dollarization movements that countries like China and Russia have promoted recently. Carlson stated that sanctions on Russia and the weaponization of the U.S. dollar are partly...
Steve Hanke Blasts Bitcoin: It Is ‘Not a Currency’ and Has a ‘Fundamental Value of Zero’
28.3.2023
Steve Hanke, professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, has criticized bitcoin, stating it is not a currency. The economist, known for his vocal opinions about crypto and for the promotion of dollarization initiatives in Latam, blasted bitcoin, saying it has a “fundamental...
BRICS Nations ‘Coalescing Against the Dollar,’ Major Banks Predict More Fed Hikes, Bitcoin Records Large Blocks as Ordinals Gain Currency
26.2.2023
In spite of turbulence in traditional global finance, with BRICS nations said to be pushing for de-dollarization and major banks like Bank of America and Goldman Sachs predicting further interest rate hikes from the U.S. Federal Reserve, creativity in crypto has found a new boon in the form...
Expert Predicts Looming Economic Collapse as BRICS Nations Unite Against the Dollar
20.2.2023
Andy Schectman, CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals Investments, explained in a recent interview that the five leading emerging economies—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, collectively known as BRICS nations—are “coalescing against the dollar.” Schectman believes that...
Saudi Arabia Open to Trading in Currencies Other Than US Dollar, Signaling a Shift Toward De-Dollarization
19.1.2023
After a 48-year relationship solely with the U.S. dollar, Saudi Arabia’s Finance Minister, Mohammed Al-Jadaan, said the kingdom is open to trading in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The statements follow China’s president, Xi Jinping, urging the Gulf monarchs to accept yuan...
Indian Central Bank Chief Insists Crypto Should Be Banned — Warns ‘It Will Undermine Authority of RBI’
16.1.2023
India’s central bank has reiterated its stance on banning cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether. The governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likened cryptocurrency trading to gambling. He warned that crypto “will undermine the authority of the RBI and lead to the dollarization...
Sberbank Analyst’s Editorial Delves Into the ‘Tremendous Potential’ of a BRICS Reserve Currency Fueling De-Dollarization
7.1.2023
During the last month, Russia’s ruble has dropped 16.48% against the U.S. dollar as energy and commodity prices have slowed over the last few weeks. Russia’s central bank revealed two weeks ago that it is further distancing itself from U.S. dollar dependence by purchasing the Chinese yuan...
Economists Discuss Russia, China Potentially Developing Gold-Backed Currency That Could Undermine US Dollar
31.10.2022
Economists have weighed in on reports that China and Russia may be developing a new gold-backed currency that could undermine the U.S. dollar’s status as the world’s primary reserve currency. Russia and China May Be Developing Gold-Backed Currency Several experts have shared their views...
Trend Forecaster Gerald Celente Says World War 3 Has Begun — ‘If the People Don’t Unite for Peace, We Are Finished’
9.7.2022
This week Bitcoin.com News spoke with Gerald Celente, the popular trends forecaster, and publisher of the Trends Journal. During a telephone conversation, Celente discussed the uncertainty surrounding the global economy after governments worldwide locked down the world’s citizens over...
India’s Central Bank RBI Warns Crypto Could Lead to Dollarization of Economy
17.5.2022
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has expressed concerns that cryptocurrencies could lead to the dollarization of a part of the Indian economy. “It will seriously undermine the RBI’s capacity to determine monetary policy and regulate the monetary system...
RBI warns of crypto 'dollarization' of Indian economy
17.5.2022
Crypto "will seriously undermine the RBI's capacity to determine monetary policy and regulate the monetary system of the country," according to Reserve Bank of India officials
Indian Central Bank Says Cryptos Could Lead to "Dollarization" of Economy: Report
16.5.2022
Cryptos can lead to "dollarization" of a part of the economy, which would be against the country's sovereign interest, according to a report
Venezuela Bets on De-Dollarization After Foreign Currency and Crypto Tax Is Applied
9.5.2022
The government of Venezuela is now focusing its action on trying to establish the bolivar as the go-to currency for purchases in the country. According to several economists, this might be a risky bet in a country that has just exited hyperinflation and still suffers high levels of inflation....
US Bond Markets Signal Economic Downturn, Trend Forecaster Says if War Ensues ‘Odds of Recession Increase’
1.4.2022
As Americans continue to deal with rising inflation, on Tuesday the spread between 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields inverted, signaling the U.S. economy may be headed for a recession. This week, a myriad of financial reports have noted that the U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status could...
No Plans to Make US Dollar Sole Currency, Zimbabwean Finance Minister Calls Idea ‘Suicidal’
29.10.2021
The Zimbabwean Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube, recently told business leaders that he is not planning to make the U.S. dollar the country’s sole currency again. Government Focused on Strengthening Local Currency Instead of entertaining those calling for the dollarization of the Zimbabwean...