The U.S. government has a long history of taking decisive—and sometimes controversial—actions to maintain control over financial markets and currency. From the Gold Confiscation of 1933 to the heavy regulation of financial institutions during crises, when the government perceives a threat to its monetary system or global dominance, it acts. Today, Bitcoin is that threat. […]
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In recent years, there has been an intense debate about the impact of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policies—like Quantitative Easing (QE), central bank swap lines, and large-scale Treasury purchases—on inflation and the global economy. This discourse often centers around the notion of “money printing,” suggesting a linear connection between increases in central bank reserves and […]
For decades, the “petro-dollar” has underpinned global demand for the U.S. dollar. The concept is simple: since oil is priced and traded globally in dollars, nations need to hold dollars to participate in the energy markets. This demand has cemented the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency. But in the 21st century, a new […]
In a world where billions of people face barriers to accessing stable financial systems, stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar—are proving to be a game changer. They’re revolutionizing how people send money across borders, save in stable currencies, and access global goods and services. For migrants, immigrants, and the underserved, stablecoins offer […]