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Learn how iBanFirst and SeedBlink are joining forces to create faster, cost-effective investment solutions for a thriving European market.

Learn how iBanFirst and SeedBlink are joining forces to create faster, cost-effective investment solutions for a thriving European market.

The Swiss franc has surged to its highest level against the euro since January 2015, as the euro experienced a significant drop due to market expectations of early interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank.

The Swiss franc has surged to its highest level against the euro since January 2015, as the euro experienced a significant drop due to market expectations of early interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank.

Lugano, Switzerland, expands its cryptocurrency payment options, enabling private individuals and companies to pay all city-issued invoices using bitcoin and Tether. 

Lugano, Switzerland, expands its cryptocurrency payment options, enabling private individuals and companies to pay all city-issued invoices using bitcoin and Tether. 

The Bank of Korea (BOK) is set to conduct a pioneering pilot test of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) involving 100,000 participants in Q4 2024. This innovative trial will simulate real-world transactions using public vouchers, addressing inefficiencies in financial systems exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about South Korea's efforts to revolutionize its financial landscape with CBDCs.

The Bank of Korea (BOK) is set to conduct a pioneering pilot test of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) involving 100,000 participants in Q4 2024. This innovative trial will simulate real-world transactions using public vouchers, addressing inefficiencies in financial systems exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about South Korea\'s efforts to revolutionize its financial landscape with CBDCs.

As the yuan hits its lowest level in 16 years, the People's Bank of China (PBoC) is implementing measures to counteract the ongoing decline. Explore the PBoC's efforts to address the currency's depreciation, which is comparable to levels seen during the 2007-2008 global financial crisis. Stay updated on China's attempts to stabilize its currency amidst challenging economic circumstances.

As the yuan hits its lowest level in 16 years, the People\'s Bank of China (PBoC) is implementing measures to counteract the ongoing decline. Explore the PBoC\'s efforts to address the currency\'s depreciation, which is comparable to levels seen during the 2007-2008 global financial crisis. Stay updated on China\'s attempts to stabilize its currency amidst challenging economic circumstances.

Dive into the rapid rise of hotel prices in Tokyo, outpacing major global cities, fueled by the booming tourism industry and the depreciation of the yen. Luxury hotel rates now exceed pre-COVID levels by approximately 30%.  

Dive into the rapid rise of hotel prices in Tokyo, outpacing major global cities, fueled by the booming tourism industry and the depreciation of the yen. Luxury hotel rates now exceed pre-COVID levels by approximately 30%.  

In the ever-changing world of finance, the currency market plays a crucial role. As global economies fluctuate, so does the value of various currencies.

In the ever-changing world of finance, the currency market plays a crucial role. As global economies fluctuate, so does the value of various currencies.

According to credit rating agency Moody's, the dominance of the US dollar in global trade and finance is likely to last for decades, despite increasing challenges.

According to credit rating agency Moody\'s, the dominance of the US dollar in global trade and finance is likely to last for decades, despite increasing challenges.

The European Union (EU) has approved the world's first comprehensive set of rules to regulate cryptocurrencies, which puts pressure on countries like the UK and the US to catch up quickly. 

The European Union (EU) has approved the world\'s first comprehensive set of rules to regulate cryptocurrencies, which puts pressure on countries like the UK and the US to catch up quickly. 

On Thursday, April 20, the European Union overwhelmingly voted in favor of the Crypto Asset Market Regulation (MiCA) with 517 voting in favor and only 38 against.

On Thursday, April 20, the European Union overwhelmingly voted in favor of the Crypto Asset Market Regulation (MiCA) with 517 voting in favor and only 38 against.

The recent collapse of two major banks has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry, putting a spotlight on the difficulties that companies have faced when seeking traditional banking services.

The recent collapse of two major banks has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry, putting a spotlight on the difficulties that companies have faced when seeking traditional banking services.

On March 8, Silvergate Bank, a significant player in the virtual currency industry, announced its closure and liquidation.

On March 8, Silvergate Bank, a significant player in the virtual currency industry, announced its closure and liquidation.

Hong Kong citizens will be allowed to buy, sell and trade crypto assets from June 1.

Hong Kong citizens will be allowed to buy, sell and trade crypto assets from June 1.

The Central Bank of Indonesia (BI) has announced a deployment plan of digital rupiah amid the country's digital transaction boom.

The Central Bank of Indonesia (BI) has announced a deployment plan of digital rupiah amid the country\'s digital transaction boom.

The South Korean won is forecasted to strengthen further after recovering from a 13-year low and becoming Asia's strongest performer.  The impetus for the strong recovery of the domestic currency of South Korea, a major exporting country, comes from an improved global trade outlook.

The South Korean won is forecasted to strengthen further after recovering from a 13-year low and becoming Asia\'s strongest performer.  The impetus for the strong recovery of the domestic currency of South Korea, a major exporting country, comes from an improved global trade outlook.

Several Asian central banks are pioneering on testing blockchain-based platform that makes cross-border digital currency transfers easier as cryptocurrencies enter a period of widespread adoption.

Several Asian central banks are pioneering on testing blockchain-based platform that makes cross-border digital currency transfers easier as cryptocurrencies enter a period of widespread adoption.

On the morning of July 14, the Yen fell to a new record low in 24 years against the US dollar. The main reason why the Yen fell sharply against the dollar was because investors were worried that the interest rate gap between the two economies would widen when it was likely that the Fed would continue to raise interest rates.

On the morning of July 14, the Yen fell to a new record low in 24 years against the US dollar. The main reason why the Yen fell sharply against the dollar was because investors were worried that the interest rate gap between the two economies would widen when it was likely that the Fed would continue to raise interest rates.

Yen falls to its lowest level in more than 20 years is seen as a "tonic" for Japan's economic recovery.  However, the benefit of this must be used wisely.

Yen falls to its lowest level in more than 20 years is seen as a "tonic" for Japan\'s economic recovery.  However, the benefit of this must be used wisely.

According to media sources, Meta is developing a new metaverse cryptocurrency, nicknamed "Zuck Bucks" by employees for Facebook and Instagram users, as part of a suite of products designed to reduce the platform's reliance on advertising in the future.

According to media sources, Meta is developing a new metaverse cryptocurrency, nicknamed "Zuck Bucks" by employees for Facebook and Instagram users, as part of a suite of products designed to reduce the platform\'s reliance on advertising in the future.

Shiba Inu Coin Cryptocurrency (SHIB) is a cryptocurrency belonging to the Japanese Shiba Inu project and is issued in the form of an ERC20 token.  The idea of ​​​​the name of this coin was inspired by the smart dog Shiba in Japan with the ambition to turn the Shiba Inu Coin Cryptocurrency into a Doge Killer on the electronic money system.

Shiba Inu Coin Cryptocurrency (SHIB) is a cryptocurrency belonging to the Japanese Shiba Inu project and is issued in the form of an ERC20 token.  The idea of ​​​​the name of this coin was inspired by the smart dog Shiba in Japan with the ambition to turn the Shiba Inu Coin Cryptocurrency into a Doge Killer on the electronic money system.

It is said on January 4 that El Salvador would issue Bitcoin bonds worth $1 billion in February or March.  Half of the gross proceeds will be used to build the world's first "Bitcoin city".

It is said on January 4 that El Salvador would issue Bitcoin bonds worth $1 billion in February or March.  Half of the gross proceeds will be used to build the world\'s first "Bitcoin city".

The Central Bank of China has just launched a test version of digital yuan wallet application to gradually popularize using of this digital currency.

The Central Bank of China has just launched a test version of digital yuan wallet application to gradually popularize using of this digital currency.

Mexico’s central bank which operates independently in conducting monetary policy, recently said that it is researching and developing a platform for the purpose of deploying a digital currency. It is said on December 29 via the official Twitter page that Mexico’s Central Bank (Banxico) will circulate its own digital currency in 2024.

Mexico’s central bank which operates independently in conducting monetary policy, recently said that it is researching and developing a platform for the purpose of deploying a digital currency. It is said on December 29 via the official Twitter page that Mexico’s Central Bank (Banxico) will circulate its own digital currency in 2024.

Thailand's central bank has announced the postponement of pilot test of central bank digital currency until the end of 2022.

Thailand\'s central bank has announced the postponement of pilot test of central bank digital currency until the end of 2022.