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Policy

Hyper-Stablecoinization: From Eurodollars to Crypto-Dollars

Crypto-dollarization is the world's next best hope to meet its insatiable demand for U.S. dollars.

By Pascal HügliJul 12, 2020

Euros (Imelda/Unsplash, modified using PhotoMosh)

Policy

US Intelligence Officials Are Funding Research on Dollar-Crushing 'Black Swan' Events

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence wants to sponsor a post-doc researcher to study what would happen if the U.S. dollar lost its status as the world’s reserve currency.

By Nate DiCamilloFeb 14, 2020

RESEARCH ME: The Office of the Director of National Intelligence wants to learn more about "black swan" events that would sink the U.S. dollar. (Image via Shutterstock)

Markets

In Race for 2030 Currency Supremacy, the Dollar Is Its Own Worst Enemy

As the roaring '20s begin, the U.S. dollar looks as strong as ever. But signs of decline are on the horizon.

By Bradley KeounDec 31, 2019

"The Funding Bill" by Eastman Johnson, 1881, via the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Markets

Gemini Launches NYDFS-Regulated Crypto Pegged to the Dollar

Crypto exchange Gemini is set to issue a dollar-backed, NYDFS-approved stablecoin – the second to launch in New York today.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 10, 2018

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