Lynette Zang: Hyperinflation Looms as US Dollar’s Purchasing Power Dwindles

Lynette Zang, CEO of Zang Enterprises, asserts that hyperinflation is already underway, predicting a further decline in the U.S. dollar’s value. According to Zang’s recent interview with Kitco, the current financial trends indicate that the dollar’s purchasing power will reach zero, leading to a significant economic crisis by 2025. Zang Warns of Hyperinflation as U.S. … Read more

Hong Kong Regulator Launches Sandbox to Test Tokenized Asset Transactions

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched a sandbox to test the use of tokenized assets in real-world scenarios. The sandbox aims to promote interbank settlement using tokenized currency and central bank digital currencies. The HKMA will collaborate with other regulators and industry players to support the development of Hong Kong’s tokenization market. Testing Tokenized … Read more

IMF: CBDCs Can Boost Financial Inclusion and Payment Efficiency in Middle East

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says 19 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, including Bahrain, Georgia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, are in the advanced “proof-of concept” stage for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “We support policymakers evaluating the need to issue a CBDC and help them craft strong policies and regulatory frameworks … Read more

BIS Survey: 94% of Central Banks Exploring Digital Currency

The latest Bank for International Settlements (BIS) survey reveals that 94% of central banks are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). There has been a notable increase in wholesale CBDC experiments, especially in advanced economies. Central banks are examining various factors for retail CBDCs, including holding limits and offline functionality. 94% of Surveyed Central Banks … Read more

India’s Digital Rupee Expands: Non-Banks to Offer Central Bank Digital Currency Wallets

India’s central bank has announced that it will enable non-bank payment system operators to offer central bank digital currency (CBDC) wallets. Noting that “necessary changes will be made to the system to facilitate this,” the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said the initiative is expected “to enhance access and expand choices available to users.” Non-Bank … Read more

Robert Kennedy Jr: Bitcoin Is Inflation Offramp — BTC Is Key to Transactional Freedom

U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) says bitcoin is the offramp from central banks’ “money printing machine.” Emphasizing that bitcoin is a “hard currency,” he stressed the importance of making the cryptocurrency available to the American public. “Transactional freedom is as important as freedom of speech and you only get that from … Read more