Price analysis 8/12: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA
The S&P 500 Index is extending its recovery, boosting buying in Bitcoin and select altcoins in the near term. Go to Source
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Ethiopia Announces Launch of Forex Auction Sale Days After Birr Float
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) said it will conduct a special foreign exchange auction on Aug. 7. The Ethiopian central bank envisions similar auctions in the coming weeks, depending on market conditions. The NBE said banks keen on participating must submit their bids on the date of the sale. According to the Ethiopian apex … Read more
Zimbabwe to Unveil De-Dollarization Roadmap, Says Government Official
The Zimbabwean Cabinet has approved a de-dollarization roadmap outlining “modalities to operationalize the Zig currency as legal tender for use in the economy.” Zimbabwean officials have set early 2026 as the new deadline for making the Zig the country’s sole currency. The central bank is expected to strengthen the mandatory licensing requirements, which compel business … Read more
Crypto coalition calls for ‘clear rules of the road’ from Biden, Harris
Some of the CMIC members in support of the letter include Robinhood, BitGo, OKX, Gemini, Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM, Kaiko and Matrixport. Go to Source
De-Dollarization Faltering in Africa Because Citizens Lack Confidence in Their National Currencies
Despite clearly articulating reasons for de-dollarization in the Global South, African leaders will struggle to convince residents to embrace national currencies without changing economic management practices. People often lose confidence in a currency when a central bank excessively prints money to pay debts and other obligations. De-Dollarization Hype Not Backed by Practical Action Sometime in … Read more
Price analysis 8/5: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA
Global equity markets witnessed a massive sell-off, pulling Bitcoin and several major cryptocurrencies to unexpected lows. Go to Source
Nigeria Acts to Stabilize Currency with Forex Auction
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will reintroduce a foreign exchange auction system as part of efforts to ease pressure on the local currency. The CBN has called on authorized dealer banks to share their respective lists of outstanding forex demand by end users. Auction System Aims to Mitigate Impact of Dollar Shortage on Exchange … Read more
Price analysis 7/29: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA
Bitcoin turned down from $70,000, a sign that bears are fiercely defending the overhead resistance, but the price whipsaws are having limited impact on altcoins. Go to Source
Ethiopia’s Birr Falls 30% After Currency Float; Forex Surrender Requirements Scrapped
Ethiopia’s birr plunged 30% against the dollar after the central bank floated the currency as part of reforms aimed at correcting foreign exchange market distortions. The bank also eliminated foreign exchange surrender requirements and lifted restrictions on certain imports. In return, Ethiopia, which is seeking BRICS membership, is expected to receive a $10.7 billion loan … Read more
Zambia De-Dollarization: Central Bank Seeks to Enforce Kwacha as Sole Legal Tender for Domestic Transactions
The Bank of Zambia has defended its de-dollarization plans but also seeks input from stakeholders who oppose the proposal. The central bank governor clarified that they are not proposing anything new; instead, the bank aims to enforce existing laws designating the kwacha as the sole legal tender for domestic transactions. Zambia’s Central Bank Seeks Input … Read more
