El Salvador plans Bitcoin policy changes to secure $1.3B IMF loan — FT
El Salvador reportedly expects to reach an agreement with the IMF on a $1.3 billion loan deal in return for changes in its Bitcoin Law. Go to Source
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World Bank: Nigeria Loses $8B on Foreign Exchange Subsidies Over 3 Years
The World Bank reports that Nigeria lost over $8 billion due to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) refusal to float the naira between 2021 and 2023. This foreign exchange subsidy, along with the fuel subsidy, deprived the government of revenue. The World Bank acknowledges the suffering caused by the government’s policies but insists they … Read more
BRICS Bank Offers Zimbabwe Escape From IMF Debt Traps, Says Professor
A Zimbabwean professor has highlighted the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) as a crucial alternative to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), offering better financial terms to developing nations. He emphasized the NDB’s role in helping countries like Zimbabwe escape debt cycles and discussed the introduction of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), a currency backed by mineral wealth, … Read more
US Share of World Economy Projected to Reach Historic Low
The U.S. share of the global economy has fallen below 15% during President Joe Biden’s term, according to Sputnik’s analysis of World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) data. Once peaking at over 21% in 1999, the U.S. has seen a steady decline, with China now commanding a larger share at 18.76%. This downward trend … Read more
Bolivia reports 100% rise in virtual asset trading since lifting Bitcoin ban
The rise came immediately after Bolivia’s central bank lifted a 42-month ban on cryptocurrency payments, allowing financial entities to conduct transactions with digital assets. Go to Source
Group Urges Nigeria to End Naira Float, Reinstate Subsidies
The Nigerian government has been urged to abandon a floating foreign exchange system and reintroduce subsidies in the power and energy, agriculture, and transportation sectors. In a communique, the Multidisciplinary Finance Professionals (MFP) said the Nigerian government should not determine the value of the naira. Instead, the group said the West African nation should opt … Read more
Ethiopian Premier Defends Currency Float Decision, Rejects Devaluation Claims
The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has defended the decision to float the birr and insisted that this move does not amount to the devaluation of the currency. Ahmed stated that the intention is to unify the official and parallel market exchange rates. Reports suggest that Ethiopia’s decision to float the birr was promptly rewarded … Read more
Russian Diplomat: El Salvador Proposes Settling Trade With Crypto
El Salvador has proposed using cryptocurrency as an alternative payment method for trade with Russia. The Central American nation has reportedly expressed interest in joining the BRICS bloc and may formally apply for membership within one or two years. Ukraine-Russia Conflict Echoes in Central America El Salvador has proposed settling trade with Russia using cryptocurrency, … Read more
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
BRICS Poised to Dominate World Bank and IMF, Says Russian Executive Director
The World Bank Executive Director for Russia forecasts that BRICS nations will soon dominate the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), attributing this shift to inevitable macroeconomic and demographic changes away from Western dominance. He emphasized the importance of working patiently toward this goal and resisting provocations from those upholding the old global … Read more
