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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Pesalink and Papss Unlock Cross-Border Payments in Local Currencies in Kenya

Pesalink has partnered with PAPSS to facilitate instant cross-border payments in local currencies across Africa, improving regional financial integration.

Feb 26 β€’ 13:01 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Life & Tech

Money Without a State: Hayek and Competitive Money

The article discusses Friedrich August von Hayek's advocacy for a competitive monetary system, noting the challenges faced by national currencies and the implications for cryptocurrencies today.

Feb 26 β€’ 06:27 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

New losses for the yen

The yen has fallen to a two-week low against the dollar following the appointment of two academics to Japan's central bank board, raising concerns about future interest rate hikes amidst supportive monetary and fiscal policies advocated by Prime Minister Sanae Takeichi.

Feb 26 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

February was a disastrous month for virtual currencies

Bitcoin experienced a significant drop in value during February 2024, losing 19% and reaching its lowest price since October 2023.

Feb 26 β€’ 03:23 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Battle between XAU and USD continues: This is the gold price forecast

The gold price remains around $5,000, influenced by geopolitical tensions, holidays, and supply-demand dynamics, while the dollar shows moderate gains against other currencies.

Feb 21 β€’ 11:08 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Countries should not depend on the dollar and negotiate in their own currencies, says Lula

Brazilian President Lula da Silva advocates for countries to use their own currencies in international trade instead of relying on the dollar.

Feb 20 β€’ 16:57 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula advocates for the use of local currencies by BRICS countries instead of the dollar

Brazil's President Lula da Silva argues for trading in local currencies among BRICS nations rather than relying on the US dollar.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:45 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The peso is among the three currencies that appreciated the most against the dollar

The Argentine peso ranks among the top three currencies globally that have appreciated the most against the US dollar this year, following the Brazilian real and the Mexican peso.

Feb 19 β€’ 21:02 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dollar opens lower with IBC-Br above expectations and tensions between the US and Iran on the radar

The dollar opened lower in Brazil despite an increase in the US dollar value against other currencies, as the economic activity index IBC-Br showed better results than expected.

Feb 19 β€’ 13:11 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Spartans Crushes RealPrize & McLuck with 33% CashRake & 2026 Winter Olympics Compatibility

Spartans offers a comprehensive online gaming platform that integrates both cryptocurrency and fiat betting, distinguishing itself from competitors like RealPrize and McLuck, which focus on casual gaming with virtual currencies.

Feb 18 β€’ 17:07 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Zloty Remains Stable

The exchange rate of the Polish zloty remains stable against major currencies, with only minor fluctuations observed recently.

Feb 18 β€’ 11:39 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

With the support of uncertainty

The U.S. dollar rose against major currencies amid uncertainty in U.S.-Iran negotiations, driven by geopolitical tensions and capital flows.

Feb 18 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The investment instrument they are betting on to attract mattress dollars

Investment funds in foreign currencies that allow yielding returns from corporate bonds have surpassed $1 billion under management in Argentina recently.

Feb 17 β€’ 19:35 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cheap Dollar: The Central Bank Has Already Bought 20% of the Currencies It Promised to Acquire Throughout the Year

The Central Bank of Argentina has purchased $2.048 billion, achieving 20% of its annual currency acquisition goal as part of a new economic strategy in response to IMF requirements.

Feb 17 β€’ 17:42 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Walther's Portfolio Strategy: Why Gold is Still a Good Idea

Daniel Walther's investment strategy focuses heavily on precious metals like gold to counter the depreciation of paper currencies, achieving returns above 22% in six months despite a cooling market.

Feb 17 β€’ 06:40 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

The krone is performing best among all major currencies so far this year

The Norwegian krone has strengthened 6% against the dollar this year, outperforming other G10 currencies.

Feb 16 β€’ 21:47 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Argungu trader accepts all Nigerian currencies, from cowries to modern naira

A trader in Argungu, Nigeria, is gaining attention for accepting a wide range of historical and modern currencies, highlighting Nigeria's diverse monetary history during the Argungu Fishing Festival.

Feb 15 β€’ 11:57 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

How Lagarde Strengthens the Euro's Weight and the ECB's Global Role

The European Central Bank aims to enhance the euro's standing against major global currencies, starting with the dollar, by providing liquidity to central banks outside the Eurozone.

Feb 15 β€’ 07:27 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Follow the dollar quotation this Thursday (12)

The dollar opened stable on Thursday, with a slight depreciation against other currencies, amid positive employment data from the U.S.

Feb 12 β€’ 13:12 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dollar opens lower this Wednesday and follows the trend abroad

The dollar opened lower in Brazil, reflecting a decline in the U.S. currency against other currencies globally, as investors await insights from the Central Bank president.

Feb 11 β€’ 12:54 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Seznam ZprΓ‘vy
National & Local

Alphabet Offers Bonds in British and Swiss Currencies for the First Time

Alphabet has made its debut in issuing bonds denominated in British and Swiss currencies.

Feb 10 β€’ 13:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Follow the dollar quotation this Tuesday (10)

The dollar opened relatively stable as investors assessed inflation data in Brazil, with a slight increase noted against several currencies.

Feb 10 β€’ 12:53 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The dollar has weakened. The zΕ‚oty benefits

Improved sentiment on global markets supports the Polish zΕ‚oty's increase against major currencies, particularly the US dollar, which slips to 3.55 zΕ‚.

Feb 9 β€’ 11:02 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Digital Currencies: What You Need to Know About the Bitcoin Crisis

Bitcoin has experienced significant market volatility, with current investor sentiment indicating fear due to a notable drop in its market volatility index.

Feb 8 β€’ 15:23 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Uruguayan peso today: how much the official and blue currencies are quoted this Friday, February 6

The article discusses the current exchange rates of the Uruguayan peso, both official and blue, which are important for travelers and consumers in Uruguay.

Feb 6 β€’ 14:23 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Stable zΕ‚oty in an unstable world. The market is again in its favor

Despite market turmoil and geopolitical shocks, the Polish zΕ‚oty has shown unexpected stability, with recent trends favoring its valuation against major currencies.

Feb 6 β€’ 12:57 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dollar opens lower this Friday after new economic projections from the Treasury

The dollar opened lower on Friday, influenced by the decline of the US currency against most other currencies abroad, while the Brazilian market assesses new economic projections released by the Ministry of Finance.

Feb 6 β€’ 12:29 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Follow the dollar exchange rate this Thursday

The dollar opened nearly stable on Thursday, with investors awaiting an interview from President Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva, while the U.S. currency rose against many other currencies abroad.

Feb 5 β€’ 12:33 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

No interest rate cuts from the Monetary Policy Council: the zloty strengthens on the currency market

Following the decision of the Monetary Policy Council, the Polish zloty began to strengthen against major currencies, lowering the exchange rate of the dollar to approximately 3.56 PLN.

Feb 4 β€’ 15:34 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

The dollar rises against the yen

The dollar strengthened against the yen yesterday, although it did not gain against other major currencies, as positive economic statistics overshadowed concerns about a new partial shutdown of the U.S. government.

Feb 4 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
World

Manufacturing Boosted the Dollar

The dollar opened the new week higher against major currencies due to ongoing sell-offs in precious metals and speculation surrounding Kevin Warsh's nomination as the new Fed chair by Donald Trump, with manufacturing data supporting its growth.

Feb 3 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The clues that could change the case about dealings with the blue dollar: a forgotten phone, Central Bank servers, and a repentant person

The investigation into dealings with official currencies is set to accumulate sensitive evidence amid a budding dispute over who should handle the case.

Feb 2 β€’ 18:22 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The golden oasis of peace. There are major fluctuations in the markets

Following last week's significant fluctuations, the exchange rates of the Polish zΕ‚oty have stabilized with limited changes against major currencies.

Feb 2 β€’ 11:50 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"It's addictive": the formidable damage of crypto scams on WhatsApp

The article discusses the rising trend of cryptocurrency scams that are proliferating through private messaging platforms like WhatsApp, urging victims to invest more.

Jan 13 β€’ 17:48 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Milei's Government Launches New Exchange Rate Scheme While Seeking Resources to Pay Debt Expirations

Javier Milei's government has introduced a new exchange rate scheme amid critical conditions for obtaining currencies to meet debt maturities, with the peso depreciating against the dollar under a modified floating system.

Jan 4 β€’ 14:19 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Life & Tech

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin establishes itself as digital gold

Bitcoin is gaining recognition as 'digital gold' amid the rise of stablecoins and blockchain applications in financial markets, while educational institutions like the University of Cambridge are offering courses on digital currencies.

Jan 4 β€’ 10:13 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
World

Global stock exchanges rose more than 20 percent last year, dollar fell more than nine

Global stock exchanges experienced an average increase of over 20 percent last year, while the dollar fell by more than nine percent against a basket of currencies, with oil prices declining around 20 percent.

Jan 2 β€’ 06:34 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
World

As of January 1, there are 6 countries in the European Union where you do not pay in euros

As of January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro, leaving six EU countries that still use their national currencies, which may surprise travelers.

Jan 1 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The zΕ‚oty struggles towards the year's end

The zΕ‚oty weakened significantly against major currencies amid a shallow market due to decreased investor activity during the holiday season, with the dollar rising to nearly 3.60 PLN and the euro to almost 4.23 PLN.

Dec 29 β€’ 18:19 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
Life & Tech

Dollar on track to lose more than 9 percent this year

The value of the dollar fell last week against a basket of currencies, primarily the Japanese yen, indicating an anticipated annual loss exceeding 9 percent.

Dec 28 β€’ 07:06 UTC

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