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Are Stablecoins the Future of Global Finance or a Threat to Dollar Dominance?
In under a decade, stablecoins have evolved from niche crypto experiments into a deeply established digital money. While many stablecoins remain pegged to the U.S. dollar, the ecosystem now includes euro, yuan, and algorithmic-pegged tokens. This diversity could either reinforce the dollar’s global reach or usher in a more multipolar financial era. One striking example of how fast the space is changing is USD1—a politically branded U.S. dollar stablecoin launched in 2025, which has quickly become the fifth largest globally, reaching a market capitalization of $2.68 billion. Its success underlines how stablecoins ... (full story)
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From statcan.gc.ca|Oct 21, 2025|6 commentsThe Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.4% on a year-over-year basis in September, up from a 1.9% increase in August. On a year-over-year basis, gasoline prices fell less in ...
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From federalreserve.gov|Oct 21, 2025Thank you, Susan, and good morning, everyone. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Federal Reserve Board for our first Payments Innovation Conference.1 My objective in creating this conference is twofold. First, I wanted to have a conference that focused on the new technologies that have come from the defi and crypto worlds and how they are entering the mainstream payments ecosystem. My goal is to have a vibrant discussion about payments between the traditional payment incumbents and the new entrants from the defi world. Second, I wanted to send a message that this is a new era for the Federal Reserve in payments—the defi industry is not viewed with suspicion or scorn. Rather, today, you are welcomed to the conversation on the future of payments in the United States and on our home field—something that would have been unimaginable a few years ago. As you all know, we are well into a technology-driven revolution in payments, and I am here to say that the Federal Reserve intends to be an active part of that revolution. A number of technological advances are transforming the payment system. Stablecoins and tokenized assets making use of distributed ledger technology. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). And, increasingly, the convergence between these innovations and the traditional financial ecosystem. This includes the institutions and infrastructure that our economy has long depended on to operate a safe and efficient payment system. And, yes, this also includes the Federal Reserve. The revolution transforming payments is demanding change everywhere, and I will say more in a moment about some new ideas that the Federal Reserve is studying to support thes Fed's Waller: It is a 'new era’ for the Fed in payments Waller Does Not Comment on Monetary Policy or Economy During Opening Remarks at Fed Payments Conference
From @financialjuice|Oct 21, 2025|15 commentsJapan's PM Takaichi: The BoJ and government must work closely. JAPAN PM TAKAICHI: BOJ'S MONETARY POLICY IS PART OF BROADER ECONOMIC POLICY, WHICH GOVERNMENT HOLDS RESPONSIBILITY *TAKAICHI: DON'T SEE NEED TO REVIEW BOJ-GOVT ACCORD NOW *TAKAICHI: METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING MONETARY POLICY LIES WITH BOJ
From cointelegraph.com|Oct 21, 2025Solana price formed a potential double-bottom pattern below $180 on the daily chart, a setup that could help SOL price recover toward $250 in the weeks ahead. Veteran chartist ...
