... financial system is facing a sea change as foreign central banks actively reduce their holdings of dollar assets. The reasons for de-dollarization are geopolitical events, such as Russia’s reserve freeze in 2022, and growing mistrust of the dollar as a reserve currency. What does this mean for the global economy, currency markets, and investors? Find out how central banks are rethinking their strategies and where this will lead. Dedollarization of Global Finance: Reducing Investments in U.S. Government Debt ...

... rules for crypto assets, including stablecoins. Under MiCA, stablecoin issuers (especially large ones, termed "electronic money tokens" or "asset-pegged tokens") must register in the EU, comply with strict requirements related to reserves' adequacy and liquidity, regularly disclose information, and adhere to transaction volume regulations. For instance, limits were established for stablecoins pegged to foreign currencies (not euro) in cases where their use becomes systemically significant within the Eurozone. For Tether, whose euro-denominated operations are relatively small, the primary concern is to align with general transparency and reliability requirements ...

... potential for creating an alternative to the dollar within the BRICS framework. The Dollar's Role in the Global Economy Since the end of World War II, the U.S. dollar has played a central role in the international economy. It has become the world's reserve currency, underpinning a significant portion of global trade and investments. Countries prefer the dollar for international transactions, while central banks hold significant portions of their reserves in dollars. The dollar's sustainable dominance is ...

... these statements on the future of the dollar and the viability of a BRICS currency. The Dollar’s Dominance in the Global Economy Since the end of World War II, the U.S. dollar has held a central position in the global economy. As the world’s primary reserve currency, it facilitates most of the world’s trade, investments, and financial activities. Nations rely on the dollar for international transactions, and central banks hold significant dollar reserves. This dominance has provided the U.S. with substantial ...

... benefit as reserve yields increase. Between 2023 and 2024, the Federal Reserve's rate hike boosted Circle and Tether's income on reserves, strengthening stablecoins' financial stability. At the same time, high rates may have slightly reduced speculative interest ... ... pegged to the dollar. 3. Geopolitics, Inflation, and Demand for Digital Dollars. In developing economies with unstable national currencies, dollar-denominated stablecoins become a popular means of saving and hedging against inflation and devaluation. For ...