... 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 Recently, global financial systems have been experiencing a significant shift: foreign central banks have begun actively reducing their investments in dollar-denominated assets,...

In the context of global economic uncertainty, Russia is launching an independent gold exchange, which represents a significant step towards dedollarization and financial independence for the country. The establishment of this platform will not only simplify gold trading but also offer an alternative to existing international mechanisms such as the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA)....

... hand, a geopolitical nuance arises: the increasing role of cryptocurrencies in cross-border settlements within the EAEU potentially diminishes the significance of the dollar and other traditional instruments, aligning with Russia's declared goals of dedollarizing foreign trade. Kyrgyzstan, by testing crypto payments and potentially creating successful case studies, may set an example for Moscow on how to integrate digital currencies without destabilizing the financial system. It is worth noting that ...