[https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/cbdcs-have-become-a-political-imperative-by-piroska-nagy-mohacsi-2023-06?barrier=accesspaylog](https://www.project-syndicate.org/onpoint/cbdcs-have-become-a-political-imperative-by-piroska-nagy-mohacsi-2023-06?barrier=accesspaylog) >"Piroska Nagy Mohácsi thinks governments must embrace central bank digital currencies or risk a _...Read More_

>"But the mighty dollar isn't likely to be knocked off its global perch anytime soon, writes Christopher Smart."

>"Some previous surges were followed by sharp declines, but world instability means the euro and yen could fall"

"Instability brings problems for the U.S. and Europe—and serious crises to the developing nations."

"An expert on Sri Lanka’s economy identifies and explains three key challenges that Ranil Wickremesinghe will have to overcome if he hopes to steer the country out of its crisis."

>"Europe’s single currency battered by fears over gas supply from Russia and US interest rate rises"

>"The new BRICS basket-based currency would challenge the US dollar-dominated IMF's basket and allow Russia _...Read More_

"We’re back to the wild west finances of the 1920s as the crypto industry pours huge money into political campaigns"

"The Fed’s independence gives Americans no democratic recourse when the currency is debased."

this is interesting -- Israel's Central Bank added China's yuan to its reserve holdings for the first time _...Read More_

"The United States could be shut out of the future economy if it doesn't embrace payment by cryptocurrency."

"A Fed-backed digital dollar would allow for fast and secure transfers without a third party or the wild price swings seen with cryptocurrencies."

"As the value of the lira plummets and inflation soars, Turkish citizens are struggling to adapt and survive"

"Turkey's lira ended the session up over 20% on Monday after President Tayyip Erdogan introduced a series of steps that he said will ease the burden of the weakened currency on Turks, while vowing to press on with a low-rates policy that _...Read More_

"Lowe outlines ways tokens rather than dollars might circulate in Australia but is ‘sceptical’ of cryptocurrencies for general payments"