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U.S. Dollar

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Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Why Congress Will Be the Dollar’s Downfall
Congressional inaction is likely to cause de-dollarization as the country’s foes — and friends — move even faster to get off the U.S. dollar. Americans deserve to know what’s...
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By Amanda Wick
Oct 17, 2023 at 2:55 p.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2023
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Podcasts
Consensus 2023
Consensus 2023: Regulation, Regulation, Regulation, With Senator Cynthia Lummis; What’s the Holdup?
With other countries including Japan, the U.K. and France making moves to be crypto hubs, why would the U.S. choose to fall behind?
C23 Conversations Lummis
By Michele Musso
May 1, 2023 at 8:20 p.m. UTC
May 1, 2023
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Policy
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe to Introduce Gold-Backed Digital Currency: Report
The country's central bank wants people to be able to exchange Zimbabwe dollars for the gold-backed token so that they can hedge against the currency's volatility.
Zimbabwe will introduce a gold-backed digital token as legal tender. (Camomile Shumba/CoinDesk)
By Camomile Shumba
Apr 24, 2023 at 9:23 a.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2023
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Bitcoin Holds Strong at $19K Amid Macro Uncertainty
Video
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Holds Strong at $19K Amid Macro Uncertainty
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading firmly at $19,000 despite severe macroeconomic uncertainty in recent weeks. Rubicon Crypto co-founder and CEO Greg Johnson discusses the token’s resil...
Bitcoin Holds Strong at $19K Amid Macro Uncertainty
By CoinDesk Staff
Sep 29, 2022 at 4:21 p.m. UTC
Sep 29, 2022
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Bad News for Crypto? Bad News for Everyone?
Video
Bitcoin
Bad News for Crypto? Bad News for Everyone?
The U.S. dollar is the biggest bet in the world right now. What does that mean for Bitcoin and crypto? Dollar milkshake theory and where it leaves crypto is the focus of this...
Bad News for Crypto? Bad News for Everyone?
By CoinDesk Staff
Sep 29, 2022 at 4:21 p.m. UTC
Sep 29, 2022
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What a Strong Dollar Means for Crypto Market
Video
Bitcoin
What a Strong Dollar Means for Crypto Market
Bitcoin (BTC) and other major cryptocurrencies are spiking higher Tuesday after the recent crash of fiat currencies worldwide against the U.S. dollar. eToro Crypto Consultant...
What a Strong Dollar Means for Crypto Market
By CoinDesk Staff
Sep 27, 2022 at 2:39 p.m. UTC
Sep 27, 2022
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eToro Consultant on Dollar Strength: 'There Are No Safe Havens Now'
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Etoro
eToro Consultant on Dollar Strength: ‘There Are No Safe Havens Now’
eToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman discusses what a strong U.S. dollar means for the crypto markets and the wider economy, saying “there are no safe havens now.”
eToro Consultant on Dollar Strength: 'There Are No Safe Havens Now'
By CoinDesk Staff
Sep 27, 2022 at 2:34 p.m. UTC
Sep 27, 2022
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Podcasts
The breakdown
The Dollar Wrecking Ball
The DXY hits its highest levels since 2002.
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By Nathaniel Whittemore
Jul 6, 2022 at 9:06 p.m. UTC
Jul 6, 2022
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Finance
Argentina
Argentines Take Refuge in Stablecoins After Economy Minister Resignation
Major crypto exchanges reported consumers purchased up to three times as many stablecoins over the weekend as they usually do amid a growwing economic crisis.
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By Andrés Engler
Jul 4, 2022 at 4:17 a.m. UTC
Jul 4, 2022
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Why $29K Level is 'Critical' for Bitcoin
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Cdtv
Why $29K Level is ‘Critical’ for Bitcoin
The Strategic Funds’ Managing Director Marc Lopresti discusses his bitcoin analysis and outlook, explaining why $29,000 could be a “critical” level to watch. Plus, how do stoc...
Why $29K Level is 'Critical' for Bitcoin
By CoinDesk Staff
May 17, 2022 at 8:10 p.m. UTC
May 17, 2022
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