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The US Dollar enters 2026 at a critical juncture. After years of reigning supreme—fueled by robust US economic growth, aggressive Federal Reserve rate hikes, and its status as a safe haven—the pillars of "Dollar Exceptionalism" are beginning to weaken

The government of Kyrgyzstan has officially launched USDKG, a new stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar and backed by physical gold reserves.

Global central banks are fundamentally shifting their reserve holdings, now owning more gold than US Treasuries for the first time in nearly 30 years, according to Bloomberg.

A recent Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) State of Crypto 2025 report highlights the dramatic rise of stablecoins, positioning them as a mature and essential component of global finance.

Argentina is experiencing a notable surge in the price of USDT, with reports indicating a rise above the 1,280 peso mark on July 8.

Bitcoin is currently experiencing a period of short-term downward pressure, driven by a confluence of factors including a strengthening U.S. dollar, heightened market volatility, and shifting investor sentiment.

Michael Saylor, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency world, has unveiled his "Digital Assets Framework" on Friday, outlining a bold vision for the US to dominate the burgeoning digital asset market.

Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has made a strategic investment in StablR, a European startup focused on euro-denominated stablecoins.

Donald Trump’s history with the US dollar has always been intricate and, at times, contentious. During his first term, he openly advocated for a weaker dollar, breaking with longstanding norms of presidential decorum.

This week has been a whirlwind of activity across both the US and cryptocurrency markets, bringing significant shifts and unexpected developments.

​Robinhood, the popular trading platform, has taken another step towards enhancing its cryptocurrency offerings.

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, pegged to the U.S. dollar, has been generating considerable buzz in the cryptocurrency market ahead of its official launch.