CENTRAL BANK
Central Bank is an institution in charge of monetary policies and regulating commercial banks. The core function of central banks is money issuance (money supply) and the decision on the interest rate through a basket of monetary policies and tools.
Latin America's Macro Crossroads: From Crisis Hangover to Nearshoring, Rate Cuts, and New Risks
Latin America is projected to grow 2% in 2024, driven by recovery in Argentina and Brazil. Inflation is down, with potential rate cuts ahead, but risks remain high.
Global Economy on Thin Ice: Slow Growth, High Uncertainty, Fragile Confidence
Global growth is slowing, with GDP forecasted to drop from low 3% to low 2% amid rising policy uncertainty and high inflation, leaving the economy fragile and cautious.
Long-Term Investment Strategies for 2025: Navigating Fed Rate Uncertainty, Inflation, and Market Volatility
In 2025, investors should diversify portfolios, focus on resilient sectors, and stay alert to Fed signals amid rate uncertainty and persistent inflation.
Gold Prices Hit Record Highs Amid Fed Rate Cuts and Central Bank Purchases
Gold prices soared to nearly $3,859/oz in September, driven by Fed rate cuts and record central bank purchases, sparking renewed investor interest and significant miner gains.
Global Fiat Money to Go Digital by 2030, Tether Exec Predicts
Cryptocurrency hack losses dropped 37% in Q3 2025, but September saw a record number of million-dollar attacks. Hackers shift focus from code flaws to wallet and operational vulnerabilities, posing evolving threats to digital asset platforms.
BIS and Global Central Banks to Explore Asset Tokenization in "Project Agora"
The BIS collaborates with major central banks to study asset tokenization's potential to enhance the monetary system and cross-border efficiencies.
Riksbank's Final Report on e-Krona Explores Offline Payment Solutions
Sweden's Riksbank concludes its e-Krona pilot, highlighting the development of offline payment technologies like "shadow wallets" and payment cards.
Honduras Imposes Crypto Trading Ban Amid Fraud and Laundering Concerns
Honduras' CNBS regulator bans cryptocurrency transactions within financial institutions due to fraud, money laundering, and regulatory inability to regulate multi-jurisdictional digital platforms amid global debate.
Kraken Acquires Registration for VASP in the Netherlands
Kraken secures a VASP registration from the Dutch Central Bank, marking a significant step in its European expansion and commitment to regulatory compliance. This strategic move enhances Kraken's offerings in the Netherlands and positions it for further growth in Europe.
UAE Central Bank Pioneers Digital Dirham Transfer to China via mBridge
The UAE Central Bank achieved a significant milestone by executing its first cross-border digital dirham transfer worth 50 million dirhams ($13.6 million) to China using the mBridge platform on January 29, marking a new era in digital currency transactions.