Digital Currencies

World’s Largest Hedge Fund Founder Is ‘In Jeopardy’ !

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  • Between strong inflation and the massive debt burden, the founder of the world’s largest hedge fund is sounding the alarm. 
  • The sentiment around crypto and other digital currencies is likely at an all-time low because of the recent collapses of FTX, Celsius Network LLC, BlockFi etc.
  • Bridgewater’s two largest holdings are Proctor & Gamble Co. and Johnson & Johnson, which account for about 8% of its total portfolio. 

Inflation has been a massive issue for nearly...

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Why the labour market won’t fuel US inflation, Digital currencies could boost financial health, and more

THE DAILY UPDATE – Saturday 2 April 2022

Why the labour market won’t fuel US inflation

By Julian Jacobs

Despite low unemployment and high inflation, fears that tight labour markets will drive inflation higher are misplaced. Five elements have been vital to the reduction of worker power since the 1970s and are responsible for the considerable productivity-pay gap in the US. The great danger of this bout of inflation is that salaries will not increase fast enough, while panic about rising wages will...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/02/why-the-labour-market-wont-fuel-us-inflation-digital-currencies-could-boost-financial-health-and-more/

Culture clash holds back digital currencies, Future of capital markets, and more

THE DAILY UPDATE Wednesday 30 March 2022
Culture clash holds back digital currencies
By Chris Ostrowski 
‘Just because you’ve been relevant for the last 100 years does not mean you’ll be relevant for the next 100 years.’ Sunayna Tuteja’s reflections stood out at a digital currency conference in Washington DC last month for two reasons. First, because few people challenge central bankers so directly on the threat posed by digital currencies and second, because this challenge came...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/30/culture-clash-holds-back-digital-currencies-future-of-capital-markets-and-more/

China can help Russia withstand western economic sanctions

China can help Russia withstand western economic sanctions

Thursday 24 February 2022 – Vol.13 Ed.8.4

Commentary: Ukraine conflict heralds a new kind of war

By Meghnad Desai in London

Western countries have announced financial sanctions condemning the movement of Russian troops into Ukrainian territory. However, economic sanctions may not be as powerful a weapon as western countries think. China has the financial clout to help Russia survive sanctions and has been building up to challenge US...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/24/china-can-help-russia-withstand-western-economic-sanctions/

Most read 2021: Digital currencies continue rise throughout year

Most read 2021: Digital currencies continue rise throughout year

Friday 31 December 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.52.5

Top stories of the year: Diem bridges banking and crypto worlds

By Katie-Ann Wilson in London

Digital currencies maintained their rise throughout 2021. The private sector continued its march, with the Facebook-backed Diem leading the way. Its leaders revealed to OMFIF, as reported by Katie-Ann Wilson on 15 February, where they saw Diem sitting in the financial system. Following a year of...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/12/31/most-read-2021-digital-currencies-continue-rise-throughout-year/

Weidmann waves the hawkish white flag, Digital euro will bring innovation opportunities, and more

Weidmann waves the hawkish white flag, Digital euro will bring innovation opportunities, and more

Jens Weidmann

THE WEEKEND REVIEW Latest opinion and analysis from OMFIF around the world

18-22 October 2021, Vol.12 Ed.42

Most-Read Commentary

Weidmann waves the hawkish white flag: Germany’s difficult coalition-building process has gained fresh complexity following the announcement of Jens Weidmann’s resignation. The departure of the Bundesbank president, coinciding with the departure from office of...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/10/23/weidmann-waves-the-hawkish-white-flag-digital-euro-will-bring-innovation-opportunities-and-more/

Why digital currencies should be programmable

Why digital currencies should be programmable

Wednesday 28 July 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.30.3

Commentary: CBDC systems should focus on programmable payments

By Wolfram Seidemann in Munich

Central bank digital currencies are close to being widely introduced and many thorny matters have been discussed in financial circles. These include developing secure infrastructure, questions around governance and mitigating adverse economic impacts. As public digital currencies rapidly transform from theory to reality,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/28/why-digital-currencies-should-be-programmable/

Digital currency lead and future of Hong Kong worry China watchers

Digital currency lead and future of Hong Kong worry China watchers

Wednesday 14 July 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.28.3

Commentary: Leaders warn of China’s CBDC dominance

By Philip Middleton in London

Senior officials on both sides of the Atlantic are starting to muse publicly about the prospect of digital currency wars. In a recent speech, François Villeroy de Galhau, governor of the Banque de France, warned that the digital renminbi posed a risk to the euro. Bill Foster, US congressman, urged the Fed to speed...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/14/digital-currency-lead-and-future-of-hong-kong-worry-china-watchers/

Why we need more data on China; Digital currency risk and valuation

Why we need more data on China; Digital currency risk and valuation

Friday 25 June 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.25.5

Commentary: China’s global financial footprint

By Herbert Poenisch in Beijing

Most statistical data on China’s global financial presence only include residential transactions. China’s offshore activities are not taken into account when looking at the country as a global financial player. In the absence of a Chinese effort to get to grips with their international financial activities, the world...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/25/why-we-need-more-data-on-china-digital-currency-risk-and-valuation/