- June 5, 2026
Currency Manipulation and Currency Wars Explained
Examples of currency wars Monetary policy changes and it can be difficult to define whether a currency war has broken out. Numerous countries can introduce
LSEG Launches 24/7 Blockchain Settlement Platform
On Thursday, the London Stock Exchange Group revealed that it is launching a blockchain-based platform to settle commercial bank money, nonstop, across different currencies and
Gold v paper money: Which should we trust more?
The benefits of the current system, say central bankers, is that in times of trouble they can take remedial action, they can lower interest rates
LSEG Launches Blockchain Settlements in Deeper Crypto Dive
Key Notes LSEG has deepened its crypto drive with instant blockchain settlements using commercial bank money. The Settlement House platform supports real-time PvP and DvP
Central Banks and BIS Join Forces to Facilitate Cross-Border Payments
In a world-changing move to harness the power of blockchain technology and digital assets, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has teamed up with seven
In fiat money we do not trust
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Has the €750bn EuroTarp package
Researchers Decipher the Secrets of Benjamin Franklin’s Paper Money
Benjamin Franklin may be best known as the creator of bifocals and the lightning rod, but a group of University of Notre Dame researchers suggest
Why is Winston Churchill on the new plastic five pound note and when does the old paper fiver stop being valid?
BACK in September 2016 the new plastic fiver was released, sparking a flurry of media attention on the great British currency. The sturdy bank note is designed
What is fiat money and why is it a problem?
If you follow alternative financial media, you’ll often hear dollars derisively referred to as “fiat currency.” What exactly does this term mean and why is
Differences of Fiat Money vs. Commodity Money
Fiat money and commodity money represent two distinct forms of currency, each defined by what gives it value. Fiat money is government-issued currency that has