US Dollar January 19, 2023 US dollar slides in value after rate hikes, while Japanese yen rises The value of the U.S. dollar slipped Thursday as traders saw data showing the economy to be slowing. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen appreciated in value.
Russia September 6, 2022 Russians set up method to convert wire currency into Chinese yuan, sparking fears of alliance Russian bank VTB announced that it set up a system to transfer money to yuan that bypasses the SWIFT messaging system and will allow for greater cooperation with China.
Media June 6, 2022 New York Times' Paul Krugman calls cryptocurrencies a 'scam' NYT opinion columnist Paul Krugman called cryptocurrencies a 'scam' and compared it to the 2008 housing bubble in an op-ed Monday.
US July 10, 2019 Video shows drivers in Georgia stopping to grab $175,000 in 'flying' cash on highway Video captured more than a dozen people getting out of their vehicles on Tuesday to grab money that was flying all over a Georgia interstate, police said.
US Dollar November 15, 2017 Treasury boss Mnuchin, wife raise eyebrows with big money photo op It started as a routine photo op: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and wife Louise Linton touring the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing Wednesday to view the first $1 bills bearing Mnuchin's signature.
US Dollar April 12, 2017 Trump says he won't label China a currency manipulator Backing away from a campaign pledge, President Donald Trump says his administration will not label China a currency manipulator in a report due this week, though he does feel the U.S. dollar "is getting too strong."
Federal Reserve January 12, 2017 In Bitcoin I trust The big online retailer Overstock.com now accepts payment in Bitcoin. That's good news for lovers of liberty because Bitcoins give us an alternative to government-controlled money.
US Dollar June 22, 2016 Republican congressman seeks to block move that would put Tubman on $20 bill A Republican congressman is trying to block the Treasury from redesigning U.S. currency, a move that could prevent the government from replacing Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill with abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
US Dollar April 30, 2016 Lost in the seat cushions, there's $100 million in spare change The quarter stuck to the blob of gum in the ashtray, the dime wedged between the driver’s seat cushions—these are the coins of Ronnie Shahar’s realm.
Middle East April 28, 2016 US may allow dollars to be used in Iran business deals The Obama administration may soon tell foreign governments and banks they can start using the dollar in some instances to facilitate business with Iran, officials told The Associated Press, describing an arcane tweak to U.S. financial rules that could prove significant for Tehran's sanctions-battered economy.