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Ghana’s Cedi Leads 2025 Global Currencies, Thanks to Oil, Gold & Reforms

Ghana’s cedi currency is doing amazingly well in 2025, beating all the other currencies of the world on the back of a mix of better commodity revenues, sound monetary policy, and astute international assistance. Having just recently survived a crippling …

₹2000 Notes Worth ₹6,181 Crore Still Circulating After Two Years Of RBI Withdrawing Currency

Mumbai:The high-value Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 6,181 crore are still in circulation after two years of the Reserve Bank withdrawing the currency, according to official data released on Monday.Rs 2000 banknotes continue to be legal tender. On May 19, 2023, …

New ‘currency’ for ageing Malaysia

LAST week, my 75-year-old neighbour waited two hours for someone to help her carry the groceries. According to DOSM (Department of Statistics Malaysia), Malaysia marked the fewest births ever recorded in our history, with only 93,500 babies born, which …

The Dark Web’s Currency of Choice: Stolen Data

In the 19th century, opium was a highly sought-after commodity that fueled entire economies and conflicts. Today, data holds that same level of value, perhaps even more. It is the currency of power and influence wielded by governments, corporations, and …

Asean currencies seen strengthening this year as US dollar weakens Trump's unpredictability may continue to inject ...

Asean currencies are expected to appreciate further this year as global investors diversify away from heavy US exposures, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) today. The investment bank noted that all major Asean currencies - including the ringgit …

Asean currencies seen strengthening this year as US dollar weakens

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN currencies are expected to appreciate further this year as global investors diversify away from heavy US exposures, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) today. The investment bank noted that all major ASEAN currencies - …

Iran Releases Currency Exchange Rates For June 3

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 3. The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) put up an official exchange rate for foreign currencies on June 3, Trend reports via the CBI. According to the bank's currency exchange benchmark, the value of 46 …

Sharma: The world's strongest currency is also super competitive 

Despite its lingering reputation as a haven for illicit fortunes, the country’s economy has long shown extraordinary dynamism and competitive range. For more than a decade, it has dominated a UN ranking of the most innovative economies, both for the …

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Warns The Dollar Is Starting To Trade Like A Latin American Currency — Greenback ...

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers warns that the U.S. Dollar may no longer be the sanctuary that investors from across the globe once counted on. What Happened: While speaking on The Call, a podcast by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce last week, …

Jamie Dimon casts doubt on US dollar as global reserve currency

At the Reagan National Economic Forum in California on May 29–30, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon cast a warning about the future of the U.S. dollar’s dominance as the world’s reserve currency. While acknowledging China as a potential threat, Dimon stressed …

Bangladesh drops founding father Mujibur Rahman from currency as daughter Hasina faces trial

Hindu, Buddhist temples replace Mujib image on new Bangladesh currency notes

Bangladesh has started to issue new banknotes from Sunday, June 1, with the new currency notes not feature the portrait of former prime minister and founding father - Sheikh Mujibur Rahman anymore. Protesters try to demolish a large statue of Sheikh …

Protests against the change of national currency to the euro took place in Bulgaria

Copyright NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/AFP Protests against the introduction of the euro and in defense of the Bulgarian national currency, the Bulgarian lev, took place on May 31 in Sofia and other cities in the country, News.Az reports citing the Bulgarian …

The World's Strongest Currency Is Also Super-Competitive

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Amid all the talk about whether the US is keen to devalue the mighty dollar as one way to revive American manufacturing, it is worth noting that the dollar is not the world's strongest currency and has not been for decades. That …

Bangladesh replaces founding father Mujibur Rahman on currency as daughter Hasina faces trial

DHAKA, June 1 — Bangladesh today issued new banknotes to replace designs featuring its founding president, the father of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina who was overthrown last year. The South Asian nation of some 170 million people has been run by a …

Tunisian Residents Abroad – Foreign Currency Rules at Entry: What Customs Allows and What It Requires

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The spokesperson for Tunisian Customs, Chokri Jebri, provided important clarifications this Saturday regarding the rules governing the entry of foreign currency into Tunisia. The comments, made during an interview on …

Second currencies rethinking value in a volatile market

As currencies across Africa are facing mounting pressure from inflation and policy uncertainty, new digital tools are emerging to reshape how value is stored and moved. These tools, known as Second Currencies, include stablecoins, central bank digital …

Nigeria cracks down on ‘spraying’ money at parties to defend currency

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. On a recent Friday night at an upmarket Lagos nightclub, the sound of Afrobeats filled the air. On the dance floor, a man launched …

Balogun: Local currency, capital markets key to solve infrastructure challenges

Africa's infrastructure challenges have long been a roadblock to the continent's development, but according to Bolaji Balogun, CEO of Chapel Hill Denham, the key to solving these challenges lies in recognizing the importance of local currency and …

4Kira4Dads 'Dads Got Something to Say' Capitol Hill Advocacy Days Spotlighting Fathers’ Role in Maternal Health Movement

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of Father’s Day and in service of its mission to eliminate preventable maternal deaths, 4Kira4Moms proudly announces the 4Kira4Dads ”Dads Got Something to Say” Advocacy Days, …

A Powerful New Saga Unfolds: 'The Emperor of California' by Lee R. Brand

"The Emperor of California" by Lee R. Brand invites readers on an unforgettable journey where power, prophecy, and political intrigue collide. FRESNO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Emperor of …

Policy Pathways Launches 'Uncounted': A National Civilian-Driven In-Custody Death Reporting Database

Accountability Begins With A Count. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark step toward justice and transparency in the American criminal legal system, Policy Pathways, Inc., has launched Uncounted—the …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Releases Intent-to-Veto List

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN RELEASES INTENT-TO-VETO LIST  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 6, 2025 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today informed legislative leaders and stakeholders …

Higher Ed Coalition Urges Trump Administration to Immediately Reverse Actions on Intl. Student Visas

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges has joined leading higher education organizations to reverse actions on intl. student visas. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association …

VETCOMM US CEO Kate Monroe Honored with Veteran Media Advocate Award at Military & Veterans Entertainment Awards Gala

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kate Monroe, CEO and founder of VETCOMM US, has been recognized for her outstanding advocacy and media leadership with the "Veterans Media Advocate" Award at the …

MoonPay Secures BitLicense, Expanding Crypto Access in New York State

Regulatory Milestone Strengthens MoonPay’s Commitment to Secure and Accessible Crypto Services NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MoonPay, a global cryptocurrency on-ramp and payments leader, has secured the …

Blake Hunter Yagman Joins Spiro Harrison & Nelson as Partner

Top Boutique Law Firm Adds Leading Antitrust and Data Privacy Attorney to its Growing Practice RED BANK, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to announce that Blake Hunter Yagman, …

Americans Regain Spending Confidence as Business Caution Grows, According to Prosper Insights and the Federal Reserve

Latest Prosper Monthly Consumer Survey reveals that while Americans remain concerned about the job market, their day-to-day spending attitudes are stabilizing WORTHINGTON, OH, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New research from …

LKICORP® Global Icon Luke Kriger to expand across USA Territories

Kriger Confident in largest Investment amid Economic Challenges PITTSBURGH , PA, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The technological landscape is about to witness a significant shift as LKICORP®, under the Corporate leadership of …

Department Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint Against Over $7.74M Laundered on Behalf of the North Korean Government

The Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that North Korean information technology (IT) workers obtained illegal employment and amassed millions in cryptocurrency for …

Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to $3.8 Million Durable Medical Equipment Fraud Scheme

A Louisiana man pleaded guilty today in connection with a five-year scheme to submit millions of dollars in fraudulent claims to Medicare for expensive and medically unnecessary medical equipment. According to court documents, Michael L. Riggins, 62, of …

Final of 14 Individuals Sentenced for Dog Fighting

Following a final sentencing hearing today, all 14 defendants convicted in a large-scale federal dog fighting case in Albany, Georgia, have been sentenced to a total of 343 months in prison for dog fighting and other charges. “Dog fighting is an odious …

The Justice Department, Texas Reach Agreement to End In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens

WASHINGTON – U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released the following statements after a federal judge formally enjoined Texas from providing in-state tuition for illegal aliens. "The Justice Department commends …

Federal Jury Convicts Pakistani Weapons Smuggler of Transporting Iranian Advanced Conventional Weapons Destined for the ...

A federal jury convicted a Pakistani national today on charges related to smuggling Iranian-made advanced conventional weaponry destined for the Houthis in Yemen and threatening multiple witnesses. According to court records and evidence presented at trial …

Justice Department Launches Investigation into Rhode Island for Race-Based Employment Preferences in Violation of Title ...

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the State of Rhode Island (“Rhode Island”) concerning potential race-based discrimination in state employment practices. The state of Rhode Island mandates state agencies set …

Five Highs Gang Members Convicted by Jury of RICO Conspiracy, Drug Trafficking, and Firearms Offenses

Following a three-week trial, a federal jury in Minneapolis convicted five Minnesota men today for their involvement in the Highs — a violent Minneapolis street gang — and in gang-related murders, shootings, and narcotics distribution. According to court …

Gang Member Convicted by Jury for his Part in Murder

Following a one-week trial, a federal jury in Memphis convicted a member of the Unknown Vice Lords (UVL) — a violent street gang in Memphis — for his involvement in a gang-related murder, after deliberating for less than an hour. According to court …

Rhode Island Man Sentenced for Setting Fires Around the Exterior of a Church and Assaulting Federal Officers

Kevin Colantonio, 36, pleaded guilty in February 2025 to malicious damage by means of fire, obstruction of free exercise of religious beliefs, and two counts of assault on a federal officer. He was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Court Chief Judge …

Former Owner of Fuel Truck Supply Company Sentenced to Prison for Bid Rigging and Conspiracy to Monopolize

The former owner of fuel truck supply companies was sentenced today in Boise, Idaho, to 12 months in prison and a $20,000 fine for his leadership role in conspiracies to monopolize, rig bids, and allocate territories for fuel truck contracts that assist …