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China’s SWIFT alternative may undercut US sanctions

by David P Goldman February 25, 2022February 28, 2022

US-led sanctions miss mark as Putin marches on Kiev

by Andrew Salmon February 25, 2022March 1, 2022

China takes money into 21st century

by Jan Krikke February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

Payback time: Iran to return to the world stage

by MK Bhadrakumar February 19, 2022February 24, 2022

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China’s currency scores a win during the Olympics

by William Pesek February 18, 2022February 21, 2022

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Yuan overtakes yen in global transaction volume

by William Pesek January 25, 2022January 27, 2022

Historical differences will not erode Chinese-Russian partnership

by John P Ruehl January 13, 2022January 13, 2022

Putin, Xi running circles around Biden’s hybrid war

by Pepe Escobar December 16, 2021December 18, 2021

China

The real motivation behind China’s digital yuan

by Dale Aluf and Daniela Barzilai May 28, 2021May 29, 2021

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Russia ‘would really not want’ Cold War 2.0

by Pepe Escobar April 9, 2021April 12, 2021

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Digital yuan could bust the United States

by David P. Goldman February 6, 2021February 9, 2021

Belt and Road, China, European Union, Iran, Middle East, Russia, United States, World

The case for de-dollarization

by Ken Moak November 15, 2019February 18, 2020

In today's market, when the Bitcoin price dips, the rest of the cryptocurrencies tend to follow suit. Photo: iStock

World

Asian week in blockchain, July 13-19

by Martin J. Young July 19, 2019February 18, 2020

Photo: Reuters/Carlos Barria

China, European Union, United States, World

What does it mean to live in a multipolar world?

by Marshall Auerback May 30, 2019February 18, 2020

Photo: ripple.com

Ripple benefits as SWIFT announces R3 blockchain partnership

by Luke Thompson January 31, 2019February 18, 2020

Iran, Middle East

Sanction-hit Iran set to launch crypto-Rial

by Luke Thompson January 28, 2019February 18, 2020

Japanese shipping company NYK is launching a digital cash system that will allow its crews to manage, send and convert money into local fiat currencies. Photo: iStock

China, India, Japan, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea

Thursday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine November 22, 2018February 18, 2020

Beijing, China, European Union, Germany, Iran, Middle East, Russia, World

How Trump’s game of chicken with Iran could weaken dollar’s role

by Marshall Auerback November 19, 2018

According to the US Treasury Department, Iran has now been cut off from the SWIFT financial messaging system. Photo: iStock

European Union, Iran, Middle East, Russia, World

Iran prepares cryptocurrency as US cuts SWIFT services

by Luke Thompson November 13, 2018February 18, 2020

For the first time the US Treasury Department says digital currency identifiers are being used to flag anyone on its sanctions blacklist. Photo: IStock

European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Middle East, Russia, World

Iran shares probe pressure pivot

by Gary Kleiman November 10, 2018November 10, 2018

Although Tehran has made no attempt to keep secret its active involvement in crypto-currency development, most experts appear to agree that Iran's use of virtual currencies to evade sanctions is insignificant to date. Photo: iStock

China, European Union, Iran, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Russia, Turkey, World

Tehran keeps probing crypto in search of sanction relief

by Peter J. Brown November 7, 2018February 18, 2020

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan attends a welcome ceremony in Beijing. Photo: AFP/Jason Lee

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Russia, Shanghai, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, World

Pakistan in the middle of Saudi, Iran and rival pipeline plans

by Pepe Escobar November 7, 2018February 18, 2020

Europe wants at least one Iranian bank to remain connected to the world in the wake of new US sanctions. Image: iStock

China, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Middle East, Russia, United Kingdom, World

French senator: Europe wants Iran bank to stay connected

by Asia Times staff October 22, 2018February 18, 2020

Cashed in: yuan coins are placed over the eyes of Franclin on a 100 dollar banknote. Photo: iStock

China, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Middle East, Shanghai, World

Trump’s misguided policies will displace the dollar

by Jeffrey D. Sachs September 4, 2018September 4, 2018

US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting on July 18, 2018, at the White House in Washington, DC. In a file photo taken on May 2, 2018, a handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows President Hassan Rouhani giving a speech on Iranian TV in Tehran. Photo: AFP and Iranian Presidency / Nicholas Kamm and Handout

Beijing, China, France, Germany, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Middle East, Syria, World

Iran stock escape numbs sanctions pain

by Gary Kleiman September 4, 2018

European Union flag with fabric structure. Image: iStock

China, European Union, France, Germany, Iran, Middle East, Russia, United Kingdom, World

Can Europe learn to stop worrying and love power?

by Zaki Laïdi August 19, 2018August 19, 2018

Excavators and drillers work in an open pit at Tenke Fungurume, a copper and cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. BMW hopes to use blockchain to source ethical cobalt. Photo: Reuters / Jonny Hogg

Bangladesh, Beijing, China, Japan, Northeast Asia, South Asia, World

The Chain: BMW to use blockchain to source ethical cobalt; more hacks

by Richard Cook March 9, 2018February 18, 2020

India, South Asia, World

PNB fallout: Indian importers hit as banks tighten rules

by Asia Times staff February 22, 2018February 18, 2020

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US wants SWIFT war on Iran

by Pepe Escobar February 17, 2012August 21, 2020

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