The U.S. dollar rose on Wednesday in anticipation of U.S. interest rate estimates, while the euro lost ground. The dollar has seen a surge in demand since last week’s strong Friday payrolls report led the market to largely dismiss the option of another 50 basis point cut for November in favor of a much more […]
Dollar Falls from Highs, Euro Gains on Strong German Data
The U.S. dollar declined on Tuesday, though it remained near seven-week highs, as market traders analyzed the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy estimates following last week’s strong employment report. The Dollar Appears to Be Pausing Friday’s strong payrolls report prompted traders to reassess the Fed’s rate-cutting path, with a 50 basis point cut in November mostly […]
Cryptocurrencies Exempted from VAT in the United Arab Emirates
The UAE has exempted cryptocurrency transfers and conversions from value-added tax (VAT), making it a more cryptocurrency-friendly jurisdiction for digital asset transactions. The amendments to the UAE’s VAT regulations will exempt transfers and conversions of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies. On October 2, the UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) made public the amendments to the country’s […]
Dollar Steady on Payroll Gains, Euro Eases on Weak Data
The U.S. dollar stabilized on Monday, holding onto gains from Friday’s strong jobs report, ahead of key inflation data and minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting. Payrolls Help Boost the Dollar The U.S. dollar stabilized on Monday, holding onto gains from Friday’s strong jobs report, ahead of key inflation data and minutes from the […]
Cryptocurrency Markets Reeling From Global Uncertainty Over Middle East Conflict
Bitcoin plummeted as the market reacted to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. On a macroeconomic level, crypto-asset markets have been shaken by the escalation of geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel, challenging the notion of ‘Uptober’ and raising doubts about the role of digital assets like cryptocurrencies during global crises. As the conflict […]
Dollar Benefits from Safe-Haven Status Amid Middle East Tensions
The U.S. dollar rose on Wednesday, benefiting from its safe-haven status and building on the strong gains from the previous session. This came after a missile attack by Iran on Israel, which further escalated tensions in the region. Dollar Rises Amid Middle East Escalation The turmoil in the Middle East intensified overnight, with Iran launching […]
Ripple obtains preliminary license to operate in Dubai
Ripple reported on October 1 that the blockchain company has achieved another regulatory milestone in the United Arab Emirates. Specifically, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has granted Ripple preliminary approval, allowing the company to expand its services and strengthen its presence in the UAE and the Middle East in general. The approval means Ripple […]
Dollar gains on Powell’s remarks; Euro falls ahead of CPI release
The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell downplayed the possibility of another deep interest rate cut, while the euro fell ahead of the release of the latest euro zone data. Jerome Powell’s upbeat tone helps the dollar Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that the Fed will continue to cut […]
Japan Plans to Update Cryptocurrency Rules and Allow Bitcoin ETFs
Japan’s financial regulators are considering reviewing and updating their existing rules for the cryptocurrency sector to make them less stringent, according to recent reports. Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing an anonymous Financial Services Agency (FSA) official, that Japan is contemplating changes to its cryptocurrency regulations. The reform of Japanese regulations is expected to take place […]
Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Powell’s Speech and Payroll Data
The U.S. dollar stabilized on Monday as market traders await Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech later in the day ahead of Friday’s key jobs report. Dollar on Payrolls Watch The U.S. dollar stabilized on Monday as market traders awaited Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech later in the day, ahead of Friday’s key jobs […]