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In Buenos Aires last year, merchants who once taped peso price lists to their windows replaced them with QR codes linked to tether wallets. By December, Argentines had moved the equivalent of US$91.1 billion through crypto rails, and 61.8% of that flow rode on dollar‑pegged stablecoins—an amount larger than the country’s merchandise trade surplus and more than double the central bank’s usable foreign‑currency reserves.

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Rare calls emerge on Wall Street for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to resign Fed's independence seen as increasingly vulnerable under pressure from a potential Trump administration Concerns grow that Powell's dismissal could spark deeper turmoil in financial markets

Largest Single-Nation Investment in AZ’s HistoryEuropean Pharma Rushes to Expand U.S. Supply Chains

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

Trump Signs Stablecoin Legalization Bill China’s CBDC Adoption Permanently Prohibited U.S.-China Diverge in Strategy, Enter Full-Scale Currency Hegemony Rivalry On July 18, U.S.

Philly Shipyard Branding and Korea-U.S. Joint Construction Model Accelerating Technology Transfer to Target the MRO Market

China’s State-Owned Shipping Giant Acquires Stake in Spanish Port EU Commission’s Warnings Fail to Stop Chinese Capital Penetration Existing Global Shipping and Logistics Structure Undergoes Accelerated Shift COSCO SHIPPING

Expanding Its Global Payment PresenceBuilding Real-World Transaction Networks with Stablecoins

Taiwan maintains strict anti-dumping duties on stainless steel from China and South Korea. South Korea may follow suit as pressure mounts to defend domestic producers. Japan's shift toward inflation and pricing controls adds complexity to regional steel policy. A new fault line is emerging in Northeast Asia’s economic landscape, not in politics, but in the realm of stainless steel.

Podgorica and Tivat airport concessions at stake Defeats European contenders such as CAAP and TAV-ADP consortium If finalized, secures up to 30-year operating rights Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) has been selected as

OpenAI is turning ChatGPT into a full-service commercial and civic platform. By internalizing e-commerce and funding nonprofits, it’s building its own AI ecosystem. Profit, power, and public trust now converge at a single, expanding hub: OpenAI. SAN FRANCISCO. OpenAI, the trailblazing force behind ChatGPT, is entering a defining chapter in its evolution, not only as an AI research lab but as a full-fledged commercial and civic ecosystem.

RFK Jr. halts U.S. funding to Gavi, triggering global health concern. Critics argue that his vaccine views lack a scientific foundation. The world braces for ripple effects as immunization efforts falter. In a stunning policy reversal, President Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ended federal support for Gavi, the international vaccine alliance that has protected millions of children in vulnerable nations. Citing concerns over transparency and billionaire influence, Kennedy argues the move reclaims U.S. autonomy in global health spending.

Samsung’s slimmer Galaxy Z Fold 7 surprises with better battery life. Market response signals a shift toward premium foldables, especially in Korea. A rebranding could redefine Samsung’s place in the high-end smartphone world. Samsung is no stranger to innovation, but its latest iteration of foldable smartphones may be its most pivotal yet. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 introduces a sleeker form factor without compromising performance, battery life, or appeal.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.