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JPMorgan is expanding its blockchain goals by planning to build 'interoperable digital money' that can be used across various networks, including public and privacy-focused ones, as it scales its JPM Coin.

Rabobank's FX strategy head Jane Foley predicts a weakening US dollar trajectory through 2026 due to geopolitical risks, expecting choppy trading for the currency this year.

Emerging Asian stocks, particularly technology companies, have seen a surge at the start of 2026, with most regional currencies trading in narrow ranges, indicating stability in the foreign exchange market.

The Philippine central bank is shifting its approach to let the dollar-peso exchange rate be determined by market forces, citing favorable economic fundamentals and robust remittance inflows.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's foreign currency reserves and central bank policy shift have driven a 29% rally in the franc, making it Africa's top-performing currency against the dollar.

South Korea's foreign-exchange reserves increased by a record $14.33 billion in August, driven by a surge in commercial banks' foreign-currency deposits at the central bank.

CIBC Economics expects the US dollar selloff to be over, with a gradual move towards a weaker greenback in the first half of 2026, driven by the resolution of temporary geopolitical triggers and speculative flows.

Markets are experiencing a revival due to rising bets for Fed rate cuts, which is improving sentiment towards risk assets and potentially erasing November losses.

Kazakhstan's government is contemplating the conversion of a portion of its sovereign wealth and gold reserves into cryptocurrency, which could establish crypto as a significant asset class at the state level.

The South Korean won has strengthened to its highest level since November, following interventions by policymakers aimed at countering its recent depreciation.

Global foreign-exchange trading reached a record high of $9.5 trillion per day in April, driven by US tariff shocks.

The Taiwan dollar has strengthened as the central bank commits to avoiding currency manipulation, following an agreement with the US government.