Currency news and trends

Reserve Bank of India Not Targeting Specific Exchange Rate Amid Rupee’s Decline
Markets // February 07, 2025

After a 3% decline in the rupee since mid-December, the new chief of India’s central bank reportedly said Friday (Feb. 7) that the bank is working to maintain stability without hurting market efficiency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Cash Secures Future as Lawmakers Prioritize Inclusive Payment Methods
Cash // March 12, 2024

The recent move by Norway to enact rules ensuring consumers’ ability to pay with cash reflects a growing concern over the potential exclusion of certain segments of the population who are reluctant to use digital payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Travelex CEO Says Travelers Getting Smarter About Managing FX Risks
Travel Payments // March 07, 2024

The travel industry is on a strong rebound post-pandemic, experiencing a notable resurgence in activity and revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Nigerian ATMs Run Dry Ahead of Currency Switchover
Cash // February 05, 2023

Nigeria’s switchover to new paper currency has grown more chaotic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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Cash Secures Future as Lawmakers Prioritize Inclusive Payment Methods

March 12, 2024
The recent move by Norway to enact rules ensuring consumers’ ability to pay with cash reflects a growing concern over the potential exclusion of certain segments of the population who are reluctant to use digital payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

Travelex CEO Says Travelers Getting Smarter About Managing FX Risks

March 07, 2024
The travel industry is on a strong rebound post-pandemic, experiencing a notable resurgence in activity and revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

PayPal’s Bitcoin Backing Proves Crypto Is Ready For Prime Time (And Grandma)

November 30, 2020
When PayPal announced recently that its 350 million users can deposit bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in their accounts and spend it at 26 million merchants next year, it was characterized as the...

Stablecoins: Bitcoin’s Cousin Fights For Respect

October 30, 2020
At a time when hundreds of cryptocurrencies are battling alongside bitcoin to earn the trust and mass embrace of consumers, business and banks, their digital cousins in the stablecoin market...

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Reserve Bank of India Not Targeting Specific Exchange Rate Amid Rupee’s Decline

February 07, 2025
After a 3% decline in the rupee since mid-December, the new chief of India’s central bank reportedly said Friday (Feb. 7) that the bank is working to maintain stability without hurting market efficiency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Nigerian ATMs Run Dry Ahead of Currency Switchover

February 05, 2023
Nigeria’s switchover to new paper currency has grown more chaotic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Travelex Ditches Sale After Banks Reject Offers

June 16, 2020
Foreign exchange giant Travelex is pulling its offer of sale to prospective buyers after none of the buyers could offer an acceptable deal to the company’s banks and lenders, Financial...

Fed Plans Release Of Clean Cash As Virus Spreads

March 22, 2020
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Reserve has plans to print new money that will not have come into contact with the virus, although this may not happen...