The American and Western hegemony is being challenged by the rise of China. As Beijing continues to strengthen its economic influence across the globe, perceptions vary significantly depending on the income levels of nations. This analysis explores how China is reshaping the global economic landscape and the contrasting reactions from different regions of the world to this evolution.
The SEC's approval of Bitcoin ETFs could shake things up in Asia. Rumor has it that Hong Kong will give the green light before June.
The SEC's approval of Bitcoin ETFs could unlock things in Asia. It is rumored that Hong Kong will give the green light before June.
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Between China and the United States, the hatchet has never been buried. The trade war initiated by the two superpowers in 2018 took on a different form a year later. Since 2019, analysts have renamed this Sino-American antagonism the 'technology war.' It began with a decree banning Chinese technologies meant for equipping American 5G companies. Packs of sanctions followed this restriction, unfortunately creating a boomerang effect. Electronic giants specializing in bitcoin mining chips like Intel and Nvidia are suffering.
In South Korea, gold bars can now be purchased as easily as energy drinks. Since September 2022, gold vending machines have been installed in shopping malls by GS Retail. They are accessible on a self-service basis and are very popular with the public! Interestingly, most shoppers are in their twenties and thirties. This brings the debate about access to physical precious metals back onto the table.