Treasury Defends Minting a $1 Trump Coin Despite 1866 Law

The Treasury Department said that a 2020 collectible coinage law allows a living person to appear on U.S. currency.

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Gold Price Nears $4,000 an Ounce, a Sign of Turmoil and Unease

Approaching the milestone for the first time, the precious metal is on course for its best year since the 1970s, highlighting unease among investors.

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Treasury Plans to Mint $1 Commemorative Trump Coin

The coin, bearing President Trump’s face, would honor the 250th birthday of the United States.

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Argentina’s President Vowed to Fix Its Economy. Then Came a Crisis.

President Javier Milei slashed inflation and spending, but it wasn’t enough to stave off an economic crisis. President Trump has offered him a lifeline.

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Trump Wades Into Bailout Politics in Offering a Lifeline to Argentina

A $20 billion loan to support Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, could come with economic and political risks.

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U.S. Pledges Support for Argentina’s Economy and Javier Milei

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said “all options” are under consideration to help President Javier Milei.

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Would Anyone Use a Chinese Stablecoin?

A new law in Hong Kong could pave the way for digital currencies tied to China.

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In Hong Kong, Eric Trump Lauds Growing Influence of Crypto

The president’s son, who helps run the Trump family’s business interests in digital currency, predicted that Bitcoin will someday exceed $1 million.

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As the Dollar Slides, the Euro Is Picking Up Speed

The euro has been gaining steam as investors seek new havens during geopolitical turmoil.

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Venezuela Targets Economists as Inflation Surges Under Trump’s Sanctions

As inflation surges under President Trump’s renewed sanctions, Venezuelan authorities are trying to keep a lid on the country’s worsening financial situation.

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