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The Breakdown With NLW Episode

Inside China and Russia's Battle Against the US Dollar

How concerned with the USD’s role as reserve currency should we be?
The Breakdown With NLW Episode
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NLW explores how the global monetary order is shifting. Specifically, he looks at Putin’s demand that Russian energy now be paid for in rubles, as well as the growing discussion between Saudi Arabia and China to price Saudi oil in the yuan.

See also: Market Wrap: Cryptos Rise as Russia Mulls Bitcoin for Oil Payments; Dogecoin Rallies

“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell, research by Scott Hill and additional production support by Eleanor Pahl. Adam B. Levine is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. The music you heard today behind our sponsor is “I Don't Know How To Explain It” by Aaron Sprinkle. Image credit: detkov dmitrii/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.

Inside China and Russia's Battle Against the US Dollar