devaluation
noun
de·val·u·a·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən 
-yü-ˈā-
1
: an official reduction in the exchange value of a currency by a lowering of its gold equivalency or its value relative to another currency
2
: a lessening especially of status or stature : decline
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Back then, a nearly 3% devaluation shook markets everywhere.
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William Pesek, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
In addition to the electoral success of candidates friendlier to crypto, Jacobs said greater numbers of investors across the wealth spectrum — and throughout the world — are coming to view bitcoin as a hedge against geopolitical risks, especially currency devaluations sparked by inflation.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Something is not adding up: Ruble devaluation, high credit growth, and money printing to produce tanks must mean that common goods an average consumer buys will get more expensive.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Stablecoins see some of their strongest adoption in developing nations like Nigeria, where access to traditional banking is limited, yet demand for USD is high to escape the devaluation of citizens’ local currency.
—Edan Yago, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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William Pesek, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
In addition to the electoral success of candidates friendlier to crypto, Jacobs said greater numbers of investors across the wealth spectrum — and throughout the world — are coming to view bitcoin as a hedge against geopolitical risks, especially currency devaluations sparked by inflation.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Something is not adding up: Ruble devaluation, high credit growth, and money printing to produce tanks must mean that common goods an average consumer buys will get more expensive.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Stablecoins see some of their strongest adoption in developing nations like Nigeria, where access to traditional banking is limited, yet demand for USD is high to escape the devaluation of citizens’ local currency.
—Edan Yago, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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devaluation
noun
de·val·u·ation
(ˌ)dē-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən
1
: an official reduction in the exchange value of a currency by a lowering of its gold equivalency or its value relative to another currency
2
: a lessening of the value of something (as an asset)
portfolio devaluation
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