Understanding Currency Unions: Key Concepts, History, and Criticisms

Discover how currency unions impact global economies, their historical development, and the critiques they face. Learn about the largest unions like the Eurozone.
Chicago Tribune

Bulgaria to become the 21st country to join the euro, deepening EU ties despite fears

SOFIA, Bulgaria — On New Year’s Day, Bulgaria becomes the 21st country to join the euro currency union, furthering its integration into the European Union. But the historic milestone arrives amid ...
Yahoo

Cash machines in Bulgaria issue euros for the first time after joining the currency union

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarians began withdrawing euros for the first time on Thursday after the former communist nation joined the euro currency union as its 21st member. Cash machines in the ...
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Western Union tests stablecoin payments for global money transfers

Western Union announced a pilot program embracing stablecoins to expedite cross-border transfers, aiming to reduce costs and enhance transparency for its 150 million customers. Devin McGranahan, ...

5 non-EU countries that officially use the euro as currency

All 20 EU member states that have adopted the euro as their currency form one part of the European Union; non-EU countries ...