Currencies

United States Dollar

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How do large companies record bribes paid through third parties in their financial statements? Feb 2, 2017 Money Laundering and Financial Crime Where can I find historical USD-to-EUR exchange rates for a specific date? Feb 1, 2017 FX Rates, Spreads and Currency Markets What is the most effective way to transfer $180,000 from the United States to Israel? Dec 6, 2016 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad What would happen if the U.S. dollar lost its position as the world’s primary reserve currency? Sep 6, 2016 Geopolitics of Money and the International Monetary System What is the best method to transfer $200,000 from the Philippines to the United States? Sep 6, 2016 International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers What are the most affordable ways to do international bank or money transfers? Sep 1, 2016 International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers How can a non-resident non-citizen open a U.S. bank account? Aug 5, 2016 Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business What is an outward remittance? Aug 1, 2016 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad How can funds be withdrawn from a very old or dormant bank account? Jul 9, 2016 How Banks Work As Americans, what can we do to increase the strength or value of the U.S. dollar? Jul 3, 2016 Economics, Inflation and Monetary Policy How do banks settle foreign-currency transactions—what mechanisms and steps are used? Jul 1, 2016 Correspondent Banking, Nostro and Vostro, and Settlement How do Bitcoin-based remittances work? Jun 3, 2016 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Why do most hackers never get caught—can’t providers trace where stolen funds go in bank or PayPal fraud cases? May 12, 2016 Money Laundering and Financial Crime If I transfer $10,000 from the U.S. to India or ₹10,000 from India to the U.S., what net amount will I receive? May 7, 2016 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Where can I exchange currency at the best rate once I arrive in Dubai? Apr 2, 2016 FX Rates, Spreads and Currency Markets Is it smart to accept Bitcoin but settle into fiat immediately to reduce volatility exposure, and where can I find such a service? Mar 11, 2016 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps How do foreign exchange transactions work on credit cards? Mar 9, 2016 FX Rates, Spreads and Currency Markets How do interbank and cross-country money transfers work? Mar 3, 2016 Correspondent Banking, Nostro and Vostro, and Settlement In simple terms, what is a payment and settlement system? Feb 1, 2016 Payments (General) How can I convert my U.S. dollars to Bitcoin and then invest in U.S. stocks from that balance—can this be done via a broker like Thinkorswim? Jan 6, 2016 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps What might happen if we chose a specific date after which the U.S. dollar would no longer be used? Jan 2, 2016 Geopolitics of Money and the International Monetary System What is the cheapest way to send $1,000–$3,000 from the U.S. to a Mexican bank account? Jan 1, 2016 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Do you regret not buying large amounts of Bitcoin when it was $7? Dec 12, 2015 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets Where can I find historical USD to PKR exchange rates going back to 1947? Dec 8, 2015 FX Rates, Spreads and Currency Markets Which currency pair is considered the hardest to trade in the forex market? Dec 4, 2015 FX Rates, Spreads and Currency Markets How exactly do remittance companies and money changers operate and make money? Dec 2, 2015 Money Transfer Business and MTOs What are effective ways to exchange between different cryptocurrencies? Dec 1, 2015 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets What are some of the best ways to turn $50,000 into $1,000,000 within 12 months or less? Nov 10, 2015 High-Risk Industries If you held a U.S. money-transmitter license and wanted to use Bitcoin, what international money-transfer business models could you build? Nov 1, 2015 Money Transfer Business and MTOs If a single bitcoin is very expensive, how can Bitcoin still support microtransactions? Nov 1, 2015 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics Why do bankers tend to prioritize serving larger companies over smaller ones? Oct 11, 2015 How Banks Work Money Laundering: How can I receive large deposits into my bank account while complying with source-of-funds checks and regulations? Oct 11, 2015 AML Programs, KYC and Compliance Operations With only one dollar, what realistic online business ideas could potentially grow it to $1,000 in three months? Sep 11, 2015 Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online What is the best way to move savings from the US to Pakistan while retaining value in US dollars? Sep 11, 2015 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Can Bitcoin indirectly strengthen the U.S. dollar’s global status? Aug 12, 2015 Geopolitics of Money and the International Monetary System What monthly income would I need to comfortably buy a $5 coffee daily in the U.S.? Jul 3, 2015 Personal and Consumer Finance, Budgeting and Saving What does a domestic wire transfer actually cost a bank to execute behind the scenes? Jun 12, 2015 Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems How do countries repay debts worth millions, and is the money moved electronically or physically? Jun 11, 2015 Correspondent Banking, Nostro and Vostro, and Settlement How do I compute value-added tax (VAT) for a transaction? Jun 5, 2015 Tax and Financial Reporting From a beginner’s perspective, how does arbitrage between different Bitcoin exchanges work? Jun 1, 2015 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets What is the best way to carry money when traveling to the United States? Jun 1, 2015 Payments (General) Is there a historical or current example of a country recognizing two currencies as legal tender at the same time? May 2, 2015 History of Money, Banking and Finance Who is best positioned to disrupt the money-transfer market using Bitcoin? May 1, 2015 Money Transfer Business and MTOs How costly is it to transfer money from Europe to the United States? Apr 7, 2015 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Are all U.S. dollar transactions routed through the United States? Apr 4, 2015 Correspondent Banking, Nostro and Vostro, and Settlement How does a weak rupee against the U.S. dollar impact the Indian economy? Mar 8, 2015 Economics, Inflation and Monetary Policy Do we actually need cents anymore, and why not price everything purely in whole dollars? Mar 6, 2015 Payments (General) How much could PayPal earn from interest on funds stored in user accounts? Mar 1, 2015 Treasury, Liquidity and Corporate Finance How does a remittance agent make money when send and receive amounts differ? For example, sending AUD 1,000 to the US from Australia, and when $100,000 USD is sent from US to Australia? Mar 1, 2015 Money Transfer Business and MTOs What is the lowest-cost way to transfer money between countries? Feb 11, 2015 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad