From knives to shells, from salt to fish, take a look at some of the oddest objects that have been used as currency from around the world. Knives The ancient Chinese state of Qi issued knives with ...

De-dollarization is an effort by a growing number of countries to reduce the role of the U.S. dollar in international trade.

The U.S. dollar has been the dominant currency in global trade and finance for more than seven decades. Over that time, little has ever truly threatened its position. Global economic systems operate ...