
Gold reserves rise as central banks weigh dollar dependence
Central banks plan to reduce dollar reserve share for the first time, favoring gold amid geopolitical risks. But no alternative matches the dollar's liquidity and market depth.
CEO of iEVENTS (formerly FINEXPO), an international business events production company established in 2002. Under my leadership, the team has implemented over 120 major projects in Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East: exhibitions, conferences, forums, summits, festivals, trade fairs, and awards in finance, trading, fintech, and Web3. I've built a full-cycle model—from market research and strategy to technical production and post-project analytics—without intermediaries, all within a single team. I'm developing operations and a partner network in over 30 countries, including Singapore, Dubai, and other key markets, as well as in-house development (gamification of trading, Telegram Mini Apps).

Central banks plan to reduce dollar reserve share for the first time, favoring gold amid geopolitical risks. But no alternative matches the dollar's liquidity and market depth.

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