Al Mayadeen English

Why US dollar’s reign might be ending

For nearly 80 years, the US dollar has ruled global finance, backed not just by markets but by military alliances, postwar treaties, and geopolitical leverage as well. This video unpacks the story behind America’s “exorbitant privilege,” how the dollar became the world’s reserve currency, why it still dominates, and the growing threats that could end its supremacy. As China pushes the yuan, crypto gains traction, and countries push back against sanctions, the global economy may be heading toward a new financial order. Will the dollar survive the incoming storm, or are we witnessing the dawn of a de-dollarized world?