FBI Warns of Growing $55 Billion Business Email Scam

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of a rising business email compromise (BEC) threat, responsible for $55 billion in global losses over a decade. The scam has affected all 50 U.S. states and 186 countries, with funds frequently routed through banks in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, Mexico, and the United Arab … Read more

BRICS Gains Global Appeal as 34 Countries Show Interest, Putin Reveals

Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that 34 countries have shown interest in joining BRICS activities, highlighting the global appeal of the group. He detailed Russia’s role in facilitating the integration of new members, sharing updates on BRICS activities under Russia’s chairmanship. 34 Countries Show Interest in BRICS, Putin Says Russian President Vladimir Putin said on … Read more

China’s Digital Yuan Nears $1 Trillion in Transactions, PBOC Official Reveals

China’s digital yuan initiative has advanced considerably, backed by over a decade of research and four years of pilot experimentation, according to Lu Lei, Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). Trials for the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC) have been conducted in 17 different areas, accumulating a total transaction value of … Read more

Top 10 L1 Chains, Hamster Kombat Token Airdrop Performance, and More — Week in Review

Data highlighted the dominance of the top 10 layer one blockchains, collectively valued at $1.66 trillion. In Russia, financial analyst Vladislav Antonov projected growth for the Hamster Kombat token post-airdrop. Meanwhile, China and Russia’s payment flows are under strain due to new sanctions targeting Chinese firms aiding Russia’s war effort. India’s HDFC Bank introduced enhanced … Read more

Head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee: National Digital Currencies to Be Considered for Bilateral Settlements Between China and Russia

Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee, has discussed the use of national digital currencies for bilateral settlements between Russia and China. In a recent interview with Russian media, Aksakov stated that these instruments will be considered for such settlements as soon as the regulatory and technological platforms for this task are … Read more

China Urged to Establish Unified Crypto Regulations for Seized Digital Assets

A law professor at the East China University of Political Science and Law has highlighted the urgent need for China to standardize procedures for recovering illicit digital assets due to a rise in cryptocurrency-related crimes. He stressed the lack of uniform standards complicates asset recovery and urged for comprehensive guidelines and international cooperation to manage … Read more

China and South Africa Boost BRICS Ties: Key Outcomes from Xi’s Meeting With Ramaphosa

China and South Africa committed to deepening cooperation within the BRICS framework during South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s second state visit to China, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders emphasized the importance of expanding BRICS and enhancing economic coordination to support sustainable development. China and South Africa Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening … Read more

Turkey Seeks to Join BRICS to Strengthen Global Influence

Turkey has reportedly formally requested to join the BRICS economic bloc to expand its global influence and establish new alliances beyond its traditional Western partners. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration views the shifting geopolitical landscape as an opportunity to strengthen ties with both Eastern and Western nations while remaining committed to NATO. Erdogan emphasized … Read more

Russian Foreign Minister States Barter Trade Is Under Consideration for Bilateral Settlements With China

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has emphasized that a barter trade system could be organized with China to overcome the current settlement problems. Lavrov noted that a similar system was studied by Brazil’s Lula outside the BRICS organization, proposing barter settlements among countries in Latin America and the Caribbean region. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov … Read more

Bilateral Settlement Between China and Russia Worsens Due to New Sanctions

The payment flow between China and Russia is being disrupted once again due to the enactment of a new package of sanctions that includes 46 Chinese companies allegedly assisting the Russian war effort. This has affected imports of dual-use products, which can be used for both military and civilian purposes, as well as other merchandise. … Read more