CIS Nations Ditch Foreign Currencies—85% of Trade Now in Local Tenders

Over 85% of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) trade now bypasses foreign currencies, signaling a strategic shift towards economic independence as national payment systems take center stage in regional commerce. Putin Champions National Currencies—CIS Bloc Hits 85% in Local Trade At the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit in the Leningrad Region this week, Russian … Read more

BRICS Set to Welcome 9 Nations as Partners—Russia Hints 4 More to Join Soon

BRICS will expand in 2025 with nine new partner states, signaling surging global alignment with the bloc as more nations race to secure ties. BRICS Expands With New Partner States in 2025 Several countries are set to gain BRICS partner status starting Jan. 1, 2025, following confirmations received by Russia, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov informed … Read more

UAE Deepens Economic Ties With China and India Through BRICS Collaboration

The UAE’s growing economic influence and deeper global ties are driven by its BRICS membership, strengthening connections with China and India and boosting international collaboration. UAE’s Economy Gains Momentum Through BRICS Alliance, Strengthening Ties With China and India The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strengthened its economy and broadened its global connections through its membership … Read more

BRICS Gold-Backed Digital Currency Could Reshape Global Trade and Shake the Dollar

A gold-backed digital currency from BRICS could reshape global trade by lowering transaction costs and reducing exchange rate volatility, challenging the U.S. dollar’s dominance. Brics Gold-Backed Digital Currency Could Shift Global Trade Dynamics BRICS nations have shown interest in the possibility of developing a gold-backed digital currency as part of efforts to reduce reliance on … Read more

BRICS Approaching G20-Level Influence, Says Brazil’s Minister

BRICS is gaining global traction, with plans for major 2025 meetings under Brazil’s leadership and a vision to rival G20 prominence while championing collaboration. BRICS Rising: Is It Set to Eclipse the G20 in 2025? Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has highlighted the growing influence of BRICS, stating that the group is approaching the stature … Read more

Quid Pro Quo: El Salvador Scores $1.4 Billion IMF Credit by Scaling Back Bitcoin Activities

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached an agreement with the government of El Salvador to provide a $1.4 billion credit facility to fund the country’s reform agenda. In exchange, El Salvador agreed to scale back bitcoin’s economic involvement to mitigate risks derived from its implementation. El Salvador to Receive $1.4 Billion Credit From the IMF, … Read more

Michael Saylor Raves About the U.S.’s $10 Trillion World Reserve Digital Dollar Opportunity

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Microstrategy, has discussed the opportunity for the U.S. to make the dollar ubiquitous by building a regulatory framework that allows U.S. banks to issue their treasury-backed stablecoins. Michael Saylor Discusses US Banks’ Upcoming Digital Dollar Adoption Michael Saylor, bitcoin visionary, co-founder, and executive chairman of Microstrategy, the first … Read more