BIS Considers Ending Mbridge Project Over BRICS Connections, but Is It Too Late?

While conversations about ending the CBDC-enabled international settlements project have focused on its links to BRICS, Mbridge has already reached the MVP stage, and members could choose to continue it without support from the BIS. BIS Considers Ending Mbridge Project, BRICS Countries Could Use It for Circumventing Sanctions The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is … Read more

US Sanctions on Russia Backfire, Elevating BRICS as a ‘Genuine Financial Threat’

Western sanctions on Russia have backfired, bolstering BRICS as nations seek alternatives to Western financial control, according to a former U.S. state senator. Former Senator: US Sanctions on Russia Empower BRICS as Financial Threat Former Virginia State Senator Richard Black has claimed that Western sanctions against Russia have weakened trust in the West and driven … Read more

Russia Warns of Global Market Shock if Frozen Assets Are Tapped, Intensifies Sanctions Threat

Russia cautions that using frozen Russian assets could trigger profound shocks to global markets, spurring developing nations to bypass the U.S. dollar. Russia’s Asset Countermoves: Potential Global Financial System Impacts Russia’s Finance Ministry warns that leveraging Russian financial assets could have significant systemic effects on the global financial and monetary system. Deputy Finance Minister Ivan … Read more

Massive Turnout at BRICS Summit Proves West’s Strategy to Isolate Russia Failed

Western efforts to isolate Russia have faltered as 36 nations attended the BRICS Summit in Kazan, a Russian official has declared. The BRICS leaders summit, chaired by Russia, saw 22 high-level delegations, highlighting Russia’s continued global influence despite sanctions and efforts by the U.S. and EU to marginalize it. West’s Isolation Strategy Fails: 36 Nations … Read more

Sanctions Backfire: European Exporters Suffer More Than Russia

European sanctions against Russia are impacting small European exporters, particularly in Italy, more severely than Russia itself, according to Ferdinando Pelazzo, president of the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling with disrupted payment systems and logistical challenges due to the sanctions. Italian businesses heavily reliant on Russian markets now face … Read more

Putin Blasts US Sanctions, Reveals 95% of Russian Trade Now Dollar-Free

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized U.S. sanctions, noting that they are driving global economies away from the U.S. dollar and leading to a gradual decline in its use for international trade and reserves. He highlighted that Russia now conducts 95% of its foreign trade in national currencies due to these sanctions. Putin emphasized BRICS nations’ … Read more

Digital Ruble and Sanctions: Expert Analyzes Russia’s Digital Currency Plan to Evade Western Control

A Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center and former adviser at the Central Bank of Russia has weighed in on the digital ruble, Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), highlighting its potential role in reshaping Russia’s financial landscape amid sanctions. While the digital currency could offer new avenues for trade and reduce reliance on … Read more

BRICS More Attractive Than EU, Says Serbia’s Vulin

Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin has championed BRICS as a compelling alternative to the European Union, emphasizing the economic bloc’s appeal for Serbia. He highlighted how BRICS does not impose political conditions like the EU, stressing cooperation based on respect and neutrality. Vulin’s comments signal a possible shift in Serbia’s global alliances, particularly as … Read more

Russia-Based Evil Corp Faces New US Sanctions

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned members of Russia’s Evil Corp in collaboration with the UK and Australia, continuing a crackdown on cybercriminals. Targeting seven individuals, the group is infamous for deploying Dridex malware and Bitpaymer ransomware. This move highlights international efforts to combat cyber threats. US Expands Sanctions on Evil Corp Amid Global Ransomware Crackdown … Read more

Binance Confirms Access Restrictions on Sanctioned Russian Users

Crypto exchange Binance says it is complying with international sanctions by denying sanctioned Russian individuals and entities access to its platform. “Compliance remains our top priority. We are deeply committed to our users and maintaining their trust in our platform. We constantly invest in our teams and systems to protect our users,” Binance claimed. Binance … Read more