The Republican candidate for the American presidency threatens the BRICS with heavy economic sanctions if they turn away from the dollar. Bitcoin as an alternative solution...
As China increasingly reveals its totalitarian face, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris raise serious concerns about their ability to defend Western interests against Beijing. Are they about to capitulate to Xi Jinping and abandon Taiwan?
Turkey, a key member of NATO, has just shaken the global geopolitical order with a surprising request to join the BRICS bloc, an economic and political alliance dominated by Russia and China. This initiative represents a decisive step in Ankara's diplomatic strategy, traditionally anchored in strong Western alliances. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan appears determined to redefine his country's position on the international chessboard, seeking to establish partnerships beyond its historical alliances with the West. This development comes at a time when geopolitical tensions are high, challenging the balance of power between East and West.
The number of countries present at the last BRICS forum held in Russia was impressive. Bad omen for the dollar.
Pavel Durov is a prisoner of geopolitical tensions. The fragmentation of the world is accelerating and benefiting bitcoin.
India and the Emirates reportedly settled an oil transaction in XRP instead of the dollar. A worrying signal for the dollar's hegemony?
As Maduro seems to have orchestrated a massive election fraud to stay in power, Venezuela tragically marches towards total and imminent collapse.
In July, the US dollar deals a heavy blow to the currencies of BRICS member countries. Despite these nations' efforts to reduce their dependence on the dollar, it continues to strengthen.
The new expansion of BRICS into Southeast Asia could transform the global energy landscape. According to a recent analysis by Rystad Energy, the alliance could trigger a $100 billion increase in the oil industry by 2028. This development is generating a lot of interest in the context of redefining global economic dynamics.
What happens when one of the world's leading financial markets suspends transactions in major global currencies? The Moscow Stock Exchange has just done so in direct response to American economic sanctions. Could this Russian initiative redefine the rules of international trade and global financial relations? Initial reactions and analyses suggest significant changes on the horizon, impacting not only this member of the BRICS, but also the global economic balance.
A new movement of non-aligned countries is emerging. All gathered under the orange banner of Bitcoin (BTC). Faced with the printing press, can the Bitcoin network represent an alternative as significant as the Soviet Union was to the United States during the Cold War?
Europe is on the verge of disrupting the global energy balance. Seeking to end its dependence on Russian gas, it is turning to the United States and Norway to meet its energy needs. This strategic decision, motivated by geopolitical and economic considerations, could redefine international relations and profoundly affect the BRICS alliance, of which Russia is a key member. In a context where energy issues are more crucial than ever, the evolution of this situation deserves particular attention.
The IMF admits that geopolitical tensions bode ill for the dollar. The BRICS want to cut ties. Why not adopt Bitcoin?
The dollar is the Gordian knot of geopolitical tensions. The signals in this direction are now legion. Bitcoin is biding its time.
The monetary influence of BRICS is increasing day by day. The latest news reports that the Chinese currency, the yuan, has surpassed the dollar as the most used currency in Russia. This change aligns with the alliance's desire to reduce their dependence on the American currency.
In an era where blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are redefining the boundaries of global finance, the BRICS are positioning themselves as pioneers of radical change. With the announcement of an innovative payment system, these emerging powers challenging the hegemony of the US dollar are outlining the contours of a new global economic order based on inclusivity, security, and the speed of financial transactions.
"Will Nigeria have the courage to de-dollarize in order to join the BRICS?"
In accordance with their ambition to move away from the dollar, the BRICS countries are increasing their initiatives deemed useful to achieve these goals. Essentially, this involves questioning certain institutions that promote American hegemony. Following this logic, Russia, an influential member of the BRICS, plans to present a new payment system that aims to undermine the SWIFT network.
Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News journalist and potential future vice-president of Donald Trump, recently visited Russia to interview Vladimir Putin. This exciting interview comes at a time when Donald Trump has reaffirmed his desire to dismantle NATO and even encourage Putin to invade Europe. Should we expect a Polish invasion by Putin, 80 years after Adolf Hitler?
The most important emerging nations are abandoning the dollar. The next international reserve currency will be Bitcoin.
If the BRICS have launched their development bank (NDB), it is with a goal. That goal is to finance public and private projects in line with their de-dollarization plan. This bank has taken the mission to heart and recently carried out a significant bond issuance from an economic and geopolitical perspective.
The famous economic analyst Noah Smith recently wrote an exciting article about bitcoin. He mentions the recent approval of ETFs by the SEC and the secret interests of certain bitcoiners. His thesis is striking: there would be an increasingly powerful Bitcoin lobby that would act in the shadows to create monetary chaos in the world.
The possibility of a common currency for the BRICS has been making headlines for several months. The latest news is that three out of the five member countries of the organization are particularly ready for the realization of this revolutionary monetary option from a geopolitical point of view. Here's which ones.
The BRICS do not skimp on the implementation of their strategy to escape the economic domination of the US dollar. The alliance's monetary projects are attracting attention, especially the massive funds they are injecting to acquire significant amounts of gold.
The American bank JP Morgan believes that the Chinese yuan could take over the crown of hegemony in the financial markets from the dollar. In 2023, the currency of the Middle Kingdom has continued to gain importance. This situation benefits the BRICS, of which China is one of the most influential members.
Iran has recently called on the BRICS to establish a common currency to replace the dollar. This challenge to the dollar by Iran, but also increasingly by Saudi Arabia, explains why the Americans want to put an end to the Iranian regime. The end of the petrodollar would no longer allow the United States to finance its monstrous deficits through other countries.
While Chinese growth is faltering, Beijing is not hesitating to open the floodgates of fiscal and monetary stimulus in order to try to boost its battered economy. With credit easing, early distribution of local borrowing quotas, and massive issuance of government bonds, the Middle Kingdom is multiplying unprecedented expansionary measures. Objective: to regain vigorous growth by 2024.
Is the trend towards de-dollarization exaggerated? Is the petrodollar system coming to an end? Will the BRICS go all the way?
The BRICS have officially decided to leave the dollar. In the meantime, the question of the currency's use in settling international transactions seems to be a point of contention between the member countries. Here's what it's all about.
There's a growing chorus insinuating that the American hegemon is threatened by the BRICS. But what's really going on?