The BRICS have announced their plan to launch their own currency to break free from dependence on the dollar. While waiting for this project to materialize, the alliance is shunning the dollar through various strategies. One of the most recent ones is the massive use of gold by the BRICS to support their local currencies.
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The BRICS plan to break away from the reliance on the US dollar will have a significant impact on the United States. An effect that, according to analysts, will affect three vital sectors of the American economy, including banking and finance, technology, and trade. This is not to mention the consequences of a debt crisis.
A central bank digital currency (CBDC) linked to the SWIFT network is expected to be launched in the coming months. This development challenges the BRICS countries, which are also working on issuing their own currency. Perhaps this is another reason to place more emphasis on this project?
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The BRICS plan to end the hegemony of the dollar in international transactions continues to provoke reactions in the United States. American Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently expressed her concern about the implementation of this project. Especially since, according to her, detrimental effects are being observed on the dollar.
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Former Zimbabwean Finance Minister Tendai Biti does not believe in the promises of financial autonomy through the BRICS' proposed exit from the dollar. In his view, this project being actively pursued by the country alliance is not positive, especially for his country considering joining the BRICS, which is completely understandable.
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.
On Monday, February 26, 2024, the European Union adopted a regulation that will require banks, as of 2025, to offer instant transfers at the same price as standard transfers. A small revolution in finance that should boost the use of this still marginal service.
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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.
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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.
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